Coming soon from JConcepts is their new Ellipse tyre for 1/10th scale short course trucks. The tyre is making an appearance at this week’s RC Chili Bowl in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it was designed to compete on smooth high-grip indoor and outdoor surfaces and it will hit stores in March 2020.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Reds Racing have released first teaser images of their forthcoming new VX3 540-class competition brushless motor. Of a minimalistic design with only a front and rear endbell and an exposed stator the motor is set to offer a low weight and exceptional heat dissipation. Full details will become available in time of the release.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Absima have introduced their latest 1/10th scale competition speed controller, the Revenge CTS 10 V3 160A. The ESC is housed in a machined all-aluminium case, it is built using durable high-quality hardware and uses highly adjustable firmware, allowing to adapt the controller to a wide range of motors and racing conditions. A small on/off switch makes wiring easy while all-black wires ensure a professional look. The 3S LiPo-compatible controller offers zero boost blinky and timing/boost functions for stock and modified racing, it is usable with down to 3.5T motors and includes a high airflow fan.
View a list of the specifications here
Losi have introduced their new Tenacity TT Pro 4WD SCT Brushless RTR trucks. The vehicles are based on the high-performance TEN platform featuring a super-tough 4mm plate, 6061-T6 aluminium chassis and the ability to adjust the TT Pro’s suspension and drivetrain for any condition. For added adjustability and tune-ability, adjustable turnbuckles come standard on the TT Pro as do adjustable swaybars, 4mm aluminium shock towers and independent front and rear suspension. The truck also includes a full metric hardware package and aluminium features along a Spektrum Smart 130A brushless ESC and Spektrum Firma 4-Pole 3150KV 550 motor, allowing drivers to hit 80+ km/h with a 3-cell LiPo battery. The ESC is waterproof, completely programmable and comes pre-wired with a high-current IC5 connector. Drivers stay in control with a DX2E Active transmitter and a Spektrum AVC receiver with steering priority, and the truck is topped off with an officially licensed Brenthel or Falken race inspired scale trophy truck bodies along with officially licensed Method Wheels with Falken Wildpeak MT tyres.
View a list of the features and more images here
Come January, the entire RC racing world is extremely anxious to start out 2020 with a bang. Just after Christmas and now into the New Year, most racers can’t wait to get out there and show off the new Christmas gear, new sponsor support, and get that racing fix. For most US South-East racers, the JConcepts Super Cup Series is it. For 2020, the Super Cup Series has jumped to a 7-race series that tours all over Florida visiting some of the legendary facilities the Sunshine State has to offer. Round 1 starts off at Beachline Raceway located in beautiful Cocoa Beach, Florida. With all-new black carpet that was recently installed, Beachline has become the place to be for fast action carpet racing. This year’s flow was amazing and required drivers to have razor quick reflexes with surgical precision. The jumps worked well and the elevated sections really added dimension to a typically flat track.
Continue reading the report here
Coming from JConcepts is their new Sprinter SCT tyre for 1/10th scale short course trucks. The Sprinter tyre is designed to bridge a gap between the popular Double Dees and other pin tyre options from JConcepts. The Sprinter has square, angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tyre. Typically, a stacked tread will wear less and provide more forward bite while the aligned space helps rotation in the turns and gives a snappy release to square up quickly. Starting with the new tread, the team focused on durability and performance to bring a tyre option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. With the popularity of dirt-oval racing, vehicles being designed with either mid-motor or laydown transmission options, a new generation pin style, carcass and outer tread design was needed. The outer sidewall of the tyre has angled pins incorporated into the design to help release the turn and provide the rotation not only needed in dirt off-road but specifically in dirt-oval racing. The blended tread to tyre body is supported with a generous radius which promotes “pin snap” and resists tearing or separation. Horizontal traction bars connect several pins near the centre of the tyre which bonds a critical area for increased push at high-speed. The sidewall area blends nicely into a step-spike feature which helps smooth the transition in bumpy sections and create side-bite. The Sprinters are built on the conventional and popular 3.0” x 2.2” bead and carcass design making them interchangeable. Since the Sprinter tyre is directional, there is a left and right marked and included in each package. The interior ribbing features the double-hatch pattern that helps maintain a comfy ride while each set of tyres includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Coming from XactRC are their new traction compound bottles that can be filled with your choice of traction juice. The ergonomics of the 4oz bottle is just the right size for small or large hands and the translucent material allows for easy checking of how much sauce is remaining, its cleanliness or type of solution. The bottle is available with two replaceable tips. First is the replaceable brush tip that is specifically designed for off-road use. With the brush tip, drovers no longer have to use both a sauce bottle to apply then use a separate brush to apply. This is ideal for those who are tired of having their hands dirty from different tyre sauces and chemicals. Second is the replaceable sponge tip that is ideal for on-road racers, or anyone using slicks or very low pin tyres. The triangle shape of the sponge allows for applying the sauce in a controlled manner and in a straight line on the tyre and not the sidewalls. The tips are also available separately.
View the on-road tyre sauce bottle here
Exotek have introduced their new Pro aluminium steering rack for the Kyosho RB7 buggy. The 2-colour anodised heavy duty machined 7075 alloy steering rack is designed for the use with included 3X6mm ball bearings and crush sleeves for the smoothest and most precise operation. The set includes four ball bearings, two crush sleeves and two shims. Polished and anodised in black and red colour the rack matches the stock geometry and it is compatible with the RB7, RB6, SC6, ST6, and other RB6-based vehicles.
