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December 8, 2016

TSR by Bergonzoni Group RSV4 1/8th nitro buggy

Coming soon from Team Scorpion Racing by Bergonzoni Group is the RSV4 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. The competition kit will sport features such as a chassis with decentralised motor position for improved balance over jumps, it is meant to utilise an all-new big bore shock absorber design for better soaking up jumps and bumps and the differential are of a limited slip design with new satellite gears and plates, increasing traction on all types of surfaces. The official announcement with more details and first images is set for the 12th of December.

Source: Show Game [showgameshop.com]

December 8, 2016

RC Maker Awesomatix CVD and damper wrenches

RC Maker have introduced the CVD and damper wrenches for the Awesomatix A700 and A800 cars. The tools are made from black anodised aluminium and they are used simultaneously and allow clamping and tightening/loosening of the D2.1 and D2.2 dampers with ease, as well as both sides of the latest ST17-1-S front double jointed driveshafts. Hard-coated, they prevent scratching on components and will last a lifetime.

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December 8, 2016

EWS International 2017 – Announcement

The Essex Winter Series team have announced the 2017 EWS International event. Formerly known as the ICC, now re-named in line with their well-known EWS series of races, the event will take place over the weekend of 31 March to 02 April 2017, at EWS’s popular venue in the south-east of the UK. An ETS-carpet track covering 24×34 metres will greet racers, with classes for Modified and Super Stock 13.5 Touring Car, plus a Formula class. The event looks to grown on previous years, with race teams and international drivers from Infinity, Tonisport and Awesomatix already confirmed to attend. Entries are open now, and will only remain open until 23 December. Race entries, along with details of hotels, travel tips and full event rules, can be found on the EWS Website here, or by emailing Oli Meggitt (oli.meggitt@gmail.com).

December 7, 2016

ProTek Silicon Graphene HV LiPo batteries

ProTek have introduced their new Silicon Graphene HV LiPo battery packs. Made from 100C LiHV cells the packs offer a lower internal resistance and improved efficiency which results in lower operation temperatures, better runtimes, increased voltage and doubled charge cycles. Ideal for 17.5 racers the batteries are lighter and can be charged at rates up to 10C and they available are ten different configurations to support all popular forms of electric R/C racing. There are three shorty packs, a new low CG touring car pack, as well as several 4S and 2S stick packs.

Source: ProTek [protekrc.com]

December 7, 2016

Xray XB4 2017 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Xray have made their IFMAR World Championship winning XB4 platform future-ready with the introduction of the 2017 edition. The kit features updates to details such as the floating servo mount that allows for left and right hand servo mounting. The multi-piece part is made up using an inner aluminium bracket and a swappable carbon fibre upper plate and its design does not interfere the natural flex of the aluminium chassis.

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December 7, 2016

JConcepts 8ight 4.0 S2 bodyshell

Made for TLR’s 8ight 4.0 buggy is JConcepts’s latest Silencer S2 bodyshell. Influenced by JC’s S2 1/10th buggy bodies the 1/8th scale variant sports a forward cab, low-profile stance with channeled roof and rear stabilizing fin. The front of the pods have a deep pocketed “force-bars” which have shown to channel some air in a much needed forward position while also providing a more rigid feel to the body. The low-profile side-pods whisk over the electrics and step where necessary, but its the rear wicker section that improves rear-end grip and tightens up the handling. The unique engine compartment adds some innovation to the design and the prefect resting place for the engine head. The channeling directs the air just along the engine and cooling head while still maintaining a very structured look. The clear body set includes window masks and a decal sheet and it is a direct fit to the 4.0.

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December 7, 2016

RDRP Xray 1/10th Titanium Shock Mounts

Made for Xray’s line of 1/10th scale off-road vehicles are Revolution Design Racing Products’s new titanium shock mounts. The 1-piece mounts are a direct replacement for the kit’s steel parts and they greatly reduce the overall weight thanks to the lightweight titanium material. With the lower weight in one of the highest areas of the vehicles the parts also improve the handling especially in high-bite conditions while allowing for fast and convenient setup changes at the same time. The mounts come in sets of two and they are suitable for both the front and the rear shocks.

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December 7, 2016

Samix SCX10 II aluminium C-hubs

Samix have introduced a set of aluminium C-hubs for Axial’s SCX10 II off-road kits. Machined from high-quality material and coming in the three colour choices of green, black and gun metal, the parts help to add durability and visual impact as they replace the standard composite parts. Laser-etched with Samix logos the hubs are direct replacements and they are available now.

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