Hiro Seiko have released three lightweight screw kits for the forthcoming Mugen MTC-1 touring car. Available as full titanium kit, that saves about 21g of weight, Hiro Seiko will also have two mixed titanium and aluminium sets available that include black or dark-silver coloured alloy fasteners. The mixed sets will scrub about 26.5g of weight.
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Muchmore have expanded their range of high-performance LiPo batteries by the new Impact LCG Max-Punch FD2 4300mAh 2S pack. Measuring 95.8×46.8×22.5mm and weighing it at 192g the battery is of a low-profile design while the high-performance 120C cells make for exceptional power output in modified and stock classes. The hardcase battery utilises standard 4mm bullet-type connectors and it will hit stores very soon.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Yokomo have introduced the YD-2S Plus, the latest addition to the popular YD-2 series of drift cars. Based off of the standard YD-2 the 2S Plus will feature a redesigned motor and transmission section with the motor being mounted in a high, rearward facing position for improved traction especially on very slippery surfaces. The chassis is of a new design, taken over from 1/10th buggies, with a carbon fibre main plate and composite side rails, doing away with the common top deck. The construction will result in improved steering control and optimised dynamic weight distribution. The kit will utilise shorty battery packs only and it will hit stores at about mid to end of September.
Team EAM have introduced their new Graphene series 3.7V 1S 6100mAh LiPo battery pack. The all-new Graphene formula was designed for the lowest resistance and high voltage output all in combination with improved reliability. The hardcase pack weighs in at 153g and utilises 5mm bullet connectors.
Source: Team EAM [teameam.com]
Coming from O.S. Engines is the new Speed B21 Ty Tessmann II nitro off-road engine. The square stroke power plant follows hot on the heels of the recently introduced 110% long stroke engine and it is based on the World Championship winning B2101. It features a 5.8mm venturi insert and different from the original B2101 the Ty Tessmann II has a reshaped low-profile cooling head, of Ty’s original design, with double height vertical fins. The B21 Ty Tessmann II is available separately or including the new 90mm manifold and T-2090SC exhaust.
Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
David Ronnefalk is the top seed at this year’s European Championships in Sweden, the HB Racing driver topping controlled practice with his time from the first of today’s two runs. Also topping the second 9-minute run, the Swede would end Day 2 of the event fastest from reigning Champion Elliott Boots. Second fastest in CP1, like Ronnefalk, the British driver would also fail to better that time posting third fastest time for the final practice. After a troubled opening seeding run, Robert Batlle would be the only driver in the Top 6 to set their in CP2 posting the 2nd fastest time for the round which was good enough to seed the Mugen driver third. Batlle’s improvement would demote fellow Spaniard Juan Carlos Canas Carrasco from third to fourth with Portuguese duo João Figueiredo and Carlos Durães completing the Top 6 ahead of French driver Rayan Medjoubi.
Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.
Yeah Racing have introduced the Aluminium Performance Upgrade Kit for the Yokomo YD2 drift car. The set includes a wide range of option parts such high adjustability front and rear shock towers, a RWD large angle steering system with carbon steering plate, a high centre of gravity motor plate, width adjustable front and rear lower A-arms as well as front upper arms, a front bumper support plate and also 44mm to 54mm large angle adjustable steel and aluminium universal drive shafts. The suspension and steering parts are cut from high-quality aluminium, they come black anodised and engraved for easy identification.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Imbue, known for their popular brass shock absorber pistons, have introduced a handful of option parts for the Mugen MBX7R buggy. First up is the brass +20g C-block. The option part is aimed at making a driver’s race day much simpler as, instead of fiddling with weights, the weighted C-block makes it more of a fit and forget upgrade. The part is usable with the original suspension inserts and at +20g of weight it is the choice of top Mugen racers.
