January 2, 2013

IDM engines to be produced by Star-Motor

IDM engines to be produced by Star-Motor

Italian company IDM have announced a new agreement with Star-Motor Factory. For 2013, former World champion Daniele Ielasi chose Star-Motor to produce the new engines, which will be developed by the Italian driver himself. The completely new IDM engines line will include a new .12 Touring in Racing-Tuned and Factory Tuned versions, a new .21 Track, a GT motor and a complete range of Buggy engines, also available in Racing-Tuned and Factory Tuned. The Italian ace had this to say “I’m really excited and motivated for this new project and I’m sure that with this new cooperation with Star-Motor and all its staff we can do a great job!”

Source: IDM [idmtuned.com]


February 25, 2011

Daniele Ielasi & IDM continue partnership with Matrix

Daniele Ielasi & IDM continue partnership with Matrix

IDM have announced that Matrix and former World Champion Daniele Ielasi will continue their partnership going forward. The deal sees Daniele continue to be sponsored by the Italian tire company, while Matrix will produce the new range of IDM branded tires.

Source: IDM [idmtuned.com]


October 20, 2010

IDM Factory tuned engines & new tire range

IDM Factory tuned engines & new tire range

Daniele Ielasi was in contact with us to tell us about his new IDM product releases including an update to his line of .21 and .12 engines. The new individually numbered special edition versions of the Evo4 motor are Factory tuned and feature extra internal tuning for extra performance. IDM have also released their new tire & wheels with the rims featuring carbon fibre inside the material for increased hardness so that the wheel always stays constant even in extremely hot conditions. Available for 1/8th and 1/10th scale cars, they come in the usual range of shores.

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February 7, 2009

Toy Fair 2009 – Picco & IDM

Picco Evo 4 .12 engine

World Champions Picco Micromotori are present, and are one of the only RC manufacturers to not be in the hall 7A. They are showing off their new .12 engine, the Evo 4, which has been completely revamped with a new crankcase, cranksahft, conrod and liner, with the liner having its ports raised by 0.2mm to help deliver more torque. The crankpin has also been modified to be smaller, which allows the conrod to have more material around the conrod bushing to improve durability.

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December 22, 2008

Samuele Lenzi joins IDM Engines

IDM Engines have announced that they have signed former Italian Off road National Champion Samuele Lenzi. The double national champion and 2 time European Championship podium finisher will use the Picco based engines from the Italian brand to power his Kyosho Inferno MP9 chassis.

Source: IDM [idmtuned.com]


December 20, 2008

IDM Tuned 1/8th scale disk wheels

New from IDM, the brand from World Champion Daniele Ielasi, are these new 1/8th scale tires with aerodynamic disk. Made from Carbon, this system has been tested throughout the year, including almost winning the European Championships in Valencia, and is expected to make a big impact on performance at the high speed Lostallo track in Switzelrand, host of next years World Championships. They will be available after the Nuremberg toy fair next February.

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November 12, 2008

IDM DM WC’08 clutch set

Italian company IDM, run by World Champion Daniele Ielasi, has announced the release of the DM WC’08 a new Power Clutch for 1/10th scale 200mm. Used and developed by Ielasi at the World Championship in Lisbon last August, this new clutch system has larger diameter internals (clutch, flywheel, clutch-shoe, bell) for more bite in acceleration for reduced fuel consumption and better life for the clutch shoe. The kit also includes two pinions (16/22), suitable for all manufacturers cars, both of which have been made from a hard material for increased life.

Source: IDM [idmtuned.com]


April 12, 2008

Jeremy Cupps signs to Team XS Power

Jeremy Cupps signs to Team XS Power

Team XS Power were in touch to tell us that top US gas racer Jeremy Cupps has signed to their company to run IDM engines for the following season. Team XS Power also wanted to report that they are now the exclusive importer for Shepherd Micro racing in North America.

Source: Team XS Power [teamxspower.com]