Kyosho introduce the DRX VE 1/9 scale electric rally cars with 4WD drive train, and ReadySet specifications. The car comes ready-to-run and features an aluminium chassis plate, equal design front and rear suspension, as well as 2.4GHz radio set and genuine Team Orion Vortex 10 2400kv brushless motor and Vortex R10 Sport controller. The DRX VE is available with Subaru Impreza or Ford Fiesta rally car body shell.
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Robitronic release the Powerswitch, an electric switch for nitro and gas-powered vehicles. The device replaces the mechanical on/off switch with a dust and water-protected solution that also allows to monitor the receiver battery. Programmable for 2S LiPo, 2S LiFe and 5 cell NiMH packs the switch recognises a low receiver battery voltage and poor connector contact and warn the pilot. The switch is high voltage compatible and good for the use with up to three servos or 10A peak current.
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KM Racing release two new optional chassis for the H-K1 EvoII 200mm nitro on-road car. Available as standard and short wheelbase variant the chassis are cut from 3mm carbon fibre and are around 52g lighter than the stock aluminium chassis. The chamfered chassis edges allow for better ground clearance in corners with the standard version making the car more stable on the straights and the short version increasing agility in corners. The chassis must be used with the receiver battery mounted on the side and are ideal for outlaw club races and small tracks.
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Serpent have finalised their new Cobra GT 1/8 scale nitro on-road car and will have the kit available by May. The Billy Easton designed GT car makes use of 3.5cc on-road engines and sports many parts carried over from the Cobra off-road platform. Included in the kit will be a 2-speed SL8 gear box, 4-shoe competition clutch system, front and rear gear differentials and strong, highly adjustable body mounts to make use of most of today’s GT style body shells. Other features are a large front foam bumper and a low CG optimised radio tray.
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LRP introduce the new Powersupply Competition 13.8V/20A as well as 55C Car Line LiPo batteries. The power supply features dual output sockets, works with 110V and 230V input and deliveres 13.8V and a maximum of 20A to power chargers, dischargers and any other device that makes use of 12V input. Additionally a 5V/1A USB charge output is integrated to charge electronics devices such as mobile phones.
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Serpent introduce new option parts for the 411-FF 1/10 scale FWD touring car in the form of large 48dp pinion gears and optional anti-roll bars for the 411 4WD TC. The Pinions are available as 61T to 63T types, are precision machined and sport a wear-resistant hard coating and laser-etched markings. Made for the use with the 411 electric sedan are the new longer anti-roll bar wires that allow the use of the front side mounting point of the rear wishbones. They are available as 1.2mm, 1.4mm, 1.6mm and 1.8mm variant are sport markings for easy recognition.
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Sonic introduce the ProStock.21 3.5cc on-road engine. Designed especially for club and regional racers the 5-port engine is easy to tune and features a CNC-machined flat piston, optimised crankcase, knife edged connecting rod and turbo combustion camber insert. Other features include a 14mm high-quality main bearing, composite material carburettor with 8mm venturi insert, and lightweight cooling head. Additionally the engine is legal for the Hobby Cup racing series in Germany with more then 20 races all over the country.
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Zeppin Racing have released new 2mm flex top plates for the Team Associated TC6.1 and Xray T3 2012. The original top plate for the TC6.1 was engineered for firmness and in addition the upper deck is too wide meaning it touches the motor which restricts flexing. This newly designed 2mm thick top deck is 2mm narrower (-1mm each side) to avoid touching the motor, plus extra holes provide a bit more flex in order to improve overall traction. Aiming for more steering on the T3 chassis, they have deliberately made a narrower top deck to increase steering, especially in mid corner.
