Coming soon from KO Propo is the Servo Model Selector, a device that allows to store up to five different model pre-set memories in compatible servos. The model selector is usable with RSx, RSx2 and BSx2 servos and it requires the use of KO Propo’s ICS Servo Manager software for an initial setup of the values with the actual pre-sets being easily accessible by just using the Servo Model Selector.
The recent Spanish 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring regionals saw Mugen’s Jonnhy Pastor walking away with the win. Starting from the 2 spot into the A-main Jonnhy put his car in the lead already in the second corner only to loose it some five or six laps later due to clutch problems. But after the first round of pit stops Jonnhy was back in third and soon after he was also promoted into second, allowing him to challenge team mate David Belen (mugen). The latter later suffered car problems so he was out of the race for the win. Raul Amella (Xray), also in the mix for the win, had to cope with a flame out before refuelling, giving Jonnhy room to breathe and to cruise to the win from David and Raul.
Coming from Xray and made for the NT1 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road car is a rear graphite chassis stiffener. Designed to eliminate flex around the engine area the brace comes in handy especially on high-bite tracks as it couples the radio plate mount and the 2-speed bulkhead, resulting in a reinforced rear chassis section. Included with the stiffener comes suitable mounting hardware.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Brilliant RC have introduced their new C-18 R 1/8th scale on-road bodyshell. Available in a standard non-cut but also pre-cut variants for vehicles such as the Shepherd Velox V8, Mugen MRX-6, Serpent 977, Xray RX8 and ARC R8.0, the body is manufactured in Germany from finest 0.75mm polycarbonate with well distributed material thickness making for best durability and performance. The body’s shape ensures a very good overall traction in combination with a lot of steering, resulting in a super smooth but fast handling. Coming with window masking sheet and decals, the EFRA homologated body (#31545) will also be legal for the Pro Stock Series and it is available very soon.
T-Works have introduced their new tyre additive bottle with heavy duty applicator. The sponge applicator will withstand even highly aggressive traction sauces such as the Mighty Gripper V3 with the 50ml bottles being ideal to mix own additives or to control the amount of sauce taken with you during travelling. Included with the bottle comes a range of coloured dots to allow for easy marking.
Coming soon from Trinity is the 24K Certified Plus stock racing brushless motor. Based on the standard 24K the Certified Plus went through specific checks to ensure maximum performance. First up the motor’s rotor asymmetry is being checked which is meant to be a crucial part in building a fast motor. Typically a rotor shows asymmetry values of 0 to 30 plus with Trinity’s Certified Plus motors not exceeding a 4. On top of this each motor comes with red-sealed ceramic bearings and pre-set timing specially dedicated for 2-cell off-road, 2-cell on-road touring or 1-cell 1/12th scale applications. The Certified Plus range of motors will include 13.5T and 17.5T variants, they come with dyno printouts and are available soon.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
Round three of the UK’s BRCA Southwest regionals took place last weekend at a very sunny Mendip Raceway. The track was very fast and flowing, making for some great racing. Paul Field (Schumacher) took the TQ and the win in the 2WD class andhe also confirmed himself as the 2016 2WD regional champion with a round to go so a very big congratulations to him on his first ever 2WD regional championship. Paul Penny (PR) took a great second place from fourth on the grid while Martin Owen (Team C) finished up third on the podium from his third place qualifying spot to keep it all close for a battle for the overall runner-up spot going into the last round at Tiverton on the 31st of July.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Coming from Fast Race and made for Mugen’s MBX7R buggy are coloured battery boxes. Constructed from ABS material the compartments easily take straight-type LiPo receiver battery packs while an incorporated channel makes for easy wire routing towards the receiver box. The battery box comes in fluorescent yellow or red as well as plain black colour with two screws allowing for easy battery access through the detachable lid.
