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October 3, 2019

Yeah Racing M07 Sport conversion kit

Yeah Racing have introduced their new M07 Sport conversion kit, based off of the recently announced Competition chassis conversion kit. The more walled-friendly conversion kit for Tamiya’s M07, swaps the standard plastic decks to nylon plates and providing the owner with a vast amount of options for suspension setups. The chassis conversion allows for 210mm, 225mm and 239mm wheelbases settings, allowing to use virtually any M-chassis class body shell. The kit also enables the user to use standard or bumper-mounted front body posts which further expands the body shell options. The kit includes high-quality fibre-reinforced chassis and shock tower parts as well as black anodised aluminium optionals.

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October 3, 2019

Huber & Marzini win at Swiss EP On-road Nats finale

The final round of the Swiss Electric On-road Nationals was held at the Schaffhausen track recently. In the Touring Pro Stock class it was Nuno Huber with the overall TQ after the qualifiers and also the wins in all three A-main events. Michael Koch came in 2nd from Luigi Manzo in 3rd. Over in the Formula class it was Fabio Marzini with the TQ and win, leaving behind Michael Wuest in 2nd from Giacomo Moretti 3rd. With the win, Fabio also secured himself the overall Formula title.

View the Formula class podium here

October 3, 2019

ARC R8 series 2.4 FDR upgrade kit

Coming soon from ARC is the 2.4 FDR upgrade kit for the R8.0 to R8.2 1/8th scale on-road kits. The set helps to convert the FDR from the original 2.3 (20/46T) to 2.4 (20/48T), which will result in increased acceleration and torque. The set includes a 24T front pulley, a 48T rear pulley, and a 204-8mm rear belt.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

October 3, 2019

Michael Kuntz TQs & wins at Fall Classic

Mobile Hobbies of Shelby, North Carolina held their Fall Classic race last weekend. In Sportsman Nitro Buggy it was Mugen’s Michael Kuntz with the overall TQ and win, leaving behind Dennis Allison in 2nd. Luke Demming in 3rd would round out the all-Mugen podium.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

October 3, 2019

MST MS-01D re-release RTR drift car

MST have announced the re-release of their popular MS-01D ready-to-run drift car. Discontinued for about three years, the 4WD front-mid motor chassis now again makes an appearance, decked out with MST’s own JZ3 and EG6 body shells. The car features an independent multi-link type double A-arm suspension, front diff and rear spool 4WD drivetrain, fluid-filled shock absorbers and a moulded chassis with an air duct system for efficient cooling of the brushed motor. Includes in the set also come a waterproof Hobbywing speed controller and a Futaba steering servo. The JZ3 and EG6 bodies are available in different colours in gluing red, blue, black and white.

View a list of the key features and more images here

October 3, 2019

Adrean Zavala wins at Mexican GT Nationals Rd5

The Pista Radio Control track of Queretaro, Mexico played host to round 5 of the Mexican On-road Nationals recently. SWorkz’s Adrean Zavala was in control of things in the 30-minute GT class A-main event, as he brought home the win some three laps in front of Xray’s Carlos Preciado in 2nd. Gera Moreno (SWorkz) would round out the top 3 podium result another three laps down.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

October 3, 2019

Hitec RDX1 Mini AC charger

Hitec are expanding their line of RDX1 chargers with the introduction of the AC input, micro processor RDX1 Mini. The sleekly-designed, compact AC charger packs 65 watts of power into a fraction of the size of most chargers and it is compatible with a full range of the most popular battery types, including the new generation LiHV. With 6 Amps of maximum charging current and 2 Amps of discharging current, the device is ideal for hobbyists and racers alike. It features a back-lit display, four different charge modes, 10-profile battery memory functions an a built-in balancer. All this is housed in a compact 117x106x55mm bi-colour case.

View lists of the features and specifications here

October 3, 2019

Vishal Singh TQs & wins at Heart of America Series Rd7

The 7th and final round of the Heart of America Series was held last weekend in 1/8th IC Track, 1/8th GT and 1/10th 200mm classes. In 1/8th GT it was Vishal Singh with the overall TQ and he would also bring home the win in the 30-minute A-main event, leaving behind Tim Kristl II in 2nd, some 3.3 seconds behind.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]