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December 9, 2016

Reedy Blackbox 510R competition brushless ESC

Reedy have introduced their new Blackbox 510R brushless speed controller. Housed in a black anodised aluminium case with integrated heatsink the ESC features an adjustable standard or high-voltage BEC system, RPM and ESC temp data logging, an on-board power button as well as fully adjustable brake, throttle, power and safety functions. With the help of the PROgrammer2 box the controller’s software functions can be fully exploded and as an addition the box operates also as a battery monitor and USB firmware update device. The 510R ESC includes two modes that can be modified and saved independently from one another. The standard mode offers a wide variety of tuning options while the expert mode takes it one step further and opens additional options for more experienced racers and/or racing classes that can take advantage of these more complex settings.

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December 9, 2016

JConcepts Space Bars 4WD front buggy tyre

JConcepts have completed their range of Space Bars 1/10th buggy tyres with the introduction of a 4WD variant. The 2.2″ tyre is designed for the popular indoor track conditions where the surface is mostly built of clay soil. The tread, originally based on the Dirt Webs tyre design, connects uniformly positioned Space Bars to create a stable tyre whose design relies heavily on a larger format of the original Web pattern for great forward acceleration. Inside the supported bar portion rest long horizontal and short vertical alternating bars which help balance side-bite and they back up the Space Bar feature to help minimise wear. The outer edges feature a tiny single rib on each side which proves extra side-bite during heavy cornering and side-loading characteristics. The Space Bar tread sits on a rounder profile carcass with a shorter side-wall which transitions quickly and lands and jumps with increased traction. The plump look of the wide-body tyre grips hard and also gives a sense of comfort for the aggressive driver. The inner ribbing has been updated to keep the tyre expansion to a minimum while still providing a healthy dose of flexibility to the tyre, allowing a greater balance of forward traction and side-bite. The tyre is available in Gold compound and including Dirt Tech closed cell inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 9, 2016

LapMonitor personal lap timer

LapMonitor is a new personal lap-timer for RC cars that can also be used to time multi-driver races. The device is simple and fast to setup; it will be installed on the outside track, then connected with the Bluetooth of any mobile device and it is good to go. In terms of functionality LapMonitor will not only announce lap times but also a full live race commentary in many languages while also enabling to store and share the timing results. It has been tested and adopted by 2016 European Cup 1/8th IC winner, Stephane Bouche and the LapMonitor Training Pack is now available on Kickstarter with a 40 percent discount. The pack includes one LapMonitor and one transponder. Multi-transponder packages are also available and the system is compatible with both iOS and Android devices and it features a Bluetooth range of up to 80m.

Source: LapMonitor [lapmonitor.com]

December 9, 2016

Serpent SRX2 MH stand-up gearbox & brass RF mount

Coming from Serpent and made for the SRX2 MH 2WD buggy is a 4-gear stand-up transmission set and a RF brass suspension mount. Starting with the transmission, the optional gearbox is best used in low to medium grip conditions and to calm down the reactions of the buggy compared to a 3-gear setup. The set is usable with the standard MH alloy or carbon chassis and it includes gearbox halves, a lightened motor plate, idler gears and shafts as well as several small parts.

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December 9, 2016

Schelle B6 Extreme Battery Strap & Shock Standoff set

Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced the Extreme Battery Strap and an aluminium shock standoff set for the Team Associated B6-series buggy. Starting with the battery strap, the part was designed for laydown gearbox equipped buggies run on medium to low grip dirt as it allows to shift more weight towards the rear end of the vehicle for improved rear traction. The pack is held in place by 3-D-printed 7mm hex battery stops which are easy to install with a 7mm wheel wrench. Stainless steel screws are included, but racers can upgrade to aluminium or Ti to shave weight. The brace fits all five hole locations with a laydown transmission installed and the waterfall removed and it is also usable with the waterfall in place, that then allows for a total of three battery locations. The centre section with 3-hole option also allows to run a chassis brace tie rod.

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December 9, 2016

Team Associated 4WD 2.2″ 12mm hex front wheels

Coming from Team Associated are new 12mm hex 2.2 inch front wheel for 1/10th 4WD buggies. Offering the same dimensions as AE’s standard wheels but coming with the more poplar and durable 12mm hex the wheels will fit the new Team Associated B64D buggy without an adapter and they are also usable on the old B44 with the addition of a 12mm hex adapter. The wheels are available in sets of two in fluorescent yellow or white colour.

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December 8, 2016

Samix SCX10 II aluminium centre gearbox mount set

The latest Samix option part for Axial’s SCX10 II truck is the aluminium gearbox mount set. Made from high-quality aluminium and coming in three different colours the parts add rigidity and durability to the transmission area by replacing the standard items for alloy ones. The mounts are available in green, black and gun metal anodising and they feature laser-etched Samix logos.

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December 8, 2016

Sanwa SRG-LS Black low-profile brushless servo

Schumacher Racing, Sanwa distributor in the UK, have introduced the SRG-LS Black low-profile brushless servo. The SSR and High Response mode compatible digital servo features a full metal gear train, double ball bearings, 2-cell HV-compatibility and it comes with a black-colour aluminium middle heatsink. At 7.4V input the SRG-LS pulls up to 12.8kg-cm at a speed of down to 0.08s, making it ideal for 1/10th touring and 2WD buggy applications.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]