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February 9, 2017

7075.it T4’17 brass weight range

Italian company 7075.it have introduced a range of optional brass weights for the Xray T4’17 touring car. First up is a battery holder weight that adds to the right hand side layshaft bulkhead. The part is being attached using two head screws and while adding 4.5g of weight it also acts as an inner battery stopper. Next up is the motor mount torsion plate that replaces the standard orange anodised aluminium part with a 6.5g brass piece. It is a direct replacement and allows to add weight in a very central position.

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February 9, 2017

Tesla TS108LP Black Edition HV low-profile servo

Capricorn have introduced the new Tesla TS108LP Black Edition high-voltage low-profile servo. Usable with standard 6V but also high-voltage 7.4V input, the servo utilises a coreless motor, a full metal gear train and an all-black lead. It measures 39.8×20.2×28.7mm, weighs in at 55g and is able of pulling up to 14.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.07s at 7.4V input.

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February 9, 2017

HRC Racing exhaust pipe with smoke generator

HRC Distribution have introduced the HRC Racing exhaust pipe with smoke generator unit for electric drift cars and monster trucks. Consisting of an LED-equipped exhaust end pipe and a control unit, the system makes for a bit of scale realism for any drift car, monster or short course truck. The LED function and the amount of smoke emitted are controlled via the receiver’s throttle channel and the set includes everything needed, such as smoke fluid, mounting hardware and connection wires.

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February 9, 2017

Leadfinger Racing Hammer smoke grey 1/8th buggy wing

Available soon from Leadfinger Racing is the smoke grey variant of the Hammer 1/8th buggy rear wing. The 1-piece wing comes pre-cut for quick and easy installation and includes an optional inner stabiliser segment for improved high speed stability when needed. The smoke grey colour does away with the need to scrub the wing with sandpaper in order to improve visibility and visual appearance. The wing is available separately or as 2-wing set.

Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]

February 9, 2017

Exotek 22-4 2.0 alloy steering link & wing mount

Exotek have introduced two new option parts for the TLR 22-4 2.0 4WD buggy in the form of a ball-raced aluminium steering link and a machined aluminium wing mount. Starting with the steering link, the part is machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and it utilised four 6x3mm bearings to minimise slop and make for smooth movement and long-lasting wear. Included with the black anodised part are also two machined crush spacers for the bearings.

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February 8, 2017

Alberto Picco signs with Creation Model/Infinity

Creation Model have announced the addition of Italy’s Alberto Picco to the Infinity factory team. The multi-time Euros and Worlds finalist leaves behind many years as an independent driver and he will use Infinity’s 1/8th on-road kits from now on. His campaign will include both national and international events and Creation Model are looking forward to a successful 2017 and beyond.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

February 8, 2017

Protoform WCICS Rd5 – Report

The Protoform Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series round 5 flew into the Pacific island town of Victoria, British Columbia. With a huge turnout, and racers flying in from Quebec, New Mexico, North Dakota, California and Washington, this was an all-star affair. The Touring Modified class offered some of the best racing WCICS has ever seen, with some of the world’s top racers battling it out, and a different winner of each AAA main. Xray’s JJ Wang would set a fast TQ over a top field, and would hold off Team Associated’s Keven Hebert and Xray’s Max Kuenning for the win in leg one.

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February 8, 2017

Gubbio to host HotRace Summer Cup

Following the recent announcement of the Tonisport-supported HotRace Summer Cup the organisers have now published information of the hosting track. The fourth instalment of the popular race will take place in Gubbio and all information about the event are available here.