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September 23, 2009

AKA Pro-5 1:8 buggy wheel

AKA have announced the release of their Pro-5 1:8 buggy wheel aimed at the Short Course truck segment. The Pro-5 wheel is designed to use standard 1:8 buggy tires, but retain the scale look of Short Course trucks. This makes it a perfect compliment to the AKA 1:8 Wheel Adapters for the SC-10 and Slash SC trucks or a great ‘dress-up’ item for any buggy. Manufactured in the USA, it features a zero off-set, 17mm hex and will fit all standard 1:8 buggies, the Associated SC8 and the SC10 or Slash using the AKA adapters for those trucks. The five spoke design with the chrome accented bead lock really captures the essence of the SC trucks while offering the flexibility of fitting all the current buggy tires on the market.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

September 22, 2009

Futaba 3PM-X 2.4GHz FASST Radio system

Futaba have released the 3PM-X 2.4GHz FASST radio, which claims to eliminate the need to have one radio for racing, another for rock crawling and yet another for monster trucks. The 3PM-X is the single, affordable system that can handle them all. It retains the features of the popular 3PM while adding performance and programming pluses that expand driving fun, all with the security and dependability of 2.4GHz FASST technology. Now modelers can set up a two or three position switch to control the dig function on their crawler while, with just the push of a button, they can access normal, crab, front-wheel only or rear-wheel only steering modes. Other features includes digital trim strips that allow the user to choose a level of trim adjustability, from fine-tuning finesse (1) to maximum travel (16), while an adjuster function keeps throttle and steering throws as well as centering at programmed ideals for optimum performance.

Source: Futaba [futaba-rc.com]

September 4, 2009

Pro-Line Slash Bumper, Skid plates & Undertray

More new items from Pro-Line Racing who have released some new products for the popular Traxxas Slash. First up is this range of protectors for the car which include a front bumper as well as front and rear skid plates. Made from extremely durable nylon material they are a direct replacement and offer added thickness throughout for longer bashing life. Also new for the Slash is a lexan undertray which fits directly onto your Slash and protects against dirt and debris from entering into the chassis and electronics.

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September 4, 2009

Much More 2500mAh TX LiPo

Much More have released this new 2500mAh LiPo for Sanwa and Futaba transmitters. This 3-cell 11.1V pack has all the benefits of LiPo such as long run time, easy maintenance, lightweight and no memory effect. Supplied fitted with a Futaba/JR 2-pin connector with XH2.5 balancing plug, its a simple job to install.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

August 25, 2009

Associated SC10 Carbon Fibre Battery Strap

Team Associated have introduced the Factory Team SC10 carbon fibre battery strap. This lightweight strap replaces the plastic battery strap to increase battery placement options, with the battery now able to be mounted as far back as the rear shock tower while maintaining the SC10’s innovative quick-release battery feature. As an added bonus, the first 1000 will be produced in eye-catching blue carbon fibre.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

August 22, 2009

ST Racing Concepts 17mm hex conversion kit

ST Racing Concepts have released this new 17mm hex conversion kit that allows Associated SC10 short course truck owners to put on high-traction 1/8th scale buggy tires for increased performance and wider range of tire selection. Each piece of 17mm hex adapters is machined out of high-quality aluminium, and using a unique set-screw behind drive pin design, you’ll never have to worry about loosing a drive pin. The rear 17mm hex are offset slightly wider to provide the SC10 truck with more stability in the rear. Available in Blue, Red and Silver.

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August 21, 2009

Sanwa SDX-901 high torque servo

Sanwa have released their SDX-901, a new extremely strong and high torque servo for car applications. Weighing in at 66 grams, it takes 0.10 seconds to travel 40 degrees and can handle 29kg per cm, both rates measured at 6.0V.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

August 19, 2009

Core RC Cost effective Servo range

Core RC have released their new line up of cost effective servos. Firstly a new low profile digital lightweight racing servo, suitable for 1/10th Touring Cars. This servo have been tested by some leading Touring Cars drivers and really stacks up against the competition, with torque of 8.4kg and speed of 0.11 sec (@6V). The second servo is a new analogue Heavy Duty Hi Torque servo for RTR cars. Suitable as a replacement servo for both throttle and steering for all RTR cars it has torque of 9.7kg and speed of 0.12 sec (@6V).

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]