Yuki Model introduce the Borsti 45A brushed speed controller. Offering up to 45A constant and 340A peak current, the 2S LiPo-compatible controller measures 38x28x2mm and it weighs in at 40g. The speedo features low-voltage and over-temperate protection, a 2A/5.8V BEC system and it comes pre-wired with Tamiya-style battery and motor connectors.
Source: CN-Group [cn-group.de]
SWorkz introduce the new Falcon II bodyshell for the S350 1/8th scale buggy. Standard with the forthcoming S350 Evo II buggy kit the body will also fit older spec S350 platform buggies. Design-wise the Falcon II is a cab forward offering with a highly angled windscreen, roof-top airflow ribbing and a very contoured section around the engine head. As usual the body will come clear allowing to realise your own paint schemes.
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Coming from Arrowmax and usable for a range of mini-size vehicles including Kyosho’s Mini-Z cars is the 4-piece Mini Honeycomb tool set. Coming in a protective plastic case, the tools make use of Arrowmax’ unique Honeycomb design lightweight aluminium handles and included with the set comes a 1.5mm allen wrench, 2.0mm and 3.5mm Phillips screwdrivers and a 4.5mm nut driver.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Exotek have announced a range of carbon fibre and aluminium option parts for Losi’s Mini 8ight range of vehicles. First up are 3mm carbon fibre shock towers for the Truggy variant. Stronger and lighter than the original parts the front tower also allow for a more upright shock position for improved jump handling.
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Team Associated help you to take your scale realism experience to the next level with the ESS-One Engine Sound System and XP light arrays. The ESS-One Engine Sound System allows to choose from multiple throaty race engine sounds, shifting, brakes, and turbo blowoff valves. The programmable ESS-One delivers these sounds in one simple, small box for a clean and easy installation and it is usable for short course trucks, drift or rally cars.
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Schelle Racing Innovations’ Nova 3-pad slipper clutch is now also available for Kyosho’s RB6 2WD buggy. All parts needed are included in this conversion to race stock or modified buggy with a 69 or 76 tooth Nova spur. Also included is the required Nova aluminium topshaft which will adapt the Kyosho gearbox to a Nova slipper clutch and 5.5mm hex adjustment nut. The Kyosho conversion also includes both types of slipper pads with a tuning guide to help racers learn how to tune the clutch for different conditions from slick to astro turf. The conversion also fits the RT6, SC6 and Ultima SC with the aluminium top shaft also being available separately.
Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]
Gravity RC introduce the Skirt Pen, an adjustable height marker to mark the height of on-road body cut lines. With the body on the car the pen is laid on the table or pit board to draw an accurate line around the body which indicates the lower cutting line. The 6-sided unit offers measurements of 4.5mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, and 9mm with the laser-engraved number facing up is the exact height of the pen’s tip. The Skirt Pen also includes masking tape to apply on the body’s skirt before drawing the line to help with visibility on dark body designs. Other uses may include marking lines on foam off-road inserts when cutting them narrower to size.
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Tekno RC have revised rear arms for the EB48 and NB48 1/8th buggy and a new 5.5mm and 7mm nut wrench available. Starting with the A-arms, they are exactly the same material and dimensions as the XT arms, but with added clearance for the shock spring perches. They are a direct fit on the Tekno’s nitro and electric 1/8th buggies and they will perform well in all climates.
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