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February 19, 2016

Novak NX4 4-pole sensored brushless motor

Novak have introduced the new NX4 540-size 4-pole sensored brushless motor. Made for the use in 1/10th scale on-road and off-road vehicles the 3900kv motor offers a lot of bottom end torque thanks to its 4-pole design, making it ideal for heavy vehicles such as 2WD and 4WD trucks. The heatsink can lowers the operation temperature while ABEC 5 bearings and a Kevlar-wrapped rotor make for maximum performance and reliability. Rubber gaskets and a closed motor design help keeping dust and dirt away from the delicate internals. The motor comes pre-wired with 13AWG wire and gold-plated 4mm bullet-type connectors and it will become available soon.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

February 19, 2016

Avid aluminium top deck clamp

The aluminium top deck clamp, featured in Avid’s recently introduced T4’16 adjustable top deck, is now also available separately. The additional clamp allows to reinforce the rear section of the chassis which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. Included are the upper and lower clamp parts machined from aluminium and a suitable countersunk screw.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

February 18, 2016

Novak Hammer sensored 1/10th scale controller

Available soon from Novak is the intermediate-level Hammer 1/10th scale brushless speed controller. The sensored ESC is good for the use with 2S to 3S LiPo battery packs and down to 8.5T motors, making it ideal for a range of on-road and off-road applications. The controller is factory-defaulted to LiPo mode with reverse turned on and drivers can customise the firmware to suit their driving style, including throttle curve, brake power and many other parameters. The firmware also includes thermal overload protection, low-voltage protection, and motor lock-up protection for added reliability. Additionally, on-board diagnostics are standard in the firmware including a motor sensor checking test, error sensing, and on-board temperature diagnostics. Designed with a silicone gasket sealed case, the Hammer is protected from the elements such as water, dirt, and other debris and it comes pre-wired from the factory with gold-plated bullet connectors for easy installation.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

February 18, 2016

T-Works BD7 titanium king pin screws

T-Works have introduced a set of titanium king pin screws for the Yokomo BD7-2015 and 2016 cars. Machined from the same lightweight yet rigid titanium material as T-Works’ screws and turnbuckles the parts help to scrub some unsprung weight on the front suspension for improved suspension efficiency and performance.

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February 18, 2016

Xray X1 lower servo saver arm

Coming from Xray and made for the X1 formula car is an aluminium lower servo saver arm. The part is machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and it makes for improved durability, reliability and stability. The arm allows for five different steering Ackermann positions for easy steering characteristic adjustment and it comes orange anodised to match with the remainder of Xray’s option parts.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 18, 2016

Xray Work.Shop TITC – Announcement

World Champions Alexander Hagberg and Bruno Coelho will hold an Xray Work.Shop this coming Monday, the 22nd of February in preparation for the forthcoming Thailand International R/C Touring Car Championship event in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop is focused on the the Xray T4 touring car and more information can be found here.

February 18, 2016

Muchmore Fleta M8 competition brushless ESC

Coming soon from Muchmore is the Fleta M8 sensored brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale vehicles. Housed in a machined aluminium case with incorporated Flow-Max heat sink the speedo is usable with up to 6S LiPo batteries, it can handle 2 to 6-pole sensored and sensorless motors and sports an adjustable high-voltage BEC system with up to 7.2V/6A output. An ultra high RPM fan with fan guard keeps the running temperatures low and the controller is highly adjustable using Muchmore’s Super High Response program card.

View the specifications here

February 18, 2016

Blaze Racing T4 alloy chassis & brass arm mount

Polish company Blaze Racing has introduced an aluminium main chassis plate for the Xray T4 as well as a brass front arm mount. Starting with the chassis, the part is cut from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium and it features angled cut-outs in the battery and electronics area to improve torsional flex compared to the usual full-surface chassis. This can help to gain traction and cornerspeed especially in medium-grip conditions. The chassis comes in natural colour but further customisation with anodising or engravings are possible. The second new part is the brass front arm mount. The FF part is designed to work with the original composite suspension inserts and it is a welcomed tuning option for medium-high to high traction conditions. Both parts will become available very soon.

View the brass suspension mount here