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November 15, 2017

Maifield finally gets his World title

Having held a title of being one of the greatest offroad drivers to never have been crowned World Champion, Ryan Maifield today finally revoked that status when he joined R/C racing’s most elite club by becoming the 2WD World Champion in China. With form over the first day & a half of the event making the American an unlikely title challenger, that all changed in the third qualifier as together with his Yokomo team he turned things around and go on to become Top Qualifier. Taking an easy win in A1 despite a last lap tumble, A2 would see a first lap mistake set up the world famous ‘Ryan & Ryan’ show as he and Ryan Cavalieri went into battle. Having lost out to Cavalieri in the past, Maifield this time kept his composure with the mistake coming from Cavalieri. Getting stuck up in a corner pipe it handed Maifield a huge lead allowing him to cruise to the win and with it the World title. Admitting afterwards that he had begun to accept he might never be a World Champion, the meaning of finally achieving his dream was clear to see as he became overcome with emotion on the drivers stand as track announcer Scotty Ernst asked him how it feels to finally be World Champion.

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November 15, 2017

Lunsford YZ-2 DTM titanium screw sets

Coming for Yokomo’s World Championship winning YZ-2 platform are two new titanium screw kits from Lunsford. Made specifically for the DTM version, two sets are available. The 70-pieces top kit includes all needed 3mm hardware for the upper side of the vehicle while the 26-piece bottom side kit includes a total of 26 fasteners for the lower part of the buggy. All are made from US-made Grade 5 titanium for a low weight, high stability and exceptional corrosion resistance.

View the bottom screw set here

November 15, 2017

Kyosho TF7.7 & TF7 V2 aluminium main chassis

Coming from Kyosho and made for the the just announced TF7.7 touring car is the V2 aluminium main chassis. Machined from 2.0mm thick high-quality alloy and sporting additional cut-outs under the battery and electronics areas, the chassis will improve car response and traction in high to very high-bite conditions and it is available in red or black anodising. The main plate is a direct fit for the new TF7.7 and also usable with the older spec TF7 when used with the TFW175 upgrade package.

View the black anodised chassis here

November 15, 2017

Samix CFX-W aluminium servo horn

Samix have introduced an aluminium servo arm for the MST CFX-W trial truck. The item is machined from high-quality aluminium for improved stability while the clamping design adds security in case the servo screw comes loose during a ride. The arm is available in 23T and 25T configuration, making it usable with Futaba, KO, Sanwa and Savöx servos, and it is available in black, gunmetal, silver or green anodising.

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November 15, 2017

Xray X1 adjustable front wings

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.

View the white colour wing here

November 15, 2017

CRC 2S charge/balance lead & accessories

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.

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November 15, 2017

Kyosho TF7.7 electric touring car kit

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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November 15, 2017

Teamsaxo roll-up pit mat

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]