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May 26, 2016

Yokomo YZ-4/YZ-2CA aluminium offset rear hub carriers

Yokomo have introduced the multi-piece zero degree aluminium offset hub carriers for the YZ-4 and YZ-2CA buggies. The hub carriers are machined from black anodised aluminium and their multi-piece design with separate upper camber plates allows to fine-tune the upper camber link length using shims while offering three ball stud positions from stock. Additionally the camber plates can be run in an inner or outer configuration for an even wider setup range. Included in the set are also shorter 66.5mm driveshafts that help to smooth the suspension action on a range of surfaces.

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May 25, 2016

Hobbywing Xerun 42-series SD G2 brushless motors

Available soon from Hobbywing are the all-new Xerun 4268SD G2 and 4274SD G2 1/8th scale brushless motors. Designed especially for the use with the Xerun XR8 and XR8 Plus brushless controller, but also usable with the sensored speed controllers of other brands, the motors feature a built-in chip that allows the speedo to identify the motor in order to maximise the performance while allowing for smoother overall control. Also in combination with Hobbywing’s own controllers Turbo functions as known from the 1/10th scale boosted ESCs are possible in order to extract the maximum performance from the motor. The 4-pole motor is housed in a black anodised aluminium heatsink case with bi-directional timing adjustments, allowing to fine-tune the timing independent from the direction of rotation. Other features include an advanced, patented hall senor system for improved reliability, a 4-pole 8-magnet staggered pole low-cogging torque rotor as well as an O-ring sealed sensor port and gold-plated solder tabs. The 68mm long 4268SD G2 motor is available as 1600kv, 1900kv and 2600kv variant for off-road and on-road applications as well as longer 74mm version with 2250kv rating for off-road trucks.

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May 25, 2016

Xray introduce new XB8’16 nitro off-road buggy

Xray introduce new XB8'16 nitro off-road buggy

Xray have introduced the 2016 edition of their popular XB8 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. The vehicle is based on an all-new 3mm 7075-T6 alloy chassis with optimised weight distribution for improved car handling. The 2016 chassis sports a wider rear end for increased stability while also being 4mm shorter with the weight bias shifted forward by relocating the engine, radio box, fuel tank and centre differential.

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May 25, 2016

Nikolaisen & Karlsen win at Norwegian Nationals Rd2

The astroturf track in Skien, Norway played host to the second round of the Norwegian 1/10th Electric Off–road National Series. The weather forecast wasn’t too promising for the weekend with cold temperatures and loads of rain in the air. In the 2WD Buggy class local driver Joakim Nicolaisen would take the TQ from fast girl Malin Karlsen. In time for the finals rain started to fall but this did not stop Joakim from being the fastest driver on the track and so he took pretty easy wins from Malin Karlsen and Thorbjorn Doler.

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May 25, 2016

Ruddog aluminium clamping servo arms

Ruddog have introduced their new aluminium clamping servo arms. Made from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium the arms are of a clamping design meaning they will stay in place even when the actual servo arm screw is coming loose, while their high rigidity will make for improved steering precision compared to standard composite arms. The arms are available in a 10.8mm and standard offset variant, they sport 16mm and 20mm ball stud mounting positions, and are usable with all 25T spline servos while coming in the three different colours of red, blue and black.

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May 25, 2016

Michal Milanowicz wins at Polish Nationals Rd1

Round one of the Polish Electric On-road Nationals was held at the large outdoor asphalt track in Pacanow. The high-speed track has some difficulties in the form of bumpy turns and Michal Milanowicz made the best out of the conditions, taking the TQ in the Formula class from Patryk Jez who was hot on Michal’s heels in the qualifiers. In the A-mains, run on Sunday, Michal was able to take the win in A1 but A2 would be a tougher task as in the opening stages Michal’s car lacked some grip which meant he had to drive very carefully. But with some clever driving Milanowiczw was able to bring home the win to secure the overall victory early. A3 then saw Michael spinning right at the start, letting him drop down the field. Pushing his car to the limits though allowed him to recover and to take another win to top off a perfect weekend. Behind Michael, Patryk Jez would take the runner-up spot from third placed Tomasz Kursa.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 25, 2016

Schumacher Cat K2 Pro front roll bar kit

Schumacher have introduced the new Pro front roll bar kit for the Cat K2 4WD buggy. Tested by Schumacher’s high-level drivers, such as Michal Orlowski, the updated design makes for improved performance especially on high-grip tracks, and super-fast roll bar changes. Adjustable linkages help with roll bar tweak adjustment and included with the set come four different, colour-coded anti-roll bars.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 25, 2016

Nielsen & Ryeskov win at Danish Nitro On-road opener

After a long Winter break the Danish Nitro On-road National Championship kicked off with round 1 held at the famous Odense track. In the 1/8th class Rasmus B. Nielsen took the TQ and overall victory from Martin Dyrlund and Henrik Christensen. The win also marked the first ever 1/8th class win of Rasmus. In the 1/10th 200mm category Claus Ryeskov claimed the TQ from Martin No and Tom Limkilde. In the final Martin No was very unlucky as he smashed his car at the start of the race, allowing Claus to cruise to the win from Tom Limkilde with Rene Kjellerup taking the final podium spot.

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