T-Works have announced the release of several turnbuckle and screw sets for the Destiny RX-10S touring car. The range includes a hybrid titanium and aluminium as well as full titanium turnbuckle set, 64-grade titanium UFO and standard head screw sets, a black anodised 7075-T6 aluminium screw set, as well as a mixed titanium and aluminium screw kit and also a set of gold-anodised steel screws.
Coming from Muchmore are two new 5200mAh LiPo battery packs. First up is the Impact HV FD2 5200mAh 110C LiHV battery, made using the latest generation LiHV cells with a higher nominal voltage. Using LiHV-compatible chargers a 2S pack can be charged up to 8.7V allowing for higher output voltage. LiHV packs are also good to be charged to the standard 8.4V for sanctioned races with the flat discharge curve compared to regular packs making for more punch towards the end of a run. The pack measures a standard 138×46.5mm but the reduced height of 22.3mm makes for an overall lower centre of gravity. The hardcase battery pack is equipped with 4mm bullet-type connectors.
Team Powers have introduced the Actinium V2 brushless motors. The version 2 features a redesigned stator with lower resistance and improved power efficiency, which reduces the motor’s running temperature. The new case design incorporates an air flow convection system to keep motor temperatures down by 10 to 15 degrees. On top of this the new neodymium rotors produce a stronger magnetic field than the previous Actinium, by almost 10 percent, and they fade less at the end of a run for more power in the decisive moments of a main. The motor is rounded out by a new endbell design that has a greater range of timing, this gives the racer the ability to tailor the motor to his gearing and also changing track conditions. The V2 will become available in a range of modified and stock windings very soon.
Italian company Bittydesign have introduced their new Type-6R bodyshell for 1/10th scale formula pan cars. With the focus being set on both a well performing and aesthetically pleasant body the Type-6R offers exceptional overall balance, optimised airflow and a thoroughly shaped rear end that is low and lean while still offering plenty of room for the motor pod. Made from genuine 0.75mm Lexan material the body also comes with a comprehensive pre-cut decal sheet to make sure even single colour paint jobs can be a crown pleaser and also included is a white driver helmet and suitable mounting material. The body is already available through Bittydesign’s own web store and it will become available world-wide by end of October.
Arrowmax have introduced their new high capacity 3.7V 1S 8000mAh LiPo battery pack for 1/12th scale applications. Of standard “1/12th scale” 93x47x18.5mm dimensions the battery is built using high-performance 55C/110C cells for improved power output in both Modified and Stock classes. The battery comes in a protective hardcase and it is available very soon.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Italian brand Mach4 have new pre-glued 1/10th formula tyres available. According to Mach4 they utilise a unique rubber compound with the tyres coming pre-glued on black multi spoke wheels. The tyres are sold as pairs for the front and the rear and they are usable on all modern day 1/10th formula cars.
Hobbywing have introduced their new XeRun XR8 SCT brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale short course and monster trucks as well as 1/8th scale buggies and on-road cars. At 54.1×37.2×36.1mm the controller is of a more compact design and about 36.5g lighter than the XR8 Plus for easier positioning even in crowded environments. The controller features a built-in high-voltage BEC system with adjustable 6V to 7.4V output to securely power even power hungry high-torque and high-speed servos and it is usable with up to 4S LiPo battery packs. A special firmware makes for ultra-smooth throttle response and off-throttle coasting and the ESC is widely programmable using Hobbywing’s LCD programming box or WiFi module. The speedo is rounded out by a rubber-protected electronic switch.
T-Works have introduced a range of titanium, carbon and aluminium option parts for the HB Racing RGT8 on-road car. Available are a titanium turnbuckle set for a lower overall weight, carbon fibre A-arm inserts to reinforce the suspension arms, and also hard-coated aluminium or machined titanium lower suspension pins, again to further lower the unsprung masses for improved on-track performance. The range is rounded out by a titanium and a gold-plated steel screw set. All parts are direct replacements and they become available soon.
