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May 1, 2015

Marc Rheinard joins Yokomo off-road team

Yokomo have announced the signing of Marc Rheinard to their off-road team for 2015 and 2016. Marc will race the company’s 2WD and 4WD buggies and he will join Yokomo’s UK super star driver Lee Martin in his campaign that will see appearances at the World Championships in Japan, the European Championships in the UK and also at the EOS. This is what Marc had to say about the deal:

I would like to thank Team Yokomo to give me the opportunity to use 2wd and 4wd Buggy for the next years including the WC in Japan and EC in England and also the EOS races. it’s also nice to be a teammate with Lee Martin again. I think we will achieve some great results in the next races. One more time thanks to all the people at Yokomo to let me on board to the off-road team.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

May 1, 2015

HB D815 optional clutch springs & hub carrier plates

HPI Racing have new optional parts for the HB D815 1/8th scale buggy available in the form of different clutch springs and rear hub carrier camber link plates. Starting with the clutch springs, beside the standard 1.0mm spring there are also softer 0.9mm and harder 1.1mm variants available to adjust the clutch engagement to your liking. Generally spoken a softer spring makes for earlier, low-RPM engagement while a harder spring results in higher-RPM engagement with the latter resulting in harder acceleration while a softer setting makes for a more controlled take-off.

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May 1, 2015

Lehua Lin joins Team Serpent

Serpent have announced the signing of Lehua Lin to their team. The Chinese driver is considered an off-road expert with his best achievements so far being A-main appearances at FEMCA Championships as well as a podium finish at the 2013 FEMCA EP Buggy Championships. Lehua has the following to say about the deal:

I am very honored to join Team Serpent and very much looking forward to work with other world class racer on the works team. With the support from Team Serpent, I am sure I have the best package ready for the year 2015.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

May 1, 2015

Factory RC YZ-2 & B-Max4 carbon fibre option parts

Factory RC have new carbon fibre option parts for the Yokomo YZ-2 and B-Max4 buggies available. Starting with the YZ-2 parts first up is a shorty battery strap that utilises the company’s plastic battery stop system. Made from 3mm carbon fibre the part includes 2 blocks and either steel or titanium screws.

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April 30, 2015

Xpert RC PI-3402 & PM-3402 servos

Xpert RC USA announces a new generation low-profile servos, the PI-3402 and PM-3402. Both are upgraded with newly designed, stronger brushless motors and a new high strength gear sets. The new PI-3402 (0.07s/15kg-cm) incorporates the black colour scheme that is a favourite of racers and it is usable with 4.8V to 6.0V input while the PM-3402 is understood to make use of alloy top and bottom segments.

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April 30, 2015

Axial Wraith Spawn 1/10th Scale Electric 4WD kit

New from Axial come the Wraith Spawn 1/10th 4WD off-road vehicle in kit form. It is packed with performance features and option parts such as the AR60 OCP axles, 2.2″ Maxxis Trepador tyres and proven Method IFD beadlock wheels. Also included are aluminium lower suspension links, WB8 HD driveshafts and an unpainted Spawn bodyshell.

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April 30, 2015

The Rally Legends Ford Focus WRC clear bodyshell

Following the introduction of the Ford Focus WRC 2001 RTR kit The Rally Legends now announce the release of a Focus WRC bodyshell set. Coming made from clear polycarbonate the set also includes parts for the rear wing as well as details such as mirrors and wipers as well as decals for the grille, headlights and taillights. The body is made to fit most 190mm touring cars.

Source: The Rally Legends [therallylegends.it]

April 30, 2015

Dromida 1/18 scale 4WD brushless RTR vehicles

Dromida have unveiled a new line of 1/18th scale vehicles with hobby-quality features and including powerful brushless power systems. Each vehicle comes fully assembled and complete, with nothing left to buy; even AA-size batteries are included for the transmitter. Driving these Dromida models is easy, even for beginners. The 2.4GHz radio system offers secure, interference-free control, and four-wheel drive aids in handling and traction. Waterproof electronics keep you going through hostile conditions. There are five models to choose from including a desert buggy, desert truck, short course truck, monster truck and a speed buggy.

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