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October 12, 2017

Vampire Racing 2S TX/RX charging adapter XH/5mm

Vampire Racing have introduced their new 2S TX/RX Charging Adapter XH/5mm that allows to charge 2S LiPo transmitter and receiver battery packs through the their balancer port. Designed for the use with standard 5mm charge and balance wires the adapter utilises 5mm tube-type connectors for the power wires, a 2mm tube-type connector for the male balancer plug as well as an XH balancer connector for the battery side. The adapter does away with the need to use additional JR or Futaba style charge wires and balance boards, greatly reducing the amount of wires to carry and cleaning up the pit area. The adapter comes pre-wired, covered in protective shrink wrap and it is available now.

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October 12, 2017

Filippo Faralli wins at Italian IC Track finale

The final round of the AMSCI Italian Nitro On-road Championship was held at the Club Automodellistico 5 Colli track in Gubbio. In the 1/8th scale F2 category it was Filippo Faralli, coming from the 3 spot, who dominated the 45-minute encounter to take the win from Manuel Ferrentino 2nd and Marco Bianchi 3rd.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

October 12, 2017

Prostar R/C 8ight 4.0 carbon nylon pills

Prostar R/C have introduced a set of carbon nylon pills for the TLR 8ight 4.0. They have been designed to replace the stock and often sloppy inserts which are the main issue why hinge pins are bending. Prostar have made them from a special carbon nylon material for durability and strength and the set includes eight 0 degree, four 0.5 degree and four 1.0 degree inserts all of which are of a tight fitting design.

Source: Prostar R/C [prostarrc.com]

October 12, 2017

Sebastian Recio takes double Argentinian title

Cordoba recently played host to the 2017 Argentinian 1/8th Nitro On-road Championships and in the Free class it was Sebastian Recio with the win from Agustin Cutini and Agusto Quinteros. In the 3-port class it was again Sebastian with the win as Agusto Quinteros and Maximiliano Danieli came in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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October 12, 2017

Losi Rock Rey 1/10th 4WD rock racer kit

Coming from Losi is the Rock Rey 1/10th 4WD rock racer kit. The kit variant of the company’s popular Rock Rey comes standard with a handful of option parts, allowing racers to customise the vehicle how they want as they have the complete freedom to accessorise and hop up the vehicle to their liking. With a new roll cage that resembles full-scale rock racers and its new front-end geometry, the changes add the needed handling for rock racing while taking advantage of the Baja Rey platform’s rear-loading battery and bottom-loading motor. The kit includes aluminium rear upper links and upper rod track mounts, as well as adjustable camber links and turnbuckles for the steering. For U4 racing, Losi includes a diff locker for the centre differential. Also part of the package are 2.2″x5.8″ Maxxis Creepy Crawler LT tyres and clear body panels to create custom paint jobs.

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October 12, 2017

3DRC Project 4X belt tensioner

3DRC have introduced their new front belt tensioner for the Serpent Project 4X touring car. The design allows to run the car with decreased belt tension for a more efficient drivetrain. 3-D-printed for a low weight and good stability the part weighs in at only 2g. Not included is the necessary hardware in the form of two M3x10mm button head screws, one M3x6mm button head screw and two 3x6x2.5mm ball bearings. The belt tensioner is easy to install and allow for a wide range of belt tension adjustments. The part is available through 3DRC’s Shapeways store or select hobby shops.

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October 12, 2017

JConcepts 1966 Chevy II Nova drag racing body shell

Coming from JConcepts is the 1966 Chevy II Nova drag racing body shell. The lid shows off an extensive sharp-edged restyle based in part on the Super Nova concept vehicle. In general, proportions are squared up and features including a bold grille and semi-fastback roofline highlight the shape. Humped fenders in an angular rear-end were reminiscent of other Chevrolets from the era of style. The main shell is comprised of three pieces which includes intricate detail for the front and rear. The front-end closure shows off the single headlight style with deep recessed sections along the grille and front bumper to faithfully replicate the original. The rear closure section includes bumper detail, trunk works and vertical taillight cues. Aligning the front and rear sections are critical, but after a little paint and detailing, the Chevy comes together in magical fashion. In addition, the design team added a rear wing sectional to the project to bring the drag racing inspiration to life. The two-piece rear wing is trunk mounted with a lower support and upper wing with high-speed stabilising ribs for added performance. Included in each body set is a 1966 Chevy Nova II decal sheet, front-end grille closure piece, rear-end trunk/bumper closure, rear wing option including lower support and upper wing spoiler and the paint mask for all windows and rear wing, 3mm mounting hardware. As always, each body set is backed with JConcepts customer support and racing heritage. The Chevy II Nova measures a 13″/330mm wheelbase and the inside dimensions of the body are 10.75″/273mm wide front and 11″/297mm rear. The body is built for a 2WD SCT wheelbase length and narrowed to more resemble the original 1:1 counterpart.

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October 11, 2017

Tessmann & Hara set for EOS debut at Season #7 opener

With just over a week to go until Season #7 of the Euro Offroad Series goes live in Poland, Ty Tessmann and Atsushi Hara are to make their debuts in the multiple round indoor carpet offroad championship. 2014 1:8 Offroad World Champion Tessmann is the latest North American offroad superstar to go up against Europe’s leading drivers with Ryan Cavalieri, reigning 2WD World Champion Spencer Rivkin and most recently Ryan Mayfield all having made trips to Europe to compete in the EOS. Taking place in Warsaw, Tessmann will join Xray’s already strong EOS line-up of reigning 4WD Champion Bruno Coelho, multiple race winner Martin Bayer and Martin Wollanka. The entry for the first of the championship’s five rounds, that also takes in Germany, Slovakia and Austria, will also see Offroad & Onroad World Champion Atsushi Hara make his first EOS appearance, the Japanese ace once a regular on the ETS tour. Taking place on October 20-22 in Central Europe’s largest International Exhibition and Conference Center, the EOS runs as as part of World Travel Show 2017 which last year attracted over 30,000 visitors.

Source: Euro Offroad Series [eurooffroadseries.net]