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October 25, 2017

Hit Winter race – Report

A new round of the popular Hit Winter race series was held at the Holešov gymnasium in the Czech Republic. In the premier Touring Modified category Matěj Šulc confirmed his speed and took the overall TQ spot after winning the triple qualifiers. In the finals it was the same story again as Matěj took the overall, however he was under pressure of Kuba Šimurda but Matěj didn’t allow any dramas and so Kuba had to settle for 2nd overall. After a successful third A-main leg, Karel Kratochvíl took the overall 3rd place from Ludvík Kureček and Michal Vítámvas.

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October 25, 2017

Samix TRX-4 brass portal axle covers

Samix have introduced a set of brass portal axle covers for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The parts are machined from high-quality brass material and they come black coated and with golden edge details and logos. The covers add 55g of weight per pair and thus greatly improve the climb performance of the vehicle while also making for improved overall drivetrain rigidity. The axle covers are available separately as pairs and also including a set of mock-up brake discs and callipers for added visual impact and scale looks.

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October 25, 2017

Yokomo BL-RS4D ESC & Zero 2 Drift Spec motor

Yokomo have introduced their new BL-RS4D brushless speed controller and Zero 2 Drift Spec brushless motor for 1/10th drift cars. The controller features a laser-etched case and a default software setting developed by Yokomo team driver Takahiro that had proven to be the best basic setup for most conditions. The controller comes with a black receiver wire and and pre-soldered connectors. The controller is available separately or as combo pack with the new 10.5T or 13.5T Zero 2 Drift Spec brushless motor.

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October 25, 2017

Pro-Line 1/10th MT pre-mounted tyres

Made for Pro-Line’s Pro-MT 4×4 and the Traxxas Stampede 4×4 1/10th scale monster trucks is a range of pre-mounted tyres from Pro-Line. Available on black F-11 17mm wheels are the Badlands MX28, Sand Paw, Trencher and Prime tyres, all of which are of a 2.8″ design. The pre-mounts fit both the front and rear of the trucks and they are offered as pairs.

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October 25, 2017

Yokomo DB8-2018 aluminium chassis kit

Coming very soon from Yokomo is the BD8-2018 touring car kit in an aluminium chassis version. Offering the same features as the recently introduced carbon fibre chassis’d BD8-2018, the alloy kit includes a 2.0mm aluminium chassis over the carbon fibre part, making the car ideal for all high-traction surfaces. With the use of the aluminium chassis also the overall centre of gravity is slightly lowered and at the same time, the heat dissipation from the motor is greatly improved as the main plate can act as a heatsink. This is especially handy when running stock motors in high ambient temperatures. The first batch will include Yokomo’s Rear Toe Control system RTC for free and shipping of the kits is expected for end of October.

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October 25, 2017

Pro-Line 1979 Ford F-150 trail truck body shell

Pro-Line have introduced their new 1979 Ford F-150 clear body for the Vaterra Ascender trail truck. Designed to make use of the vehicle’s built-in rear cage the body depicts the iconic F-150, a classic vintage truck with carefully sculpted rectangular head lights and bold front grill. The body is a direct fit, it comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet.

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October 25, 2017

WRC NTX rear chassis stiffener set

Coming from WRC and made for the NTX 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car is a rear stiffener set. Made up using two ball cups and an adjustable turnbuckle, the stiffener connects the radio plate and 2-speed bulkhead for improved pitch stiffness without affecting torsional flex. The result is a more reinforced chassis which is beneficial especially on high-bite tracks.

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October 25, 2017

Simon Kurzbuch strengthens Mugen’s EP On-road team

Mugen Seiki Europe have announced the addition of 1/8th Nitro On-road World Champion, Simon Kurzbuch to their 1/10th electric on-road team. The Shepherd factory driver will campaign Mugen’s MTC1 1/10th electric touring car this coming indoor season at national and international events.

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]