The opening round of the popular NRW Off-road Cup was held at the Racing Aren Limburg recently. After the three qualifiers and in both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes it was Marcel Schneider who would hold the upper hand, TQ-ing both classes. In the finals it was again an all-Marcel show and with victories in both categories he made a clean sweep to round out a perfect weekend.
New for the Infinity IF11 formula pan cars is the WTC wing-to-chassis mount from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand. The carbon fibre and aluminium assembly will ensure increased rear end grip, better handling, improved stability on bumpy tracks and more predictable cornering. The mount moves the rear wing mount from the power pod to the centre chassis area, reducing unsprung weight. The design ensures only 20g of added weight and it offers three mounting positions for the side tubes. The system is also usable with the popular Xray gear differential.
OfficinaRC have added 4 new battery plates to their already existing line up. Designed to give a wide range of possible balancing options, they can be used for all categories, both onroad and offroad, thanks to the diverse range of available weights and sizes. The 23g 130mmx34.5mmx0.6mm is designed to be used with a standard measurement battery and can be applied using double-sided tape on the battery or directly on the chassis. The 27g 92mmx34.5mmmx1mm is dedicated to those who want to use shorty batteries on touring, its size allowing you to balance the model using only the supporting surface of the chassis. The 35g (OFC-007) 92mmx46mmx1 has been designed for anyone who needs to add weight to shorty batteries. Particularly suitable for those who use LCG batteries and need weight positioned at the bottom. Excellent for offroad and formula but also suitable for those who want to use these type of batteries in touring. Finally, the 38g (OFC-008) 131mmx34.5mmx1mm is designed to be used with a standard sized battery and can also be applied using double-sided tape on the battery or directly on the chassis.
Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]
West Coast R/C Works have released their new line of fan shrouds for standard 30mm cooling fans and the WTF Windy. Available in two different designs, open and the directed flow, both designs will improve the motor temperatures significantly over a fan only scenario. However they differ in the way how they channel the airflow to the motor. The open flow channels the airflow to the whole motor can and therefore suits the more closed can design of previous motor generations, while the directed flow channels the air directly to the coils of the latest motors where the majority of the can has been removed. Compatible with most touring cars on the market, they are made out of carbon fibre infused nylon.
View more images of the fan shrouds here
New from Xray are these precision-ground polished aluminium pins for internal satellite gears used in both the large front & rear differentials as well as for the centre differential. Mounted in steel inserts instead of directly mounted in the differential case increases the lifetime of the part, especially in high temperatures. 30% lighter than the standard steel pins, they come in a set of 2.
View the centre diff pins here
Schumacher Racing have announced their new competition 1/10th 2WD Offroad buggy called the Cougar Laydown. It is lower, lighter, easier to maintain and faster, a very versatile platform with outstanding performance on a wide range of grip levels, carpet, astro and dirt. The Laydown has been developed by the Schumacher Engineering and Racing team who have won multiple international races, including the prestigious EOS series. That race winning knowledge and experience has been applied to every detail of the Laydown’s design including the new 3 gear, low centre of gravity sealed gearbox and small, low rotating mass transmission.
View more details & images here
Klinik RC have released two new items, the first of which is their battery cradle systems. Available for the Schumacher Cougar KC, AE B6.1/B6.1D and TLR 22 5.0 buggies, they are a single piece design made from 3mm carbon fibre. Super strong, lightweight and make it easy to install and removal of the battery. All the battery systems fit standard and LCG shorty liPos. Next up is the simple slider for Ghea ride height gauges. Made from 3mm carbon fibre and all stainless hardware, it makes checking ride height super easy.
Matrix Tires, more famous for the production of foam tires, have introduced their second line of rubber tires, this time for 1/10th touring car. Round and black and supplied on white dish wheels, they are available immediately in a set of 4 and in various compounds.
Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]
