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September 11, 2019

Gil Losi Jr. returns to TLR & Losi

Horizon Hobby have announced that Gil Losi Jr. has returned to consult with Team Losi Racing and the Losi development team. Losi Jr. will work closely with the race team to produce innovative vehicles as well as supporting design on the Losi side of the business. “As one of the living legends in the RC community, he has immediate credibility with retailers and consumers alike, and his experience, insight and creativity will help us produce amazing new vehicles for both Losi and Team Losi Racing”, said Horizon Hobby President Chris Dickerson. “We are excited to once again have him on our Horizon team!” Losi Jr. was one of the premier racers in the 1980’s winning the 1985 IFMAR Two Wheel Drive World Championship. He formed Team Losi with his father Gil Losi Sr. and over the years added many innovations to the RC racing industry including chassis construction, suspension systems, and more. Over the years, Losi Jr. had a hand in creating some of the most well-known early RC racers including the XXXT, JRXS, and the 8ight. In his new role, Losi Jr. will help create new Losi and Team Losi Racing vehicles, consult on new products, designs and advances, and be an ambassador for RC racing. Gil Losi Jr. has the following to say about the deal:

I’m excited to have the opportunity to help Horizon and the industry grow. It’s been a while since I’ve really been able to dig into some car projects so I’m looking forward to that.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

September 11, 2019

ORCA OE101 Slim stock racing brushless ESC

ORCA have announced the release of their new OE101 Slim stock racing brushless speed controller. Measuring 30.45×30.35×10.35mm and weighing in at 20.8g the controller is both compact and lightweight, making it ideal for all weight fanatics or when using the speedo in crowded chassis layouts. The controller is 2S LiPo compatible, it has a 10.5T motor limit and it is highly adjustable – including a new “Party Mode” – using ORCA’s optional programming box. Included with the controller comes a 25mm and a 30mm cooling fan, all black power wires, a small capacitor unit as well as an extension wire.

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September 11, 2019

Infinity IF14 alloy 0.5mm eccentric bearing holder

Infinity has added a new aluminium 0.5mm eccentric bearing holder to the optionals list for its IF14 electric touring car. It has 0.3mm less offset than the standard bearing holder allowing for a wider choice of adjustment with a 0.3mm lower diff in the ‘high’ position and 0.3mm higher in the ‘low’ position. This part is machined from high quality aluminium for minimised drivetrain loss.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

September 11, 2019

Yeah Racing Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 titanium turnbuckle set

Coming for the Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 car is a new titanium turnbuckle set from Yeah Racing. The set includes high-quality turnbuckles, sturdy rod ends as well as ball studs all of which allow to outfit the car’s suspension with easy to adjust, lightweight and robust titanium turnbuckles for a lower overall weight and increased durability.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

September 11, 2019

Xtreme Aerodynamics Super Diablo 1/8th on-road body

Xtreme Aerodynamics from Italy have announced the release of their new Super Diablo body shell for 1/8th IC track cars. Based on the highly successful Diablo body, the Super Diablo features an updated front end design that offers even more steering response while retaining overall balance and corner speed. The body is available in lightweight and ultra-lightweight variants, uncut or pre-cut for most of today’s 1/8th on-road kits.

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September 11, 2019

MOD 5ive-T/B Everlast M1.5 pinion gears

Coming from MOD are their new Everlast M1.5 pinion gears for the popular Losi 5ive-T and B models. Made from hardened alloy steel and coming heat-treated for ultimate wear characteristics the pinions not only last about 10-times longer than the standard gears, adjusted gear patch dimensions also improve spur gear to pinion contact. The pinions are also of proper dimensions to work with both OEM and aftermarket bells and front carriers and they help to prevent premature gear wear. The gears will become available in 17T to 20T specification.

Source: MOD [modspeedshop.com]

September 11, 2019

Schaffner Racing Products wheel well markers

Schaffner Racing Products have introduced their new touring car wheel well makers. They were designed to accurately mark the correct position for trimming the wheel wells on touring car and USGT bodies. The unique design allows to easily see the tyre’s edge as well as the centre of the axle, to verify that they are accurately placed. The markers are 3-D-printed and they come in sets of two.

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September 11, 2019

Team Powers Actinium V3 12.1mm option rotor

Made for their Actinium V3 series of motors is Team Powers’ new 12.1mm option rotor. Measuring 12.1x5x24.5mm the rotor will provide a smooth power band, making it ideal especially for 1/12th scale pan car applications. The rotor comes with a marked rotor shaft for easy identification and it is available now.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]