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June 3, 2015

Yokomo Drift Package RWD conversion kits

From Yokomo and made for the Drift Package range of on-road vehicles come the RWD conversion kits. Available in an aluminium and an aluminium/plastic version the sets will increase the counter steering angle and allow for a wide range of steering Ackermann adjustments. The aluminium version also provides a wider selection of upper arm pivot points for increased control over the front tyre angles. Included in both sets are a front shock tower, front upper arms, front upper arm supports, with these parts coming as aluminium or plastic items depending on the selected set while the included aluminium lower arms, alloy steering knuckles and long steering bellcranks come as alloy parts in both sets.

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June 3, 2015

Brilliant RC 200cc nitro fuel gun

New from Brilliant RC comes a handy fuel gun made from high-quality materials. Thanks to the short front body and the ergonomic design of the handle the gun allows for easy and swift refuelling while minimising the chances of errors during pitting at the same time. The optimised, extra short nozzle with integrated auto-stop ensures a maximum filling of the tank and an extra large intake makes it very easy to fill the 200cc reservoir of the gun which also features easy to read volume markings down the side. The cap is attached to the body by a chain so it cannot get lost and the cap and all other necessary areas the fuel gun are sealed using high quality O-rings to prevent the gun from leaking. Included are two suitable stays to place the gun when not in use.

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June 3, 2015

Samix BD7-2015 aluminium chassis

Coming from Samix and made for the Yokomo BD7-2015 is an aluminium chassis set. Cut from high-quality 7075-T6 material and with a black anodised the chassis is only 82mm wide for improved ground clearance during heavy cornering while the dark anodising with silver chamfered edges makes for a quality appearance. Included is also a suitable 30mm fan mount with wire routing channel. As with the majority of aluminium chassis this one is best used on high traction asphalt or carpet tracks.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

June 3, 2015

Team C 30mm ESC heatsink fan mount

Following the 25mm ESC heatsink fan mount Team C now also have a version available for speed controllers with a 30mm fan mounting pattern. Designed mainly for touring car applications and made from black or orange anodised aluminium the fan mount attaches to the speed controller’s heatsink in order to place the included 30mm WTF fan unit at an angle. This setup can improve the cooling of the speed controller while also blowing towards the motor, allowing to spare the additional motor fan for less amp draw and reduced weight.

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June 2, 2015

Michael Derderian wins at French Vichy race

Last weekend the local club in Vichy, France recently hosted a nitro on-road race that was used by many racers to prepare the for the French Cup race that will be held later this year on the same track. In the 1/10th 200mm class Michael Derderian (Xray/Gimar) came out fastest in front of Maxime Legay (Capricorn/NDS Tech) and Xavier Blanc (Xray/Novarossi).

Source: Xray [team-xray.com]

June 2, 2015

Schumacher BTCC Rd2 – Report

The superb and very fast venue of Mendip was the host of the second round of the Schumacher BTCC this past weekend. Many drivers turned up on Saturday for some track time with the weather being dry but cool all day. Come Sunday the weather changed with the track being wet with a few puddles on it. The organisers decided that there would be open practice running until 10AM to give the track plenty of chance to dry out. Also due to the entry being somewhat lower than usual, mainly due to many of the regular drivers attending the ETS race on the same weekend, it was decided that six rounds of qualifying and single mains would be held. The format therefore was three from six rounds to count on round by round qualifying. This was hugely welcomed by the racers who were in attendance, making for plenty of track time before the National in a couple of weeks. After the qualifiers and the single mains Kyle Branson came out successful in the Modified class from Chris Grainger and Stefan Chodzynski.

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June 2, 2015

JJ Wang continues with Mugen

Mugen Seiki Racing have announced the re-signing of JJ Wang to their team. Considered one of the highest recognised professional drivers in the RC community the Chinese-American racer is known for his raw talent and he will continue to run Mugen on-road nitro vehicles in his campaign that will see attendances at national and international races.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]

June 1, 2015

ProTek Premier Blue O-ring & multi-purpose grease

ProTek R/C’s new Premier Blue O-ring grease and multi-purpose lubricant is a special grease that provides exceptional sealing, lubrication and stiction-free performance for suspension parts, bearings, bushings, pivots, as well as any other linear movement applications. It features a specially-formulated mixture of additives that won’t cause seals or O-rings to swell or deform as it impregnates the pores of the surface, while providing sticking power for prolonged performance. Available in a 10ml syringe or as 4-ounce jar the lube’s special formulation provides a layer of protection that also protects against corrosion and oxidation and additionally it also provides a waterproof layer for long-lasting smooth performance when things get wet.

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