Yeah Racing introduce this soldering jig for Deans Ultra plugs and many other connectors. Made from CNC-machined aluminium the jig securely holds the connector in place via a spring-loaded pressure plate for easy and secure soldering.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Bliss have released their F3 .12 Tuned engine for on road 1/10 touring cars. Featuring a super lightweight cooling head, it also sports a carburetor with adjustable inserts. The crankshaft has been given the silicon insert treatment while a CNC machined billet piston and Swiss steel front & rear bearings complete the package. The cylinder is double-checked to avoid imperfections and flaws.
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A new release from Spec-R is the Sport Series swing shaft. It is made from hard coated steel with a safety ring and at a lower price it is better for the beginner and for practice. Available for Xray touring cars in 50mm & 52mm and for Tamiya touring cars in 44mm & 46mm.
Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]
Atomik introduce the Metal Mulisha Brian Deegan 1/18 Scale Ford Fiesta RTR rally car. The fully licensed replica of Brian’s X-Games rally cross car comes with a 4WD drivetrain, 2-in-1 speed controller and 2.4GHz receiver combo, a V370 brushed motor and is “Powered By Venom” with an included 7.2V 1000mAh NiMH battery and charger. Also included are oil-filled shock absorbers, rally tyres, and 15 spoke rims.
Source: Atomik RC [atomik-rc.com]
HPI Racing introduce the new Ken Block Edition WR8 Flux 1/8th electric brushless rally car. Based on the standard WR8 the chassis features some novelties such as a Ken Block ‘Gymkhana Five’ Ford Fiesta body shell, replica fifteen52 tarmac wheels and specially designed Velro battery straps. The officially licensed car is powered by HPI’s 4000kv Flux Vektor brushless motor and Flux Vapor Pro 3S-compatible speed controller. Also included in the package are a waterproof steering servo and a 2.4GHz TF-40 radio system.
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Arrowmax release this new battery plate version 2 for the Mugen MRX-5. Manufactured from heavy brass to lower the cars centre of gravity it brings extra weight to the centre and also the lowest point of the car, improving handling and cornering characteristics. The part weight 51 gram and comes laser-engraved for easy identification.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Evo-Workshop has launched an enhanced MTX-5 7075-T6 hard coated aluminium chassis with a special flex controller system. Made from ALCOA 7075-T6 material the chassis provides multiple setting options to adjust frame flexibility, for corner entries and corner exits, and for creating more forward driving grip with optimal/remarkable effectiveness. The Flex controller can be added, removed, or adjusted for stiffness and the chassis also features an improved engine support mount support.
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Much More release the new strapping tape to securely fasten batteries to the chassis plate of on-road vehicles and for the general use in many RC applications. Being 17mm wide and coming in 55 metre rolls the tape sports fibre reinforcements and a black glossy surface.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
