Futaba have released their new HPS-CB500 servo, based on the popular Super Response HPS-CB700. Unlike the CB700, this version utilises plastic in place of an all alloy case, and the torque is lower at 26.9kg/cm at 7.4v but the rest of internals are the same with full metal gears and the company’s HPS motor technology for low power consumption and lower operation temperatures.
Source: Futaba [futaba.co.jp]
DeadFly have produced this 3mm thick quality carbon fibre bumper brace as a direct replacement for the Capricorn TE04/05 standard plastic brace. It comes suppled with the 2mm top brace, aiding in the prevention of hard impacts snapping the main chassis.
Source: DeadFly [deadflyrc.com]
Unique to Motiv RC, the fat shorty was made for RC applications where low CG is not necessarily most desirable but yet a shorty footprint is. The recommended usage for this battery is no prep drag racing and dirt oval. Due to this battery’s high 8200mAh, it will hold higher voltage longer during discharge than any other shorty made to date.
Source: Motiv RC [teamgravityrc.com]
This HQ ball diff from Team Bomber is for their AK12 1/12th scale chassis and is specific to low traction asphalt. Replacing the kit standard solid shaft, it helps to give the car more stability even in unstable traction, keeping the rear of the car planted in the corners as well as under hard acceleration.
View the complete diff set here
SMJ have introduced these high traction hex wheel shims for onroad touring car. At 0.5mm in thickness they are placed between the wheel and the hex and come in 2 versions. The soft version is a slightly flexible material which helps generate grip in low traction conditions. The medium version helps to slightly soften the car’s reactions making the car easier to drive and more stable. The shims are the same shape as the hex which helps improve the mounting accuracy. Sold in sets of 4 pieces.
From Dead Fly for the Capricorn TE4/5 is this weight plate designed to fit perfectly behind the servo. This provides the perfect platform for you to mount your receiver while increasing the weight on the motor side of the chassis keeping the centre of gravity as low as possible. Sporting a stunning design over the face of the plate, it will add 17 grams total weight.
Source: Deadfly [deadflyrc.com]
From Xray is this new T4’21 brass chassis T-brace that makes the car more stable, generates more rear traction and allows chassis flex adjustments to alter steering characteristics by adding and removing screws from the brace. Adding 10g additional weight the T-brace can be connected to the motor mount to create an even stronger centre structure which makes the car more stable and easier to drive while pushing the pace even faster.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New for the MTC2 from MSE Performance Parts come a number of carbon option parts for the car. Firstly there is new upper arm brackets for the front and rear of the car. Made from 2.5mm thick carbon, these lightweight parts offer 4° and 5° caster at the front or 0° and 2° caster at the rear. There are also a pair of upright levers also made from the same carbon material.
