Xray introduce the 4S spring sets for the T4 touring car. Available as C=2.5-2.8 progressive and C=2.3, 2.5 and 2.9 linear type the springs are 20mm long and specially designed for the use with the new shorter SLP shocks. They are individually measured, controlled and matched, come with laser-etched markings for easy identification and in sets of two.
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3Racing introduce the F113, a redesigned 1/10th kit for the growing formula 1 class. The car features an innovative double wishbone front suspension with through shaft oil-filled shocks, fully adjustable geometry, 7075 aluminium bulkheads and PTFE-coated ball studs. The rear suspension assembly comes with a height adjustable 1/4″ rear axle, link-type power pod design, through shaft roll damper, high volume centre shock and a redesigned impact resistant wing. The pan car is based on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis with 2.0mm upper deck and specially designed servo mount for standard and low-profile steering servos. Also included are fastening solutions for standard and ‘shorty’ battery packs. Coming with a clear formula body shell and polycarbonate front wing the kit is available now.
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Yaiba Racing introduce new aluminium option parts for Team Associated’s B4 and T4 line of buggies and trucks. Available from February are a front hinge pin brace, servo mounts, a 12mm big bore shock collar set, shock bottom cap set, a rear chassis brace and 0° rear hub carriers. All parts are made in Japan from high-quality aluminium and come red anodised with laser-etched markings. The parts are direct replacements for the kit parts with the rear chassis brace also giving additional setup possibilities thanks to a ‘flat’ ball stud mounting area.
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Serpent have introduced the 411 ERYX 2.0, the next big development stage for the 411 platform. Featuring an ultra low centre of gravity, it’s lighter with optimized weight distribution and sports a high performance geometry and top quality materials throughout. The new version was used at the recent DHI Cup with Marc Fischer qualifying 2nd and taking 3rd in the final with three 411-ERYX cars in the A-main.
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Team HB/HPI Racing have announced that 2012 Triple World Championship Podium Finisher and former World Champion Atsushi Hara will continue with Team HB/HPI Racing through the 2016 RC racing season. After an amazing 2012 season with strong podium finishes at all 3 World Championship Events, Atsushi is looking forward to an even better 2013 season. Atsushi Hara will be campaigning the HB TCXX, R10 and D812 platforms for the upcoming season. Here are a few words from Atsushi Hara:
I am very happy to re-sign for Team HB/HPI Racing through the 2016 racing season. I have spent the majority of my Professional RC Driver career at HB/HPI Racing, signing my first contract in 2001, over 11 years ago. I am looking forward to adding more title wins in the coming years and to also contribute to the growth of HB/HPI Racing.
Source: Hot Bodies [hotbodiesonline.com]
Shepherd have announced that 2012 1:10 EP World Champion Jilles Groskamp returns to their Factory Racing Team for the upcoming nitro on-road season. The Dutch driver, who raced for Capricorn last season, is going to race 1/10th scale and 1/8th scale and will attend both European Championships as well as the World Championship 1/8th scale in Japan in October. With his experience and his professional engagement he will be an important part of the team to improve their current products and test future developments. Jilles had the following to say:
I’m very excited and happy to be back onboard with Shepherd for the 2013 season. This year I will be racing both 1/8 and 1/10 including the Worlds in Japan for the 1/8. I would like to thank Patrick and the rest of the crew who wanted to give me this opportunity again. See you at the track soon!
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
From Answer RC, these newly developed spring cups for the Associated RC8.2 series make a lost shock spring perch a thing of the past. By using a longer body, the spring holds over a greater area allowing a more precise and secure fit. Supplied in a pack of 4 pieces.
Source: Answer-RC [answer-rc.com]
Pro-Line have announced the signing of European & British National champion Lee Martin for 2013. Lee is a World Class racer and has already shown that his newly acquired Pro-Line rubber is capable of World Class results by dominating the Italian Job in his opening event. He had this to say:
I’m proud and excited to be joining one of the major brands in not just tyres, but in RC racing in general! Pro-Line has been a leading brand since as long as I can remember and I will push to succeed and increase their ever growing list of race wins and titles.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
