XQ-Power Analog, Digital, Lower Profile and High Torque Servo for On Off Road RC

XQ-Power Servos Now in rcMart. Good Value for various types of RC

 

Team C 2wd Short Course #TM2SC Teaser Photos

Team C have released teaser images of their new 2wd SC truck!

This new 2wd short course is named #TM2SC!

The new chassis looks to be heavily based on the TM2 buggy which features an inline mounted mid motor configuration that drives a center shaft to the rear drive train. The chassis and top deck are carbon as per the buggy and it also features the aluminium side stiffeners for rigidity.

What's New?

• There will be a regular stick pack down the right side of the chassis


• All new motor mount

New Body Shell

Stay Tuned with us for more news!

Novak Havoc Pro SC Ballistic 540 8.5 #3122 Brushless System Review

Novak Havoc Pro SC Ballistic 540 8.5 #3122 Brushless System Review

From: Novak
Direct Link: Novak Havoc Pro SC 8.5

Reviewed by:Cubby@bigsquidrc

What’s In The Box- Havoc Pro speedo, Ballistic 540 8.5 motor, zip-ties, double sided tape, instruction manual, stickers, and heat shrink tubing. What it doesn’t come with- battery connector (I recommend Traxxas), solder (for solding up the battery connector and the 3 wires to the motor), motor screws, and pinion gear.

Build Quality- No complaints here, everything in the Novak system appeared top notch quality.

Test Drivers- Cubby, Brian (The Brain), Ryan (Race’n) R.

Test Venues- Outlaw RC in Collinsville Illinois, RiverCity Raceways in Peoria Illinois, Costco parking lot, streets of a local sub-division, grassy backyard

Set-up Notes- We used the Novak in an HPI Blitz ESE. Gearing ranged from the stock spur mated to a 16 tooth pinion up to a 22. We used MaxAmps 2S 6500 mah Race Spec packs on the Novak. We used two different radio systems, a Spektrum DX3R and a Futaba 3 PRKA. A Hitec servo was used with the Novak.

Ease Of Use- The Novak instructions are well written making the radio calibration process very easy. Making changes to the speedo’s adjustable parameters also proved very easy. Even the newest of noobs should not have a problem setting up the Havoc Pro.

Efficiency- Ya know, I set out intending to keep “strict records” of my runtimes. What happened in the real world… was that I totally forgot about the clock while driving (can you blame me for having too much fun?). So… I can’t give precise run times.

Drivability/Feel/Powerband- The Novak Havoc Pro proved very smooth across its entire rpm range. There were no sudden surges of power, just a constant linear pull, a nice flat power curve.

Thermalling- Our test unit never thermalled during any of our testing. Our ambient temps were not extremely high (around 80 F), but we did run after run after run with no heat issues.

Cogging- I did my best to get the Novak to cog but I failed. Even applying throttle at the base of a steep jump from a dead stop I was unable to get the Novak to cog. I tried giving it gas while slowly rolling backwards, still no cogging. If you want to know what cogging is don’t buy a Havoc Pro because you’ll never find out.

Power- Our Novak system had more than enough rip to make all the jumps at the local 8th scale track as well as enough yank to pop wheelies, churn up big rooster tails, etc. For a noob the 8.5 turn system would feel extremely fast but if you are a seasoned driver looking to blow the tires off your truck you might want to look at a lower turn Novak motor.

Brakes- The Novak came with some of the best brakes I’ve driven. Normally applying the brakes hard while driving a 2wd short course truck on a slick dirt track will leave you spinning around backwards, on the Novak you simply get slowed down controllably just like you should. The Novak brakes aren’t too soft, yet not too strong, they are just right.

Fit- Novak’s Havoc Pro speedo has a small footprint allowing it to easily fit in our test HPI Blitz. Because of the tidy footprint the Havoc Pro should fit in any short course application without issues.

SUMMARY

Time To Bash – 7.0/10 -Mount the Havoc Pro speedo and the Ballistic 8.5 motor, solder up a Traxxas plug and the 3 wires to the speedo, calibrate to your radio and you are dialed.

Car Show Rating – 7.0/10 – Smart looking design that was well received around the office.

Bash-A-Bility – 10.0/10 -Someone wanted me to huck the speedo and motor off the roof of my house (but I resisted the urge… LOL) and kept the Novak mounted in the truck. We experienced zero issues with our Novak system. No occasional shorts, no broken fans, no issues at all.

Fun Factor – 8/10 – The Novak Havoc Pro SC system provided hours of high fly’n fun. Plenty of smooth power tends to plant big smiles on the face.

Drivability – 9.0/10 – The Novak was noticeably smoother than the majority of brushless speedos I’ve ever driven

Power- 7.0/10 – Power is relative. If we are comparing our Novak Havoc 8.5 system to a 17.5 turn set-up then it puts out incredible power. If we are comparing our Novak system to a 6S powered 550 motor then it comes across as tame. The good news for you is Novak sells their Havoc Pro SC system in a variety of winds (read- power levels).

Value- 8.0/10 – The Novak was very smooth, it put out good power, and proved very reliable at a fair price point.

Big Squid Rating – 8.0/10 - Tentacles.. – Ultra smooth power, easy to use, and reliable, the Novak Havoc Pro SC system makes a great power system for your 2wd short course truck.

Novak Havoc Pro SC 8.5

Item no.: 3122

LOUISE Tire Arrived in rcMart!

Do you want to improve the handling of your RC Cars? Changing the RC tires is the easiest way to improve the feel and handling. rcMart.com is pleased to announce the stocking of several Louise Tires. They are all high quality tires, providing straight acceleration and good grips for a long time. Suitable for different race course.

Louise 1:10 Short Course Tires

LOUISE L-T3145SBTR 1:10 SC-Maglev Short Course Tire Soft Compound/ Black Rim

• For: 1:10 Short Course


• Material: Soft Compound/ MAX 2.2”/3.0” Black Rim (For Slash Rear, Slash 4x4 F/R, SCRT10 F/R & Blitz F/R)/ Mounted


• Color: Black

LOUISE L-T3145VBTR 1:10 SC-Maglev Short Course Tire Super Soft/ Black Rim

• For: MAX 2.2”/3.0” Black Rim, Slash Rear, Slash 4x4 F/R, SCRT10 F/R & Blitz F/R


• Material: Super Soft Compound


• Color: Black

LOUISE L-T3146SBTR 1:10 SC-Groove Short Course Tire Soft Compound/ Black Rim

• For: 1:10 Short Course


• Material: Soft Compound/ MAX 2.2”/3.0” Black Rim (For Slash Rear, Slash 4x4 F/R, SCRT10 F/R & Blitz F/R)/ Mounted


• Color: Black

LOUISE L-T3146VBTR 1:10 SC-Groove Short Course Tire Super Soft Compound/ Black Rim

• For: 1:10 Short Course


• Material: Super Soft Compound/ MAX 2.2”/3.0” Black Rim (For Slash Rear, Slash 4x4 F/R, SCRT10 F/R & Blitz F/R)/ Mounted


• Color: Black

LOUISE (#L-T3147SBTR) 1:10 SC-Turbo Short Course Tire Soft Compound/ Black Rim

• For: 1/10 Short Course


• Material: Soft Compound/ MAX 2.2”/3.0” Black Rim (For Slash Rear, Slash 4x4 F/R, SCRT10 F/R & Blitz F/R)/ Mounted


• Color: Black

LOUISE (#L-T3147VBTR) 1:10 SC-Turbo Short Course Tire Super Soft Compound/ Black Rim

• For: 1/10 Short Course


• Material: Super Soft Compound/ MAX 2.2”/3.0” Black Rim (For Slash Rear, Slash 4x4 F/R, SCRT10 F/R & Blitz F/R)/ Mounted


• Color: Black

LOUISE L-T3154SBTR 1:10 SC-Rocket Short Course Tire Soft Compound/ Black Rim

• For: MAX 2.2”/3.0” Black Rim, Slash Rear, Slash 4x4 F/R, SCRT10 F/R & Blitz F/R


• Material: Soft Compound


• Color: Black

Pro-Line 2012 Challenge – Report

Pro-Line 2012 Challenge – Report

The Pro-Line 2012 Challenge took place at the HNMC track and offered three days of racing with international drivers, a new track layout with option section, a junior race and mechanics race, 138 nitro buggies, 11 nitro truggies and 12 E-buggies. The club had taken this race on short notice so the organization for the event was a bit rushed, the HNMC team did the best they could and put their effort into building the best track yet. The weather for the event did not look good the week of the event but luckily only the Saturday would suffer with heavy showers thunder and lightning with qualifying being scrapped. Practice rounds were TQ’d by Elliot Boots and Tony Truman with Ryan Cavalieri and Joseph Quagraine finding there rhythm round the track. On Sunday drivers were greeted by a damp track that was drying nicely offering perfect conditions. Nitro buggy saw Elliot Booth and Ryan Cavalieri battling for the top position while the truggy class saw  Jon Hazlewood in front followed by Callum Niblett and Jon Howells. In E-buggy again Jon Hazlewood took the top spot followed by Craig Drescher and Mike Cradock. In the final Jon was not able to conserve his form with Elliot Booth taking the top podium spot followed by Craig Drescher and Karl Jackson.

 

The nitro truggy final was run over 30 minutes and saw Jon Hazlewood taking the win with Jon Howells in second place and Niblett Callum in third.

The highlight of the day clearly was the 45 minutes 15 driver nitro buggy main final. TQ Elliot Booth took off and never looked back taking the win from Ryan Cavalieri and Joseph Quagraine. Simon Reeves came in forth chased by David Spashett.

Buggy A final result
1. Elliott Boots
2. Ryan Cavalieri
3. Joseph Quagraine
4. Simon Reeves
5. David Spashett
6. Tony Truman
7. Mike Cradock
8. Reece Sawyer
9. Craig Drescher
10. Jack Embling
11. Anthony Conroy
12. Karl Jackson
13. Bradley Baird
14. Simon Willetts
15. Matt Lewis

The junior race for drivers not making the semi and above was won by Jamie Clancy with Michael Daniel and Josh Johnson in second and third respectively.

Thanks to James Thompson for sending the report.

Jconcepts Green Compound Fits SCT 3.0 x 2.2 inch wheel stocked

Jconcepts 3Ds Green Compound Fits SCT 3.0 x 2.2 inch wheel #3061-02

As racing on both indoor and outdoor conditions have matured, a more flexible, supremely grippy tire design was necessary to drive the edgy, fast pace. The 3Ds grip as a new, highly sought after, favorite in these conditions. 3Ds excel on indoor and outdoor hard packed surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Drivers will feel the immediate impact of the exclusive design and proprietary rubber compound as they rip around the track at blistering speeds. An all-out design for racing, pure JConcepts.

Debuted at the IFMAR World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand for the 1/8th buggy class, the 3Ds designed by Jason Ruona and tested by the JConcepts Team are a first of their kind. This is a ultimate Slick-groove tire, with a high-stability design of a black groove bar tire into an individually flexible pattern of finely spaced Double Dee lugs in one package.

Manufacturer: Jconcepts

Item no.: #3061-02

Jconcepts Pressure Points Green Compound Fits SCT 3.0 x 2.2 inch wheel #3049-02

JConcepts, a leader in Short Course performance with accredited victories around the world, including back-to-back ROAR National Championships, has added another piece to its successful racing arsenal. Just like all JConcepts tires, the Pressure Points are a proven winner. JConcepts driver Ryan Maifield won the 2011 Reedy Truck Race of Champions in the 4x4 class utilizing the Pressure Points in green compound.

The Pressure Points are designed to be driven hard while maintaining the grip necessary to drive at the limit. The edges of the side-walls have been carefully rolled for a smooth transition during corning which limits traction-roll characteristics and allows the driver control during the all important tipping point every driver has experienced.

 

Manufacturer: Jconcepts

Item no.: #3049-02

Upgrade Team Associated SC10 4x4 short course truck (Factory Team) now!

Team Associated SC10 4X4 Factory Team Upgrade Kit (#ASS-91174)

Ever thought of racing  your SC10 4x4 short course truck in RC competition? Check this SC10 4X4 Upgrade Kit out! This kit allows the use of a saddle-pack battery (Reedy #627) to optimize the weight distribution of the chassis. With the addition of the Factory Team carbon-fiber chassis brace rod, the chassis flex has been made more consistent and predictable for an overall improvement in handling and traction.

Furthermore, the more radical features on the SC10 4x4 Factory Team kit is now available! The VTS4 slipper clutch, a variable torque, multi-plate slipper clutch with four drive surfaces. The VTS4 slipper clutch provides increased torque capacity in addition to finer resolution adjustments. It all adds up to more consistent power transfer to the ground. For an upgrade in performance, get the upgrade kit!

Includes all the parts below:

• Belt Cover


• Rear Shock Tower


• Optional Steering Rack


• 4x4 Chassis Brace Conversion


• 4x4 Saddle Pack Battery Strap


• VTS Slipper Conversion


• 4x4 Saddle Pack Cradle

Manufacturer: Team Associated
Item No. : #ASS-91174

 

Team C TS4 4×4 Short Course Truck stocked!

Team C TS4 4×4 Short Course Truck (4wd)

Team C TS4 4x4 Short Course (ROAR spec) has been stocked in rcMart.com. The chassis is made from grey anodized aluminum with plastic composite shock towers and threaded aluminum oil-filled shock absorbers. It uses a new Gear diffs/ CVD Shaft system.

Your realistic Short Course 4wd Truck!

Learn more: http://www.rcmart.com/team-racing-short-course-wlexan-body-p-35185.html?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=New_Product&utm_campaign=0531_TeamC_TS4

Team Associated New Car Kit B4.1 Stocked!!

Please CLICK the link below for more information:
Team Associated (#9040) 1:10 RC10B4.1 Worlds Car Kit EP