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June 23, 2015

Tamiya TG10 Mk.2 FZ Raikiri GT

Tamiya soon have a new bodyshell variant for their TG10 Mk.2 FZ 1/10th 4WD nitro on-road chassis available in the form of the Raikiri GT. The body was designed by a former Toyota Motor Cooperation designer although it also shares some design ideas with Honda’s iconic NSX 2-door coupe. As for the chassis underneath the TG10 is a shaft-driven 4WD platform with 3mm aluminium chassis, composite upper deck, a 2-speed gearbox, widely adjustable pivot-ball suspension and a 2.1cc FS-12FZ recoil starter engine. The kit will hit the stores by end of June.

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June 22, 2015

RDRP B5-series glossy carbon battery plate

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced the glossy carbon fibre battery plate for the Team Associated B5M. Being a direct replacement for the standard composite part the plate is cut from high-quality 3mm glossy finish carbon fibre material, it is light of weight yet very rigid and it allows for a safe and secure battery mounting, even when the going gets tough. The plate is usable with standard as well as most aftermarket battery thumb screws and it fits the T5M stadium and SC5M short course truck as well.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

June 22, 2015

HB Pro5 2.25mm carbon fibre main chassis plate

HPI Racing have introduced a 2.25mm carbon fibre main chassis plate for the Pro5 touring car. The optional 92mm wide chassis is of a symmetrical design with a mirrored machined motor pocket and it is best suited for low-traction conditions.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]

June 22, 2015

Simon Moss teams up with Yokomo

Yokomo have announced the signing of UK’s Simon Moss to their electric off-road team. Simon, who only left his long-term sponsors Schumacher last week, will further strengthen Yokomo’s off-road team in the UK by joining front runners Lee Martin and Tom Cockerill. This is what Simon has to say about the deal:

I’m really looking forward to joining the Yokomo team and can’t wait to start racing their already strong platform! I want to thank Minoru, Shin Adachi and Lee Martin for making this move possible and hope to strengthen the team across the UK and Europe. I’m looking forward to attending the final rounds of the BRCA Nationals and competing in the EOS at the end of the year and doing what I can to support the team!

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

June 21, 2015

Yuichi Kanai joins Reds Racing

Reds Racing have announced the signing of former World Champion Yuichi Kanai to their factory team. The head of 1/8th offroad development for Kyosho is currently attending the Kyosho Masters in France from where the deal was finalised. Kanai will uses the Italian made engines to power his distinctive green race cars, replacing the RB engines he ran previously.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

June 21, 2015

SLB/TRT-Technik 1/5 BMW 3-series air cooling channel

Made for the SLB/TRT-Technik EFRA #5063/14 1/5th scale BMW 3-series Superstars bodyshell is an air cooling channel set. Containing three pre-cut 0.75mm Lexan parts the system routes the air directly to the air filter and provides a better cooling and improved performance of the engine. All required mounting material is included in the set. As for the bodyshell it is available in the material thicknesses of 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mm and it comes pre-cut cut while the 1.0 and 1.5mm variants being also available with the side and rear windows cut out. The cooling system is also in preparation for the BMW 320si WTCC EFRA #5052/06 bodyshell.

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June 21, 2015

Tresrey V2 electric brushless motors

New World-wide Tresrey distributor VBC Racing introduce the new Tresrey V2 electric brushless racing motors. Designed collaboration with Dualsky, the V2 motor designed for ultra light weight and high power output. Also the sensor socket of this motor is installed perpendicularly to the motor shaft so it is easier to arrange the sensor cable more compact on the car. The motor is available in a range of winding from 5.5T to 8.5T modified and as 17.5T stock variant.

Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]

June 20, 2015

Riccardo Rabitti joins Fastrace

Planet Racing have announced the signing of Riccardo Rabitti to their Fastrace team. The multiple Italian National Champion, who made the semi finals at last year’s World Championships in Sicily, will use Fastrace products in his 2015 campaign.

Source: Fastrace [fastraceshop.com]