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Arrowmax have introduced a dedicated transmitter battery pack for the Sanwa M17 radio. The 3.7V 6000mAh LiPo replaces the standard battery with a high-capacity pack for longer operation time and thus more confidence even when having long days at the track. The battery measures 78x47x12mm and it comes pre-wired with a universal JR-style plug.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

Vigor RC have introduced their new flex main chassis and 2.0mm new design top deck for the ARC R11 2018 electric touring car. The 84mm wide chassis made of 2.25mm carbon fibre was designed to increase torsional flex which can be beneficial especially on lower grip surfaces. Also new is the 9mm wide top deck made of 2.0mm carbon material. The new style top deck helps to fine-tune overall chassis flex for a wider range of conditions.

Source: Vigor RC [vigorrc.com]

Available now from Team Corally is the SSX-10 1/10th 200mm pan car kit. Announced for a good amount of time and finally hitting stores the Worlds GT chassis is constructed from carbon fibre and red anodised aluminium in combination with high-strength composite plastic parts. The car builds on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis and features a fully adjustable front end as well as a link-type rear suspension. Included are also a precision-ground graphite rear axle, a CNC-machined delrin spur gear as well as a composite front bumper for chassis protection. The kit is compatible to standard Pro10/WGT tyres and 200mm body shells.

Features:
– Precision cut 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis
– Adjustable front ride height
– Adjustable front camber and caster
– 7075 alloy front upper arm holder
– High-strength composite plastics
– Easy to adjust rear ride height
– Torsion-free 1-piece rear axle holder
– Precision-ground graphite rear axle
– Super-smooth ball differential
– 7075 alloy rear wheel carriers
– Delrin CNC-machined main gear
– 7075 alloy motor pod
– Front bumper/chassis protector

Source: Team Corally [corally.com]

Xray have introduced the 2019 variant of their IFMAR World Championship winning XB4 1/10th 4WD buggy platform. The buggy underwent a couple of updates especially in the rear suspension and drivetrain department to further improve drivability and durability. New for 2019 are the multifunction rear uprights that help to generate more traction and increase stability while new longer rear driveshafts with 2.5mm pins ensure smoother operation. The rear wheel axles now feature safety collars and Xray’s unique multi-position driveshafts length adjustment in order to fine-tune traction and side bite available for various track conditions. Also new are longer rear camber links that help to access the new roll centre settings the rear hubs offer while larger rear hub ball bearings increase durability. Next up are updated rear suspension arms that were redesigned to accommodate the multi-adjustable rear hubs while new, longer rear arm pivot pins match with the new geometry. In the drivetrain department the 2019 variant sports new diff outdrives that match with the 2.5mm drive pins for smoother operation. All-new bevel drive gears machined from special gear steel material reduce the weight and significantly improves reliability while the central shaft universal joints were redesigned to accommodate the new steel pinion gears. Last but not least comes a new graphite reinforcement plate between the servo saver for increased traction and improved cornering speed, a newly-shaped body makes the car more stable and improves the rotation in corners and the included new rear wheels sport a deeper recess for the wheel nuts. The kit is available from now on.

Key features:
– All-new multi-function rear upright helps to generate more traction & increase stability
– All-new longer rear driveshafts with 2.5mm pins for smoother operation
– All-new rear wheel axle with safety collar, featuring Xray’s unique multi-position driveshaft adjustment to vary driveshaft length
– All-new longer rear camber link to accommodate all roll centre alternatives
– All-new larger ball-bearing used in the rear uprights for increased reliability
– All-new rear suspension arms redesigned to accommodate the new multi adjustable upright
– All-new longer rear arm pivot pin to accommodate the new multi adjustable upright and wheelbase adjustment.
– All-new diff outdrives redesigned for 2.5mm pins for smoother operation
– All-new bevel drive gears machined from special gear steel material reduce the weight and significantly improves reliability
– All-new central shaft universal joint redesigned to accommodate the new steel pinion gears
– All-new graphite reinforcement plate between servo saver increases traction and improves cornering speed
– All-new body redesigned to make the car more stable and improves the rotation in corners
– Includes new rear wheels with a deeper recess for the wheel nuts

Find the full presentation here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

T-Works have introduced their new lightweight bearing kit for the Kyosho MP9E 1/8th electric buggy. The set includes 14 8x14mm bearings and 14 bearings inserts that, in combination, replace the original – larger – drivetrain bearings for smaller and thus lighter ones, scrubbing both overall weight and unsprung masses. The precision bearing inserts make for a reliable bearing seat and the included ball races are rubber-sealed for durability.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

Coming from Power HD is their new LW-25MG metal gear servo for trail trucks and crawlers. The blue anodised all-aluminium case houses a copper and aluminium geartrain for durability while the overall design allows for up to 25kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.14s at 7.4V input. A long 32cm receiver wire ensures the servo is a direct fit in trucks such as the Traxxas TRX-4, and special gaskets make it waterproof for go-everywhere capabilities.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

RPM have introduced a trailing arm set for the Traxxas Unlimited Desert Racer truck. They are designed to replace the standard kit arms with tougher and more durable ones. The arms sport greater wall thickness and reinforced pivot ball areas for increased overall durability that is further upped by the use of RPMs renown nylon blend. The arms can be used separately or together with the optionally available RPM skid plate set for even greater durability.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

Available now from Fenix Racing are their new X Series aluminium main chassis plates for a range of popular 1/10th formula cars. Offering a 10mm longer wheelbase the 2mm chassis are made of 7075-T6 alloy and they feature a very marry design for minimal scrubbing during cornering. The chassis are available for the Fenix Mistral, Shepherd Velox and Xray X1 kits and they include a hardware kit making them a direct fit.

Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]

O.S. Engines have introduced their new 4-shoe clutch system for 1/8th off-road buggies. Designed to provide smooth power delivery and easy tuning the clutch is also meant to offer exceptional durability. Included in the set are the flywheel, a 13T clutch bell as well as three different sets of colour-coded springs and two sets of clutch shoes. The clutch was developed for the use with O.S. and O.S. based engines and it will become available this October.

Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]

Coming from 1up Racing and made for the Team Associated TC7.2 electric touring car are three new optionals. First up is the carbon fibre centre link set that will increase mid corner steering and overall steering response. The set was inspired by Team Associated factory driver Steve Weiss, and includes four carbon fibre links in 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 3mm thicknesses to fine tune the desired feel depending on track conditions and racer preference. Two blue 7075 aluminium screws and 1mm thick washers for mounting complete the set.

Next is the TC7.2 centre pulley spacer and spur plate set. The black anodised aluminium centre pulley spacer keeps the belts from rubbing on each other for increased belt life and drivetrain efficiency. The lightweight carbon fibre spur gear plate is mounted by three blue 7075 aluminium screws to ensure the spur gear spins true. Screw length fits popular aftermarket spur gears like Axon, Panaracer, Xenon and more. Last but not least is the blue 7075 aluminium upper screw set that will lower the TC7.2’s centre of gravity and give it a splash of colour. This set retains the stock steel screws at the bottom of the car where the weight is needed and uses lightweight M3 aluminium screws on the top side where the weight is unwanted. 65 percent lighter than the kit screws, the set reduces weight by 19g. The kit also includes screws for the optional Factory Team centre belt tensioner but no spur gear or motor mounting screws.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]