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November 29, 2022

MIBO 1:10 Onroad Waterproof LP Brushless Servo

It was the first product from newcomer MIBO back in August and now they have added a waterproof version of their popular 1:10 Onroad Low Profile MB-2311 Brushless Servo. The waterproof MB-2311WP version is a high torque/ultra high speed programmable digital low-profile brushless servo comes with steel gear and double BB-ed output shaft and is intended for use in 1:10 on-road RC cars (suitable for Modified, Stock, FWD, Formula classes). An all aluminium case ensures perfect cooling under high load. MB-2311WP is programmable using the KAVAN servo USB programmer/interface and PC software.

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November 29, 2022

Xray GTX8/E GT Horizontal Body Backstop Set

Xray has released this new GT Horizontal Body Backstop Set for their GTX8 and GTXE 1:8 GT chassis. Providing reinforcement for the body, it helps prevents the rear of the body from getting tucked after a crash. Made from carbon fibre it mounts directly to car’s rear body holder.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 29, 2022

Moto-Obscura Losi XX4 alu parts

In an effort to support vintage racing, Moto-Obscura has released two new aluminium option parts for one of the most legendary 4wd buggies ever made, the Team Losi XX4. This aluminium motor clamp is machined from high strength 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and is hard anodised black. It has a threaded hole on top for an optional set screw to make sure your motor mount doesn’t budge under tough racing conditions. This part is a direct replacement for the original plastic motor mount clamp. The servo mount is also machined from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and provides additional rigidity for today’s high torque steering servos. It is a direct replacement for the original plastic mount.

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November 26, 2022

Hebert claims TQ at U.S. Indoor Champs

Keven Hebert is the Mod Touring Car Top Qualifier at the U.S. Indoor Champs in Cleveland, Ohio. The 42nd running of this legendary indoor race, which has attracted over 350 entries, the Xray driver laid down the fastest time of the rocket round qualifying format in the third of the four rounds of qualifying. The Top 3 times would in fact all come from Q3, with Awesomatix’s Sam Isaacs securing second on the grid with a time 6/10th off that of the Canadian. Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski was a further 1/10th of a second off locking the European visitor into 3rd on the grid. With 47 races making up a packed schedule each round, Kemp Anderson would top the final qualifier with his fastest run but he stays P4 on the grid ahead of the Xray of Alexander Hagberg with Chase Lemeiux completing the Top 6. In Mod 1:12, it was Isaacs who took the TQ with the fastest time in Q4 ahead of Anderson. Hagberg will start third followed by Ollie Payne, Donny Lia and Orlowski.

Image: Keven Hebert [Facebook]

November 26, 2022

Volker secures TQ for first ETS Indoor encounter

Fresh from his win ahead of Bruno Coelho and Christopher Krapp at the EWS International in the UK last weekend, Ronald Volker has carried that form on carpet into the first ETS Indoor encounter of the season by securing the overall TQ for Round 5 in Germany today. The Mugen driver secured pole position from longest standing rival Marc Rheinard with both drivers enjoying two TQ runs each from the four qualifiers. With Volker taking the opening round, this would prove to be the fastest round giving him the tie breaker. Behind the two Germans, ETS Luxembourg winner Lucas Urbain will start the finals from 3rd ahead of the factory Yokomo pairing of Yannic Prumper and Krapp.

File Image: Ronald Volker [Facebook]

November 25, 2022

MIBO Touch Duo Racing Charger

MIBO introduces it latest product, the Touch Duo Racing Charger. This AC/DC 400W unit is a dual-channel charger and discharger with a touchscreen display. It has built-in balancers with up to 200 W per channel for all battery types (NiMH, NiCd, LiPo, LiHV, Li-ion, LiFe and lead-acid). The charger is designed to be powered from a 100–240 V/50–60 Hz mains supply, a 12 V lead-acid battery (traction or car battery), or a suitable stabilised power supply. The charger is equipped with XT60 sockets in both channels and is shipped with 2 JST-XH service connector adapters allowing direct connection of power cables and JST-XH connectors of 2–6S LiPo packs. If you use packs with XT60 and JST-XH connectors, you don’t need any charging cables. You can use common Sky RC or RC System adapters to connect service connectors from other systems.

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November 25, 2022

ARC A10MF FWD kit

The A10MF is the latest front wheel drive chassis release from ARC based on the new A10 platform. Using a mid-motor design that keeps all transmission parts as low as possible, the new FWD class features super LCG design that helps to improve the handling, especially on the high traction indoor carpet tracks.nnA total of 120g of brass weights are included in the A10MF kit, with 80g directly behind the front bumper. 2 pcs of 10g are then placed inboard of each front suspension arm, both helping to increase front wheel traction and increase overall stability, while keeping the weight as close to the centreline as possible. New improved V3 Upper A-arms are included to further improve rigidity and durability. ARC’sV2 caster gauge is included with the A10MF for racers to easily adjust caster angle without extra tools.

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November 24, 2022

Christopher Krapp joins MIBO

MIBO has just announced top international touring car driver Christopher Krapp has joined the MIBO Racing Team. The factory Yokomo driver is the first driver to join the new brand with Michal Bok’s company ‘extremely glad that he will be a member of our team’ adding they ‘consider Chris to be a true professional both on and off the track, so we are confident that he is the guy who will help us to move our brand and the level of service and products even higher’. Krapp will also be using their new MIBO Racing Products that the Czech brand are working on as they expand their range of products. Commenting on the announcement Krapp said, “I am excited to join MIBOSPORT and use their own just introduced line of products. First up will be their own charger with many more products in the future to come.
Thanks especially to Michal and I can‘t wait to help promote and develop their lineup.”

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]