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July 30, 2018

RC Cars Cavalieri D817 carbon fibre option parts

RC Cars Cavalieri from Germany have introduced new carbon fibre option parts for the HB Racing D81x series of off-road buggies. First up are carbon wing flaps for the D817 and D817 V2 buggies. The parts add to the composite rear wing mount and add both structural and aerodynamic stability. Also new is a carbon fibre steering plate for D817, D817 V2 and D815 buggies. The item will reduce overall weight while offering exceptional rigidity. Last but not last is a fuel tank guard for D817 and D815 based nitro kits. The carbon fibre piece is attached to the tank, and using it will lead to less heat being transferred to the tank and fuel, resulting in less fuel tank expansion after long mains.

View the other new parts here

July 30, 2018

Xenon VSS rod ends & α-coat rod end balls

Coming soon from Xenon Racing are their new VSS 4.3mm and 4.8mm rod ends as well as their α-coat rod end balls. Starting with the ball cups, the items use the same technology as Xenon’s 1/12th scale front end parts which will give ultra-smooth movement without play while also giving exceptional durability. The α-coat rod end balls are machined from lightweight material and they sport the same coating as Xenon’s PR series pinion gears for reduced friction and greater durability. The 4.3mm rod end balls are available in 11.8mm and 12.7mm length while the 4.8mm balls come in 11.8mm length only. All ball ends come in 4-piece packs, or as complete sets including four suitable VSS ball cups. The 4.3mm and 4.8mm ball cups are also available separately as 4-piece packages.

View the ball cup and rod end ball set here

July 30, 2018

Kyosho Mini-Z MM II friction shock set

Kyosho have introduced a carbon fibre friction shock set for the Mini-Z MM II micro-size cars. The set is usable with the MJ aluminium motor mount but it can also be used with the standard plastic motor pod and it includes carbon fibre friction pads and a carbon fibre friction plate. The set was designed for “L” wheelbase settings and it utilises both the included carbon fibre pads and also the standard friction pads.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

July 30, 2018

T-Works multi-function switch hole cover

T-Works have introduced their new multi-function switch hole cover with connector lock, usable for nitro off-road vehicles. The part was designed to fit right onto the on/off switch areas of nitro-powered vehicles, while the connector holder – designed for standard male and female universal-type plugs – securely holds the connector in place. Using these sorts of setups is a popular choice among nitro racers in order to get rid of faulty mechanical switches.

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July 30, 2018

Rebellion-RC YR10F carbon fibre option parts

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand is a full line of carbon fibre option parts for the popular Yokomo YR10F formula pan car. Originally made for Hungarian racer Peter Loncsar the parts now also are available to the public with the first item being the carbon fibre main chassis that utilises Rebellion-RC’s signature silicone battery bumpers to improve battery fitment while also allowing for more natural flex characteristics. Available are a total of six positions, however the most popular setups are two dots in the front and one in the rear or vice versa. Another feature of the chassis are the added 1.5mm balance holes that allow to use standard chassis balance posts to check chassis balance.

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July 30, 2018

Gravity RC G-Spec 1/12th scale spec tyres

Coming from Gravity RC are their new G-Spec spec tyres for 1/12th scale racing. They sport a white stripe for easy identification, ideal for club racing or series with hand-out tyres, and the fronts are made using ultra-dense foam for lower wear and improved handling. The tyres come in complete sets of four and also as separate front or rear pairs.

Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]

July 30, 2018

BRCA Electric Touring Car Nationals Rd4 – Report

Round 4 of the BRCA Touring Car Series was hosted by the Halifax club, with the two Stock classes already decided in favour of Zak Finlay and Colin Jackson the main focus was on the battle for the coveted Modified title. Coming into Halifax Elliott Harper and Olly Jefferies were tied at the top of the Modified points table, Jefferies had made the better start to the season but it was Harper that arrived at Halifax as the pre-race favourite after a strong showing at rounds 2 and 3. After some weeks of great weather in the UK the Halifax national kicked off under almost monsoon conditions and Elliott Harper took the first round of qualifying, Jefferies bounced back in round 2 and went on to take TQ ahead of Harper, Alan Bickerstaff Chris Grainer and Alexander Hagberg.

Continue reading the report here

July 29, 2018

David Ronnefalk takes 4WD EP Buggy Euros title

During this week’s EFRA 1/10th Electric Buggy European Championships held in Reims, France, it was HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk who took the double title of 2WD and 4WD. His 4WD win came just a few days after winning the 2WD title, the sixth Euros title for the Swedish ace. The race was a show of dominance from David. After taking the TQ position, the newly crowned 2WD Champion won A-main number one and two with an advance of two seconds in the first and four seconds in the second final handing him the overall in front of the Schumacher duo of Jörn Neumann and Michal Orlowski.

View the final results here