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May 19, 2020

Pro-Line 1967 Ford F-100 Race Truck body shell

Pro-Line Racing have announced the soon release of their 1967 Ford F-100 race truck body shell for 1/10th short course trucks. The clear body is pre-cut for easy installation and can be fully customised with whatever paint job desired. The 1967 Ford body features the iconic flat front F-100 grill and wide fender flares to represent the aggressive fiberglass bulges found on full-size race trucks. Included with the clear body shell comes a detailed decal sheet.

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May 19, 2020

TSP-Racing Speedcoat ceramic lubricant

New from TSP-Racing is the Speedcoat ceramic lubricant for ball races, ball ends, gears, joints and many other applications. The white dry lube is free of resin, acids, oils, greases, and silicones but uses microscopic ceramic particles for excellent penetrating properties making the lube ideal for all hard-to-reach places. The ceramic particles sit in an alcohol-based solution that evaporates quickly after being applied on metal, plastics or many other material used in RC modelling, leaving an ultra-thin coat that ensures ultra-smooth movement. The lube comes in handy 20ml bottles with the included dispensing needle ensures quick and easy application.

Source: 2-Speed [2-speed.de]

May 18, 2020

Trion 5800mAh & 4550mAh LiHV battery packs

Coming from Trion are their new 5800mAh standard size and 4550mAh shorty LCG LiHV battery packs. Starting with the 5800mAh 7.6V standard size pack, the battery measures 138x47x19.5mm and it weighs in at 235g, making it ideal for modified and stock racing classes alike. The hardcase battery is equipped with 5mm through-type connectors, allowing to access the connector tubes from both sides and it is built using high-quality 120C cells for exceptional power supply even in power-hungry classes.

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May 18, 2020

Konect K1 Elite 540-size brushless motor

Available now from Konect is their K1 Elite 540-size electric brushless motor. It utilises a new and unique stator design for improved torque and high RPM while a special stator coating ensures optimised heat dissipation and surface corrosion resistance. High-purity Copper windings ensure maximised conductivity which further adds to the overall performance. The CNC-machined Billet T6 can sports heavy machining for best possible airflow inside the motor and thus lower operation temperatures while accurately mounted sensors, ensure best possible performance. The package is rounded out by dual sensor ports and the motor is available in 4.5T to 10.5T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock variants.

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May 15, 2020

Radtec 10g screw-on brass weights

Coming from Radtec is their new set of 10g screw-on brass weights for on-road and off-road kits. Machined from high-quality brass material the weights sport a black surface coating that not only looks good but it also prevents corrosion while laser-etched weight markings make for easy identification without having to use a scale. The weights measure 19.5x16mm and thanks to their design that can be screwed onto the chassis and staked if desired. The weights come in sets of two.

Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]

May 12, 2020

Pilot RC Products White Edition piston drill kit

Pilot RC Products have released their new White Edition piston drill kit. The new offering is specifically designed by customer feed back as it includes new sizes that will be essential for 16mm bore shock bodies and pistons as found on Tekno and Schumacher 1/10th scale cars. In addition the sizes are more applicable to 1/8th scale buggies and truggies. New sizes include 1.1mm, 1.15mm, 1.25mm, 1.35mm, 1.45mm, 1.65mm, 1.75mm, 1.85mm, 1.95mm, and 2.9mm bits and the kit also includes an aluminium handle for effortless drilling. The bits are made from Japanese carbide and are super sharp to ensure accurate holes. The White Edition set is available separately or as combo package including the existing Grey Edition bits.

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May 12, 2020

Muchmore Fleta ZX V2 ER Spec 13.5T motor w/21X rotor

Coming soon from Muchmore is a 13.5T variant of their Fleta ZX V2 ER Spec motor with MR-FZR21X 12.5×7.25×24.2mm [X] titanium rotor. The motor will produce increased torque which comes in handy especially for blink buggy classes and when running in high-bite traction conditions. Besides the rotor, the motor makes use of the same features as the standard ER Spec series, meaning it utilises the highly machined Flow-Max 2 aluminium can, a high-power stator, heavy-duty solder tabs and an adjustable timing end plate, and it is also available in 17.5T and 21-5T variants.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

May 7, 2020

GForce Gold & Black TS50 Type-C ESC & motor combo

Japanese brand GForce have announced the soon release of their limited edition Gold & Black TS50 Type-C brushless speed controller and motor combo set. Available in 13.5T or 17.5T specification, the set includes the TS50 club-level controller that offers high-quality hardware higher efficiency, lower internal resistance and thus increased performance while the new gold-colour aluminium heatsink case and the all-black colours add to a luxurious look. As for the Type-C stock motor, the power plant utilises a 3-piece aluminium case, double ball bearings, and a 12.5mm high-torque sintered rotor. The set is ideal for all club racers and also as an upgrade to existing ready-to-run electronics. The set is a limited edition and it will become available in early June.

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