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June 24, 2016

Yokomo BD7-2016 Japan Edition asphalt spec kit

Yokomo have introduced the BD7-2016 Japan Edition kit that is specially aimed at asphalt racing. The limited edition is based off of the standard 2016 but it features some asphalt-specific option parts such as aluminium steering limiter screws, a front belt tensioner set, 43.5mm FR aluminium suspension mounts, SLF short II shock diaphragms, pink SLF short II springs, a titanium turnbuckle set as well as aluminium steering bellcranks and the 44mm C-clip rear universal shafts. Also included is a dedicated asphalt spec carbon fibre chassis. The Japan Edition kit will be in use by the Yokomo factory team at the forthcoming JMRCA nationals in July.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

June 24, 2016

Xtreme Racing SCX10 carbon frame rails

Xtreme Racing have introduced a set of carbon fibre frame rails for the Axial SCX10 truck. Designed to replace the standard rails, the parts are cut from 3mm carbon fibre for strength and a little flex when needed. The chassis sports integrated shock towers and allows up to 100mm shocks with the additional shock hole locations. Frame rails also have been raised 10mm for better clearance. Included in the set come two side frame rails.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

June 23, 2016

Marc Fischer joins Capricorn

Capricorn have announced the signing of former Serpent racer Marc Fischer to drive the brand’s LAB TE03 for the rest of the season, which includes the World Championships taking place in Beijing in August. The German, who is making his race debut for his new sponsor at this weekend’s 5th round of the Euro Touring Series in Luxembourg said for 2017 we may also see him racing the Italian company’s gas powered vehicles at select events.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

June 23, 2016

Loran Whiting teams up with Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of female U.S. racer, Loran Whiting to their team. Loran will focus on 1/10th scale nitro and electric racing but she will also campaign Serpent’s 1/8th on-road cars and 1/10th buggies at selected events. The former Capricorn racer had the following to say about the deal:

I am incredibly lucky and thankful to be given the opportunity to race with Serpent. They are a world-class company with a great team. I am confident that we will be successful and I am looking forward to all of the great and fun times! Thank you to Ronald, Michael, Stef, and Paolo for the support!

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 23, 2016

MCD Racing Dirt-Xross large scale tyres

Turkish company MCD Racing have introduced their all-new Dirt-Xross tyres for large scale off-road cars. Specially developed for compact gravel tracks the heavy-duty design offers increased sidewall protection and wear resistance and thanks to a more dense tread packing the tyre offers increased traction at a reasonable wear rate. Like the recently introduced Micro-Stud V2 tyre, the Dirt-Xross will also feature MCD Racing’s new internal webbing structure and it is available in the ultra-grip blue compound.

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June 23, 2016

Ruddog univeral tyre glueing bands

New from Ruddog come universal tyre glueing bands. The well-thought-out length allows to use these bands both on 1/10th and 1/8th tyres with the increased width of 25mm not only applying force on the carcass but also the whole tread. This ensures proper tyre fitment on the rim and thus a precise and reliable glueing job. The red-colour bands come Ruddog-branded and in packs of four.

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June 23, 2016

Xray develop XB8 GT 1/8th nitro GT car

Xray are currently developing a XB8-based 1/8th GT nitro on-road car. The prototype already made a first public appearance at the recent EFRA 1/8th GT Euros where the car finished on the runner-up spot in the hands of Fabio Callegari, behind new European Champion Toni Santana Yanes. No official images are available yet beside a couple of body-on podium photos. We bring you more information as soon as they surface.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 23, 2016

Revolution Design RP Ultra heat shield tape

New from Revolution Design Racing Products comes the Ultra heat shield tape, a special woven structure tape for the use in a variety of applications. The structure makes for ultra-high rigidity that is further upped by a foam-padded support layer. Overall the tape is nearly 1mm thick, making for exceptional protection against both heat and mechanical impacts. The extra-flexible tape is ideal to keep nitro fuel tanks from expanding due to exhaust heat, it keeps body shells from melting when applied from the inside and it also is usable to repair damaged body shells or to keep them from breaking. The tape comes in 100cm rolls and it is available now.

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