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June 19, 2017

David Ehrbar signs with Arrowmax

Arrowmax have announced the signing of Serpent designer, David Ehrbar to their team. The German will be using the full line of Arrowmax tools, accessories and LiPo batteries and he will also be responsible for testing future Arrowmax products. David had the following to say:

The stylish and practical Arrowmax tools are well known within the industry. These tools are exceptional light, and use very tough tool tips. So they are perfect to keep the weight of the racing luggage low, and even more important they are perfect to work on the car. At the same time they are very stylish and using the whole Arrowmax line of tools makes your pit space look very exclusive. I consider it as a logical step to use the Arrowmax tools. But as a racer it was almost more important for me to make the step to the Arrowmax LiPos. Slightly less known in the market, these high quality LiPos with their high power and high discharge rate (up to 130C) will be a good help for me to fight for the top positions in the F1 class, and at the same time deliver the reliable and constant power for my racing and testing in the touring car modified class. I will work closely together with the factory to test and work on future products. I am proud to be a part of this ambitious team.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

June 19, 2017

RC-Cox 5mm LiPo battery safety plugs

PPM RC Racing have introduced the new RC-Cox 5mm LiPo battery safety plugs. Made from a soft material the plugs were designed to cover the unused openings of through-type LiPo battery connector tubes, keeping them from becoming dirty and damaged while also avoiding putting the battery in the car the wrong way around which can result in short circuits during hectic plug in routines. The plugs are easy to remove yet strong enough to not fall off even when the going gets tough and they come in sets of ten, enough to outfit five 5mm connector battery packs.

Source: PPM Racing [ppm-rcracing.com]

June 19, 2017

Teamsaxo F1-180-V2 aluminium main chassis & pod plate

Coming from Teamsaxo are an aluminium main chassis and rear pod plate for the F1-180-V2 formula car. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver edge details, the chassis and pod plate will add overall rigidity to the chassis assembly which results in improved balance and a more stable car especially in high-grip conditions. Both the chassis and rear pod plate are available separately.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

June 16, 2017

Protoform RT-C lightweight rubber tyre oval body shell

Protoform’s latest oval racing lid is the RT-C lightweight rubber tyre body shell. The XFINITY Series continues to provide full scale stock car fans with close exciting racing in 2017. Protoform now presents an oval body inspired by the newest generation of these cars. The RT-C has a bit of a twist though, as it is configured to fit perfectly over the taller rubber and capped tyres. Rubber tyres on carpet oval cars have put driving skill and a new element of fun into the oval scene. The longer lasting rubber tyre format saves time and money as well, eliminating the tyre truing process. The RT-C offers a large rear spoiler to aid in tuning – for that perfect front to rear balance, while the left side of the body is bumped out for extra battery clearance. The RT-C is produced in high-quality .025″ polycarbonate and includes spoiler mounting hardware, protective film, window masks and a decal sheet. This body will also fit most popular 200mm sedan chassis.

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June 16, 2017

MIP TLR 22 Bi-Metal Super Diff kit

Coming from MIP and made for the TLR 22 series of buggies and trucks is the Bi-Metal Super Diff kit. It features a race-proven 2-piece outdrive design that helps to shed about 30 percent of the OEM rotational mass without sacrificing strength and durability. To compliment the advantages of the Bi-Metal outdrives it also includes all-American diff components including tungsten carbide diff balls, diff rings, 2-piece captured thrust assembly, bearings, machined aluminium T-Nut, and a new spring/screw. Also part of the package are updated aluminium diff hubs that now accept the TLR dimension diff rings, allowing for easier rebuilds. The diff fits all 22 series vehicles and it is available now.

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June 16, 2017

Protoform P47-N 1/10th 200mm nitro touring body shell

Protoform have introduced the next evolution of the IFMAR World title-winning P37 body shell, the P47-N. Featuring all-new aero concepts and some design cues never before seen in the class, the P47 was exhaustively tested by Protoform’s team to find a body that offers more precise and smooth steering, increased corner speed and forward bite, and additional top speed on long straights. A raised section of the left side window can be cut out to scoop air into the body for additional engine cooling, and a large high-downforce/low-drag wing complete the design. The body meets all EFRA (#2058), IFMAR and ROAR body rule requirements and is available as .025″ light weight and .030″ regular weight variant. Included with the P47 is a decal sheet, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and durable nylon wing mounting hardware.

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June 16, 2017

Yokomo YD-2 adjustable front steering blocks

Coming from Yokomo and made for the YD-2 series of drift cars are adjustable front steering blocks. The design allows to fine-tune the king pin angle using 0.5mm or 1.0mm spacers with the default setting being +1 degree and by adding the 0.5mm spacer an additional degree is accessible. Optional aluminium stopper pins ensure precise steering lock with the pins being available with 4mm or 5mm diameter to achieve different lock angle settings. The steering block set is made from high-quality aluminium, it includes the steering blocks and steering block adapters as well as a set of 0.5mm and 1.0mm shims. In additional to the optional stopper pins also a set of steering block weights is available to further fine-tune the steering characteristics.

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June 16, 2017

Xray XB8E 2017 – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of the XB8E 2017 1/8th E-Buggy kit. No official details about features and specifications are available yet but the introduction is scheduled for the 19th of June with the kit being expected to hit stores shortly after.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]