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November 21, 2014

Spec-R TRF418/419 P8 version double joint driveshafts

Made for the Tamiya TRF418 and TRF419 are the P8 double joint driveshafts from Spec-R. They are of a reinforced design with a large diameter cross joint, 1.8mm cross pins and strong 0.8mm circlips for the cross pins. Made from high quality spring steel and offering precision-ground wheel axles the shafts are recommended for the use in combination with a front spool axle and they minimise wheel chatter at high steering angles due to their design.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

November 21, 2014

Shepherd Velox V10 Ackermann plate & linkage parts

Shepherd have a new option part for the Velox V10 Pro 200mm nitro on-road car available in the form of an updated steering Ackermann plate and linkage parts. Due to a much smaller steering differential angle, the new 8mm servo saver Ackermann plate provides even more steering and a completely different, more aggressive overall handling. Prototypes have been successfully tested at the this year’s European and World Championships and also at the ENS in Fiorano with a higher corner speed noticed by all drivers. The servo saver Ackermann plate is available as a set including new 4.9mm uniballs and ball joints or as a single part from now on. The new uniballs and ball joints are also available separately as a replacement of the standard parts to eliminate play in the V8 and V10 steering linkage while allowing smooth operation.

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November 21, 2014

Teemu Leino continues with HB-HPI through 2015

Team HB have announced that Teemu Leino has extended his contract to drive for the HB racing team. A mainstay of Team HB since first signing with the team, the Finn is a European Champion in the electric touring car class but his focus is now 100% nitro, and he is one of Team HBs most versatile racers, racing at the top level in 1/10th nitro touring cars, 1/8th nitro track racing and 1/8th buggies. He has been instrumental in developing the HB R10, R8 and D812 and has been a great teammate for every member of Team HBs international factory team. In 2012, Teemu was TQ at the Worlds with the R10 nitro touring car, and Team HB is confident of more success for Teemu with the R10 and other HB racing cars.

I look forward to another season with HB-HPI Racing. They give me the best cars on the market for all my racing categories. Also, the team work is really great in Team HB. I look forward to another year working with great people and having some fun at the track. I want to say thanks to Tatsuro Watanabe and Hiroyuki Kasuya for this opportunity. See you at the races next year.

Together, Teemu and the entire HB factory and R&D team will help continue to develop and improve HB racing cars for more race wins and championships, not just for themselves but for all HB racers. We are very excited to see what Teemu can accomplish with the HB R10, R8 and the World Champion D812 in 2015.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

November 21, 2014

Team C TM8 1/8th nitro buggy coming soon

Team C have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming TM8 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. So far only one CAD rendering is available and from the looks of things the buggy will be of a class-standard design although it is not clear if some fancy gizmos are hidden behind the front shock tower. We bring you more information as soon as we get them.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

November 21, 2014

Fenix Phi-Gamma 1/10th formula bodyshell

Fenix Racing from Italy introduce their new Phi-Gamma formula bodyshell for 1/10th cars. Designed using 3D CAD software with Computational Fluid Dynamics validation for improved aerodynamics, the body is best used on medium to fast tracks and it is completely tuneable in terms of downforce and drag. The body is made from clear polycarbonate and fits most of today’s formula chassis.

Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]

November 20, 2014

Michele Romagnoli joins Capricorn

Capricorn announce the signing of Michele Romagnoli for the 2015 season. Michele, top qualifier and winner of the Italian 1/8th nitro on-road championship will start into the new venture by attending at the ETS using the company’s Lab TE02 touring car. In the 1/8th class Romagnoli will race Capricorn’s Lab C802 car with his campaign culminating in the attendance at the 1/8th World Championships. Michele has the following to say about the deal:

I’m very happy and excited for the upcoming season with the Capricorn team, I would like to thank Patrizio Rossi for this opportunity and I can’t wait to start racing.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

November 20, 2014

Team Shepherd goes Off-Road

With it’s origins in true nitro on-road racing Team Shepherd is ready to take the next step and enter the competitive 1/8 off-road market. The first off-road nitro car from the German manufacturer will be called Bull X8 with the nitro version release being planned for December and the electric version following in early 2015. More detailed information and pictures will be available soon. Patrick Schäfer had this to say about the new project:

For quite some time we have received many requests from customers from all over the world for a Shepherd 1/8 off-road car so it’s only logical to enter one of the biggest markets in the industry. We are very excited about this project which was a completely new challenge for the whole team.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

November 20, 2014

Intech ER-14 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Intech Racing have first images of their forthcoming ER-14 1/10th scale 4WD buggy available. Although specifications and features are not officially released yet it appears that the buggy is based on an aluminium main chassis with carbon fibre upper decks. The drivetrain is believed to be a 3-diff affair with a centre gear differential, hardened steel parts and front and rear gear diffs. The lower A-arms sport a very sturdy design while the carbon fibre shock towers are cut from thick sheet material. Other features will include threaded aluminium shock towers, front and rear anti-roll bars and aluminium suspension mounts. The buggy is available for pre-order now and will hit the stores beginning of December.

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