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February 17, 2015

2015 IFMAR Electric Buggy Worlds website launched

The organisers of the 2015 IFMAR 1/10th Electric Buggy World Championships have their Stage 1 report ready for download. Following the recent final announcement regarding the track surface – World Championship tracks are now allowed to have a 100 percent astro turf surface – it is now also clear that the track will be fully purpose build on the Yatabe Arena’s on-road grand prix track, leaving the usual off-road track untouched to guarantee equal conditions for Japanese and foreign drives alike. The 34-page Stage 1 report with travelling, hotel and track information can be found here (PDF file) or by using the link below.

Source: 2015 EP Offroad Worlds [2015worlds.yatabearena.com]

February 17, 2015

Ultimate Electro LiPo battery packs

Modelix Racing introduces the Ultimate Electro range of LiPo battery packs. Available in several configurations including a 2S 6500mAh 60C standard size battery, a 6000mAh 60C saddle and a 4600mAh 60C shorty pack there are also a lightweight 4200mAh 45C battery and two 14.8V 5200mAh/60C and 3300mAh/25C packs available. The range is rounded out by two 11.1V batteries made from 2200mAh 60C or 35C cells. The 2S and 4S packs feature protective hardcases while the 3S batteries are made using shrink-wrapped semi-hardcases.

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February 17, 2015

Martin Wollanka continues with FX

FX announces the contract renewal with European vice-champion Martin Wollanka. The Austrian frontrunner will use the company’s engines in his 2015 campaign that will include appearances at events such as the European championships, the Austrian national series and selected international events. Martin says:

The 2014 season was the first year for me with the FX engine and it was also my best year ever with winning all national races and also gaining the European Vice-Champion title. The performance and reliability of the FX engine have been absolutely amazing for me and during the year I did not have any technical or reliability issues which gives me the needed confidence. After the successful first year and my positive experiences there is no other option for me than to continue to use FX engine in my car in the 2015 season.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]

February 17, 2015

SWorkz S350 & MBX7 steel skid plate

New from SWorkz and made to fit the S350 EvoII, FCSS chassis converted standard S350’s as well as Mugen’s MBX7 is a stainless steel skid plate. The plate protects the rear end of the chassis on abrasive surfaces from excessive wear while the slightly wider design keeps harm away from the rear suspension hanger. Countersunk holes allow for precise positioning of the plate on new or nearly new chassis plates.

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February 17, 2015

Tekno EB, ET & SCT split centre diff motor mount

Tekno’s split centre differential mount for the EB48, ET48, EB48SL and SCT410 kits makes maintenance on the centre diff a breeze. Machined from 7075 aluminium and coming gun metal anodised the multi-piece set provides quick access to the centre differential for setup and maintenance. Further machining makes it very light weight and the motor mount is compatibility with both Pro4 and 1/8th sized motors. The set includes the motor mount and rear diff bulkhead parts as well as mounting hardware and it is compatible with the standard LCG motor mount insert.

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February 16, 2015

Mibosport Cup 2014/15 Rd4 – Report

The fourth round of the 2014/15 Mibosport Cup was held this past weekend at the Hotel-Sport in Hrotovice, Czech Republic. The event attracted 198 drivers in total, with 38 drivers attending in Touring Car Modified, 30 drivers signed in for Stock LRP, 13 drivers for the Formula class, 9 drivers tackled the 1/12th scale class, 58 drivers came to drive 2WD Buggy and 50 drivers attended in 4WD Buggy.

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February 16, 2015

Kyosho Mad Force Kruiser 2.0 VE & GP ReadySets

German Kyosho distributor Robbe introduce the iconic Mad Force 1/8th 4WD monster truck is now available with some subtle updates such as an improved steering for an increased steering angle. Also new is a different suspension setup for a lower centre of gravity while the dual plate sandwich chassis and rigid axles are still in place. The 2.0 variant is available as electric-powered VE including a genuine Team Orion brushless motor and speed controller or as nitro-powered GP truck with a pre-mounted KE-25 big block engine. Both feature pre-mounted wheels, pick-up style bodyshells and they come ready-to-run including Kyosho’s T-231 2.4HGz radio system.

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February 16, 2015

Intellect 2015 Spec LiPo battery packs

UK Intellect distributors Schumacher introduces the 2015 Spec LiPo battery packs for competition and club racing use. Starting with the competition packs, new is the Super High Voltage SHV range that is meant to offer improved performance and safety and the batteries are available as standard-size 2S 6000mAh and 7800mAh variant, as 6000mAh saddle pack, 5000mAh shorty, 5600mAh square and 7000mAh 1S 1/12th scale pack. All are made using 100C cells. Also new is a 3500mAh 100C low-profile shorty and a 6000mAh 100C 14.8V Monster pack for 1/8th buggies and trucks. Made for club level racing are two economically priced 40C batteries, a 5400mAh standard size pack and a 4000mAh 40C shorty.

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