This article was originally published in RC Driver’s April 2015 issue.
By Chris Kovachevich
PRO-LINE RACING
www.prolineracing.com
ZIP-UP HOODIE
Opinions about hoodies are like noses – we all have one. And one of my pet peeves is that it’s somewhat difficult to find logo wear hoodies that zip up! Again, Pro-Line comes to the rescue with a new (and zippy) hoodie! The hoodie has the Pro-Line stacked logo on the chest and a full logo on the left sleeve. Available from Pro-Line or your local hobby dealer. Part no. 9807-04, Price, $50.00
YEAH RACING
www.rcmart.com
TRITRONIC 1/10 SCALE BRUSHED SPEED CONTROL
Yeah Racing has been a leader in the development of products for the RC enthusiast for some time. Their newest offering is a brushed only speed control designed as an upgrade for the large number of RTR vehicles that come with brushed motors. The Tritronic has three different modes of operation which are compatible with the needs of different vehicles. Bashers need voltage cut-off, racers need temperature sensing and signal loss protection and all of these features are built into this speed control. Part no. ESC-1060-WP, Price, $18.90
PROTEK RC PRODUCTS
www.protekrc.com
TRUE TEMP INFRARED THERMOMETER
New from the folks at ProTek is this new and highly accurate infrared thermometer. Designed to provide a high degree of accuracy (+/- less than 2% over most RC temperature ranges), versatility (four different modes that best serve the user), easy to read LCD scale and the ability to accurately read temperatures from -40°F to 716°F. Certainly the True Temp performs well within the range of our electric and nitro motors and engines. Part no. PTK-8319, Price, $34.9
DURATRAX RC
www.duratrax.com
ONYX 110 CHARGER
The Duratrax Onyx line of chargers has become a fixture in the RC world by offering a full line of chargers that are renowned for their durability, accuracy and friendly price point. The Onyx 110 can charge both NiCad and NiMh battery packs. Simplicity is the name of the game with the Onyx 110 – the type of pack is automatically determined by the charger and the only setting necessary for the user is the charge rate which the user will set to 1, 2 or 4 amps. The Onyx 110 also charges with both wall plug-in and 12 volt power. Part no. DTXP4191, Price, $24.99
TOP CAD
www.asiatees.com
TOP CAD BUMPER SET FOR SCALE TRUCKS AND CRAWLERS
The folks at Asia Tees have an extensive line of detailed and highly functional parts for the ‘Scaler’ folks. This TOP CAD bumper set is both strong and functional. This bumper kit arrives complete with LED lights for both front and rear in addition to towing hooks and two options for the bull bar. There’s nothing like a great set of bumpers to accent your truck or scaler! Part no. 80113, Price, $31.0
TRACKSTAR
www.hobbyking.com
TRACKSTAR D SPEC DRIFT GYRO
TrackStar has come up with a great drift oriented gyro for anyone desiring to improve their overall drift performance, including straight line performance. The D Spec gyro is easy to install – just plug between the steering servo and the receiver. There are two adjustments, the compensation, which sets the direction aspect and gain, which is the sensitivity of the unit. With a three channel transmitter the degree of compensation can be adjusted on the fly. Though tiny (21mm x 21mm x 11mm), the D Spec Gyro delivers big performance at a low price. Part no. 9417000002-0, Price, $15.55
