The latest addition to Arrowmax’ growing line of competition LiPo batteries is a 6000mAh 2S pack. The hardcase battery is built using high-performance 65C/130C cells and it utilises standard “through type” 4mm tube connectors as well as 2mm balancer ports. The battery is ideal for all power-hungry applications such as modified and standard touring cars.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Coming soon from Reds Racing are two engine bearing tool sets. Available in two sizes for 7-14mm and 7-12mm bearings the tools allow for easy removal and installation without harming the ball races or the crank case.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Power Save Racing from Germany have announced the signing of Serpent’s Jörn Neumann to their team. Jörn was supported by P-S-R in the earlier stages of his career and he now returned to the company to run their line of accessories such as air filters, ball bearings and Revolution fluids in his 1/8th and 1/10th rides.
Source: P-S-R [power-save-racing.de]
The 6th and final round of the Dutch BL-Cup was again held at the Euregio circuit in Hengelo, this time as a combined event with the German BL-Cup, raising the number of entries and making for good competition. The Euregio track pleased the drivers with a new feature called the Carrera twister which was a nice addition. After the qualifiers Bart grabbed the TQ followed by runner-up Lucas Jost. In the semifinals it was again Bart who came out fastest to put his buggy on the pole position for the main final. Right from the start Bart was leading the pack but he wasn’t able to pull away and so he was closely followed by Lucas who in turn had to defend himself. On lap 3 the leader made a mistake and he fell back to 5th place and Bart managed to get back into the 3 spot only to retire later due to a problem on his buggy. Up front Lucas managed to retain the lead and to take the win from Sascha Gehring and Anne Strom in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Overall and despite the DNF Bart Mullink took the 2015 Dutch BL-Cup title.
Thanks to Oscar Koot for the report.
Yeah Racing have introduced a long span suspension arms and knuckles set for the Tamiya MF01X. The design revolves around 36 percent longer lower aluminium suspension arms that make for improved stability especially at higher speeds. To retain the standard track width the set includes redesigned, ball-raced C-hubs, steering knuckles and rear 3 degree uprights as well as a set of CV-style driveshafts. Also included are adjustable upper links and new geometry camber link mounts for the rear end. The set is rounded out by suitable suspension pins and mounting hardware.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Coming soon from Horizon Hobby are two new 1/24th scale RTR trucks. First up is the Torment short course truck featuring all-wheel drive and a tough nylon composite chassis. Oil-filled shock absorbers smooth out the ride over ruts, bump and jumps while grippy all-terrain tyres make for great forward and side bite. The chassis sports a bottom-loading battery compartment for the included 220mAh 6-cell NiMH battery and the factory-installed receiver and speed controller combo is coupled to a powerful brushed motor. Topping all of this off is a pre-painted bodyshell which is available in two different colour variants. The fully ready-to-run package is rounded out by a 2.4GHz radio system and an USB charger. Beside the Torment ECX also has the Ruckus monster truck to offer that uses the same chassis while sporting a pick-up style body and a larger wheel and tyre combo.
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Round 8 of the Czech Open Masters was held in Mladá Boleslav at the PTS Tabornik club’s nicely prepared and partly refurbished track. In the main final Jiri Mara (Serpent) came out successful from Max Götzel (Xray) and Team Durango driver Karel Novotny.
Protoform have introduced the new Nor’easter late model 1/10th scale dirt oval bodyshell. An evolution of PF’s line of race bodies and using the latest in aerodynamic styling from full-scale late models, the body has been refined to give even more steering and side bite. Extra clearance has been added around the right front fender and the front splitter reconfigured to allow for more body lean while the side skirts have also been enhanced for more rigidity and stability. Made to fit all the popular dirt oval late model pan car chassis, the Nor’easter meets all dirtoval.com national rulebook specs and comes with a pre-cut and pre-drilled spoiler kit complete with end plates and hardware. It is produced in genuine 030″ Lexan and also includes a detailed decal sheet featuring two different sets of headlight and grille options, window masks, and paint-then-peel overspray film.
