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March 13, 2018

Racing Performer RPG-302 V3 gyro

New from Yokomo under their Racing Performer brand is the RPG-302 V3 gyro. The conventional RPG-302 was well known for its balance and fast response as well as mild steering performance to achieve a realistic drifting angle. The new RPG-302 V3 now has a new feature, adjustable steering end point giving the possibility to adjust the steering limit for right and left independently. The look as also been updated with a new aluminium case with red anodised chamfered edges. Best suited for all type of RWD car, but can also work in AWD (4WD) cars.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 13, 2018

Xray high-performance soft shell jacket

New from Xray is this high-performance soft shell jacket whose material offers super-lightweight construction combined with durable water repellant finish and unsurpassed strength performance. The microfleece interior ensures excellent thermal retention and the highest degree of comfort and the jacket features two outer waist pockets and a lower adjustable cord that allows you to tighten the bottom of the jacket to keep out the wind. Emblazoned with the Xray logo and graphics in comes in a full range of sizes.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 13, 2018

Carlsson takes Middle Swedish Indoor cup

The last round of the Middle Swedish Indoor cup was held in Falun, Sweden recently. It was a fairly big flowing track with tricky grip conditions for all drivers attending the race. In the Superstock class it was Daniel Carlsson (Team Associated) who took TQ with Per Lindqvist (Team Associated) in second and Rasmus Karlsson (Schumacher) in third. The first final saw a tone to tone win from Daniel under hard pressure from Per in the first few minutes, after Per made a mistake he had to settle for second. Second final Daniel made a huge mistake in the third corner losing it all to last position. After that Per had a fairly easy cruise for the win. Last final would set the podium, Daniel opened up safe and built a gap and stretched it out to around 4 seconds over the line where he took the victory, Per finished second and Rasmus Karlsson third after a hard battle to the line with Nathan Parker (Serpent). The overall cup was also decided at this final race of the season and it was Daniel Carlsson who took the overall victory in front of Per Lindqvist and Rasmus Karlsson.

Thanks to Daniel Carlsson for the report.

March 12, 2018

JConcepts Satellite tire mounting rubber bands in red

JConcepts have introduced a new take on a classic product, the Satellite tire mounting rubber bands are now available in red. A uniquely molded design, specifically developed for tire mounting, the rubber band is produced in a high-elasticity material capable of stretching to a full assortment of different sized tires. Finely detailed array of handles are designed to ergonomically conform to your fingers so the user can deftly adjust the rubber band to the sidewall of each tire to apply the pressure where it is needed. Includes 4 bands per package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 12, 2018

Fenix Racing 1/12th 0.2mm shim sets

New from Fenix Racing and especially made for 1/12th models, is a number of super precise 0.2mm calibrated shim sets. Designed to fine tune the car’s ride height they work on a number of cars with the front set pictured above meant to be used on most 38.5mm 1/12 front end such as VBC, Associated, Roche, Xenon and others.

View the other shim sets here

March 12, 2018

Hudy 2.5mm ejector pivot pin & alternating pivot

Hudy have introduced a 2.5mm ejector pivot pin and 2.5mm alternating pivot for use with Hudy’s drive pin replacement tool to replace 2.5mm drive pins in drive shafts in addition to previously available 3mm version. One of the leading causes of ill-handling cars comes from improperly working suspension caused by drivetrain binding. In cars of all scales it is important to check and regularly replace the drive pins before they wear flat. A worn pin can cause inconsistent handling and poor overall performance. It is well known that drivers in the past have gone to great lengths to either replace their pins frequently or incur the cost of replacing the compete drive shaft.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

March 12, 2018

Yardy & Williams take Silverstone Winter Series

At the final round of the Silverstone Winter Series Tom Yardy took a comfortable 2WD win with his Schumacher KC and wrapped up the championship, ahead of team mates Danny McGee and Jack Neal. James Harrold won 4WD but a 2nd place for Greg Williams was enough for him to take the title, ahead of James, and Ian Mellish. Richard Miller won the truck championship ahead of Russel Lee and Daniel Gardner. Schumacher drivers Ben Pugh and Ben Smith won the 2WD under 16’s and under 13’s respectively while Tommy Hall won the 4WD juniors. Daniel Gardner and Oliver Nattress won the truck under 16’s and under 13’s.

View the other podiums here

March 12, 2018

Xray XB8 extreme heat-resistant centre diff pins

New from Xray for the XB8, are these extreme heat-resistant centre diff pin with inserts. These precision-ground polished steel pins (3.5 x 33mm) work with the internal satellite gears used in the large centre differential. Mounted in steel inserts instead of directly mounted in the differential case, it helps to increase the lifetime of the diff, especially in high temperatures. Sold in a set of 2.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]