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May 16, 2017

Dominic Quek wins Urban Touring Series Rd5

Round 5 of Singapore’s Urban Touring Series was held this past weekend. During qualifying Dominic Quek (Xray) set the pace in the 17.5T Touring class when he twice put in the only 27-lap runs, narrowly missing a 28-lapper in Q2 to take the Top Qualifier honours. Allister Lim (Xray) qualified 2nd, while Leonard Sim (Xray) came in 3rd. In the finals, Dominic secured the early overall victory with convincing wins in both legs 1 and 2. With Dominic sitting out leg 3, four drivers were in with a shot to secure the remaining two podium spots. Despite a twin body tuck incident between Allister and Leonard early in the final leg, dropping them to the back of the field, both were able to fight back to the front. Ultimately, Leonard claimed the win in the final main and overall 2nd, while Allister had to settle for 3rd overall.

View the final results here

May 16, 2017

Black Fabrica stainless steel funnel

Black Fabrica have introduced their new stainless steel funnel as a compliment to any fluid filling tasks, including filling traction additive applicator bottles. The funnel measures a width of 39mm, a height of 49mm and a depth of 39mm, it is resistant to many chemicals and traction additives that are popularly used and it is thus easily cleaned and reusable.

View another image here

May 16, 2017

Merlin Fuel silicone shock & differential fluids

Coming from Merlin Fuel is a new line of silicone shock absorber and gear differential fluids. Developed and produced by Merlin Fuel the fluids are of a very high quality to ensure reliable shock and differential action and they are available in 80ml bottles in viscosities of 100cSt to 950cSt for the shock oils and as 1.000cSt to 100.000cSt diff oil variants.

Source: Merlin Fuel [merlinfuel.com]

May 16, 2017

Hiro Seiko Infinity 1/8th & GTX8 titanium screw sets

Hiro Seiko have introduced two new titanium screw sets for the Infinity 1/8th nitro on-road kit as well as Xray’s new GTX8. Both contain high-quality titanium screws with the Infinity set including 153 fasteners while the GTX8 set contains 147 pieces. Using the sets will scrub a good amount of weight while also making for improved visual impact.

View the GTX8 screw kit here

May 16, 2017

Andy Moore wins 2017 Singapore Open

The long standing Singapore Open was held at the super fast Marine Paradise track recently with the 2-day event once again attracting a number of international entries. Among the visitors was Jessie Davis, the Australian going on to secure the overall TQ ahead of former winner Nelson Lee. With Davis directly qualifying for the 45-minute Main, the rest of the grid would be decided in the 20-minute semi finals with the first win going to Singapore driver Alvin Ng. In the second encounter, Lee would take a narrow victory over Andy Moore. Carrying his qualifying form into the final, Davis looked to have victory sown up but in the 44th minute, while holding a 1-lap lead over Infinity team-mate Moore, he would make a slight mistake entering the pitlane. The contact would result in a damaged servo horn allowing Moore to slip through to take the win on the final lap. Moore’s first win with Infinity, Davis would finish 2nd despite his altercation while Thailand’s Chavit Sirigupta would make it an all Infinity podium.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

May 16, 2017

Arrowmax 7.6V 6200mAh low profile LiHV battery pack

Coming from Arrowmax is the new 7.6V 6200mAh LiHV low-profile battery pack. Built from high-performance 55C/110C high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells the battery offers an increased nominal voltage of 7.6V and it can be charged up to a charge end voltage of 8.7V or 4.35V per cell. Even when used with the standard, and often mandatory 8.4V or 4.2V per cell setting, it offers a flatter discharge curve, meaning more power towards the end of the run. The pack utilises 5mm tube-type connectors and it is available now.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

May 16, 2017

VP-Pro GT03 1/8th GT body shell

Coming from VP-Pro is the new GT03 body shell for 1/8th scale GT cars. It is moulded from tough 1.2mm polycarbonate and its long hood and roof section are meant to provide exceptional downforce and stability which is further helped by the large rear wing. The 310mm wide body fits most GT cars with a wheelbase of around 333mm and it is available soon.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

May 16, 2017

SWorkz S35-GTE 1/8th electric GT kit – Coming soon

Following a first teaser image SWorkz have released another preview for their forthcoming S35-GTE 1/8th electric GT kit. Based off of the latest S35-3 buggy platform the car will make use of the same suspension components as the off-road kit although shocks and chassis will be on-road specifications. More information and all images will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for this May.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]