October 19, 2016

Samix SCX10 aluminium shock body upgrade kit

Samix SCX10 aluminium shock body upgrade kit

Samix have introduced an aluminium shock body upgrade kit for the Axial SCX10 and SCX10 II. Machined from aluminium and coming with a hard-anodised or silver finish the shock bodies are of a threaded design and they come including aluminium spring pre-load nuts, aluminium lower caps and fake piggy packs in the same colour as the shock bodies. Laser etched markings round out the visual appearance. All parts are a direct fit to the needed donor Axial pieces and using the alloy bodies will make for a smoother shock action and an overall better performing shock absorber.

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October 19, 2016

Muchmore Impact HV FD2 & Max-Punch FD2 LiPo packs

Muchmore Impact HV FD2 & Max-Punch FD2 5200mAh LiPo packs

Coming from Muchmore are two new 5200mAh LiPo battery packs. First up is the Impact HV FD2 5200mAh 110C LiHV battery, made using the latest generation LiHV cells with a higher nominal voltage. Using LiHV-compatible chargers a 2S pack can be charged up to 8.7V allowing for higher output voltage. LiHV packs are also good to be charged to the standard 8.4V for sanctioned races with the flat discharge curve compared to regular packs making for more punch towards the end of a run. The pack measures a standard 138×46.5mm but the reduced height of 22.3mm makes for an overall lower centre of gravity. The hardcase battery pack is equipped with 4mm bullet-type connectors.

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October 19, 2016

Team Powers Actinium V2 brushless motors

Team Powers Actinium V2 brushless motors

Team Powers have introduced the Actinium V2 brushless motors. The version 2 features a redesigned stator with lower resistance and improved power efficiency, which reduces the motor’s running temperature. The new case design incorporates an air flow convection system to keep motor temperatures down by 10 to 15 degrees. On top of this the new neodymium rotors produce a stronger magnetic field than the previous Actinium, by almost 10 percent, and they fade less at the end of a run for more power in the decisive moments of a main. The motor is rounded out by a new endbell design that has a greater range of timing, this gives the racer the ability to tailor the motor to his gearing and also changing track conditions. The V2 will become available in a range of modified and stock windings very soon.

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October 18, 2016

Serpent SRX2 MidHybrid chassis & gearbox sets

Serpent SRX2 MidHybrid chassis & gearbox sets

Coming from Serpent are the new MidHybrid aluminium chassis conversion for the SRX2 MM as well as three different optional gearbox sets for the same chassis conversion. Starting with the chassis set, included are a 2mm 7075-T6 alloy chassis with hard-coated surface, composite side rails and a rear waterfall. With a separate front kick-up plate the chassis is easily swapped for an optional carbon fibre part of conditions call for it. The chassis accepts the 3 and 4-gear standup and laydown transmissions right out of the box for the ultimate in versatility and it comes including a new bodyshell, a carbon fibre battery plate and updated gun metal anodised rear aluminium suspension mounts.

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October 18, 2016

Kyosho MP9e 1/8th E-Buggy kit – Detail images

Kyosho MP9e 1/8th E-Buggy kit – Detail images

Following yesterday’s introduction of the forthcoming Inferno MP9e TKI4 1/8th E-Buggy, Kyosho today released more detailed images of the company’s top-of-the-foodchain kit. The version 4 will include some subtle updates and changes previously available only with the nitro-powered TKI4 kit but now also EP racers can benefit of 2mm longer front A-arms, the updated +2mm roll centre front shock stay and upper arm mounts as well as an updated wing mount that allows to shift the wing up and down, forth and back. The kit is rounded out by an adjustable rear wing with additional wickerbill and it is set for a release this November.

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October 17, 2016

Associated B6 +1 steering block arms & hard side rails

Associated B6 +1 steering block arms & hard side rails

Coming from Team Associated are new +1 steering block arms and hard side rails for the B6 and B6D buggy. Starting with the steering block arms, the parts add more Ackermann, resulting in different, smoother steering characteristics. The plates are a direct fit and they are marked for easy identification. Also new are hard side rails for both the B6 and the B6D. Made from a stiffer material for less flex the rails are recommended for high-speed tracks or tracks with large jumps as they absorb harsh landing better than the standard rails.

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October 17, 2016

JConcepts Dirt Maze 1/10th buggy rear tyre

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JConcepts have introduced the Dirt Maze 1/10th buggy rear tyre. The big brother to the Webs, the Dirt Maze is designed specifically for the outdoor conditions where the track has been treated or left dry. The tyre has some depth and girth built into the design. Starting with thicker, connected webbing, the hot outdoor tire provides a continuous edgy contact patch needed for driving outdoors and at high-speed. The center X section delivers the comfort with the forward bite and the slightly slotted portions allow some flexibility for stability over terrain. Resting inside the hefty X patterns, horizontal and vertical pins help minimize wear and add some surface area for longer qualifiers and main events. Moving toward the outside of the tyre, the alternating bar concept, used on V2 Bar Codes work their magic to support the side-load during heavy cornering at the end of straight-aways and sweeping corners. Breaking up the alternating bars, an added horizontal bar blends deeply into the side-wall for balancing forward to side traction considerations. The tyre comes including Dirt Tech closed cell inserts and it is available in a range of compounds including the new long wear Y2, O2 and R2 rubber.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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