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January 14, 2015

Viper VST Black Edition 540-size brushless motors

New from Viper R/C Solutions come the VST Black Edition sensored brushless motors. Available in a wide range of turns from 3.5T to 21.5T, the Black Edition motors offer a completely redesigned all-aluminium structure for 10 percent lighter weight and 15 to 20 percent more RPM and thus higher overall performance compared to the last generation VST motors. The design of the ROAR approved and IFMAR compliant motors incorporates a vented 6061-T6 alloy motor can, with a wide range of tuning rotors being available to fine-tune the performance.

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January 13, 2015

Xray XB4 composite rear chassis plate

New for the XB4, Xray have released this composite rear chassis plate. Precision-designed, it is used to raise the rear differential and rear suspension for use in medium to high traction conditions. It must be used together with the graphite rear lower brace.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 13, 2015

Patrick Hofer takes 4wd buggy at Winterchamps

With 150 entries in four classes, the Winterchamps turned out to be one of Europe’s biggest electric offroad races. The large indoor track offered many technical sessions and different jumps. Qualifying took place on Saturday and the first heats began the same day and continued throughout Sunday. On Saturday, Team Associated/Reedy driver Patrick Höfer entered the finals qualifying second place in 4wd Buggy and 2wd Buggy Modified classes. On Sunday, Patrick strove to win both classes. In 4wd Modified, the two greatest contenders, Oliver Scholz and Patrick Höfer, gave the spectators a great fight, but Patrick won the race, taking the overall win. In 2wd Modified, Oliver Scholz won the race, followed by Patrick in second.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

January 13, 2015

Hudy 1/10 Off-Road car stand

New from Hudy comes this compact stand for 1/10 off-road cars which is great for providing a super-stable platform when working on your vehicle. The side the stand includes 4 holes for the shock absorbers for easy servicing while foam pads provide extra grip and protect the chassis and rubber feet prevent slippage.

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January 13, 2015

Schelle B5M aluminium rear arm mount D

The Schelle B5M aluminium rear arm mount D replaces the kit plastic part on a B5M and T5M. The design improves durability, ground clearance, and also ease of use to disassemble the rear suspension, while the added strength of aluminium allows for a minimalist design using machined Delrin pivot balls to allow for perfect suspension alignment. The compact design keeps the mount high off of the chassis bottom to avoid dragging on jumps and landings. With the addition of a rear carbon fibre cap, Schelle is planning new inner hinge pins that allow for rear-pull in dis-assembling the rear end and changing anti-squat. Available in both black or blue anodized with laser etched Schelle logo.

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January 13, 2015

TLR 22-4 Castor block ball stud spacers

TLR have just announced the 22-4 Castor block ball stud spacers. These help to fine tune the front roll center on the 22-4, but they do not interfere with the spindles like the regular ball stud spacers will.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

January 13, 2015

Carson Wernimont makes the switch to Pro-Line

Pro-Line have made the announcement that they have signed Carson Wernimont to their factory team. Having finished on the podium at the 1/8th Worlds in Sicily last year and having subsequently changed car sponsor to Team Associated, it looks like 2015 will be a fresh start for the young American, having raced for AKA in previous years. Carson had the following to say about the deal:

I’m super excited to be joining Pro-Line Racing! They’ve proven that they have a great race program and are committed to developing all the right tires, bodies, and accessories for the different racers on all different levels. I’m excited to join PL to further develop the line of bodies that I have already been working on. Looking forward to working with them in 2015 and beyond.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

January 12, 2015

Gahan named Horizon Hobby Surface Team manager

Kevin Gahan named Horizon Hobby Surface Team manager

Horizon Hobby have announced that Kevin Gahan has accepted the position of Horizon Hobby Surface Team manager. Kevin’s new role will include responsibility for the TLR/Horizon Hobby/Spektrum Surface Racing teams. In his new role, Kevin will manage team communications, team development as well as help support hundreds of drivers around the world. For over six years Kevin has been an important ambassador for Team Losi Racing within the RC racing community and now he will broaden his responsibilities to cover all surface racing at Horizon Hobby.

I am very excited to once again be a part of the TLR/Horizon team moving forward,” Gahan says. “We have a strong group of drivers that I am looking forward to working closely with the team throughout the racing season and for years to come.” – Kevin Gahan, TLR/Horizon Hobby Team Manager

Kevin will be instrumental in driving the race team into the future while being a great liaison with the R&D/Product Development group at Team Losi Racing and Spektrum. As the race team continues to grow and progress, Kevin will be the individual ensuring its success.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]