Lightyear RC

23/08/2026

We are back!
All backlog orders will ship tomorrow. Arrived while we were away is the 0.5mm light version of the Xtreme Zenith, if you wanted to check that out follow the link below :)

XTREME Aerodynamics new1:10 touring car body shell called ZENITH. This version is Light - 0.5mm. This body is the successor to the famous and hugely successful Twister and Twister Speciale bodies. The ZENITH features improved aerodynamics and has, in fact, been redesigned in every respect – whilst...

10/08/2026

Lightyear is on holiday from 12-22nd August. Any orders between these dates will be processed on our return.
Tomorrow, Tuesday the 11th is the last day that orders placed, will be shipped the following morning.

27/07/2026

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24/07/2026

The all new version 2 of our popular custom designed Lightyear Quick Voltage Tool is smaller, lighter and now includes a voltage calibration screw. From factory these are calibrated to be within +/- 0.02 volts.

Our original voltage tool was one of a kind in the industry and we are flattered to now see some other companies copying our unique product design.

The Lightyear RC Battery Voltage Tool is designed for quick battery charge checks. It features small pins that can be inserted into the battery and angled to make contact, displaying a voltage reading.

This versatile tool can even check voltage in a wired car battery, as long as you aren't using aluminium battery covers. It provides a fantastic way to ensure the battery is charged and ready to go, with a range of DC 2.5-30V, refresh rate of about 200mS/times, and an accuracy of 1%. This version can be calibrated using a small screw on the back. Note the sensitivity of this screw is very high.

Get yours here:
https://lightyear.co.nz/products/lightyear-rc-battery-voltage-tool-v2

21/07/2026

Restock and all new Xtreme Zenith is in stock at Lightyear. Only available in 0.7mm with this shipment. Let us know if you are interested in the lightweight version for next order.
https://lightyear.co.nz/products/xtreme-zenith-rc-model-body-0-7mm

15/07/2026

All popular Team Cayote batteries are now back in stock at Lightyear!
https://lightyear.co.nz/collections/cayote

01/07/2026

Hundreds of RUSH Tyres are restocked now at LIGHTYEAR.
What makes these tyres so great for NZ? Unlike most other touring car tyres on the market the X compound tyre has been specifically developed for use without traction compound which is the norm overseas.

For best results you need to run the tyre compound to suit the track temperature, speed of the car and track abrasiveness. A general guide for temperature as below.

20X (Ultra Soft) - Suitable for extremely cold track temperature
24X (Super Soft - Suitable for cold track temperature
28X (Soft) - Suitable for moderate track temperature
32X (Medium) - Suitable for warm track temperature
36X (Hard) - Suitable for hot track temperature
40X (Super Hard) - Suitable for extremely hot track temperature.

https://lightyear.co.nz/collections/rush

29/06/2026

A very cool new release from SKYRC that is now available at LIGHTYEAR. The ITV500 mini heatvision camera. Perfect for seeing how hot things are getting on your RC vehicle.

https://lightyear.co.nz/products/skyrc-itv500-mini-heatvision

28/06/2026

Another charger from SKYRC the amazing compact form factor. The B6neo. This thing is incredible in such a tiny package. DC power is required to achieve 300W in a tiny package that weighs just 82grams!

https://lightyear.co.nz/products/skyrc-b6neo-2-smart-charger-red-blue

27/06/2026

The third charger new to LIGHTYEAR. The great value for money SKYRC S100neo. Single output and AC or DC.
https://lightyear.co.nz/products/skyrc-s100neo-ac-dc-smart-balance-charger