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February 25, 2014

Novak Pulse V2 & GTB 3 brushless speed controllers

Novak recently updated their popular Pulse and GTB brushless speed controller and now present the Pulse V2 and the GTB 3. Starting with the Pulse V2, the competition speedo received an all-new power board with integrated power capacitors and updated Super-Tuner firmware for enhanced stopping power. The specifications remain the same meaning the 2S LiPo-compatible V2 is useable with 540-size motors as low as 3.5T, 550-size 4.5T motors and also up to 5200kv 4-pole sensor-based offerings.

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February 25, 2014

Team Associated XP DC0915MG micro servo

Team Associated introduce the XP DC0915MG micro servo for 1/18th scale applications. The item features a high-torque motor, metal and plastic gears, ball bearing and digital circuitry. At 4.8V input the servo offers a speed of 0.095s and 1.5kg-cm of torque.

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February 25, 2014

Powerstar PM-1408 digital brushless servo

Powerstar introduce the PM-1408 digital brushless servo. Featuring a sturdy aluminium case, tough stainless steel and titanium gears as well as a brushless motor the servo is ideal for all heavy-duty applications such as 1/8th nitro racing. The high-voltage compatible servo can be used with 7.4V (0.083s/14kg-cm) to 8.4V (0.078s/16kg-cm) input.

Source: Vapon [vapon-company.com]

February 25, 2014

Fenix Su-zuka 200mm front end parts

Fenix Racing soon have new front end parts for the Su-zuka 1/10 formula 1 chassis available. Making use of the design introduced with the S5 Ultra lower wishbones, the new part is made for 200mm wide “foam tyre” cars. Fenix will also have new camber and caster plates that are usable on both the 190mm and 200mm cars. The three new optionals will become available very soon.

Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]

February 24, 2014

RSD TC6.2 8-piece spring set

Reflex Racing introduce the RSD TC6.2 spring set for Team Associated’s latest electric touring car. Containing four different rates of 13.0, 14.0, 15.0 and 16.0 lbs the set is designed to cover the needs of carpet and asphalt racing alike without being too complicated. The springs are made from optimised diameter spring steel, 25mm long and they offer an oversize diameter of 13.5mm. They are meant to provide better bump compliance, more corner speed, a smoother feel and better fitment. Black of colour the springs are colour-coded for easy identification and the set is available now.

Source: Reflex Racing [reflexracing.net]

February 22, 2014

RPM side exit mock exhaust tips

RPM side exit mock exhaust tips RPM soon have this cool looking fake side exhaust available. The through-the-body mock exhaust tips are a simple, ultra-lightweight scale accessory designed to look like a set of side exhaust pipes are cut through the body, exiting from some custom flanges that provide a detailed, 3D oval exhaust appearance. When used on 1/10th vehicles the exhaust resemble a 3″ pipe while the flange surrounding the pipe is a design that supports the pipe, yet provides a shoulder for the body mount to keep the pipe in place. Each exhaust kit comes with two complete exhaust tips and instructions for properly mounting the tips to the body.

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February 21, 2014

Updated RB on-road and off-road nitro fuel

French company RB introduce their updated nitro fuel range that is now mixed using the latest generation lubricants and additives for improved performance and reduced friction within the engine. The new viscosity optimises fuel consumption and improves the reliability at high pressures and temperatures. RB also did away with the orange colourant the fuel was known for to avoid any efficiency decreasing residue. The updated fuel is available in several 16% and 25% pre-running, buggy and on-road variants with a 30% buggy fuel being available also.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

February 21, 2014

WRC STX 2014 conversion kit

Italian company WRC now have this 2014 conversion kit for the ’13 spec touring car available. It includes a new carbon fibre main chassis, updated battery locators, new split-design FR and RF hinge pin mounts as well as updated steering rail mounting brackets.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]