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July 13, 2017

2017 IFMAR Electric Off-road Worlds – Stage 1 report

The organisers of the 2017 IFMAR 1/10th Electric Off-road World Championships have released their Stage 1 report. The event will take place at the ARC International RC racing track in Xiamen, China, located in the south-east part of the country. The venue is part of the huge Xiamen Sunpadow Model S&T Experience Base that offers both an off-road and on-road track with both having already seen high-class races such as the China Nationals, the Guan Kou Sunpadow Offroad GP as well as the recently rain-affected second round of the CETC. Racers will enjoy a large 900 square metre pit area, model shop, live timing system as well as free WiFi. The Worlds will kick off on Saturday the 11th of November with 2WD class registration and they will end on Saturday the 18th with the 4WD finals. More information and the entire Stage 1 report can be found on the official event website here.

July 13, 2017

RC Maker Tire Line Remover V2

New from RC Maker is the updated Tire Line Remover Tool. Based off the same concept as the original Tire Line Remover, the V2 is stronger, sharper and safer to use. The tool was designed to cut the centre moulding line off rubber tires, specifically for touring car and formula applications, allowing maximum tire performance from the first lap without grinding or sanding of the tire’s surface.

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July 12, 2017

Ultimate Racing 4S LiPo battery packs

Modelix Racing have introduced a range of Ultimate Racing 4S LiPo battery packs. Designed for competition 1/8th racing the batteries are available in four different configurations, as high capacity 6400mAh 100C (138x46x49mm/560g), low-profile 4800mAh 110C (138x46x36mm/440g), lightweight shorty 5200mAh 110C (106×46.5×50.5mm/400g) and intermediate-level 5200mAh 60C (138x46x49mm/430g) pack. All feature pre-wired balancer ports and a mixture of banana-style tube connectors or high-current XT or Deans-type plugs.

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July 12, 2017

Capricorn C-03 engine cooling fan set

Coming from Capricorn and made for the C-03 nitro touring car is an engine cooling fan set. The kit includes a CNC-machined aluminium mount that attaches to the radio tray and it also comes with a suitable fan unit that will lower the running temperature of the engine and the glow plug in hot ambient temperatures, which will lead to more precise and reliable engine tuning. Also included in the set are an extension cable and mounting hardware.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

July 12, 2017

Arrowmax silicone anti-slip tool jackets

Arrowmax have introduced three anti-slip tool jackets made from high-quality silicone. Available in 14mm, 18mm and 22mm sizes the slip-over boots improve tool handling when having to deal with wet or oily environments when bare aluminium tool handles can get uncomfortably slippery. The semi-transparent tubes address this issue as are easy to install and remove and they come in packs of four per size.

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July 12, 2017

Kyosho Syncro EX-6R 2.4GHz Mini-Z transmitter

Made for Kyosho’s 2.4GHz Mini-Z vehicles is the Syncro EX-6R transmitter. It utilises the innovative MHS (Mini-Z Hybrid Spread) 2.4GHz system that combines both Frequency Hopping (FH-SS) and Direct Sequence (DS-SS) spread spectrum, making it the fastest multifunctional transmitter in Mini-Z history. While the improved interference resistance and stability of the MHS 2.4GHz system represents a significant evolution from the ASF 2.4GHz and FHS 2.4GHz systems, the greatest benefits are due to the high-speed processing and communication that creates greater linear control, enabling the machine to be manoeuvred exactly as intended along optimal racing lines. In addition, the EX-6R features a newly designed throttle with revised length, shape, operating angle and sensor for greater direct feel as well as a new softer steering spring for greater sensitivity to enhance driving performance.

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July 12, 2017

BMT 016GT chassis reinforcement bars

Coming from BMT and made for the 016GT flex chassis are new aluminium or brass reinforcement bars. The parts were designed to fit into a respective pocket in the front end of the chassis and using them is meant to improve overall rigidity which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. While reducing flex the brass part also adds 15g of weight which will help to calm down the front end in lower grip conditions. The bars are available separately from now on.

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July 12, 2017

Yeah Racing 1/28th aluminium chassis setup tool set

Yeah Racing have introduced a tool set specially developed for mini-size cars 1/28th and 1/27th cars such as the Kyosho Mini-Z. The set includes chassis blocks, a droop gauge and a ride height gauge along a camber tool all of which are made of black anodised high-quality aluminium. The tool set allows to set all relevant parameters on complex mini and micro size cars.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]