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January 3, 2019

Arrowmax 2-in-1 tool base

Coming from Arrowmax is their new 2-in-1 tool base and parts tray specially designed for the use with 1/10th scale specific tools and wrenches. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in the company’s signature black and golden anodising, the tool holder features a centre parts tray surrounded by twelve machined pockets that can hold two 22mm handle, six 18mm handle and four 14mm handle wrenches. On the left side 4mm and 5mm holes can hold bullet-type connectors during soldering and the tool base also incorporates openings to hold two turnbuckle wrenches. The right side features spaces for Arrowmax’s multi shock clamp and other tools. The tool base comes in the company’s signature black and golden colours, without tools, and it is available now.

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January 3, 2019

Sunpadow sign Daniel Kobbevik

Sunpadow have announced the signing of young Norwegian talent, Daniel Kobbevik to their international team. Already at his young age Daniel won both national and international titles including the Junior title at the 2017 IFMAR 1/10th Buggy Worlds as well as countless national championships. The Xray factory pilot and multi-times EOS podium finisher has the following to say:

I am very happy to join the Sunpadow international team and to get the chance to run Sunpadow batteries in all classes. I believe it is a new step forward to reach my goals.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 2, 2019

Rusti Design YZ-4 SF carbon fibre shock towers

French brand Rusti Design has introduced new carbon fibre shock towers for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF 4WD buggy. Both are machined from matte finish carbon fibre and they sport an updated and unique design with a pocketed RD logo and additional machining for a low weight and increased stability. The shock stays however utilise the same geometry as the stock parts and they are available now.

View the rear shock stay here

January 2, 2019

Raceform EB/ET410 V2 electronic tray

Coming from Raceform is their V2 electronic tray for the Tekno RC EB410 and ET410 kits. Of a stronger and more durable design the item is made of a new material with stress areas having been eliminated, making for improved overall rigidity. In addition the a new 4-piece design ensures the tray can be rebuild with spare parts if needed. The tray was developed to ensure easy transponder, receiver, speedo and capacitor mounting for a cleaner looking installation and it is a drop fit with no chassis modification required.

View a list of the features and more images here

January 2, 2019

Nemo Racing Halo 1/10th buggy wheels

Nemo Racing have introduced their new range of 1/10th buggy wheels for 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Made from high-quality material for the lightest weight and great durability and flex characteristics the Halo named wheels are available in sets of two and as 2WD front, 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear variant, fitting most of today’s 1/10th buggies.

View the 4WD rims here

January 2, 2019

Max Mächler joins Hobbywing

Hobbywing have officially announced the signing of European Touring Stock ace Max Mächler to their international team. The Awesomatix team manager and 2018 EFRA European Stock Champion will use Hobbywing brushless speed controllers and motors in all of his cars starting immediately. Furthermore “Mad Max” will be involved in R&D of new products, with his knowledge about the needs of Stock class racing being a valuable asset. Max has the following to say about the deal:

I am proud to join the international Hobbywing team in 2019 and I want to thank Hobbywing and Salton Dong for this great opportunity to work and race with such a professional team. Happy to join my team mate Freddy Südhoff who show a great performance with the Hobbywing power system in his cars. Looking forward to work and test with the team, especially with the focus on stock class products. See you at the track.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

January 2, 2019

TMG RC8B3.1 +2mm rear shock tower

TMG Speed have announced the release of their new +2mm shock tower for the Team Associated RC8B3.1. The item is made of 5mm high-quality carbon fibre and will provide additional rear traction while improving the car over bumps and jumps. Tested by young superstar Lewis Jones with great success the item is available now.

Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]

January 2, 2019

Zero Tribe T4’19 & ’18 flex type shock stays

Zero Tribe from Japan have introduced new flex type shock stays for the Xray T4 2019 and 2018 cars. They are machined from Japanese high-quality carbon fibre and their updated shape provides increased grip and stability when running in high-grip track conditions. The shock stays utilise the standard kit geometry and they are available separately for the front and rear.

View the rear shock stay here