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Revolution Design titanium front axle & clamping hex

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 07:15 AM PST

Saving weight, adding durability, and increasing adjustment options is high on the list of every racer. The one-piece aluminium front axles of Team Associated’s B6.2 are very light already, but can be bent by hard impacts and offer no track width adjustment options as seen on the buggies of the competition. Their truck counterparts are made of steel for added durability, but still have a fixed track width and off-set, and increase unsprung weight. RDRP’s titanium wheel axles come with 5mm aluminium clamping hexes for the B6 series and 8.5mm versions for their stadium and short course truck brothers. Both axle types accept the readily available Associated 1/10th scale wheel hexes for even more variety.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

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Xray XB4 Gamma 4C ultra-lightweight body

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 04:57 AM PST

From Xray comes this ultra-lightweight version of the XB4 Gamma 4C Light body, especially designed for high traction conditions. The profile of the body improves stability in fast corners, chicanes and helps with rotation in tight corners. The high-performance, low-profile aerodynamic body for XB4C is designed by Xray to perfectly fit the car and work in most track conditions especially for higher grip tracks. More down force have was added to the middle to increase rotation in slow corners. Less down force in rear and front give more corners speed without diving too much. Made from high-quality premium Lexan material.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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RC Dynamics 1S Super Low ESR Power capacitor

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 03:19 AM PST

From RC Dynamics, this 1S Super Low ESR Power capacitor helps minimises power losses to give greater performance. The primary purpose of the ESC power capacitor is to minimise power losses caused by the high frequency switching currents generated during motor commutation/control. The goal being to maximise ESC performance and minimise the heat generated in the internal circuits. It is very important that the ESC has a power source with minimal source impedance. The latest LiPo batteries used in 1S on road racing now already provide an incredibly low internal resistance. Therefore in order for the capacitor to provide maximum benefit it must have an ESR (Effective Series Resistance) at the relevant frequencies, at least an order of magnitude less than the LiPo battery internal resistance. The traditional Aluminium Electrolytic power caps do not have such a low ESR. The RC Dynamics 1S Super Low ESR Power capacitor, is manufactured using the highest performance components available and is tailored to suit RC models powered by a 1S LiPo Voltage source. Prototypes have been highly successful, installed in the winning cars at the 2020 Stock World and European Championships, also at UK National level.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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Exotek TX Vader drag chassis conversion set

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 12:53 AM PST

Exotek Racing have released this TX Vader drag chassis conversion set for use with Traxxas 2wd Slash or Bandits kits. The kit converts your Slash to be cash race ready for the hot new ‘Street Eliminator / Slash No Prep’ race classes springing up around the US. It provides the legal 13″ wheelbase to fit under the hottest new no prep bodies that are on the market and is based on the excellent handling and proven 22 Vader design. This pro chassis conversion set features a heavy duty 2.5mm thick carbon chassis and side rail plates, centralised servo mounting for improved balance and alloy servo mounting block that ties into the side rails for extra rigid and tweak free front chassis setup. A modular chassis design allows standard rear motor or optional mid motor gear box placement.

Features
– Carbon fibre made and machined in USA
– Heavy duty 2.5mm thick chassis and side rail plates
– Centralised servo mounting for improved balance
– Alloy servo mounting block that ties into the side rails for extra rigid and tweak free front chassis setup
– Modular chassis design- allows standard rear motor or optional mid motor gear box placement (see instructions for build notes)
– 6 heavy duty alloy side rail posts
– Pro AE B6 style full ball bearing supported steering rack and crank set
– Includes 25 spline clamping alloy servo horn (25 spline servo required like the Traxxas servo etc.)
– Alloy parts are finished in glossy black with blue chamfers for that factory racing look
– Carbon fibre top bulkhead plate
– Multi position shorty LiPo mounting to adjust for wheelie/ no wheelie balance
– 2 level chassis design allows you to lower or raise the centre of gravity for stability yet keeps the gear box higher to increase traction and keep the drive axles straighter for higher speeds
– The 2 layer rear chassis also raises the rear roll centre which increases the forward launch traction while reducing side to side roll for improved high speed stability.
– Offers multiple weight balance options to maximise grip on the street or on the track
– Includes steel hex hardware (requires high quality metric hex tools, 2.0 & 2.5mm)
– Includes a LiPo hold set
– Includes large Exotek logo stickers
– Includes instruction sheet

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

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