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December 4, 2014

GForce TS160 Competition brushless speed controller

Japanese company GForce introduce the TS160 Competition brushless speed controller. Made for 1/10th and 1/12th scale applications and 2S to 3S LiPo batteries the speedo sports compact dimensions of 30.6×35.6×22.5mm and it features a high-voltage BEC system with selectable 6V or 7.4V output, internal power capacitors and an optional high-speed fan unit. The integrated power button reduces the amount of wire hanging from the case while heavy duty solder terminals allows to use the use of large diameter motor and battery wires. In terms of software the TS160 offers an improved firmware for smoother throttle feeling and it is highly adjustable using an optional programming box or GForce’s PC link software.

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December 4, 2014

SkyRC 1/5th brushless twin motor cooling fan

SkyRC introduce a twin motor cooling fan kit for large scale brushless motors with a diameter of 55mm. The part made from heat-resistant material offers a heatsink design, it incorporates two pre-wired 40mm highspeed 7.4v fans and it easily mounts to the motor using two zip ties. The compact design allows to efficiently reduce the running temperature of a wide range of motors used in 1/5th scale models.

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December 4, 2014

JConcepts Dirt Webs stadium truck tyres

JConcepts’ popular Dirt Webs tread is now also available for 1/10th stadium trucks. The bar tyre is meant to produce a ton of forward bite while the Brian Kinwald designed tyres also give a balanced side bite even during heavy cornering. Made for industry-standard 2.2″ rims the tyres come including closed cell inserts and they are available in a range of compounds including blue, green, gold and red.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 4, 2014

ProTek R/C Blue Flame engine heater

New from ProTek R/C comes the Blue Flame engine heater to effectively pre-heat the critical internal parts of a nitro engine. Pre-heating the engine head and the upper parts of the crankcase results in significantly reduced wear and unnecessary stress when compared to cold starting. The engine’s crankshaft, connecting rod, piston and sleeve all benefit and will last much longer when pre-heated regularly plus the engine’s “pinch” will be reduced which can be beneficial especially for new or rebuild engines. An access port atop the device allows to easily start the engine and monitor temperatures while in use. As a safety measure, a 10-minute timer shuts off the heater automatically. The heater comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and includes a crocodile clamp adapter wire.

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December 3, 2014

Tamiya TBLM 02S 10.5T & 15.5T brushless motors

Tamiya soon have a new sensored brushless motor available in the form of the TBLM 02S. Coming as faster 10.5T and slightly slower 15.5T variant, both offer sensored and sensorless operation and build-in bullet type connectors. Their closed design makes them usable for on-road and off-road applications alike.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

December 3, 2014

Hudy medium-size oil bag

Hudy introduce their new medium-size shock and differential oil bag. Measuring roughly 19x15x12cm the reinforced and padded bag is ideal to store and transport up to 18 medium-size Hudy silicone oil bottles without having to fear they rattle and leak inside any DIY box. Flashy graphics and reinforced zippers make the bag stand out in your hauler bag and on the pit table.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

December 3, 2014

Arrowmax 1/8th off-road car & shock stand

New from Arrowmax and made for 1/8th off-road vehicles is this new grey-colour car stand. Sporting Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design the stand is ideal when servicing buggies and trucks and milled-out holes for the shock absorbers help when building or maintaining the dampers. Large foam pads prevent the chassis from slipping around while rubber feet make for a secure stand on the pit table.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

December 3, 2014

ProTek R/C Electronic Switch

The ProTek R/C Electronic Switch is of a completely sealed low-profile design so it can be mounted anywhere without fear of dirt and grime working its way in and causing a failure. Built-in voltage cutoff for LiPo receiver packs prevents the battery from becoming deep discharged while a LED on/off indicator gives feedback on the remaining battery capacity. Three mounting lashes allow for easy installation of the switch using the chassis’ personal transponder mount.

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