The new Sonic V.12RS is the further development of the successful V.12T engine. Featuring a completely new designed 3 port sleeve with teardrop work and a domed piston for a better combustion, the overall performance of the engine is improved notably. Additionally the engine is equipped with a “knife edged” conrod and a balanced crankshaft with a red silicone insert to reduce inner turbulence and optimize the fuel flow. Like the new 3,5ccm engine the V.12RS is equipped with Swiss ball bearings, a fuel-flow optimized back plate, an ultra lightweight cooling head and a composite valve carburetor with a 5.4mm aluminium venturi.
Much More have updated their popular touring car tire sander. The Power Truer 2 now features the ability to rotate the tire in both directions through the newly positioned switch. The new truer is still powered by 6 to 12V (7.4v recommended) and comes in a choice of anodised black or blue.
Reds Racing is always developing high performance and low fuel consumption products and the latest development is the Team Edition 2. It is derived from the well-known R5T and used by most of Reds Team drivers such as King, Vega, Magi, Candel, Tanaka and others. The new Team Edition 2 is the most advanced Reds off road engine and is the 3rd step of development of R5T booster version. It has been designed for reducing fuel consumption and increasing performance and features a highly efficient cooling system, improvements to the sleeve and crankshaft timing and some adjustments to the tuning. The new cooling system guarantees more efficiency in extreme working conditions thanks to a wider cooling head and combustion chamber. Furthermore the cooling system has a lower gravity center in order to improve vehicle dynamics.
Multiple Japanese National 1/8th scale Champion Masao Tanaka has announced his new brand, called Sirius. The company with begin with a complete range of foam tires for on road racing. The line-up includes tires for 1/8GP racing, 1/10GP touring, 1/10GP wide touring, WGT, 1/12EP and F1. Available in a complete range of shores, for the gas onroad classes there is also a choice of standard, carbon and lightweight wheels.
Team Associated introduce the updated RC8.2 RS RTR 1/8th nitro buggy. Based on the ROAR nationals winning RC8.2 full spec competition buggy the RS offers a black anodised 7075 alloy chassis, low centre of gravity 3mm 7075 alloy shock towers and the updated RC8.2 racing suspension geometry. Included in the set also come aluminium steering knuckles, an upgraded dual bellcrank steering and 16mm 6061 alloy big bore shock absorbers. The buggy comes factory-assembled and including a Reedy .21VS engine with 2-chamber tuned exhaust, DS1510MG metal gear steering servo and XP 2.4GHz radio system.
Hitec have released the HS-900SGS and HS-1000SGT, two servos with extreme power and durability. Designed from the ground up for industrial applications, these servos are the perfect answer for 1/5th scale buggy and truggy drivers and feature all aluminium, EMI shielded cases, solid steel gears and non-programmable digital circuits. These servos can take a beating while delivering precise performance and are designed to operate on 3 and 4-cell LiPo batteries. The HS-900SGS provides swift speed (up to 0.15 sec) while the HS-1000SGT brings hefty torque (110kg/cm). Both servos are a large 64 x 33 x 73mm and weigh a hefty 363 grams each.
Source: Hitec [hitecrcd.com]
Much More Racings’s Power Station 2 multi distributor is designed to enlarge the amount of 12V outputs available on any power supply. They sport three switching ports, two direct ports and a 5V/1A USB port to power chargers, pit lamps, mobile devices and more. Featuring a sturdy metal casing and crocodile clamp input connectors the boxes are available in your choice of black or blue colour.
The Racers Edge Cube200 is a quad output 50-watt per channel DC only multi-chemistry balance charger. Featuring a compact footprint that allows you to stack the batteries you are charging in a secure c-channel battery rack, a bright LED backlit LCD screen that is at an inclined angle for easy charge monitoring, independent USB charge port and a sleek aluminium carrying case that adds extra protection from the elements. A full aluminium case with heat sink and built in cooling fans keep temperatures in check while the amps are flowing. Built in balance software, a complete lineup of adapters, along with their unique Pro Bullet Harness, takes care of everything in your stable. The Cube200 is capable at charging at 6amps at 50watts per channel. Discharge current is 4 x 5watts up to 1amps. 1-6cell LiPo and 1-15cell NiCd/NiMH.
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