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Tekin RSX Pro 1/10th scale speed controller

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 11:53 AM PST

Coming from Tekin is their new RSX Pro 1/10th scale modified racing brushless speed controller. Using only the best available components and materials, this ESC is performance defined. Bred for 1/10th scale modified competition, the RSX Pro promises maximum power with precise control and reliability. With a highly efficient aluminium heat sink housing and an entire array of adjustable features, drivers have the ability to fine-tune the controller’s massive power for the win. Included with the RSX PRO is a detachable fan shroud system for maximum cooling in extreme racing conditions. Data logging, a high voltage HD internal BEC and optional 3rd channel drag brake adjustment come standard as well as access to team driver setups.

Specifications:
– Controls: Forward/Brake/Reverse
– Input voltage: 2S-3S LiPo/4-12S NiMH-NiCD
– Motor limit brushless mode: 2S – 2.5T 2-pole 36mm can, 3S – 10.5T 2-pole 36mm can/3500kV
– Max current: 210A per phase
– HV adjustable BEC: 6.0V/7.4V @5.5A
– Dimensions: 31.2×37.2x21mm
– Weight: 40g

Features:
– Billet 6061-T6 aluminium heat sink housing
– New FET package
– New HD easy solder posts
– Optional shroud and high RPM cooling fan
– QuickTune One Touch programming
– Adjustable torque control
– Adjustable throttle and brake frequencies
– HD high voltage programmable BEC
– HotWire programming port
– On-the-fly drag brake adjustment
– Data logging capability
– Sensor checker
– On-board temperature indicator
– ESC self diagnostics with error codes
– Fully proportional forward/brake/reverse
– Brushless and brushed motor drive
– Sensored or sensorless operation
– LiPo safe with custom voltage cutoffs
– Sensor plug for precise commutation
– HDAC: High Density Copper PCB’s
– Ultra-smooth and precise throttle and braking control

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

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Bittydesign Iron 190mm truck body shell

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 11:22 AM PST

Following a couple of teasers on social media, Italian company Bittydesign has finally unveiled their all-new Iron body shell for 190mm touring cars. Developed in cooperation with an industrial designer the body combines scale looks, attention to detail and high performance. The multi-piece shell consists of the lower platform, the upper 2-piece cabin part and a rear 3D bumper skirt that adds weight, realism and air diffusor capabilities when needed. To this adds an additional rear wing that further helps with weight bias and downforce. The cabin can be built in two ways, rotational for improved scale realism with only a small opening in the rear, or fixed, with a large opening in order to reach the front body clips without having to lift the cabin. The body is a direct fit on Tamiya trucks and also usable with most 190mm width/260mm wheelbase touring car chassis and either standard touring car or Tamiya truck tyres.

Find the full presentation with more images here.

Source: Bittydesign [bittydesign.net]

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Trinity Monster Horsepower 3.5T drag racing motor

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 11:06 AM PST

Trinity have introduced a special drag racing edition of their Monster Horsepower 3.5T modified motor. Equipped with the TEP1154 13.5mm x 24.2mm ultra torque black rotor the motor is designed for all out power and speed, needed for extreme on-road racing with drag racing, pan or touring cars. The motor can handle up to 3S LiPo input and requires a competition speed controller capable of handling down to 3.5T motors.

Features:
– Aluminium-based sensor board for true sensor alignment
– Infinite timing adjustment
– 2mm Copper tabs
– Thicker pure Copper solder tabs and collector
– Thermal stator coating for the best heat dissipation possible
– Turbine style vented nose
– More vents for more cooling
– New 220C wire coating
– Certified Gauge high temperature wire
– New short stack stator design
– New stator material
– Grade 5 ball bearings
– Uses all D3.5, D4 and 24K rotors
– 9100Kv this number is approximate set as Zero Degrees of Timing. Sensored brushless motors are not rated in Kvs due to the fact that timing and voltage can effect the Kv number

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

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Usukani D3T 1/8th drift trike chassis kit

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 07:23 AM PST

Usukani, known for their innovative RWD drift car chassis kits, have introduced their new 1/8th scale D3T drift trike kit. The 3-wheel chassis features a 3-gear transmission, independent rear suspension with shock absorbers, a 2-spring front fork system with adjustable angle and dual-spring steering buffer as well as full ball bearings, a metal spur gear adapter and white wheels with drift tyres. The kit is rounded out by a polycarbonate body shell.

Specifications:
– Scale: 1/8
– Overall length: 249mm
– Width: 154mm
– Height: 194mm
– Wheelbase: 174mm

Features:
– Three wheel (RWD)
– Three-gear transmission seal gear case
– Rear wheel independent suspension
– Front fork two-spring shock
– Rear wheel Damping Shock Absorber
– Adjustable Front Fork angle System
– Dual spring steering buffer tie rod
– Rims and drift tries
– Full ball bearing
– High tenacity and impact resistance Nylon
– Metal motor mount
– Metal pinion gear (Gear ratio: approx 10.77)
– Metal Spur Gear Adaptor
– Transparent PC bodyshell

Source: Usukani [usukani.com]

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Awesomatix ULCG & Shorty battery mounts

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 06:55 AM PST

Awesomatix have introduced new battery mounts for ULCG and shorty battery packs. Machined from brass and coming black anodised for looks and corrosion prevention, the mounts add valuable weight when running lightweight ultra low centre of gravity or shorty battery packs. The ULCG mounts add 22g per holder while the large shorty mounts add 52g of weight per piece. The main goal of the different holder/battery combinations is to further lowering of the overall centre of gravity which can provide huge advantages in high grip track conditions. The items are a direct fit for the A800 platforms and they come as pairs.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

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Melvin Diekmann joins Shepherd factory team

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 06:39 AM PST

Shepherd have announced the signing of German 1/10th 200mm specialist, Melvin Diekmann to their factory team. A multiple ENS finalist and podium finisher, Melvin can already look back on a great series of victories in his young career. He and his father form a strong team and have been able to make life difficult for many big names in the past.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

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Ryan Maifield wins at CRCRC Winter Midwest Champs

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 06:21 AM PST

The 32nd Annual CRCRC Winter Midwest Championships were held this past weekend at The Ohio RC Factory in Jeffersonville, Ohio. CRCRC is very well known as the first big 1/10 electric off-road race at the beginning of each year and brought in an impressive 380 entries. In 4WD Modified Buggy Yokomo/Team Orion’s Ryan Maifield went onto TQ rounds 2 and 4 of qualifying to secure the overall TQ. Maifield then went onto dominate A-mains 1 and 2 by leading every lap and taking home the 4WD Modified Buggy title.

4WD Modified Buggy top 3 results:
1. Ryan Maifield – Yokomo/Team Orion/Team Orion
2. Joe Bornhorst – Tekno/Tekin/ProTek
3. Alex Kosciuszek – Team Associated/Reedy/Reedy

Ryan Maifield capped off a great weekend by also Winning the 4WD Modified Buggy Dash for Cash Race from Matt Cline and Spencer Heckert.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

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Xray XB4 brass rear chassis brace weight

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 06:09 AM PST

Coming from Xray is a 40g brass rear chassis brace weight for the XB4 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The optional brace fits in the lower part of the composite brace, connecting directly to the chassis and generating more stability while replacing the original composite brace insert. The weight of the car is moved more to the rear, improving in-corner rotation and lowering the centre of gravity.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Infinity IF14 wheel shims

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 03:56 AM PST

To give drivers further scope to fine tune their set-up, Infinity has released new wheel shims for their IF14 electric touring car. Available in both 0.25mm and 0.5mm thicknesses, they allow for quick fine tuning of the car’s track width. Each shim thickness is sold in a pack containing eight pieces.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

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Eppley & Strange wins at JBRL Winter Series Rd3

Posted: 15 Jan 2019 02:50 AM PST

Round 3 of the JBRL Winter Indoor Off-road Series was held at Rain-Man’s Hobby & Raceway in Bakersfield, California last weekend. In the 2WD Open Buggy class it was Kyosho’s Mason Eppley with the TQ and win in the single 6-minute A-main event. Kyosho team manager, Zachary Rogers, coming from P5 on the grid, ended the race on the runner-up spot, some 7.6s in front of Yokomo’s Tanner Ashmore in 3rd.

4WD Open Buggy was also TQ’d by Mason Eppley (Kyosho), however it was Team Associated’s Brian Strange, runner-up after the qualifiers, with the win some four seconds in front of Mason. Zachary Rogers (Kyosho), coming from the 5th spot on the grid, would round out the top 3.

In the competitive 13.5 Wheeler class Sammy Moran took the TQ, but it wasn’t to be in the finals as he only finished in 7th, as Cory Smith took the win some 1.4s in front of Ian Crawford. Ride Rosales, coming from P6, completed the top 3.

In 17.5 2WD Expert Buggy it was Frank Root with the sweep, taking the TQ and win from Davey Batta in 2nd and Braden Rogers in 3rd.

Full results can be found here.

Source: JBRL [jimmybabcock.com]

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