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March 4, 2015

New Yuki Model Brainergy hardcase LiPo batteries

Yuki Model from Germany have new hardcase LiPo battery packs available in three different configurations. All are built using 5200mAh 45C cells and they come as 7.4V, 11.1V and 14.8V variant, pre-wired with T-plug connectors and JST XH balancer ports. The red colour hardcases measure 137.5mm in length and 46mm in width with the 2S pack being 25mm high, the 3S battery measures a height of 35mm and the 4S pack is 45mm tall.

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March 4, 2015

Arrowmax 1/10th & 1/8th setup board decals

Following the introduction of a dedicated decal for 1/8th off-road setup boards Arrowmax now have two more available. Coming as combined 1/8th and 1/10th on-road and 1/10th scale on-road specific variant both sport clean and accurate track width and zero toe markings which help during suspension setup. Both stickers are highly liquid resistant and they fit common setup boards or come in handy when building DIY boards.

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March 4, 2015

Hoppe & Ermen join ARC nitro team

ARC has announced the signing of Germany’s Lars Hoppe and Dutch frontrunner John Ermen to their factory nitro team. Lars was already working together with ARC as part of his 1/10th touring car campaign and he now also makes the move over to the 1/8th nitro team following successful years of being with Shepherd. Lars has the following to say:

I would like to thank ARC and especially Jones Chu for the continued support. After a great season with the electric R10 and my first ETS win, I am looking forward to a new project with ARC’s new R8 nitro car. After a long time with team Shepherd, I want to thank the whole team for awesome years. Now it’s time for a new challenge in 1:8. I’m very proud to be a part of the ARC electric and new nitro team and I will do my best to bring in some good results.

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March 3, 2015

Hudy Exclusive setup system for Formula cars

Hudy have a new addition to their range of Universal Exclusive setup systems available in the form of a 1/10 Formula specific set. The precision-machined, high-grade aluminium components allow quick, easy and accurate adjustments to the car’s suspension with the entire system being very small, lightweight, and it allows for easy transportation as it features a one screw assembly. The engraved scales and markings are easy to read, and all parts move freely in precision ball-bearings. All Hudy setup systems allow to quickly and easily measure and adjust camber and camber gain, caster, toe, and steering throw symmetry. Included with the Formula specific set come aluminium nuts and wheel adapters.

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March 3, 2015

Tim Wahl renews with Xray

Xray has announced that multiple German Junior Champion Tim Wahl has re-signed with the Xray Factory World Racing Team. During the recent years Tim has shown excellent results and permanent growth. Tim will race the T4 platform and he will participate at all major international races.

I’m very proud to re-sign my contract with Xray for the new season and I want to thanks to Xray for their trust in me. I have been racing with Xray since 2006 and last year I got my dream fulfilled by getting opportunity to be part of the factory team. The new T4 platform made a great development progress most of which has been based on the feedback and work of the team and I think the T4’15 is the best touring car ever. I am very happy to be part of such professional and hardworking team and I will do my best to achieve the best possible results in 2015.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 3, 2015

RSD R12SS 1/12th scale bodyshell

Reflex Racing introduce the R12SS 1/12th scale bodyshell. Developed and sculptured in-house and manufactured in the USA the design was modified several times during development to fine-tune the balance in order to achieve maximum drivability. At 32g to 35g the body is around 5g to 8g lighter than comparable lightweight bodies and it is meant to offer more high speed stability than an AMR-12 while having a little more low speed steering. The body is usable in both Stock and Modified classes, it is made from .020 Lexan material and available now.

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March 3, 2015

BRX5 Full Watts 2015 1/8th electric on-road kit

French company BRX released first images of the forthcoming BRX5 Full Watts 1/8th scale 2WD electric on-road kit. The “classic” 2WD car features rigid front and rear suspension parts, a simple single belt drivetrain and a silver carbon fibre main chassis with blue anodised aluminium parts. The front suspension offers adjustable caster, camber, track width and toe settings while the rear end has adjustable camber, track width and toe values. Building on the 2014 kit the ’15 spec car offers new battery mounts for dual 2S standard or shorty LiPo packs with the latter allowing to adjust the weight balance by shifting the packs forth or back.

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March 3, 2015

Russian Grand Prix 2015 – Announcement

The 2015 Russian Grand Prix will be held from the 9th to 12th of April during the Moscow Hobby Expo. The event will see electric on-road racing on Thursday, 1/8th E-Buggy, Stadium Truck and 1/18th scale Monster Trucks on Friday as well as 1/10th off-road racing on Saturday and Sunday. More than 250 drivers from Europe, Asia and Russia will be in attendance with last year’s race attracting drivers such as Hupo Hönigl and Shin Adachi. Sign up for the event is available here while more information can soon be found here or by contacting the event organiser Dmitry Malyshko here.