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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

Maltese 1/8th Nitro Offroad Champs Rd5 – Report

Round 5 of the Maltese 1/8th Nitro Offroad Championships was held at the MMORRC Rinella track in windy weather conditions and on a pretty dry and rough track. The qualifying had Kyle Spiteri, reigning the Maltese champion, taking the TQ in both the Nitro Buggy and Truggy classes. In the Buggy main Kyle then had to settle for 2nd place as his team mate and 2013 champion Dillon Cassar drove an almost faultless race from 2nd on the grid to take the win. With Dillon’s victory, this year’s buggy title will go to the wire and will now be decided in the 6th and final round. Whoever wins between these two drivers will take the 2015 Buggy title. As for round 5 of the championship, Chris Zahra finished in the 3rd spot.

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June 2, 2015

Kyosho ZX-6 aluminium HD main chassis conversion

New from Kyosho and made for the ZX-6 4WD buggy is an aluminium HD main chassis conversion kit. The chassis has optional mounting holes for an 8mm forward motor position from the standard position. Reduced milling increases the weight by 15g for more stability and a lower centre of gravity as well as an increased fore aft chassis rigidity.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

June 2, 2015

Owen wins electric class at Swindon Nitrocross Rd6

The recent sixth round of the Swindon Nitrocross saw Ashlee Owen taking the win in the E-Buggy class. Coming from the 3 spot on the grid Ashlee had a great start that allowed him to pull away from the pack early. He then made a mistake and briefly dropped back to 3rd position but from there he made a couple of passes and took a comfortable win by 21 seconds at the end of the 15 minute final. Chris Lovell came in 2nd while Mick Butler rounded out the top 3 result. Further down the field Sean Wiles and Mark Hicks rounded out the top 5.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 2, 2015

Jerome Aigoin doubles at RCMBT Rd4

Round 4 of the RCMag Brushless Tour 2015 was held at the MRCL Longvic track in France. In the 1/8th E-Buggy class Kyosho’s Jerome Aigoin came out successful in front of Lorenzo Crolla (Xray) and Mugen driver Kevin Michaudet. In the 2WD Short Course class it was again Jerome Aigoin (Kyosho) who took the overall win, this time in front of runner-up Jean-Pierrick Sartel (TLR) and Armand Lantheaume (Team Associated).

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.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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June 1, 2015

Spektrum introduce new S6200 series servos

Coming soon from Spektrum is the S6200 range of servos for a variety of 1/8th and 1/10th scale applications. The S6230 (0.14s/22.4kg-cm) and S6240 (0.08s/15.0kg-cm) offer high-torque or high-speed performance in a more compact size for 1/10th scale crawlers or monster trucks where space is limited. The S6250 HV (0.09s/27.5kg-cm) and S6260 HV (0.06s/17.4kg-cm) are standard size servos for High-Voltage applications up to 8.4v, and the S6280 HV (0.10s/35.7kg-cm) and S6290 HV (0.07s/23.8kg-cm) feature all-metal case construction for the ultimate 1/8th scale performance. All servos sport removable wire leads that allow for custom lead length and ease of maintenance and all-metal servo mounting tabs to keep them in place through the most extreme conditions.

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June 1, 2015

JConcepts B5 & T5 series aluminium steering rack

New from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated B5, B5M and T5M is an aluminium steering rack. CNC-machined and replacing the stock plastic piece, the steering rack comes in a blue or black anodised finish and sports machined chamfered silver edges and engraved JConcepts.net logo. The aluminium, light-weight assembly provides a more rigid steering system with increased steering feel and response. The rack includes two thin crush tubes which should be placed in between the bearings in the rack.

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