Coming from Xray are adjustable front wings for the X1 formula car. Available in black or white colour the wings utilise 2-flap or 3-flap add-on segments to fine-tune the aerodynamics and thus the front downforce of the car. The ETS-legal wings fit Xray’s own X1 and also many other formula cars.
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Coming from CRC are a new 2S charge/balance lead as well as 14AWG wire, balance extensions and 4mm to 5mm bullet adapters. Starting with the charge lead, it comes pre-soldered with 4mm bullet connectors and an XH balance connector. Also included is the 4 to 5 mm adapter allowing to use the leads on both 4mm and 5mm bullet packs. Unlike stepped adapters, the separate bullet insert has very little exposed metal, practically eliminating the possibility of a short.
The latest evolution of Kyosho’s TF7 touring car is the TF7.7 that will hit stores soon. The kit features some subtle updates compared to the TF7 such as low-profile big bore shock absorbers, a centre stiffener for improved pitching rigidity, a 2-height motor mount that allows to mount the motor in a high and a low position, and also Active Rear Toe Control System compatible rear suspension holders. Also new are multi-functional front spool cups for pin or blade-equipped universal joints, as well as a rear diff gear with closing sleeve.
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Coming from Teamsaxo is a new roll-up pit mat. It is made from lightweight yet durable material and the non-slip characteristics and extra thick material make for convenient use. The mat features a flashy Teamsaxo logo and it is resistant to most chemicals used in RC racing.
Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]
The recent Masters of Foam event, held at the RC Arena Limburg in Sittard, The Netherlands, saw Germany’s Markus Mobers taking the TQ and win in the 1/12th Modified division. In addition to being a competitor, Markus is instrumental in the organisation of the event and even with the extra duties and distractions, Mobers took his ride to a dominant win.
Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]
The first round of the new revamped BRCA Formula indoor nationals took place last Saturday at the Tamworth RC Club. The new format is bringing the Formula nationals to club nights to visit different clubs and ensure more visibility of the class around the country and providing some support for the different clubs. For the first meeting 18 drivers, with some new faces, showed up. This year the championship is running round by round qualifiers. The first round was won by Luke lee (Xray) followed by Ben Cosgrove (Team Associated) and Craig Nutting (Roche). On the second one the top two guys keep the rhythm and Ollie Payne (Roche) went for third. For the last qualifier Ollie and Ben exchanged positions with Luke winning the round again.
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Capricorn have introduced an EP conversion kit for the C803 nitro in-road car. The set includes everything needed to convert the chassis of the nitro-powered car to full C803EP specifications. A are carbon fibre top deck with dual shorty LiPo battery mount, 1-piece motor mount, new layshaft, alloy main gear hub and pinion gear are included as are a carbon fibre fan mount, alloy belt tensioner and necessary hardware. However, the needed electronics have to be sourced separately.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
New from RC Speed Secrets come the Beast Mode bundles for the Tenno EB410 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The combo sets include RCSS’ most popular racing and performance level products. With the Build-Your-Own feature, it allows racers to select the performance Next Level Ceramic Bearing Gearbox Set plus a 30mm Wild Turbo motor fan and a complete set of RCSS Deep Socket Titanium upper screw set; the latter being available in bling or stealth black finish.
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