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April 15, 2016

GRP Micro & Cross 1/6th scale off-road tyres

GRP have introduced the new Micro and Cross 1/6th scale off-road tyres. Starting with the Micro tyre, the tread was designed for the use on clean or slightly dusty tracks with medium to high grip. Smaller sized blocks make for good traction and and an easy to drive car. The Cross was designed for sandy and dusty low to medium grip conditions with the tyre’s asymmetric design allowing to adjust the overall grip available. The tread offers additional outer ribs on one side – which is not visible in the above rendering – to increase side bite in loose track conditions. Both 180mm tyres are available in the dirt-specific S-series and sand/astroturf specific P-series compounds including inserts.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

April 15, 2016

F1ITA REmilia Championship GP 1 & 2 – Report

The opening round of the 6-race F1ITA REmilia Championship, a sister series of the F1ItalienSeries, was held at the Romagnoli Arena, near Bologna, Italy. Each race weekend of the championships consists of two GP called races and offers up to 100 minutes of track time for the drivers with the long run final, with two mandatory pit stops, being yet alone being 16 minutes long. As for the results at round 1, Manuele Zotti took wins at both the GP 1 and GP2 race with young Luca Romagnoli taking the two runner-up spots. The third places belonged to Pierluigi Guerrini in the Competition race and to Samuele Romagnoli in the Long Run race. The next races will be held in Reggio Emilia and Bologna with the final meeting in October being held at the Riccione Circuit, host of the Italian ETS meeting.

View the GP2 podium here

April 15, 2016

Kyosho MP9 TKI4 high downforce bodyshell

First introduced by Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai some weeks ago, Kyosho have now officially announced the forthcoming MP9 TKI4 high downforce bodyshell. Sporting larger and steeper angled rear sidepod winglets the body is meant to offer an increased rear downforce, making it ideal especially for bumpy and/or low-grip tracks. The body is a direct replacement for the kit part and it is available in a standard 1.0mm or lightweight 0.8mm variant.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

April 15, 2016

Simon Kurzbuch teams up with Xtreme Aerodynamics

Xtreme Aerodynamics have announced the signing of reigning 1/8th Nitro On-road World Champion, Simon Kurzbuch to their factory team. The Shepherd factory driver will use Xtreme Aerodynamics’ full line of bodies and accessories throughout the 2016 season.

Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.com]

April 15, 2016

Bowie Ginting joins Novarossi

Indonesian front runner, Bowie Ginting has teamed up with Italian company Novarossi. Bowie will use Novarossi engines, exhausts and accessories in his upcoming nitro on-road campaign and he has the following to say about the deal:

I would like to thank Mrs. Graziosa Barchi for this wonderful opportunity, also a huge appreciation goes to Michael S Nugroho for his help and effort. Looking forward to give my best in onroad with Novarossi.

April 15, 2016

Reedy angled AC C5 power cords

Ideal for Reedy’s 1216-C2 charger as well as other IEC 320 C5 compatible devices are new angled AC power cords. They feature a 90-degree angle to minimise the charger’s footprint in cramped pit areas. A standard 1 metre length is versatile and easily plugs into wall or floor mounted sockets, while the 50 centimetre version works well for table-mounted sockets.

Source: Reedy [teamassociated.com]

April 14, 2016

Reedy 5300mAh shorty LiPo battery pack

Coming from Reedy is the new 5300mAh shorty LiPo battery pack. With its high capacity and 70C rated cells the battery is ideal for demanding modified and stock racing applications alike. It utilizes a protective hardcase of “standard” shorty dimensions, 4mm socket connectors for a low resistance and it complies with ROAR, EFRA, BRCA and IFMAR specifications.

View the specifications here

April 14, 2016

Xray XB2 aluminium steering plate

Xray have introduced an aluminium steering plate for the XB2 line of 2WD buggies. The CNC-machined part is made from 7075-T6 material and it offers increased rigidity and strength for a more precise and aggressive steering feeling. With the horizontally mounted ball studs the steering plate also allows for easy Ackermann geometry adjustments by using more or less shims. The plate comes black anodised for wear and it sports a laser-etched Xray logo.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]