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November 9, 2017

P-One 1380mAh LiFe receiver battery pack

WRC Racing have introduced their new P-One 1380mAh 6.6V LiFe receiver battery pack. Made from high-quality Lithium-Ferrite cells the RX pack offers a voltage of 6.6V, making it usable with standard voltage receivers and servos while offering a high capacity and low weight. The straight-type battery comes pre-soldered with a universal-type receiver plug and an industry-standard balance connector and is usable for most 1/8th and 1/10th on-road cars and many 1/8th off-road buggies.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

November 9, 2017

T-Works introduce new MTC1 aluminium option parts

T-Works have introduced new aluminium option parts for the Mugen MTC1 touring car in the form of ECS shaft bushings, front spool cups and anti-roll bar pivot balls. The ECS shaft bushings/couplers, front blade spool cups and anti-roll bar balls are direct replacements for the standard kit items and they are made from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium for a low weight and come hard-anodised for wear.

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November 8, 2017

Ultimate Racing MZ8 Pro BL motor & MX8 Race ESC

Modelix Racing from Spain have introduced their all-new Ultimate Racing MZ8 Pro brushless motor and MX8 Race brushless speed controller. Starting with the motor, the 690-size unit features a CNC-machined 3-piece 7075 aluminium case with integrated heatsink and it is of a 6-pole design for power and drivability. Strong neodymium magnets ensure high torque and an optimised stator design, dual high-quality ball bearings and pre-soldered quick-change heavy duty connectors make for high reliability. The motor is available in 1900kV and 2100kV variants and it includes pre-soldered wires.

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November 8, 2017

T-Works D817 & RGT8 graphite radio tray support mount

T-Works have introduced their new graphite radio tray support mount for the HB Racing D817, D817T and RGT8 kits. The set includes a complex radio tray stiffener machined from carbon fibre that braces the steering and throttle servo area while also reinforcing the receiver and receiver battery box. An additional lower brace further stiffens up the assembly. Included in kit is also a machined aluminium bushing and gold-anodised hardware.

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November 7, 2017

Xray RX8 30T aluminium front/side belt pulley

Xray have added a 30T aluminium front/side pulley to their line of option parts for the RX8 1/8th on-road kit. Machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and coming hard-anodised for wear, the 30T pulley will improve rear traction and steering in high-speed corners and it adds to the existing line of Xray’s RX8 aluminium and composite drivetrain pulleys.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 7, 2017

BMT 984 & 701 hard-coated aluminium pivot balls

BMT from Italy have introduced a set of hard-coated aluminium pivot balls for the front suspension of the 984 and 701 kits. The parts are precisely machined from high-quality aluminium, they come hard-anodised for wear and a smooth surface and at 1.3g they weigh in at only 1/3 of the mass of the standard steel balls.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

November 6, 2017

AME T4 2018 & 2017 aluminium top deck

Following the introduction of the AME aluminium top deck for the Yokomo BD8, Ruddog now also announce the release of a T4 2018/17 specific part. Offering reduced torsional flex compared to carbon fibre parts the upper deck will generate a completely new on-track characteristic similar to an aluminium chassis but it is easier to change while also adding a whole new look to the car. Using the top deck will make for a smoother and easier to control car in a wide range of track conditions while also improving corner speed and it is usable on both the 2018 and 2017 edition T4.

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November 6, 2017

Xray GTXE 1/8th electric GT kit – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of the GTXE, the electric-powered variant of the GTX 1/8th nitro GT car. No official details are available yet but we are keeping you posted.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]