December 13, 2017

Yokomo YD-2SX RWD drift car kit

Yokomo have introduced the YD-2SX, a full option kit based on the YD-2S chassis family. The car utilises a carbon fibre chassis with an aluminium front bulkhead, and a high motor mount allows to adjust the weight balance by offering seven different mounting positions. The suspension received an update by adding toe inserts for the suspension mounts and an updated steering assembly with press-fit ball races ensures maximum car control. The kit is rounded out by aluminium gear differential outdrives, plastic blade-protected driveshafts, and it will hit stores from end of December.

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December 13, 2017

Reedy S-Plus competition spec class motors

Coming from Reedy are the new S-Plus competition spec class electric brushless motors. The heart of the S-Plus is a thin leg stator that allows shorter wire lengths, resulting in great reduction in resistance. The thin-leg stator also reduces the motor’s weight, as handling and chassis turning flexibility improves. Machined parts such as the can, timing cap, back plate, and sensor assembly have been placed on a diet. An entire section of the front plate has been removed to reduce weight with an added benefit of allowing the user to re-position it to lower CG depending on which type of car it is being installed in. A savings of nearly 30g has been achieved. Additionally, the motor’s length has been reduced by more than 2mm, which aids left/right balance and moves mass towards the centre of the chassis. An all-new high-strength, balanced rotor is more powerful that its predecessor. Because the rotor is interchangeable with those in 540-M3 spec motors, a wide range of tuning options are already available. Precision stainless steel ball bearings have been fitted to accommodate high RPM loads with exceptional efficiency and reliability. Three versions, 21.5, 17.5, and 13.5, are available with more versions to follow.

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December 13, 2017

Maclan Racing Race Formula Graphene LiHV batteries

Maclan Racing have announced their all-new Race Formula Graphene LiHV battery packs. These new 2018 chemistry Graphene packs provide lower weight with better discharge curves. The 120C batteries also offer lower operating temperatures, lower internal resistance, better run time, increased cycle life and voltage. Available are a 8500mAh standard-size pack, a 6400mAh standard size LCG pack, a 6000mAh shorty and a 3600mAh LCG shorty pack all of which allow fro 10C maximum charge rates, and they are constructed using 5mm connector tubes.

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December 12, 2017

WRC STX 017 carbon roll centre plates

More new parts from WRC, this time for the STX 017, with the release of these carbon roll centre adjustment plates. Allowing you to easily adjust the car’s roll centre by placing them under the mount, they come available in 0,25mm, 0,5mm & 1mm versions.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

December 11, 2017

WRC NTX carbon steering block arms & roll centre shims

WRC Racing have introduced two new option parts for the NTX 1/10th nitro touring car in the form of carbon fibre steering block arms and carbon fibre front roll centre shims. Starting with the steering block arms, the parts are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and replace the standard aluminium parts of the NTX 1.1. Also new are 0.5mm carbon fibre roll centre shims. They fit under the car’s front suspension blocks and lower the roll centre which can be beneficial on high bite to very high bite tracks.

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December 11, 2017

T-Works MTC1 spool outdrives & titanium hinge pin kit

Coming from T-Works and made for the Mugen MTC1 electric touring car kit are twin-type spring spool outdrives and a titanium hinge pin set. Staring with the outdrives, they are machined from high-quality spring steel for exceptional durability and it is understood that they feature a twin-type design, meaning they are usable with both C-blade or “pin-only” driveshafts to create different on-power characteristics. The parts are a direct replacement and they come including hardware. Also new is a set of 64-grade titanium hinge pins for the MTC1. The shafts replace the standard steel items for lighter ones.

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December 9, 2017

Destiny RX-10SR competition touring car kit

Destiny have introduced the new SR version of the Reedy Race winning RX-10S 1/10th 4WD electric touring car kit. The car makes use of a 2.25mm USA high-grade carbon fibre chassis and it received some subtle updates such as front and rear aluminium suspension mount whose composite inserts allow to fine-tune the suspension toe angle in 0.3 degree increments. In addition different width suspension mounts make for a wide 40.7mm to 49.5mm track width adjustment window.

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December 8, 2017

Sense Innovations ESS-One+ & ESS-Dual+ sound systems

Team Associated have announced two new Sense Innovations Engine Sound System products for RC car applications. These versions are smaller to make it easier to install and position. Along with all the features of the earlier model, the ESS-One+ is lighter and more compact in size, making it easier to install. Redesigned speakers have more power and longer life. The D-Class amplifier chip ensures efficient performance and high-quality sound output.

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