DE Racing have announced the release of their “Borrego” buggy wheels for the front of Team Durango’s DEX410 “V3” 4wd buggy. They include all the same features from the rest of our buggy line in addition to a 14mm mounting hex and offset specific to the DEX410 “V3”. They are available in black, silver, white and yellow.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
DE Racing have announced the release of a rear skid plate for the Team Associated SC10 4×4. This part replaces the stock rear mini bumper with a new rear mini bumper / skid plate. Sold in packs of 2.
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Seen at last weekend’s Euro Touring Series Rd2 in Italy, Schumacher have officially launched their new Mi4CXL 1/10th Competition Touring Car. The Mi4CXL is the latest version of the highly successful Schumacher Mi4 touring car range. Now with 2 British national titles, numerous European and World event wins including the ETS Pro Stock Championship, the CXL takes winning to the next level. Schumacher’s World Championship winning design team, with the help of top drivers such as Chris Grainger and Martin Hofer have improved the Mi4CX chassis design, making a car that is faster, yet easier to drive than ever before. Mi4CXL drivers will reduce their lap times and improve their positions in both qualifying and race conditions.
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Avid B4 aluminium steering bellcranks are machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, black anodized, and laser etched for a premium look. Each package includes 1 left and 1 right bellcrank which replace the plastic servo saver and bellcrank on any B4, B4.1, T4, T4.1, and SC10. These aluminium bellcranks eliminate flex in the steering system for maximum steering feel. They also eliminate the plastic servo saver which can fail and cause DNFs. Associated ace Ryan Maifield installed the Avid bellcranks on his B4 and went on to take the win at the Winter Midwest Championships in Columbus, Ohio.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Now available from Speedzone is flexible silicone wire. Available in 12, 13, 14 and 16 gauge, this flexible wire is perfect for all r/c applications. The 16 gauge is especially helpful for the ESC to motor hook-up in 1/12th to avoid tweak while the 14 gauge is a perfect solution for the ESC to battery hook-up. The color choice is kept simple with the traditional red and black and it is available as a pair of 2 feet red and 2 feet black.
Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]
Kanzen Bearings have produced a new ball bearings set for the new Awesomatix A700 EP 1/10th Touring car. Rigorously tested and certified ISO5, they are built with the strongest steel and hardest ceramic components, and claim that their bearings are almost bullet proof.
Source: Kanzen [kanzen-bearings.com]
Team Sonic have announced the cooperation with former World and European Champion Daniele Ielasi. Together with Sonic creator Patrick Schäfer he is responsible for the development and improvement of the engine line as well as for the sales and support for the competitive Italian market. Additionally he will attend all major national and international races including the 1/8 Euros in Portugal, the 1/10 Euros in Italy and the 1/10 Worlds in Thailand using the Sonic V.12T and the Sonic V.21T. Daniele had the following to say:
First of all I would like thank Picco for the good support over the past years. As the Sonic engines are produced by them I’m sure we continue to be in close contact. Sonic engines offers me a new challenge and I’m extremly happy to increase the collaboration with Shepherd/Sonic and Patrick Schäfer. With my experience I will help as much as possible to ensure a high quality standard and best performance of the Sonic engines.
Source: Sonic Engines [sonic-engines.com]
Nosram have released information on their Fatboy 8 brushless motor and Falcon 8 brushless controller designed for 1/8 scale electric vehicles. The Fatboy 8 2200kv motor is specially designed for the needs of 1/8 scale off-road vehicles, is based on the XTEC X12 technology and sports a CNC-machined gun metal colour can, 4-pole/12-slot design, over-sized solder tabs for up to 6mm² wires, extra large ball bearings and a sensored design.
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