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May 20, 2014

JJ Wang wins 2014 Mugen Nitro Cup in Taiwan

Taiwan’s biggest 1/8th nitro on-road event of the year, the 2014 Mugen Nitro Cup, saw more than 70 drivers signing up for the race in Taipei, with drivers also coming over from Hong Kong. Mugen Seiki’s Takaaki Shimo and JJ Wang also flew in for the event to join Taiwan’s top nitro drivers. Shimo then also was top qualifier with JJ taking 2nd on the starting grid. In the final, a clean start saw Shimo and JJ pulling away from the field racing closely before Shimo suffered a broken front belt and causing him to retire. JJ then took over the lead and with perfect pit stops he finished 1st in front of Taiwan’s National Champion Wang Shengzhong while You Shangyi finished 3rd.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

May 20, 2014

HPI D-Box 2 stability control system

HPI introduce the D-Box 2 adjustable stability system for virtually every radio controlled car. Although aimed for the use in drift cars, the gyro can also be used in nitro and electric on-road and off-road vehicles as it improves vehicle control on slippery surfaces. Based on the experience gained with the original D-Box, the follow-up device offers four different settings to adjust the gyro sensitivity for perfect vehicle control without loosing steering response or gyro support. The device is simply connected between the steering servo and receiver, measures around 26.5x27x10mm and weights in at 9.5g. Before using the D-Box at a race meeting please check with the rules as tracks do not allow the use of gyros for fairness reasons.

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May 20, 2014

Team C TM4 centre gear differential set

Team C now have a centre gear differential set for the TM4 1/10th 4WD buggy available. Included are the centre diff housing, a 75T and 80T composite main gear, outdrives, new centre driveshafts, a shorter carbon front upper deck and a new aluminium gear box cover. By eliminating the original slipper clutch and replacing it with a centre differential a somewhat 1/8 scale-ish drivetrain is created that can help with traction and drivability both on high and low traction surfaces.

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May 20, 2014

New KM K8 & H-K1 option parts

KM Racing have new option parts for the K8 1/8th and H-K1 Evo2 1/10th 200mm car available. Starting with the K8, first up are two new anti-roll bar stopper sets. Available for 3.0mm and 2.5mm wires, the parts are CNC-machined from hard-coated 7075-T6 aluminium and designed to precisely hold the swaybar wire in place. Laser-etched size markings make identification easy. Also new and made for the K8 are hard-coated 7075-T6 20T and 16T pinion gears, a 29T plastic pulley gear with washer and a 48T rear pulley gear. The parts help to adapt the K8’s gear ratio.

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May 20, 2014

Swiss nitro on-road nationals Rd2 – Report

The 2nd round of the Swiss nitro on-road nationals was held at Sitterdorf last weekend. Different from other parts of the Alp region, the weather forecast predicted best racing conditions although some low temperatures. In 1/8th class qualifying former World Championship finalist and 2013 Swiss champion, Silvio Haechler took TQ followed by Mattia Pesenti, who was able to score the fastest lap of the day.

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May 19, 2014

Xray Challenge Italy – Announcement

The Xray Challenge Italy will be held on the weekend of the 13th of July in Livorno. The race sees the running of a Touring Car Modified, Touring Car 13.5T non-timing and a 21.5T “blinky” F1 class. Two sets of TC tyres are included with the entry while the formula drivers can use their own Ride F1 tyres. More information can be found by clicking here.

May 19, 2014

Schumacher Cat K1 & Cougar KF transmission housing

Schumacher introduce a new alloy upper transmission housing for the Cat K1, K1 Aero and the Cougar KF. Designed to replace the previous version the new parts allows to mount the shocks simply and quickly in front of the axle or behind with the removal of two screws. Changing the shock location is an important tuning option as the front position provides the best solution for high grip with good steering and responsiveness while rear mounted shocks give good stability on bumpy or slippery tracks.

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May 19, 2014

Fransson & Wilck TQ and win at Swedish Cup

During the recent Swedish Nitro On-road Cup Serpent drivers Viktor Wilck and Mikael Fransson TQ’d and won in their respective classes. Serpent nitro team member Viktor Wilck brought home the win in the 200mm class while Mikael Fransson came out successful in the 1/8th class.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]