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May 17, 2018

PowerStar PM-3015W water-proof standard-size servo

Coming from PowerStar is their new PM-3015W IPX8 standard waterproof buggy and crawler servo. The standard-sized item is 7.4V and 8.4V high-voltage compatible and it pulls up to 30kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.10s. It features an all-aluminium case, an all-black receiver wire and comes including aluminium servo bushings and an aluminium clamping-style servo arm. The servo is usable for a range of applications including buggies, monster trucks, crawlers and even large scale models.

Source: PowerStar [powerstar-racing.com]

May 16, 2018

Capricorn LAB C8 SR 1/8 electric stock pan car

Coming soon from Capricorn is their all-new LAB C8 SR electric pan car kit for the new 1/8th stock classes. The car utilises a slim carbon fibre main chassis with a rigid rear end and a front swing axle with carbon fibre double wishbone suspension and easy-to-adjust camber settings using a pivot ball suspension while the caster setting is adjustable via the upper arm plate. Other features include a slim upper deck/battery mount that, by the look of things, can be adapted for both standard and shorty battery packs and chassis flex is taken control of by an adjustable rod that spans from the single bellcrank servo saver towards the front battery brace. Other noticeable features include a carbon fibre fan mount, carbon fibre rear body mount braces as well as carbon fibre belt tensions brackets and what appears to be a quick change main gear hub that accepts standard 1/8th 2nd gear spur gears. The car will be usable with a single 4S pack, dual 2S standard or dual 2S shorty packs and it will become available by end of May.

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May 16, 2018

Square Parsec-C 1/10th pan car kit

Square have introduced their new Parsec-C 1/10th pan car kit. The versatile design allows to use a wide range of body shells from LMP, GT over to touring cars as the wheelbase is adjustable in a range of 256mm to 261mm while the overall width measures 183mm to 196mm depending on the setting. The car is based on a carbon fibre chassis with a front upper deck and front torque rod for pitch stiffness while the rear end houses the quick release short battery mount. The front end utilises a 1/12th scale adopted suspension design for great tuneability of caster and camber settings while the rear power pod is made up using CNC-machined alloy side plates and a dual tube damper construction. The kit was developed for the use with Tamiya F103-style wheels and tyres, however it is also usable with modern day Formula rubber tyres and it will become available by mid-May.

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May 16, 2018

Teamsaxo F1-180 V3 formula car kit

Asian company Teamsaxo has introduced their new F1-180 V3 formula pan car kit. The vehicle builds on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis and rear lower pod plate, making it a versatile solution for both low and high-grip conditions. The front suspension is made up of carbon fibre double wishbones and the single-tube roll damper in the rear saves valuable space even under tight formula body shell. New diff parts including a thrust race as well as lightweight front end camber and caster inserts round out the package. An optional aluminium chassis and wide track front arms are available separately and for the use in very high bite conditions.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

May 16, 2018

Kyle Branson Intellect-powered for 2018

UK Intellect distributors Schumacher Racing have announced that front running driver Kyle Branson has joined the team. Kyle will be using Intellect’s new range of LiPo batteries in his electric cars this season. Kyle has chosen the IP 6000 HV3 battery as the perfect pack for Modified Touring racing to give him the best power and chassis balance he is looking for.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 15, 2018

Bittydesign 1/10th on-road car stand

Bittydesign have introduced their new 1/10th on-road car stand for touring and formula cars. Moulded form high-quality 1mm thick polycarbonate the car stand comes clear and can be customised in many ways. Included is a pair of black anti-slip foam pads and while coming in handy to place the car on top during building, setup and maintenance the stand also incorporates a small parts tray and holes to hold the car’s shock absorbers while filling them with shock fluid.

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May 15, 2018

Yokomo touring car body post markers

Yokomo have introduced their new body hole markers for 6mm touring car body posts. The markers help to easily and conveniently locate the body post positions on both clear and painted bodies. Aluminium tubes are placed on all four body posts and the body is placed onto them with four magnets marking the individual front and rear body post positions that then can be marked using a fine line permanent marker prior to drilling. The strong magnetic force of the magnet prevents the body from moving on the markers for even greater precision and the markers come in sets of four in a convenient carrying case.

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May 15, 2018

RC Cox introduce new T4 option parts

Coming from RC Cox and made for the Xray T4 are several new option parts. Starting with the Xray specific ones, first up is a front low FF suspension mount with optional brass insert. The low specification mount lowers the front suspension pins which improves the car’s rotation in corners while the 8g add-on brass weight allows to fine-tune the car’s weight balance, making it easier to drive. It easily attaches using a single screw for on-the-fly setup changes.

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