DE Racing has released a new ‘Trinidad’ wheel for the Team Losi Ten SCTE 4wd short course truck. These wheels include all the same features of our ‘Trinidad’ line with a bolt on OEM fit and are currently available in black, but will be released in silver and white very soon.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
New from Jammin for the Losi Ten SCTE are these carbon fibre front and rear shock towers. Made in the USA, these new parts are a direct replacement for the kit aluminium versions and thanks to the material used is lighter and stronger than the originals.
View the rear shock tower here
New from Factory Team is this optional C tower in 2.5mm carbon fibre to be used with the aluminium rear hubs. Used by Ryan Cavalieri and Ryan Maifield at the 2011 Reedy Race of Champions on the B4.1 buggy, it lowers the outer link positions for lower roll center providing more rear end stability. Suitable for the B4, B4.1, B44, T4, T4.1, SC10.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Serpent have released these new shock caps for their S811 Cobra buggy and truggy. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, they are further hard anodised to be more durable with less wear in the pivot area. Laser engraved with Serpent logo.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Having brought you everything from the CAD images, to the first photo, to the pre release shots taken at the toy fair, we felt we couldn’t miss the final product images of the S350 BK-1 from S-Workz. No extra information you didn’t know already, but you can now look at the final car which is about to hit the market.
GB Modelsport has announced the introduction of the full range of Revolution oils from Power Save Racing. Each type has been specially developed to suit specific applications and bearing types and are supplied in a generous and long lasting 25ml bottle. Revolution Yellow is designed to suit high speed ball races such as wheel and differential bearings. Reducing frictional losses this oil will prolong bearing life, whilst improving performance and help deliver longer run times in nitro and electric powered models. Revolution Blue is ideal for lubricating hard working thrust race bearings, improving durability whilst reducing maintenance. And finally Revolution Red is designed for very high temperature applications and is particularly recommended for use with clutch bearings.
Source: GB Modelsport [gbmodelsport.co.uk]
Shepherd are happy to announce that former Swiss Champion Marco Müller will continue to race for Team Shepherd in the coming year. The first big event of the season will be the World Championship 1/8th Scale in Miami and Müller will travel together with his Swiss team-mate Simon Kurzbuch to represent Team Shepherd. Additionally Müller will attend the Euros A in Luxemburg as well as all rounds of the Swiss Championship. He had the following to say about the deal:
It’s a pleasure for me to continue with Team Shepherd in the upcoming season. Teamwork and collegiality is very important for them and I would like to thank them for the great support they are offering. I’m really looking forward to starting the season with the World Championship in Miami.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Acorn Racing have announced the signing of one of Thailand’s top drivers Benz Paphon to their factory team. With a total of 10 years racing experience and multiple wins in his RC career, Paphon will use his vast knowledge and experience to take race wins and help in the development of Acorn Racing Products. Paphon recently tested the all new Acorn M.A.D Series LiPo 6000Mah/65C at the TITC and was impressed by the power generated by this series of new cells. “These new cells from Acorn Racing certainly make me a lot more confident” say Paphon. “On top of Acorn Racing I will like to take this opportunity to thank my dad and current sponsors Futaba, Yokomo Japan, Speed Passion, Hobby Haven Malaysia, Maxima Fuel and O.S Engines.”
Source: Acorn Racing [acorninnovations.asia]
