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May 24, 2016

Golem R-2 190mm low CG touring car bodyshell

Indonesian manufacturer Golem has introduced the Golem R-2 low centre of gravity 190mm touring car bodyshell. Designed to make for an aggressive and precise handling, the body will also up cornering speed with its overall lower centre of gravity. This was made possible by reducing the thickness of the roof section from 0.45mm down to 0.2mm. Golem have also moved the body about 4mm to the front compared to the predecessor R1 which makes for a more aggressive steering feeling. According to Golem the body is about 20 percent lighter while keeping exceptional strength in the bumper and side skirts section. As a compensation for the more forward position the body features larger and lower wing mounts to allow for a taller wing to be used while still complying with the rule books. On top of this the wing mounts were reinforced for less flex and vibration and the default wing positions is now 3mm further to the back compared to the R1 which is meant to provide less drag and more effective downforce.

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May 23, 2016

Fenix Racing DFV2 stock brushless motors

Coming from Fenix Racing are the DFV2 electric brushless motors. Building on the popular DFV the version 2 offers a redesigned can with additional cooling openings for a lower operation temperature and more consistent performance over a run. Also new are an updated stator with improved wiring and a new epoxy-balanced rotor with 5mm front bearing and improved magnetic strength. Available as 13.5T and 21.5T variant the motors are built to meet EFRA specifications with the company currently seeking homologation for the 21.5T motor to make sure it is legal to race at the forthcoming Euros.

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May 23, 2016

Arrma Nero 6S BLX brushless monster truck

Arrma have introduced their all-new Nero 6S BLX brushless ready-to-run monster truck. The 513mm long vehicle builds on a tough twin vertical plate chassis made up using red anodised aluminium which is further supported by a composite plastic exoskeleton that also acts as a support for the bodyshell. The truck is powered by a 2000kv brushless motor that is coupled to the centre aluminium bulkhead that not only sits very low in the chassis but it is also easily accessible from underneath, making for swift and easy maintenance and cleaning. What makes the Nero 6S stand out is the Diff Brain technology, a system that allows to adjust the handling characteristics of the truck by using one of the four so called Beast Modes. The servo-operated system is accessible on-the-fly using the included 2.4GHz transmitter and it offers Blast, Wheelie, Drift and Climb modes, all of which feature specific front, centre and rear diff settings. Other features of the Nero 6S include front and rear laydown shock absorbers with push rods, easy access differentials, adjustable pivot ball suspension, aluminium and steel driveshafts, and pre-glued large diameter dBoots monster truck wheels. The truck is designed for the use with dual 3S LiPo batteries and it is available with a pre-painted bodyshell and in two specifications, with or without the Diff Brain unit with the letter being available optional as an easy upgrade.

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May 23, 2016

Roche Rapide F1 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis

Roche have introduced two new option parts for the Rapide F1 formula car. First up is the new low-traction carbon fibre chassis cut from 2.25mm material and best used on slippery asphalt tracks. The chassis was tested by Roche’s Olivier Bultynck at the recent fourth round of the ETS and it is complemented by the second new part, a suitable 2.25mm carbon fibre lower pod plate. The latter is necessary to achieve a properly aligned power pod when running the 2.25mm main chassis plate.

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May 23, 2016

Jilles Groskamp dominates ULTI World Cup

The Marine Parade Radio Control Modellers Club in Singapore played host to the ULTI World Cup this past weekend. The event attracted some of the World’s fastest nitro on-road drivers such as Jilles Groskamp, Andy Moore, Teemo Leinoo and others. In the hour long 1/8th class A-main final, Jilles Groskamp came out successful from Charit in second, who ended the race some 2 laps short of Jilles. Jesse Davis completed podium result in third.

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May 23, 2016

Stefan Schulz doubles at East German regionals Rd1

The first round of the East German regionals was held at the Bernau Motodrom. In the Electric Touring 13.5T class Stefan Schulz took the TQ and he easily won the A-main in front of Robert Komfort and Ralph Schmidt. The Formula class had Kai-Oliver Gutschau putting his car on the 1 spot for the finals but it was again Stefan Schulz who came out successful. Kai-O had to settle for second while Uwe Sieber completed the top 3 result. Elsewhere in the 1/8th Nitro On-road class Wilfried Stecker took the day’s win from Kosta Saritsaklis.

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May 23, 2016

Monteiro successful at Portuguese Buggy Nats Rd2

The second round of the Portuguese 1/8th Off-road Nationals was held this past weekend in Guarda following a rained out and cancelled round one. Serpent driver Carlos Duares (Serpent) set the TQ in the qualifiers by winning all three rounds with Miguel Matias (HB) coming in second. In the 45 minute A-main the TQ holder suffered a flame-out which cost him dearly as Ricardo Monteiro (TLR) was able to take the win one lap ahead of Carlos. Miguel Matias took the third spot some 6 seconds short of the runner-up.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

May 23, 2016

Noah Asendorf wins at Swiss Touring Nats Rd2

Round two of the Swiss Touring Nationals was held at the Schaffhausen track and in the Touring Pro Stock class it was Noah Asendorf (Xray) who grabbed the day’s win from second placed Marco Siegenthaler (HB). In third Marco Balmer (Team Magic), coming from the 4 spot on the grid, rounded out the podium result.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]