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June 8, 2017

Muchmore Fleta ZX8 Low Cogging Torque motor

Muchmore have released an updated version of their Fleta ZX8 motor. This new low cogging torque version 2050KV motor features the innovative 4-pole 8 magnet ‘staggered pole’ rotor offering smooth power delivery while reducing damage to the ESC. The rest of the motor remains the same with a machined aluminium motor case with heatsink ribbings and Flow-Max venting hole technology for maximised cooling as well as super low-friction ball bearings, adjustable timing and dual sensor connections.

View more images of the motor here

June 8, 2017

BMT 701 & 984 option parts

New from BMT for their 701 and 984 platforms come these option parts, beginning with this brass battery support. Adding an additional 50 grams to the 984 it can be used to fine tune the car’s balance and is a direct replacement for the original part. For the 701 there are two different pairs of wheel hubs in -0.75mm and +0.75mm versions as well as updated reinforced engine mounts.

View the other new products here

June 7, 2017

Reedy HV Digital metal gear servos

Reedy have released these HV Digital metal gear servos which are a quality upgrade for RTR vehicles with speed and torque ratings that improve driving precision by giving drivers a better feel for their vehicle. These servos are also a great option for entry level racers who want to enter the hobby economically while they learn to drive and tune their race car. High voltage compatibility means that increased ESC BEC output voltage can be used without fear of damaging sensitive internal components. Precision metal gears, dual ball bearings and a water-resistant outer case further improve reliability and value.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

June 7, 2017

Xray XT8 ’17 1/8th scale truggy

Xray have released complete details on their all new XT8 1/8th scale truggy platform. A totally new car from its predecessor the chassis was completely redesigned to allow for updated and all-new weight distribution to improve chassis balance and stability. The major performance & handling improvement of the XT8 is the all-new weight balance that relocates weight to the front. This improves rotation of the truggy, increases cornering speed, improves handling in jumps, and offers more forgiving handling. To enable this an all-new fuel tank was designed and produced to make it super short, allowing placement (and weight) towards the front of the truggy. Every other part of the car has also received some tweaks and updates from the suspension arms, to the drive train, gear diffs, diff bulkheads, shock towers, shock absorbers and more.

View a complete presentation of the XT8’s new features here.

June 7, 2017

Xray NT1 1.8mm rear anti-roll bar for ball-bearings

Xray have introduced a new 1.8mm rear anti-roll bar for the NT1, made from special spring steel material. The wire anti-roll bar is used to increase steering response on small, technical tracks and rear traction and is mounted to the bulkheads from the outside, for quick & easy changes and adjustment. The bar turns in ball-bearings for maximum precision and freedom of movement and anti-roll bar height can be quickly & easily adjusted.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 7, 2017

Video – Spencer Rivkin Interview

Continuing on with our World Champion interview series, Red RC’s Oli Meggitt talks with reigning IFMAR 2wd Buggy World Champion Spencer Rivkin about his surprise World title win in Japan, his life since and the upcoming Worlds in China.

June 7, 2017

Capricorn F1/Pan Car rear ride height slides

Capricorn introduce this new set of rear axle mounts for their F1 and Pan Car platforms. The slides allow for a bigger ride height adjustment range and have been conceived to cater for the new, smaller diameter wheels on the market at the moment. The left and rear slides are sold separately.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

June 7, 2017

2017 Nitro-West-Masters Rd2 – Report

The ADAC-Ring at Haltern in the north of the Ruhr region in Western Germany was the venue for round two of the Nitro-West-Masters (NWM) on the Pentecost weekend. 55 participants meant a new record entry since the comeback of this old outdoor circuit in 2012 which is located inside a driver safety training centre and well known for its unique atmosphere with tents in the non-covered paddock. The Nitro-West family enjoyed a great weekend as rain didn’t hit the track as forecasted, only a shower during practice on late Saturday afternoon and some drops during a sub-final.

Continue reading the report here