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February 13, 2014

Riccardo Acciari joins Radiosistemi for 2014

Radiosistemi have announced the signing of former European B Champion Riccardo Acciari to their factory team. After a small hiatus he is back running the RR8 chassis as well as the complete Modelix package with Ultimate Racing products, Ultimate Engines, ProCircuit tires and Nitrolux fuel. Ricky will compete in this year’s Italian Naionals as well as the European B Championships and other major races such as the Pierrefeu GP and Italian Job.

Source: Radiosistemi [radiosistemi.it]

February 13, 2014

Josh Wheeler extends contract with Xray

US top off-road driver Josh Wheeler will continue to race with the Xray team in 2014, the Slovakian company announce. Josh will race the XB8, XB4 and XT9 in 2014 while attending several high-class races such as the Dirt Nitro Challenge, the Psycho Nitro Blast, the ROAR nationals and of course the IFMAR 1/8 Buggy Worlds. This is what Josh has to say about the deal:

It has been great working with a top notch company like Xray for many years. I look forward to many more years of great racing and good times with Xray and the Hudy family. Xray’s commitment to perfection and making the best parts possible has allowed me to chase my dreams and compete with the top drivers in the world. Xray and the Hudy family works nonstop to provide the best parts and constantly push the RC industry. I want to say Thank You for all the support and the friendships that have been made. 2014 is going to be the best year yet.

Source: Xray [teamXray.com]

February 13, 2014

KO Propo RSx2 series high-performance servos

KO Propo introduce the RSx2 series of high-performance digital servos. All feature reworked amplifiers for a more linear feel with today’s high-response radio systems plus the case and gear tolerances are now even tighter for the ultimate in precision. Available are the RSx2 Response HC (0.06s/17.6kg-cm), RSx2 Power HC (0.11s/31.6kg-cm), RSx2 Response (0.06s/17.6kg-cm) and RSx2 Power (0.11s/31.6kg-cm) with the HC variants coming with an upper aluminium case for added rigidity and durability while the standard items come with reinforced composite upper cases. All servos feature mixed aluminium and steel gears, they are 7.4V compatible, come with gold-plated leads and double ball bearings.

Click here to view the other new servos

February 13, 2014

PSM B5/B5M front shock tower

PSM introduce two new option parts for the Team Associated B5 and the forthcoming B5M in the form of these carbon fibre shock towers. Coming as “standard” V1 and “pro-tune” V2 version the shock stays are CNC-machined from 5mm glossy finish carbon fibre, they are of an impact-proven design and sport two (V1) and five (V2) optional upper camber link mounting positions for added adjustability. Included with the shock towers comes suitable hardware.

Click here to view the V2 pro-tune shock tower

February 13, 2014

Flash Point nitro racing fuel

Available soon from Mugen Seiki USA is the new Flash Point nitro racing fuel. Specifically developed for today’s nitro racing engines and coming with a special lubrication package to prevent excessive engine wear, the fuel uses only first generation methanol and nitromethane. Good for the use in on-road and off-road cars the juice comes in several specifications and bottle sizes.

Source: Mugen Racing [mugenracing.com]

February 13, 2014

Azarashi RB6 Pholc bodyshell

Available soon and a limited edition only is this Pholc bodyshell from Azarashi. Made for the use with the Kyosho RB6 and also mountable on the Tamia TRF201 XR and XM as well as the X Factory X-6 Cubed the body is of a flowing design that sets it apart from the current breed of somewhat edgy cab forward bodyshells. The shell is usable on mid and rear motor buggies and becomes available by the end of February.

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February 13, 2014

GForce X Weight Gauge

GForce soon have their X Weight Gauge available. The device helps to measure and adjust the weight distribution of a wide range of vehicles such as pan cars, touring cars, buggies and trucks. Four independent scales measure the wheel load of each of the tyres while the main unit displays the wheel load, total wheel load as well as the front to rear and left to right weight distribution. The device also displays the ratios making it easier to achieve a certain value. The X Weight Gauge is set for a March release.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

February 13, 2014

Martin Wollanka signs with FX

FX announce that multi-time Austrian National Champion Martin Wollanka has signed a deal with FX to run the company’s FX 5K engine during his 2014 campaign. Martin will run the engines at a variety of national and international races including the 1/8th Buggy Worlds, the Buggy Euros as well as during selected international and national races. Martin says:

While testing the first FX engine last year I was surprised by the quality of the engine and the extreme reliability. I run the engine in several races in hot and cold conditions and the engine never flammed out. In 2014 I will fully focus for the upcoming European & World Championship races as well to defend my Austrian National Champion title and as such I have a full confidence in the reliability & performance of the FX engine to help to achieve the best possible results. See you at the races.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]