Radtec have introduced a set of 0 degree RTC C-hubs in +1mm specification for RTC-equipped Yokomo BD8 cars. The hubs are machined from high-quality aluminium and come black anodised and with machined silver edge details. The +1mm configuration makes for an increased track width that will improve corner speed and rear traction.
Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]
Yeah Racing have released a set of brass C-hubs for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The parts are machined from high-quality material and they come in a natural finish. The parts weigh in at 49g and add valuable weight to the front end of the truck which greatly improves climbing performance. Included with the hubs comes a set of ball races and kingpin screws.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Xray have introduced a composite gear cover for the XB2 Carpet and XT2 Carpet kit that utilise the front motor position. The cover is made of strong composite material and by attaching to the motor mount and gearbox and wrapping over the upper part of the main gear, it protects both the gear and body shell from becoming damaged during the racing action.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming soon from Tamiya are the new 2017 body parts set as well as front and rear wings to match. The design of the body is inspired by the 2017 Formula cars and it includes separate side pods as well as a moulded driver helmet. It fits the F104, F104 Pro and F104 Ver.II Pro chassis and, adapted to their suspension layout, many other formula cars. As for the 2017 wing set, the multi-piece kit includes parts for the front and rear wings as well as details such as side mirrors to recreate the design of last year’s Formula cars. The wing set is available in white or black colour and all three sets will hit stores in March.
Coming from Japanese company GForce is the new Ryujin brushless motor for 1/10th drift cars. Designed especially for drift racing the motor features a new high-airflow can with machined cooling openings as well as a built in fan for further improved cooling efficiency and a certain soundscape. The motor offers adjustable timing and it is available in 8.5T, 10.5T and 13.5T variants from mid-February.
Exotek have released their new Flite rear wheel axles for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies as well as steel puck pins for AE and TLR vehicles. Starting with the wheel axles, they are available for stock 65mm or optional 67mm driveshaft bones and offset hubs and are made of lightweight Ti6 titanium material for a low weight of 7g per pair. The axles are best suited for 17.5T classes and the 65mm variants also fit the older B5 series of buggies.
Having celebrated his first calendar year as an Infinity driver by claiming the electric touring car newcomers’ first ETS victory at the season opener in Austria, Marc Rheinard will be looking to extend his lead in the championship on home soil this weekend (2-4 Feb) in Daun, Germany. A brand new venue on the calendar, the holiday resort having successfully played host to the second round of Euro Offroad Series last weekend, Rheinard will be aiming to make it back to back victories at his home race. Winning Round 1 ahead of reigning ETS Champion Bruno Coelho and Ronald Volker, the championship’s most winning driver ended a two year drought of wins and also taking the TQ in Vienna came away with maximum points. That is how he wants to leave Daun on Sunday evening. Rheinard will be joined at the race by Infinity team-mate Akio Sobue, the Japanese diver aiming for a better performance than his 8th last time out.
The fifth round of the Worksop Series once again had a great entry of 15 heats of drivers spread across the three classes of 2WD, 4WD and vintage buggy. As always it was round by round qualifying as the racing format, with the best two results from four rounds of qualifying counting towards the final position. Qualifying in 2WD was dominated by Mitchell Fiddling who took TQ in three out of four rounds, so therefore he would line up on pole. In 4WD it was much closer and several drivers were battling it out for TQ honours, in the end Tom Cockerill would line up on pole. In the Vintage class it was very close between Richard Johnson and Chris Slater, in the end they were tied on points but Richard had the fastest time so would line up on pole.
