Trinity have introduced the new LiPo Factory 1S 7000mAh 90C LiPo battery pack. Made from high-performance 90C cells and coming in a protective hardcase with 5mm bullet-type connectors, the batteries target club and intermediate level racers that seek affordable yet performance driven products. The 1S pack offers standard “1/12th scale” dimensions and it is available now.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
T-Works have introduced a new hard foam bumper suitable for the Yokomo BD7, BD7’16, & BD8. The new bumper extends 6mm further out the front to eliminate the need to apply additional foam pieces when the body shell is mounted further forward on the car.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Italian company BMT have introduced a new range of tools, including a turnbuckle tool, wrench set and glow plug spanner. Made from high quality materials, the turnbuckle tool set includes changeable tips with M3, M4 and M5 included, while the hex head wrench set including 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 & 3.0mm wrenches, all with a knurled easy to grip handle. Finally, the glow plug tool is your standard affair with 8.0mm and 10mm socket wrenches as well as a 5.0mm hexagon wrench.
The team signings and departures are coming thick and fast with the announcement by Kyosho Europe that Jerome Aigoin has left their team. Following 10 years together in which they won the very competitive French Nationals 3 times in a row between 2012 and 2014 as well as finishing runner up at the 2011 Euros, the time has come for the two parties to go their separate ways. The statement from Kyosho Europe states:
Over the last 10 years Team Kyosho International have relied on Jerome’s good image and qualities, he has represented the Kyosho brand at multiple occasions on the worldwide racing scene. His speed, knowledge and driving skills allowed him to remain competitive on many international and national 1/8 offroad races and championships, winning sever national crowns. Jerome joined Team Kyosho International early 2007 and immediately entered the highest level in the ranking list of pro drivers. Working tightly with Kyosho Japan, as well as Kyosho Europe, he has been a great ambassador for every brand distributed by the group over the years. With 2017 new season in the loop, this 10 year close relationship is coming to its end, Kyosho Corporation and Kyosho Europe would like to thank Jerome and are wishing him the best for his future, on and off the track.
Source: Kyosho Europe [kyoshoeurope.com]
Up and coming Italian racer and star of the recent World Championships in Las Vegas Davide Ongaro has announced today that he will part ways with Mugen. Davide said, “After three years of a successful cooperation with Mugen Seiki Europe that peaked with the brilliant results at the Vegas Worlds, it is time for me and my team to try a new adventure. My new destination will be announced shortly. I would like to take the chance to thank Stefan at MSE, Sanada San and Osaka San at Mugen Japan, and my team mates Adam Drake and Robert Batlle for all the support they gave me. Your help is something I’ll be forever grateful for.” Whats next for the young racer? It will all be confirmed soon.
Samix have introduced their aluminium outer driveshaft set for the Axial SCX10-2. Made from high quality aluminium and anodised in 3 different colours, the new part helps improve both the rigidity and durability of the drive train.
Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]
Seen during the summer but only now available, Techra announce a unique new tool for setting up touring cars, the Setup Wand. This is a must-have all-in-one tool for building and setting up touring cars. It includes a car bulkhead alignment tool, two droop gauge blocks, two droop gauges and a ride hight gauge with a magnetic system that puts all the tools securely and neatly in place. The Setup Wand is made from aluminium 7075 anodised in black with beautiful shiny silver corner edges for looks.
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VBC Racing have released two new items for their latest formula car the LightningFXM. First up is a redesigned aluminium chassis which features improved chassis flex characteristics from the new side slots design. Also new is an 7075 aluminium rear pod plate. Both new items are available now.
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