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March 6, 2017

Hitec D9 series 32-bit metal case servos

Coming from Hitec are three new D9 series 32-bit metal case servos. The D941TW (0.07s/16.5kg-cm), D946TW (0.10s/23.0kg-cm) and D951TW (0.14s/35.0kg-cm) all feature 32-bit micro controller units and 12-bit analog to digital converters to maximises the servos’ performance for optimised response and feel. The wide voltage compatible standard-size units can be powered by 4.8V to 7.4V input, they feature highly durable titanium gears, full-metal servo cases and they are fully programmable to fine-tune functions such as end point adjustments, direction, fail save, dead band, speed (slower), soft start rate, and overload protection.

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March 6, 2017

Richards & Battinelli win at Chi-Town Shootout

The 2017 Chi-Town Shootout was held this past weekend at Leisure Hours Raceway in Joliet, Illinois. In 2WD Modified Truck JP Richards would take the overall TQ after the qualifiers and he would also come out fastest in the A-main to take the win some 3.1s from team mate JR Mitch, while Alec Walters ended the race another five seconds down on JR in third. In the 4×4 Short Course A-main, polesitter Peter Battinelli would score a popular win some 4.2s in front of second placed Brandon Burns with Brian Malone ending the race another six seconds down on Brian to round out the top 3 result.

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March 6, 2017

Samix SCX10 II adjustable rear brass weight set

Coming from Samix and made for Axial’s SCX10 II trial truck is an adjustable rear brass weight set. Designed for the use with the Samix rear lock outs, the set allow to up the weight of the axle for a more planted ride. Included are inner 43g and outer 37g weights that can be used together as single 43g item. The weights are machined from high-quality brass material, they come black coated for wear and looks and the inner weights screws directly on to the optional Samix lock outs for easy installation.

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March 6, 2017

Kum Yew wins at NOOB Singapore Open 2WD Rd1

The streak of wet weather in Singapore took a temporary break as the sun broke through the dark clouds at last Sunday’s NOOB Singapore Open 2WD electric buggy series round 1 event held at the RaceWorks Arena. The series is the country’s longest running electric off-road event and this race saw a nice spread of racers ranging from some of Singapore’s fastest drivers to newcomers racing for the very first time. After the three qualifiers, Kum Yew took the top qualifier position clocking the only 12-lap run with Mark Lim and Dennis Chiang taking second and third on the grid behind him respectively.

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March 5, 2017

Double TQ for Neumann in Xiamen

Qualifying is complete at the 2017 Guan Kou Sunpadow Offroad GP in Xiamen, China and it is Serpent driver Jorn Neumann who has taken the top spot in both the Nitro and EP classes. With overnight track maintenance not being so well received by drivers, who feel it is now more bumpy than before and lacks traction, it was a day that saw a lot of driving mistakes on what was already a difficult track to race on.

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March 4, 2017

Schelle Racing Innovations B64 ball bearing sets

Schelle Racing Innovations have three new ball bearings sets for the Team Associated B64 added to their lineup. First is the Onyx series 22-pieces set for kit replacement. Second are the Black Diamond Ceramic bearings kits that are offered as a 10-pieces B64 gearbox set or an 18-pieces complete car set to outfit the gearboxes and all four axles. The complete car set also includes eight Onyx bearings for the steering system. The Black Diamond ceramic bearings are precision manufactured to ABEC-3 standards, lubed with premium bearing oil and they feature two metal shields for minimum drag, making them ideal for stock 17.5 and 13.5 4WD racers looking for some extra speed.

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March 4, 2017

Tekno EB48SL & SCT410 narrow wheel hubs

Tekno RC have introduced narrow wheel hubs for the EB48SL and SCT410 vehicles. The hubs are intended to be used on the EB48SL to narrow the track width and improve handling characteristics. Overall grip is increased when using these hubs, especially on tight indoor tracks. Used on the SCT410 they allow to use standard 1/8th buggy wheels on Tekno’s 1/10th 4WD short course truck for a wider selection of wheels and tyres. The hubs utilise TKR5580 stub axles and convert the SCT410 to use 17mm wheels without changing the overall track width from standard SCT wheels.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

March 4, 2017

Neumann recovers to dominate Qualifying Day 1 in China

The opening day of qualifying got underway at ARC International Raceway in Xiamen, China for the 2017 Guan Kou Sunpadow Offroad GP with 3 rounds for Nitro Buggy followed by 2 rounds for EP Buggy. Round 1 in Nitro Buggy saw first blood go to Atsushi Hara, a number of errors by Serpent driver Joern Neumann, including a costly error on the main straight that lost him 10 seconds, allowing his team mate Shin Adachi to take 2nd spot for the round with Joern having to settle for 3rd.

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