Arrowmax RC announce the signing of German front runner Marc Fischer to their team. Marc will use the company’s honeycomb series tools, setup equipment and silicone fluids to get the most out of his Serpent rides. This is what Marc has to say about the deal:
I am very happy to use Arrowmax tools, they are getting better and better and have right know the best quality, I am looking forward to work with Arrowmax together.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
JConcepts introduce the new Foxy series carbon fibre battery braces for the Team Associated B5 line of buggies. Available for the B5 and B5M, the parts are machined from 2.5mm carbon fibre, they sport additional machining around the edges for improved looks and they allow to run the battery packs in several positions.
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Available from around end of July is this aluminium main chassis plate for the Yokomo BD7-2014 touring car. With aluminium chassis becoming more and more popular in touring car racing Yokomo will soon have their own available. It is meant to improve traction and drivability on a range of surfaces and although exact specifications are not known yet, it appears to come in a gun metal or hard anodising finish. We bring you more information as we get them.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Thunder Innovation introduce this multi-function push button on/off switch. The design makes for added security as the IP65 dust and water protection will keep the switch working even in severe track conditions while the low-voltage protection prevents the receiver pack from becoming overly discharged. The switch, that is available in different colours including orange, black and blue, is housed in an anti-interference aluminium case and is usable with LiXX and NiXX battery packs.
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Team HB/HPI Racing welcome 16 year old Tanner Stees from Chandler, Arizona to their family. Tanner has been racing 1/8th scale nitro off-road for nearly 10 years and has continually improved his performances at the National level. Additionally Tanner also competes in the 1/8th scale E-Buggy, Modified Electric 4WD and 2WD 1/10th scale Buggy classes. For the 2014 season Tanner will be using HB/HPI Racing’s line of competition off-road kits and he is looking forward to a great 2014 race season and plans to improve upon his excellent results from 2013.
Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]
WRC Racing from Italy have a new setup board available. Measuring 42x33cm the board weights in at only 1050g and it is meant to be extremely plain thanks to a special manufacturing process. Various markings help during suspension setup while company logos let you show your passion to everything WRC.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
HRC Distribution announce the signing of French ace Leo Arnold to their team. The successful nitro racer will now also attend at electric touring car events such as the French Championships and the ETS using Team Magic’s latest E4RS II Evo kit.
Source: HRC [hrcdistribution.com]
Avid introduce the Triad 17mm lightweight wheel nuts for 1/8th off-road and GT vehicles. The unique design utilises only 3 corners of the nut instead of 6 to give the nut its light weight, around 0.96g per piece, while also protecting the laser etched Avid “A’s” from being worn off like popular closed nuts. The serrated design keeps them in place securely and the nuts are available in 4-piece packs in black, red, blue or hard anodising colour.
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