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January 30, 2019

Kyosho FW-06 Audi R8 LMS RTR

Coming in March is Kyosho’s updated FW-06 Audi LMS ready-to-run set. The shaft-driven 200mm nitro touring car features Kyosho’s intermediate level FW-06 chassis that comes equipped with a front pivot ball suspension, large volume threaded aluminium shock absorbers, an enclosed radio box and an adjustable 2-speed transmission. Other features include the new slide carburettor KE15 SP engine, a 2.4GHz radio system as well as a Audi R8 LMS body shell with a scale rear wing design.

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January 30, 2019

7075.it T4 LCG battery plate

Coming from 7075.it and made for Xray’s aluminium flex and extra flex chassis is a LCG battery plate. Weighing it at 35g and adding only 0.5mm of height to the battery compartment area, the plate fits snuggly into the herringbone-shaped chassis cutout, interlocking with the main plate while not disturbing natural flex. The result is an improved weight balance when using low centre of gravity LiPo batteries without doing away with their advantages of lowering the overall centre of gravity. The plate comes in a shiny natural finish and sports dark logos and writings for looks and easy identification.

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January 30, 2019

2019 Nuremberg Toyfair – Traxxas

During this week’s 2019 Nuremberg International Toyfair Traxxas are showing their new-for-2019 TRX-4 Mercedes G500 4×4 trail truck. Making use of the popular TRX-4 chassis the truck sports a replica G-class body shell with matching rims and side exhaust pipes. The truck will hit stores in different colour schemes – including electric yellow and plain blue. Also on show is a TRX-4 Sport with monstrous snow tracks. They are understood to be upgrade parts as are the recently introduced scale accessories such as the expedition rack kit that is also visible in the images.

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January 30, 2019

Simon Kurzbuch teams up with UFRA

UFRA have announced the signing of IFMAR World and EFRA European Champion, Simon Kurzbuch to their team. The former Contact factory pilot and ENS regular will use UFRA tyres at all open tyre events while also helping with research and development of new products.

Source: UFRA [ufra-tyres.ch]

January 30, 2019

Lars Hoppe returns to ARC 1/8th on-road team

ARC have announced the return of German 1/8th on-road frontrunner, Lars Hoppe, to their 1/8th on-road team. After being with Shepherd for two years, the current German National Champion, Worlds A-main and multiple ENS podium finisher will use ARC’s R8.2 nitro on-road and R11 electric touring platforms in his 2019 campaign that will see appearances at the ENS and ETS races as well as select national and international events. Lars says:

At first I want to thank team Shepherd for the great two years and wish them all the best. I am very happy to rejoin ARC in 1/8th Class, and race now again electric and nitro for this great company I want to thank TiTAN R/C for the great opportunity and I am happy to work again very close together. For the 2019 nitro season I will participate the Euro Nitro Series, The German Championship, local and international races. I am looking forward to work with this great team!

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

January 30, 2019

Answer RC D817v2 & D819 carbon shock towers

Coming from Answer RC and made for the HB Racing D817v2 and the forthcoming D819 1/8th buggies are carbon fibre shock towers. The UK-made towers replace the standard aluminium shock stays and sport the standard shock and camber link geometries. They require the use of button head or cap head screws in place of countersunk screws and the rear tower is also suitable for use with D817v1 and E817v1 with the longer shock rod ends HB67820. The towers are available separately or as combo set.

View the rear shock tower here

January 30, 2019

Yeah Racing 30mm alloy case booster cooling fan

Yeah Racing have announced the soon release of their new 30mm aluminium case boost cooling fan. Being housed in an alloy rather than a plastic case, the fan will make for improved cooling efficiency not only because of its optimised case design but also by adding to the overall cooling surface when mounted to a speed controller heat sink. The case design also allows to use it as a motor cooling fan for extreme conditions. The fan is 8.4V high-voltage compatible, it utilises dual ball bearings and is available in black, blue or red colour.

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January 30, 2019

Xray T4 2.5mm graphite upper bumper holder

Made for the T4’19 touring car is Xray’s new 2.5mm carbon fibre upper bumper holder. A direct replacement for the standard composite parts the bumper brace supports Xray’s new adjustable body mount design and it ensures improved foam retention and cooler looks. The part is machined from 2.5mm high-quality carbon fibre and it includes two alloy bushings for mounting.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]