HPI Blitz options & new servos
HPI have released a whole load of new products, with a focus being on their new short course truck, the Blitz. New for the Blitz are these aluminium threaded shocks for the front and rear of the truck. These tough, precision-machined anodized aluminum shocks deliver low friction for smooth dampening and better handling. Features include tough aluminium construction, titanium nitride coated shafts for smooth operation, track-tuned springs, 40wt silicone shock oil and threaded bodies with preload collars for fast and easy ride height adjustment. To add custom looks to your truck their are these new shock part sets that come in orange, brown or clear anodizing. Also for the shock absorbers, HPI have released new racing spring sets, giving a wide variety of tuning choices to dial in the handling of their trucks to track conditions for faster lap times. This set features 4 pairs of gray front springs that are color coded for easy identification. Lastly for the Blitz, new precision molded 48 pitch nylon spur gears are available in 77T, 83T & 88T and come with the slipper pad pre-applied, making them a direct bolt-on replacement part. Finally from HPI there are two new servos, the high torque SF-20 and SH-33PS, the former being a high performance upgrade to the SF-1 servo and a direct replacement for the SF-2 servo, while the latter is a high performance mini servo intended for cars like the HPI Cup Racer and other 1/12 scale cars.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Kyosho Ultima SC Truck
Kyosho, comes the release of the complete specifications and features on their new Ultima SC 2wd short course truck that is due to be released next month. The boom of the R/C short course racing is spreading across the world and is becoming a part of some of the major races in the U.S. ROAR already has announced this class and regulations have been introduced. The Ultima SC has been designed with all of the racing performance in mind and meets all ROAR regulations. This Ready-Set is not just a backyard basher but a race ready chassis with many of the high performance traits from the Ultima RT5.
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Venom VR3T 27 Mhz Computerized FM radio
Venom have released the VR3T a 27 Mhz 3-Channel computerized FM radio with 3rd channel mixing and 15 model memory. Featuring many of the same features found on high-end computerized radio’s including programmable steering dual rate with a thumb switch so you can adjust the steering sensitivity on-the-fly and a 3 CH receiver. The VR3T is perfect for the user looking for an entry level radio with a the features of a radio that costs hundreds of dollars.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Yeah Racing 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo battery
Yeah Racing have introduced this brand new battery for the Traxxas 1:16 Slash & Revo. The 11.1V 1300mAh LiPo battery has a 20C discharge rate and comes pre fitted with a TRX connector so it is a direct fit into the car. Also coming pre fitted with a balancer cable, this pack will allow you to extend your run times considerably over the standard NiMh packs.
Source: RC Mart [rcmart.com]
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Pro-Line SC Tire combos
For racing your short course truck Pro-Line now offer their Caliber and Bow-Tie patterns pre mounted on split six black one-piece wheels. Or if you wish to turn your SC into a sand slinging super truck you can try these new Sling Shot SC tires. With 10 monster grabbing 1/4″ tall paddles sand and snow are easily overcome. The Mohawk SC is the perfect compliment for the front of the car. A large center rib and smaller outer rib give your Short Course truck immediate steering. Both are available unmounted or pre mounted on either split six black one-piece wheels or split six red/black bead-loc wheels.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
OFNA Hyper 10SC 4×4 Short course truck
OFNA have announced the Hyper 10SC 4×4, a ‘kick in the pants’ 1/10 scale 4 wheel drive short course truck kit that is competitive right out of the box. This truck is right at home on the track running with 1/8 scale nitro and electric buggies and truggies and comes 90% pre assembled including chassis, wheels, tires and unpainted body. Well equipped, it sports front CVDs, ball bearings throughout, 3 oil filled differentials as well as steel bevel and main spur gears.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
JConcepts 1/16th Slash Truth
New for the 1/16th Slash, JConcepts have released the Truth, whose cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus and in addition, one of the highlights of the styling cues includes extra fender clearance to minimize troublesome tire rubbing issues.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Saturday, October 24, 2009
LRP LiPo TX & LiFe RX battery packs
LRP’s new high-performance LiPo transmitter batteries come in various different sizes to perfectly fit into the most popular transmitters on the r/c market. Now you can experience even more capacity and longer lifetime, with the same battery dimension and weight in comparison to other similar products available today. For your receiver, the new VTEC LiFe RX-packs are strong and impact resistant like NiMH batteries and have large capacity, long lifespan and low weight like LiPos. In addition the ready-to-use LiFe batteries can have a considerable higher number of charge cycles and higher cell safety compared to LiPos.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009