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July 27, 2016

MIP B6 Roller Pucks bi-metal drive system

Coming from MIP and made for Team Associated’s B6 2WD buggy is the Roller Pucks bi-metal drive system. It features two-piece bi-metal outdrives that are comprised of both 7075–T6 aluminium and high-grade heat tempered machine steel to shred 30 percent off of the OEM rotating mass, which equates to quicker acceleration without compromising strength. Being that the diff outputs are steel, it is fully compatible with the popular MIP Roller Pucks which have a 360 degree wear pattern and are 100 percent replaceable. The system is ideal for racers using 10.5T motors or higher and it not only fits the new B6 but also the older B5 and B5M. The kit includes all needed parts to perform the conversion minus the stock diff gear, wheel axles and CVA rebuild kit.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

July 26, 2016

Marc Fischer teams up with Trion

Trion have announced the addition of Germany’s Marc Fischer to their factory team. The newly signed Capricorn pilot will be using Trion’s range of brushless motors and speed controllers alongside Muchmore LiPo batteries, chargers and tyre heaters. Marc has the following to say about the deal:

I would like to take the opportunity and thank Trion and Mr. Kobayashi as well as Muchmore and Mr. Jang for the support and the trust in me. This is a real dream coming true and I am looking forward to a fruitful cooperation for the remainder of this season and beyond.

Source: Trion [team-trion.jp]

July 26, 2016

Robert Krens wins at Dutch Nationals Rd4

Round four of the Dutch Electric On-road Nationals was held at the MBC track in Gouda. In the Touring Stock class it was Schumacher driver Robert Krens who took the TQ and, thanks to wins in A1 and A3, the overall victory from the Team Magic duo of Rob Jansen and Richard Arts. Rick Van Den Akker and Martijn Spaans completed the top 5 result.

View the final results here

July 26, 2016

Vigor BD7-2016 lower bulkhead spacer set

Coming from Vigor and made for the Yokomo BD7-2016 touring car is a carbon fibre bulkhead spacer set. The plates allow to raise the front and rear bulkheads as well as the motor mount to give slightly improved flex which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. The set includes four 1.0mm and 1.5mm lower bulkhead spacers as well as two 1.0mm and four 1.5mm lower motor mount spacers, all made from high-quality carbon fibre.

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July 26, 2016

Giovanni Verbrugghe crowned 1/5 Touring Euro Champ

Giovanni Verbrugghe crowned 1/5th Touring Euro Champ

The 2016 EFRA 1/5th scale European Championships were held in Bologna, Italy last week and in the 30-minute main final it was Belgium’s Giovanni Verbrugghe who walked away with the win. Verbrugghe snatched the runner-up spot from Ales Bayer, who suffered from changing weather conditions, while Italy’s Lamberto Collari controlled the pace on the front end of the pack. Pole position holder Patrick Folman was out of the title race following several off-track experiences and another prominent victim of unplanned off-road excursions was leader Lamberto who spun out in the closing stages of the final, promoting Giovanni Verbrugghe into the lead that he would hold onto until the checkered flag to take the 2016 European Championship title from Lamberto Collari while Patrick Folman was able to recover to third overall.

Thanks to Giovanni Verbrugghe for the report.

July 26, 2016

Team C GT8 carbon fibre shock towers

Team C have introduced carbon fibre shock towers for the GT8 line of 1/8th on-road kits. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the parts offer multiple shock and camber link positions and they are a direct replacement for the stock shock stays. The towers are available separately for the front and rear and they are usable on the GT8, GT8L and GT8LE.

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July 26, 2016

SMJ T4’16 carbon chassis, new springs & repair tape

SMJ T4'16 carbon chassis, new springs & repair tape

Japanese company SMJ have introduced a new carbon fibre main chassis plate for the Xray T4’16, new 25mm touring car springs as well as a multi-purpose body repair tape. Starting with the chassis, the part is cut from high-quality Japan-made 2.3mm carbon fibre and it is of a symmetrical design with a mirrored motor pocket underneath the battery compartment for equal left-to-right flex characteristics. The part is usable on both asphalt and carpet tracks and it is available now.

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July 26, 2016

Prague hosts Inaugural Junior World Championships

The city of Prague in the Czech Republic will host the inaugural Junior World Championships from the 3rd to 7th of August. Organised by the newly founded International Youth RC Models Association IYRCA in cooperation with the Pan European Society for Culture, Education and Scientific & Technical Cooperation, the Car Modeling Association of China, the RC Car Club Czech Republic as well as the International Federation of Model Auto Racing IFMAR, the event is especially aimed at young RC car drivers. The race will be held under the patronage of IFMAR’s Dallas Mathiesen, who will be present throughout the week, and it will see the running of four different classes including Touring Stock, Touring Modified, Formula Modified 17.5T/21.5T and 1/14th scale Touring Stock. 1/10th Touring Stock will be the premier category with the class seeing the use of hand-out kits and electronics that can be purchased and kept for a symbolic entry fee of 20 Euro including a set of GQ28R tyres. 1/14th scale is again a hand-out class while Touring Modified and Formula Modified, the latter run with open rubber tyres, 17.5T to 21.5T motors and blinky ESCs, will require the drivers to bring their own equipment. The Stock classes are run solely as Under 13 and Under 19 categories while in the Modified classes additionally see open age categories if required. Full event information as well as sign-up are available on the IYRCA website here.