August 1, 2014

Radtec BD7 & T4-14 aluminium main chassis

Radtec BD7 & T4-14 aluminium main chassis

Radtec announce the soon release of new aluminium main chassis plates for the Yokomo BD7 and the Xray T4-14. The chassis are made of black anodised 2.0mm high-grade USA 7075 aluminium material and retain the shape of the stock carbon fibre chassis. Strategically placed milled out sections reduce the overall weight while 15 degree bevels on the outer edges chassis scrubbing during cornering, thus improving steering and corner speed on high speed tracks.

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August 1, 2014

Schelle B44.2 shorty battery conversion kit

Schelle B44.2 shorty conversion kit

Schelle Racing Innovations introduce a shorty conversion kit for the company’s already available B44.2 aluminium chassis. Upon the release of the chassis in March, many racers took notice that an upcoming shorty pack conversion was built into the Schelle design. The Schelle shorty conversion design allows for lighter weight by shedding around 80g of battery weight going from a saddle pack to a shorty. Optimised component placement on the chassis gives the car almost identical weight bias to a saddle pack car, but now in a lighter and more agile package. The lighter weight also benefits jumping and landing, with the shocks carrying less weight on takeoffs and landings. The shorty layout is more mass centralised, with heavier components closer to the centre of the car which gives the feeling of faster and more smooth rotation through the turns. The conversion will be a limited edition with only two production batches. The first batch of B44.2 shorty conversions are available for pre-order now.

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July 31, 2014

Futaba 4PX 4-channel T-FHSS radio system

Futaba 4PX 4-channel T-FHSS radio system

Following our initial feature about Futaba’s new 4PX some weeks ago the Japanese company now have more information and especially images about their latest flagship radio system available. Compared to the 4PKS-R the transmitter is 30 percent faster and around 15g lighter for ultimate response and comfort. A full-color TFT display with intuitive menus makes operation hassle-free and the synthesised voice for telemetry data option allows drivers to hear updates via the built-in speaker or headphones. An assignable button on the bottom lets users activate key features instantly by touching it with their body. Compatibility with T-FHSS, S-FHSS and FASST protocols gives drivers the freedom to use the 4PX with their favourite Futaba 2.4GHz receivers. Durable, long-lasting potentiometers result in improved, precise calibration and a micro memory card port allows to update the software and transfer models from one 4PX to another.

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July 31, 2014

Cristian Villar wins at Spanish regionals Rd4



Cristian Villar wins at Spanish regionals Rd4



This past weekend was the 4th round of the Galician regional championship at the new track of Carballo. Cristian Villar was able to win two qualifying rounds on a rain affected Sunday and he looked like he would control the A-main but a mistake cost him about 15 seconds and put him dead last in the final. Thanks to a good pace and swift pitstops Cristian though was able to regain the lead and to end the race on a controlled pace. Behind him Alberto Neira and Javier Fernández finished 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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July 31, 2014

HPI Racing Crawler King with 1973 Ford Bronco body

HPI Racing Crawler King with 1973 Ford Bronco body

Following first teaser images HPI Racing now officially introduce the Crawler King 1/10th scale crawler with 1973 Ford Bronco bodyshell. The proven Crawler King chassis now comes with waterproof electronics, stickier tyres, multi-spoke off-road wheels and a new retro body. A 55-turn crawling motor, full-time 4WD, locked differentials, heavy duty alloy suspension links, and over 15 centimetres of suspension travel make for go-everywhere abilities. Details like a sealed receiver box plus a waterproof steering servo and reversing speed controller round out the package. Last but not least comes a 2.4GHz radio system, a 7.2V 2000mAh Ni-MH battery and charger.

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July 31, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max4 III aluminium wing mount set

Arrowmax B-Max4 III aluminium wing mount set

Arrowmax now have an aluminium wing mount set for the Yokomo B-Max4 buggy available. The mounts are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and sport Arrowmax’ own honeycomb design to match the remainder of the company’s Yokomo aftermarket parts. The blue anodised mounts offer improved stability over the kit’s plastic mounts and also give a special factory look.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

July 31, 2014

TLR 8ight 3.0 cab forward bodyshell

TLR 8ight 3.0 cab forward bodyshell

Available from mid-August is Team Losi Racing’s latest bodyshell for the 8ight 3.0 nitro off-road buggy. Offering a very radical cab forward design the body is meant to give more overall downforce, improved steering and more overall stability. An optional rear fin provides added tuning options by giving the buggy increased side bite. The pre-cut body comes clear, including window masks and mounting hardware for the rear fin.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

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