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February 6, 2020

Alex Zanchettin returns to Team Losi Racing

Team Losi Racing have announced the signing of Italian 1/8th off-road front runner, Alex Zanchettin to the TLR Europe team for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The former Italian National Champion, multi-time EFRA Euros and IFMAR Worlds finalist will campaign TLR’s 8ightX platform at all major European events starting with this weekend’s Montpellier GP in France and he has the following to say about the deal:

It is a great feeling to be back with TLR, so many good memories and great achievement are linked to TLR during my racing career and I will do my best to add more of them in the upcoming seasons.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.eu]

February 6, 2020

Smokem X20 MYD 2.0mm carbon fibre top deck

Smokem Racing have introduced their new MYD top deck for the Serpent X20 mid-motor touring car. Machined from 2.0mm high-quality carbon fibre the top deck is of an asymmetrical design that features a narrow 9mm front section which was found to deliver balanced flex characteristics despite the asymmetric design. The results are improved traction, increased in-corner steering and corner speed. The design also ensures the top deck will never make contact with the motor as the chassis flexes, with clearance for large-pinioned spec class gearing and it can also be easily removed, making spur gear and belt changes a breeze.

Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]

February 6, 2020

Xtra Speed CC02 alloy front knuckle arm set

Xtra Speed have introduced their new aluminium front knuckle arm set for the Tamiya CC02 kit. Using the parts will improve overall durability of the vehicle while adding some visual impact of the light trailing rig. The steering knuckles come in a silver colour and including mounting hardware.

Source: Xtra Speed [facebook.com]

February 6, 2020

Samix Enduro 25T aluminium servo horn

Readily available from Samix are their 25T aluminium servo horns for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks. Machined from high-quality aluminium and being of a double clamping-style design, the servo horns offer greatly improved rigidity for better steering emphasis and precision in demanding terrain while adding a professional look to the scale rig. The double clamping-style design provides better mounting security and the arms come in a total of seven colours including silver, gun metal, orange, green, black, red and a new blue tone.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

February 5, 2020

Exotek FGX rear aluminium hub set

New from Exotek and made for the 3Racing FGX formula car are precision-machined and laser-engraved 7075 aluminium rear hubs. The raised hub design improves the roll centre, that is +1mm higher with the Exotek hubs, and creates better CVD clearance from the lower arm. The hubs come anodised black and silver chamfered to match the factory looks and they fit the FGX Evo and original FGX.

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February 5, 2020

Carlie Lopez wins at BRCC N.E.O.S. opener

The Barceloneta RC Raceway in Puerto Rico held the opening round of the BRCC N.E.O.S. recently and it was Raymond M. Soto with the overall TQ in the 1/8th GTe class. After the mains however it was Carlie Lopez with the win from Gabriel Velez in 2nd. Raymond had to settle for 3rd overall, rounding out an all-IGT8 podium.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

February 5, 2020

Xray XB4’20 large volume graphite diff case & cover

Coming from Xray and made for their XB4’20 1/10th scale 4WD buggy are new graphite-reinforced differential parts. Available for the buggy’s large volume front and rear diffs are both the case and cover as separate, graphite-reinforced items. The lighter and tougher material will withstand higher temperatures and wear better, holding the screws securely in place even when using high-powered motors and/or when driving on very high-bite or rutted tracks. Both the case and cover are available separately.

View an image of the diff cover here

February 5, 2020

Intellect 2020 Platinum LiPo battery range

UK Intellect distributor Schumacher has introduced the 2020 Platinum LiPo range. Recognisable by the new labelling with metallic blue lettering the 2020 versions once again improve of 2019 specs by offering better power and runtime. Intellect offer a huge range of batteries for all applications and required weights for perfect chassis balance and centre of gravity with every battery having a burst current of 120C and LIHV technology. The new packs are BRCA/EFRA legal as of April 1st 2020 with the stick range including the following specifications: 2S 10000mAh 25.1mm, 2S 8400mAh 25.1mm, 2S 7600mAh 25.1mm, 2S 7000mAh 22.5mm, 2S 6000mAh 22.5mm, and 2S 5600mAh 19.5mm. The 2020 shorty range includes the following specifications: 3S 4200mAh 25.1mm, 2S 6200mAh 25.1mm, 2S 5000mAh 25.1mm, 2S 4400mAh 20mm, and a 2S 4200mAh 18.5mm . The range is rounded out by a 1S 8200mAh and a 1S 6600mAh Shorty.

View the other new 2020 series batteries here