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Tekno RC have reintroduced their Trakton Drive. This system gives your electric vehicle a ‘nitro feel’ and improves consistency by reducing the instant acceleration of modern electric systems. Employing a special clutch shoe and spring design to engage the shoes in the clutch bell, it’s engaged at zero RPM and has no lag but still provides some ‘give’ on hard acceleration or impacts. It’s extremely helpful on loose or rough tracks as it will smooth the power delivery as the vehicle traverses through bumps. If you’re a nitro and electric racer, this system will make transitioning between the two vehicles easier as your electric vehicle will feel more like a nitro.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

In order to optimise performance for all track conditions, Infinity has released a new bumper spacer set for their IF18 1:8 onroad chassis. The set is inserted under the front bumper to adjust body height where needed, in particular when running on bumpy race tracks. Offering a smoother driving feel, the kit also includes M4 aluminium nylon nuts & M4x12mm titanium flat head screws.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

MIP’s popular Puck 17.5 drive system is now also available for Yokomo YZ2 DTM2.0 buggy. Its been a long process to get everything just right with the S3 and S4 arms and the amount of tuning options in the Yokomo YZ2. The lightweight, aluminium-based system is a replacement for the standard steel items and includes a 2-piece aluminium outdrive cup and aluminium outdrive hub assembly, two pairs of Bi-metal bones (for S3 & S4), and the replaceable plastic orange wear Pucks that take the place of the inferior steel pins. This combination greatly increases the longevity of the drivetrain and most importantly decreases the drivetrain’s overall rotating mass by about 50 percent. The decrease in weight directly results in quicker acceleration, deceleration, and lower motor temps, making it ideal for 17.5T stock racing classes.

Source: MOD [modspeedshop.com]

A first product from RC Discharger is this 40A resistor bank for the iCharger Duo which has a optional stand for the charger itself along with space for the power supply. Made in the USA it can discharge your LiPos from 1S to 10S but doesn’t heat up thanks to its fan cooled box enclosure. Ready to use, it easily and neatly plugs into your iCharger, comes in 6 different colour options and has a 90 day warranty.

Source: RC Discharger [rcdischarger.com]

Montech have introduced their new LTS-GT bodyshell for the M-Chassis category as well as use in the popular GT12 series. Produced using the highest quality polycarbonate, the package includes the decals, window masks and screws the fix the wing. Available in standard weight and lightweight La Leggera versions.

Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net]