Framega have released new chassis protection decals for Yokomo’s BD7-2015 touring car. Available in yellow or white colour the decals come as sets of one, two or three sheets and they help to protect the bottom of the chassis from becoming excessively scratched and damaged on abrasive surfaces.
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The Taiwanese Orca Cup was held in Taoyuan, close to Taipei, in the classes of Touring Car Modified and 1/12th scale Modified. The drivers were challenged by a fairly low-grip carpet and it was Xray’s Alexander Hagberg who came out successful in the Touring Car class starting from pole position. Hong Kong drivers Chan Hay Lai and Chan Chau Man rounded out the podium in 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the 1/12th scale class it was again Alexander to took the TQ and win to round out a perfect weekend.
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Serpent introduce an orange anodised aluminium screw set for the Viper 977 1/8th on-road kit. Targeting areas of less stress such as the top deck and rear bulkhead the screws reduce the overall weight of the car while adding some visual impact. Included in the 40-piece set are various flathead, button head and cap head screws.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Alpha is a new brand from Italy and the first product to hit the market is the ‘One’ 1/10th formula kit. No details are known yet but we bring you updates as soon as first information surfaces.
Source: Italtrading [italtrading.it]
GForce introduce the Mini Break-in system for mini and micro-size brushed motors. Designed for the use with Tamiya’s Mini 4WD series of “slot cars”, the system is also usable for the brushed motors found in Kyosho’s Mini-Z or HPI’s Micro RS4 line of vehicles. The motor run-in system is housed in a sturdy case with a jog dial to adjust the output voltage and also a timer that stops the run-in process after a certain time. A non-slip foam pad and a velcro strap prevent the chassis or motor from moving around and the break-in device is powered by four AA-size batteries or an optional power supply.
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Available now from TLR and made for the 22-4 4WD buggy are two new rear pivot blocks. Coming in low roll centre specification and with 2.5 and 2.0 degree toe-in setting the blocks are made to free-up the rear end of the buggy compared to the standard 3.0 degree part. CNC-machined from aluminium and coming gun metal anodised the 2.5 degree part is best used on medium bite surfaces while the 2.0 degree part helps to make the buggy rotate better in and out of turns on very high-bite tracks. Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
Team C have more hard compound suspension parts available for the TC10 touring car kit. Following reinforced front and rear lower A-arms and C-hubs the company will soon also release hard steering knuckles and rear hubs. The parts come in handy when racing in high ambient temperatures or on high-bite tracks as the special composite material tends to flex less, resulting in a more precise steering feeling and improved rear traction. The suspension parts come as pairs and are direct replacements with the steering knuckles also offering an updated geometry with new steering Ackermann settings and added arm length.
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New from Team Associated and made for the B5 and B5M are two new titanium screw sets. Containing 66 (B5) or 83 (B5M) high-quality fasteners the sets reduce the overall weight of the buggies while adding some bling and strength at the same time. The various button and flathead screws are also available separately as 4-piece sets to outfit other cars, buggies and trucks.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
