February 10, 2017

Wynn & Ishioka win at 2017 Snowbird Nationals

The recent 2017 Snowbird Nationals once again attracted some of the World’s fastest on-road racers to compete in several electric on-road classes. In World GT-R and after taking a second in 2016, Brian Wynn came out swinging at this year’s Snowbirds. He would have his hands full as defending Champ, Japan driver Kosuke Suzuki, was in the house ready to hang on to the title. Ultimately Brian would hold the upper hand by taking the TQ and A-main win from team mate Jeff Dayger in second and Cory Parsons in third while Kosuke had to settle for fourth overall.

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February 10, 2017

RCS GT12 Worlds Edition LE chassis skins

To celebrate the inaugural GT12 Worlds being held this weekend at the Centre:MK, Milton Keynes, UK, X-Factory UK in conjunction with RCS Graphic Worx have released a series of limited edition chassis skin sets for three of the most popular GT12 chassis on the market. Available for the Mardave Venom, Schumacher Atom and Zen Racing RXGT12, the skins come pre-cut, including chassis screw holes and each package contains two skins.

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February 9, 2017

Arena lightweight carbon fibre droop blocks

Arena have introduced a set of lightweight carbon fibre droop blocks. The 10mm supports weigh in at 6.7g per set and they are used as chassis supports during droop measuring and adjustment. White Arena logos make for easy identification and the blocks are available now.

Source: Arena [facebook.com]

February 9, 2017

Maxima Mx R6 .21 nitro on-road engine

Following the GT1 3.5cc GT engine, Maxima have introduced the Mx R6 3.5cc on-road engine. The power plant is based on the O.S. Speed R2102 and underwent several modifications to further improve the performance. Tuned for the use with 16 percent nitro fuel the engine also features a DLC-coated and tungsten-weighted crankshaft, a new ceramic main bearing for decreased internal friction and an additional combustion camber insert allows for finer engine tuning when required. On top of this a low centre of gravity cooling head lowers the over CG of the car. The factory selected, modified and tuned engines become available very soon.

Source: Maxima [facebook.com]

February 9, 2017

7075.it T4’17 brass weight range

Italian company 7075.it have introduced a range of optional brass weights for the Xray T4’17 touring car. First up is a battery holder weight that adds to the right hand side layshaft bulkhead. The part is being attached using two head screws and while adding 4.5g of weight it also acts as an inner battery stopper. Next up is the motor mount torsion plate that replaces the standard orange anodised aluminium part with a 6.5g brass piece. It is a direct replacement and allows to add weight in a very central position.

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February 9, 2017

Tesla TS108LP Black Edition HV low-profile servo

Capricorn have introduced the new Tesla TS108LP Black Edition high-voltage low-profile servo. Usable with standard 6V but also high-voltage 7.4V input, the servo utilises a coreless motor, a full metal gear train and an all-black lead. It measures 39.8×20.2×28.7mm, weighs in at 55g and is able of pulling up to 14.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.07s at 7.4V input.

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February 9, 2017

HRC Racing exhaust pipe with smoke generator

HRC Distribution have introduced the HRC Racing exhaust pipe with smoke generator unit for electric drift cars and monster trucks. Consisting of an LED-equipped exhaust end pipe and a control unit, the system makes for a bit of scale realism for any drift car, monster or short course truck. The LED function and the amount of smoke emitted are controlled via the receiver’s throttle channel and the set includes everything needed, such as smoke fluid, mounting hardware and connection wires.

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February 8, 2017

Alberto Picco signs with Creation Model/Infinity

Creation Model have announced the addition of Italy’s Alberto Picco to the Infinity factory team. The multi-time Euros and Worlds finalist leaves behind many years as an independent driver and he will use Infinity’s 1/8th on-road kits from now on. His campaign will include both national and international events and Creation Model are looking forward to a successful 2017 and beyond.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

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