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October 30, 2019

Speedzone Evolution LiPo battery packs

Speedzone have announced their new Evolution brand, designed for and dedicated to competitive racing. Made to broaden Speedzone’s exposure in the competitive RC car racing scene, the first product offerings for the brand are 1S, 2S standard and shorty 130C LiPo packs. The 6000mAh 7.4V LCG pack measures 139x47x22.5mm and weighs 294g. The 5200mAh 7.4V shorty pack measures 96x47x25mm and weighs 228g, and the 8100mAh 3.7V pack measures 93x47x18.5mm and weighs in at 160g. All packs were designed to produce high voltage with low internal resistance and utilize 5mm bullet connectors.

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October 29, 2019

Fenix G56 aluminium chassis & pod plates

Coming from Fenix are new aluminium chassis options for the G56 series 200mm and 235mm wheelbase pan cars. First up is a 7075 aluminium main SWB short wheelbase chassis plate that us usable for pivot and link-type cars. A direct replacement for pivot-style kits the chassis is also usable on V-link cars, however it shortens the wheelbase by 11mm and does not allow the use of standard-size “touring car” LiPos. The chassis comes black anodised and with laser-etched logos. Also new are 7075 aluminium pivot-style power pods for 200mm and 235mm wide cars. Like the main chassis the lower pod plates come machined from high-quality aluminium while a black surface coating ensures factory looks and added surface protection.

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October 29, 2019

Yokomo YD-2 aluminium ball diff kit

Yokomo have introduced an aluminium ball diff kit for the YD-2 series of RWD drift cars. The lightweight unit features aluminium outdrives that weigh in at only about one third of the weight of steel outdrives, making for lower rotational masses and thus quicker throttle response and a reduced gyroscopic effect. The set includes all needed parts and as well as thrust bearing and diff ball grease.

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October 28, 2019

Xray How it’s made – Making of video series

Xray have released a making of video series featuring their soon-to-be-revealed all-new T4 2020 electric touring car kit. The 5-video series includes all of the important manufacturing steps of the new car including parts milling and cutting, carbon fibre machining, injection moulding as well as colour coating and packaging. Beside allowing a look behind the curtains of Xray’s impressive factory, with most of the kit’s parts being actually made in Slovakia, the clips also give some interesting insights in Xray’s forthcoming new T4 2020 kit that will feature a mid-motor layout, redesigned front and rear bulkheads, as well as longer lower arms to name just a few updates. The kit is set for a release in early November and all of the other clips can be found after the break.

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October 27, 2019

Mon-Tech M-20 1/12th scale pan car body shell

Mon-Tech have introduced their new M-20 1/12th scale pan car body shell that as developed in cooperation with Schumacher’s Andy Murray and Nathanel Goodban. The lid makes for and easy and precise car feeling which is essential especially in Modified classes. The body comes in standard and La Leggera lightweight variants and it is EFRA homologated and part of the body list for the 2020 IFMAR 1/12th scale Worlds.

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October 27, 2019

Hitec DB777WP waterproof low-profile servo

Hitec have introduced their new DB777WP waterproof low-profile servo. Designed with a full metal, IP-67 rated waterproof case, the advanced, programmable servo is Hitec’s fastest low-profile option for 1/10th buggy and touring car drivers. The DB777WP is powered by a 32-bit micro controller unit and 12-bit analog to digital converter, bringing high resolution, rapid response, and patented Smart Sense technology.

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October 27, 2019

Ulti Invincible RS270 1/12th scale tyres

Coming from Ulti are their new Invincible RS270 high-grade 1/12th scale tyres. Developed for all racing conditions that normally use “X” compound tyres, the new foam compound offers exceptional side bite, without disrupting balance in high-grip conditions. The tyre are available pre-mounted on black multi-spoke rims and in different hardnesses. The RS270 compound can also be used in combination with Ulti’s R277 rubber for even greater tyre choices.

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October 25, 2019

Serpent X20 Medius 4WD electric touring car

Following a couple of teaser images on social media, Serpent have fully unveiled their all-new X20 Medius 4WD electric touring car kit. The chassis is based on the popular Medius mid-motor design, using a light weight and strong 1-piece motor mount concept, without any interference between the front and rear chassis flex while still allowing centre flex adjustability. The advantage for this style of design is to allow maximum flex capabilities without impacting the drivetrain, meaning smoother power delivery, more consistency and less chance of stripping spurs. Using the last four years of development, the X20 keeps the successful 4X proven pivot ball style suspension setup allowing for easy and fast adjustments to camber, toe, track width etc. A new 2-point steering crank system has been implemented for more Ackermann adjustment, coupled with the 4X geometry.

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