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May 14, 2014

Team Orion Vortex R10.1 brushless speed controller

Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg International Toyfair Team Orion’s latest competition 1/10th scale speed controller is about to hit the market. The Vortext R10.1 is the follow-up model of the successful R10 and features a new case design with a new-shape heatsink, a slightly redesigned black-colour case, a rubber cap to close the empty sensor port when needed and also all-black receiver and switch wires. Inside the 2S-compatible R10.1 sports new hardware for a lower internal resistance and increased current load capacities. The firmware also received an update for added punch in “boosted” stock classes while offering improved overall drivability to make for even smoother throttle response. We understand that the controller becomes available very soon.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

May 14, 2014

WRC F-One ‘014 kit & STX option parts

WRC F-One '014 kit & STX option parts

Italian company WRC Racing introduce their latest formula 1 kit in the form of the F-One ‘014 as well as new option parts for the STX touring car. Starting with the kit, information about the exact features are not available yet but looking at the renderings the car received quite a makeover compared to its predecessor with new front suspension parts that now feature vertical lower and horizontally mounted upper pivot balls, the steering is of a single bellcrank design with the steering links sitting very low as does the bellcrank thanks to a special design where the servo links attach from above while the actual steering lever sits below in a mid-deck. The main chassis place is cut from carbon fibre and very short, compared to the usual designs as the front of the chassis is made up by a separate parts that houses a low-profile steering servo and the steering assembly. The battery compartment takes a 2S shorty pack and the rear motor pod also looks redesigned but we have to await official information on the full features.

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May 13, 2014

Intellect 6000mAh square LiPo battery pack

Designed to replace a standard 2S saddle pack with a single ‘square’ battery is this new 6000mAh 90C pack from Intellect. Eliminating the need for a connecting wire and reducing the number of internal connections, power output and efficiency are improved. 4mm sockets with access from both sides and a 2mm balance port allows users to balance charge the battery in the same manner as stick and shorty batteries.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 13, 2014

Spec-R R1 hard suspension parts

Spec-R introduce hard suspension parts for the R1 1/10th electric touring car. Available now are a carbon fibre reinforced C-hub set, a front steering knuckle and rear hub set as well as a suspension arm set made from the same material. The parts are a direct replacement for the stock items and come in handy when running on high-bite tracks or in hot ambient temperatures as they tend to flex less resulting in a more precise feeling of the car.

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May 13, 2014

Chin Wee Yuan wins SRCC touring car race

The Swan Radio Control Club in Sibu City, Malaysia recently hold an electric touring car race with around 40 drivers in attendance. The win went to Chin Wee Yuan after a long and hard battle against veteran driver Ong Chee Yong. Andrew Ting completed the podium in 3rd position.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 13, 2014

Fabio Barbosa wins at Spanish RcWorld Cup

The RcWorld Cup 2014 was run at the Almussafes track attracting some of the best Spanish drivers. The TQ went to Fabio Barbosa who secured the position only 0.2 seconds in front of the second placed Nacho Lopez. In the final, Fabio took off with no problem and never looked back taking an undefeated win. Behind him, Victor Pelaez, Inaki Pahissa, Nacho Lopez, Juan Hidalgo and Joaquin Signes battled for the remaining podium spots with the better end for Juan Hidalgo and Joaquin Signes who came in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Jorge Revert and Oscar Romero completed the top 5.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 13, 2014

Vizon 3D printed TC rear wings

Previously 3D printing techniques, or rapid prototyping, was used to built mock-up products too brittle for on-track use but with improving materials 3D printed parts become usable “in action” too. A good example is the Vizion touring car rear wing made by a company called Shapeways. U.S. on-road legend Josh Cyrul introduced the Vizon branded wings to the public with the 190mm TC wing being available as a high and medium downforce version, both greatly improve the overall grip and stability of car. The wing comes white and in a slightly grainy finish and it has to be painted not only to match the body’s colour but also to make for more flexibility and durability as the porous material soaks up the paint. We understand that more Vizon products will surface very soon with several 1/12th scale rims and option parts being in the making.

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May 13, 2014

Ken Miller takes WCICS 1/12th Stock title

At the final round of the non-profit Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series (WCICS), which hosted over 1500 registrations across 8 events in its 24th season, Ken Miller took the The UPS Store (Country Hills) sponsored 1/12th Scale Stock season Championship, the largest foam tire class in the series. Second in the championship was British Columbia’s Colin Roussel, followed by fellow B.C. racer Luke Pittman in his first full year of racing. Full results can be found on the series’ website by clicking here.

Source: WCICS [wcics.ca]