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January 2, 2018

Hexfly HX series 1/8th & 1/10th speed controllers

Hexfly announces the release of its new line of RC brushless electronic speed controllers for 1/8th and 1/10th scale electric vehicles. The ESCs are manufactured by Hobbywing and fit many different classes and scales of RC vehicles. Hexfly currently offers four different ESC models to choose from, the HEX10, HEX8, HEX6 6S, and HEX6 8S. While the HEX10-120 is perfect for all 1/10 scale monster trucks, stadium trucks, and short course trucks, it can also be used in cars and buggies. HEX8-150 is usable for all 1/8 scale trucks, touring cars, buggies, and truggies. The HEX6 for 1/6th scale vehicles comes in two different configurations, 6S or 8S. Each brushless ESC comes with necessary mounting and wiring hardware, which allows the consumers to solder on their own choice of battery connector. Wires, shrink tubing, mounting tape, and zip ties are all included with each ESC.

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January 2, 2018

VBC Racing FX18 Lightning formula car kit

VBC Racing have introduced their all-new FX18 Lightning 1/10th scale formula pan car kit. The vehicle utilises a new carbon fibre chassis with an updated design and a very narrow lower plate to prevent the chassis from scrubbing during hard cornering. New upper side plates build the base for the body mounts, side links and the tweak-free transverse battery mount. Adjustable battery stoppers allow for a front or rear battery position while a redesigned floating servo mount ensures equal left-right chassis flex. Other features include new composite upper link and steering link ball cups, front aluminium steering knuckles, the TBBS-P progressive centre shock as well as 7075-T6 aluminium body height adjusters. Also new are an updated power pod design that allows the use of an optional motor cooling fan, a new rear pivot and the kit is rounded out by Mon-Tech Racing front and rear wings.

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January 2, 2018

Team Powers carbon & aluminium on-road car stand

Coming soon from Team Powers is an on-road car stand constructed from carbon fibre and aluminium. The multifunctional item incorporates a ride height gauge, two droop gauge support blocks, droop gauge as well as a 3mm/4mm turnbuckle wrench and camber gauge while four strategically-placed holes in the upper carbon fibre deck take shock absorbers during setup and maintenance as do two holes for gear differentials. The ride height gauge offers an adjustment range of 3.8mm to 7.5mm in 0.2mm increments, the droop gauge support blocks measure 85x10mm, the droop gauge offers a 4mm to 6.5mm range in 0.5mm increments and the camber gauge is pre-set with 1.5 to 3.0 degree settings. The setup stand weighs in at 308g in total and it will hit stores soon.

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December 29, 2017

Axon Dynamic Racing Dish touring car wheel

Available now from Axon is their all-new Dynamic Racing Dish rim for 1/10th touring car tyres. The “type high rip” wheel is very light of weight yet sturdy for improved traction and great precision. The wheel comes in sets of four and it is usable with most of today’s 1/10th touring car rubber tyres.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

December 29, 2017

ARC R8.1E 1/8th electric on-road kit

Coming soon from ARC is their new R8.1E 1/8th scale electric on-road car kit. It is based on the successful R8.0E platform with some new features such as a redesigned front bulkhead that now utilises an adjustable belt tension so the driver can adjust both the front and middle belt tension easily. The rear bulkhead adapts an all-new design similar to the nitro version and the new anti-roll bar gives more rear end traction and stability.

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December 29, 2017

Kyosho FWD Mini-Z micro cars

Kyosho have introduced their new FWD Mini-Z cars. The first Mini-Z Racer chassis with front wheel drive positions the motor behind the front axle in a front midship layout while a new circuit board with newly developed control program realises dramatically improved steering feel. A full set of twelve ball bearings makes for an efficient driveline of the MA-03F chassis and the cars are compatible with the optional gyro unit. The sets are rounded out by the newly developed Syncro KT-531P transmitter that provides a full range of setting adjustments as well as highly detailed display-standard Mazda Demio body shells.

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December 28, 2017

T-Works foldable 1/8th & 1/10th shock stand

T-Works have introduced their all-new foldable shock stand for 1/8th and 1/10th shock absorbers. Constructed from black anodised aluminium and high-quality carbon fibre the shock stand is usable for most 1/8th and 1/10th shock absorbers thanks to plastic inserts with varying inner diameters. White markings for the front and rear, left and right hand shocks make setting up or maintain dampers a breeze and when not in use, the stand also acts as a power connector soldering jig and small parts tray.

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December 28, 2017

Reedy Blackbox 850R 1/8th competition ESC

Team Associated have introduced the new Reedy Blackbox 850R brushless speed controller for 1/8th competition applications. Track-tested and competition proven, Reedy’s Blackbox 850R is a versatile and powerful ESC capable of winning at the highest levels of competition. A wide range of precision adjustability, excellent throttle and brake feel, and durable high-quality hardware make the Blackbox 850R perfectly suited for 1:8 buggy and truggy applications. The 850R comes pre-programmed with settings that are suitable for most applications and track conditions. But by utilising the Blackbox PROgrammer2, the full potential of the 850R can be exploited. In addition to working as an ESC programmer, it functions as a battery monitor and USB firmware update device.

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