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February 7, 2019

Muchmore Impact competition LiPo battery packs

Muchmore have introduced three new standard size Impact Silicon Graphene series LiPo and LiHV battery packs. First up is the 8200mAh Impact Max-Punch FD4 7.4V LiPo pack that measures 138×46.5×24.8mm and weighs in at 323g. The 130C cells provide lots of punch for non-booted stock racing classes. Next up is the 6000mAh Impact LCG Max-Punch FD4 7.4V pack, again made of high-performance 130C cells but at 22.3mm of height it weighs in at 285g, making for an overall lower centre of gravity. The battery is aimed at blinky and boosted stock racing classes. Both packs features a flat voltage discharge curve and a super low internal resistance. Last but not least comes the Impact LCG HV FD4 LiHV 7.6V battery pack. Made of high-quality 130C cells and featuring a flat voltage discharge curve the 22.3mm tall battery weighs in at 283g and it can be charged to up to 8.7V, making it ideal for outlaw stock and modified racing.

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February 7, 2019

Avid aluminium Kyosho wing washers

Avid have announced the release of their new aluminium wing washers designed especially for Kyosho’s 1/8th scale off-road wings. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised in red, blue or black, the washers will add a little spice to your ride.

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February 6, 2019

Rebellion-RC X1 optional arm mount plates

RC-Carbonstore have introduced new Rebellion-RC arm mount plates for the Xray X1 formula car. Designed especially for the multi-wheelbase chassis the optional plates provide more precise steering and more overall front side bite also when used with the original chassis. As usual the precision-machined and available in a variety of colours. Included with the plates comes an orange anodised alloy post to couple the steering bellcrank and the upper arm mount plates.

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February 6, 2019

Dominic Greiner leaves Novarossi

1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring benchmark driver, Serpent’s Dominic Greiner has announced his departure from Italian engine manufacturer Novarossi. The former IFMAR 1/10th 200mm World Champion leaves behind a very fruitful 3-year campaign with the brand, that culminated in the 2016 Worlds title, and he has the following to say about his departure:

With the season hopefully starts soon I would like to announce that I will no longer race for Novarossi engines. It was a difficult decision for me but it’s time for a change. We had grateful three years together and could win some big events including my first world championship title 1:10 in Italy 2016. I want to thank the whole Novarossi factory for the trust and the support. Especially to Daniele Ielasi for the work at the track and the time for improvements. News will follow soon.

February 6, 2019

Kilic brothers sign with AKA

AKA Europe have announced the signing of Germany’s Burak and Berkan Kilic to their team. The two youngsters can already look back on some very impressive national and international results and they will be using AKA rubber on their Agama rides starting immediately.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

February 6, 2019

JConcepts introduce new solid axle MT tyres

Coming from JConcepts are the Golden Years and JConcepts Tire, two new thread for solid axle monster trucks. Starting with the Golden Years tyres, the full-cleat tyre just looks so vintage, and JConcepts explored new heights and lug creation techniques to ensure the new tyre had the depth of a champion. The chevron pattern might look run of the mill, however, a lot of work has been placed into the tyre to allow the trucks to grip surfaces ranging from carpet, Astroturf and, of course, dirt. The size of the tyre has been altered to have a 1/10th scale large appearance that make vintage monsters, monsters. The round profile is there too, with included foam inserts and the design built into the carcass, the truck can have the bubbly look of the 1980’s. Sidewall lettering is very detailed on the Golden Years, allowing drivers to travel back in time, shine them up and display for the fans. The Golden Years are available in soft, blue compound and indoor racing, gold compound. The items are supplied with open cell, large profile inserts to cushion those hard landings and fill-up the carcass.

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February 6, 2019

Team Bomber YR12XX conversion kit

Coming soon from Team Bomber is the YR12XX conversion kit for the Yokomo YRX12 1/12th scale pan car kit. The set includes a new aluminium main chassis and rear lower pod plate with the design doing away with the standard bellcrank steering in favour of a conventional direct steering setup. The angled side links can be attached in two different positions to fine-tune steering and rear grip levels and also included are a new front body mount, new aluminium front suspension bulkheads as well as a floating steering servo mount. The kit is rounded out by a new upper damper plate that allows to run a more forward-mounted and shorter shock, a new rear chassis brace and new side tube dampers.

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February 6, 2019

Gassauer & Janssen win at Dutch EP On-road Nats

The Dutch Electric On-road Indoor Nationals were held at the Racing Arena Limburg track in Sittard last weekend. The weekend saw practice on Saturday and racing on Sunday, the latter being divided into free practice, triple qualifiers and double finals. The Touring Modified class suffered from a shockingly low turnout on drivers, however ETS A-main finisher Patrick Gassauer, current Dutch modified champion Rick Van den Akker, former Belgian champion Steve Lambrechts, as well as “Party Animal” Florian Joos would still make for a very high level of driving.

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