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May 11, 2018

2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show – O.S. Engines

During this week’s 2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan O.S. Engines are presenting their new O.S. Speed branded sensored brushless motors and speed controller. The sensored competition motors are housed in a nicely machined 2-tone aluminium can with large cooling openings, heavy duty solder tabs and all-aluminium timing end cap. It is understood that the motors will become available in all popular modified and stock windings. Over to the O.S. Speed brushless speed controller, the device comes in an all-black design with a machined alloy case as well as black power, capacitor and receiver wires for a stealthy factory look. An external programming box allows to fine-tune the speed’s software and a large fan keeps the operation temperatures down. On the nitro side of things the iconic Japanese manufacturer shows off its new 4-shoe nitro off-road clutch that is tuneable with a total of three different hardness springs and two alloy clutch shoe types.

View the other new items here

May 11, 2018

Jeff Hamon wins at NSW State Championships

The 2018 NSW State Championships were hosted by the NSWRCRCC club at the John Grant International Raceway last weekend and while Andrew Bardetta took the title in the 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring class it was Mugen’s Jeff Hamon with the win in 1/8th IC Track. Shepherd racer, Ric Bartolozzi came in 2nd behind Jeff as Dan Kradolfer (Mugen) rounded out the podium result in 3rd.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

May 11, 2018

ECX Ruckus MT & SCT V4 RTR trucks

Coming soon from Horizon Hobby are the new ECX Ruckus V4 MT and SCT 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run trucks. The factory-assembled trucks feature permanent 4WD, full ball bearings, long-travel suspension components with fluid-filled shock absorbers as well as a quick release battery system, a high-torque 13T motor and Dynamite electronics. The latest generation also comes with new body shell designs and throttle limiter switch to ensure even entry level drivers can handle the vehicles with ease. Not included in the latest V4 generation are the needed NiMH battery and a suitable charger.

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May 11, 2018

LRP Master Italy – Announcement

The CAR Genova ASD club will play host to the LRP Master Italy race on the 2nd and 3rd of June. The race is divided into to days with Saturday being devoted to practice and the LRP Blast Truck evening race while Sunday will qualifying and the finals. Classes run are Touring 13.5T EFRA, Touring 13.5T LRP fix timing, 21.5T Formula and LRP Blast truck. For more information feel free to email the CAR Genova ASD club at info@cargenova.it.

May 11, 2018

BRCA Clubman’s Rd2 – Report

After a very wet weekend at the season opener, the drivers of the BRCA Clubman’s Series arrived on the Saturday for Practice day at Adur and the weather was perfect, with temperatures of 20ºC+ and the forecast for the following race day was even better so no wet cars required for this weekend. Every driver in all of the three classes was looking forward to getting some track time on the new Sweep control tyres for all classes. The Adur crew had put a lot of work in over the last year. All of their time and effort paid off and it has made the facility even better with a new corner position for race control and scrutineering, new fencing and a re-leveling of the walkway surface.

Continue reading the report here

May 11, 2018

Team Associated B6.1, T6.1 & SC6.1 chassis decals

Team Associated have introduced their new chassis protective decals for the B6.1, T6.1 and SC6.1 off-road kits. Whether raced indoor or outdoor, protecting the chassis from premature wear will improve its lifespan and help maintain performance. The Factory Team pre-cut chassis sheets are made from adhesive-backed 18-mil vinyl and offer a protective surface while looking trick with intricate details for that Factory Driver look. The sheets are printed in gloss black and include two extra tail sections to replace as they wear.

View the other chassis decals here

May 10, 2018

7075.it Air Killer Buggy vacuum pump

7075.it’s Air Killer shock and differential vacuum pump is now also available in a taller version for the use with longer buggy shock absorbers. The tool helps to remove unwanted air bubbles in shock absorbers and gear differentials and it even comes in handy for the current trend of leaving a small amount of air in off-road shock absorbers as it allow for better control and an equal amount in all two or four shocks.

View a comparison image of the on-road and buggy Air Killer here

May 10, 2018

Dash Ultra 30mm black golden ESC fan

Arrowmax have introduced their new Dash 30mm aluminium fan for the use with their range of brushless speed controllers. The fan unit is housed in a machined aluminium case for high durability and professional looks and it features Dash’s signature black and golden anodising. The high-speed fan greatly improves heat dissipation with the fan’s alloy case further improving the cooling effect, it is a direct fit for Dash’s BL speedos and many other speed controllers and it comes including four gold colour mounting screws.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]