Alpha is a new brand from Italy and the first product to hit the market is the ‘One’ 1/10th formula kit. No details are known yet but we bring you updates as soon as first information surfaces.
Source: Italtrading [italtrading.it]
GForce introduce the Mini Break-in system for mini and micro-size brushed motors. Designed for the use with Tamiya’s Mini 4WD series of “slot cars”, the system is also usable for the brushed motors found in Kyosho’s Mini-Z or HPI’s Micro RS4 line of vehicles. The motor run-in system is housed in a sturdy case with a jog dial to adjust the output voltage and also a timer that stops the run-in process after a certain time. A non-slip foam pad and a velcro strap prevent the chassis or motor from moving around and the break-in device is powered by four AA-size batteries or an optional power supply.
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Team C have more hard compound suspension parts available for the TC10 touring car kit. Following reinforced front and rear lower A-arms and C-hubs the company will soon also release hard steering knuckles and rear hubs. The parts come in handy when racing in high ambient temperatures or on high-bite tracks as the special composite material tends to flex less, resulting in a more precise steering feeling and improved rear traction. The suspension parts come as pairs and are direct replacements with the steering knuckles also offering an updated geometry with new steering Ackermann settings and added arm length.
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New from Team Associated and made for the B5 and B5M are two new titanium screw sets. Containing 66 (B5) or 83 (B5M) high-quality fasteners the sets reduce the overall weight of the buggies while adding some bling and strength at the same time. The various button and flathead screws are also available separately as 4-piece sets to outfit other cars, buggies and trucks.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Avid introduce the Triad M4 wheel nuts for the use with most 1/10th scale vehicles. The lightweight nuts weigh in at only 0.3g per piece and although they sport a unique 3-corner design they can be cranked down with force when a good quality nut wrench is used. Serrations ensure the nuts stay in place while the available colours of black, blue, orange and red let you highlight your drive. The nuts come in sets of four including an Avid mini decal sheet.
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Schumacher welcomes young Michal Orlowski to the team. Michal, at only 13 years old, has already made A-mains at the EFRA 1/10th Offroad Euros and the very competitive EOS series. In touring cars Michal is current EFRA junior champion and Euros B finalist. The young gun from Poland will be racing the Schumacher Mi5 Evo, CAT K1 Aero, and Cougar KF, at major international races in Europe, USA, and Asia in 2015. Michal has the following to say:
First of all I would like to say big thanks to Team Durango, for all the support I got from them over last 2 years. Especially to my Team friends Elliott Harper and Jorn Neumann and Gerd Strenge. With Team Durango’s change of direction, my future plans are associated only with big, international races, Euros and especially the 1:10 electric buggy Worlds in Japan in October 2015. Now I start new adventure with Team Schumacher. Great Team, great cars and great people. I’m really excited start racing with the cars, true engineers masterpieces which I could observe at the race tracks and in the pits. Big thanks to Team Schumacher and Robin Schumacher for the offer to support my race career. I could not wait for the first races with new team.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Made for the use with ARS converted T4’15 cars is this graphite-reinforced rear suspension arm. Offering the same geometry and 1-hole specification as the standard kit arm, the special graphite compound makes for improved rigidity, making the arm ideal for the use in high ambient temperatures or when running on high-bite surfaces. Additionally the arm, that is usable on the left and right hand side of the car, improves traction and stability in normal grip conditions too.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Hobbywing have announced the signing of US racer Loran Whiting to their team. Loran is an avid nitro onroad racer with a busy racing schedule that included the European-based ENS series and the recent IFMAR Worlds in Thailand and for the 2015 season she will be increasing her program to include more electric racing following a season of electric touring car and 2WD buggy appearances. Using Hobbywing products Loran will also race in the 4WD buggy class in the coming season. She had the following to say:
I am very excited to join the Hobbywing team and am thankful for the opportunity to help build the Hobbywing brand. I have been racing for 12 years and have recently started to work on stepping up my electric racing. In 2014, I ran more modified electric touring car and 2WD buggy, with an expansion into 4WD buggy and other classes coming in the next year. I can’t wait to expand my knowledge alongside Hobbywing in the US and internationally. I am really looking forward to the 2015 onroad and offroad season.
Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]
