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May 30, 2017

HRC Racing Star Charger V3.0 LiHV mode charger

HRC Distribution have introduced their new HRC Racing Star Charger V3.0. The device now features a LiHV mode that allows to unleash the full potential of the new high voltage Lithium-Polymer batteries with its 80W power supply allowing to use up to 6A charge current. The charger is good for the use with up to 6S LiXX or 15-cell NiXX battery packs with the Multi Security System constantly checking parameters such as voltage, capacity, time, temperature and peak current to ensure swift yet secure charging and discharging.

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May 30, 2017

Patrick Hofer wins Swiss Nitro Buggy Nationals Rd2

The second round of the Swiss Nitro Buggy National Championship was held in Oberbüren on a unique track laid out with astroturf and paving stones. High temperatures of nearly 35 degree Celsius made for very high grip the drivers needed to adapt to. Ultimately it was Jeremy Pittet who took the overall TQ from Patrick Hofer 2nd and Roman Kummer 3rd. The semifinals then saw Patrick Hofer (Team Associated/Reedy) coming out with the fastest time to put himself on the pole position for the A-main that he would win after some nice and clean fights with Jeremy Pittet (HB Racing/Team Orion) in 2nd while Ronny Lüber (Team Associated/LRP) would take the final podium spot in 3rd.

Thanks to Patrick Hofer for the report.

May 30, 2017

Ogden & Hanna win at Summer Shootout 2.0

The Summer Shootout 2.0 was held at SouthSide Raceway in Florida over the weekend with over 340 entries for the several 1/8th and 1/10th scale classes. In the 35-minute Expert Nitro Buggy A-main TQ holder Cole Ogden (Mugen) would bring home the win with a 1-lap margin over runner-up, Evan Vail (Team Associated). In 3rd Griffin Hanna (Serpent), who struggled in qualifying but was able to work his way up through the field, would round out the podium result.

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May 30, 2017

SWorkz S35-3 series +1mm offset wheel hex adapters

Coming from SWorkz are new +1mm offset aluminium wheel hex adapters for the S35-3 series of buggies. Widening the car by a total of 2mm will result in more steering when used up front while the adapters will make for a more stable rear end when used in the back of the car. The adapters come anodised for wear and looks and they sport anodised markings for easy identification.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

May 29, 2017

Arrowmax aluminium touring car setup wheels

Coming from Arrowmax and made for most 1/10th electric and nitro touring cars is a set of aluminium setup wheels. Machined from high-quality alloy and coming black anodised and with golden edge details the wheels help to precisely set suspension parameters such as toe and camber. The wheels come in sets of four and they are available now.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

May 29, 2017

Yeah Racing height adjustable alloy servo mounts

Yeah Racing have released new height adjustable aluminium servo mounts for 1/10th scale vehicles. Machined from aluminium and coming anodised in a range of colours including orange, blue and black the mounts are perfect replacements for plastic servo mount brackets found on some older spec kits. Using the alloy parts will make for a more solid servo installation, resulting in a more crisp steering reaction especially when using high-power servos. Included with the mounts comes suitable mounting hardware.

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May 29, 2017

Tom Robin wins at French 1/8th Buggy Nationals Rd3

Round 3 of the French Nitro Buggy National Championship as held at the CAV de Viglain track this past weekend. In the premier Elite class Team Associated’s Tom Robin took a popular TQ in front of some of the country’s fastest drivers and in the 45-minute main final Tom was able to conserve his performance, bringing home the win some ten seconds in from of TLR’s Renaud Savoya while Xray driver Yannick Aigoin snatched the final podium spot some two laps down.

Image: Renaud Savoya

May 29, 2017

AME aluminium & carbon fibre shock rebuild station

The AME shock rebuild station is a clever tool to arrange AME shock absorbers while building, maintenance and setup. The compact shock stand is made of machined, black anodised aluminium and high-quality carbon fibre and it takes up to four touring car shock absorbers – for example while filling them with shock fluid or to let any air bubbles disappear when not using a vacuum pump. The lower alloy parts tray can be used to store small parts during building but it can also be used to drain shock oil into it during shock rebuilding. The tool is easy to disassemble using a single screw and the compact dimensions make storing the rebuild station a no-brainer. While being designed for AME’s own shocks the tool also works with many other 1/10th scale dampers.

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