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March 2, 2016

Yannic Prümper teams up with VBC Racing

Jannic Prümper teams up with VBC Racing

VBC Racing have announced the signing of German frontrunner, Yannic Prümper to their factory team. The former Yokomo driver will compete in electric on-road and off-road classes at all major races while also assisting with product development. Yannic has the following to say:

I would like to thank VBC Racing for putting the trust in me and giving me the opportunity to become a part of the very exciting VBC Racing Team! I can’t wait to share my experience with the team and work on future projects. See you at the track!

Source: VBC Racing [vbcracing.com]

March 2, 2016

Niclas Mansson wins at WBC Cup Rd4

Round four of the Swedish WBC Cup was held this past weekend, hosted by the MSK Kvarnvingarna club. In the 4WD Buggy class Niclas Mansson took the TQ from Alexander Landen and Marcus Sandberg. The triple A-mains were a pretty close affair with Alexander coming out successful from Niclas in the opening A-main. The win in the second A-main then went to Niclas from Marcus and Alexander with the latter suffering from radio glitches which denied him to battle for the win. The third A-main then again had Niclas coming out fastest from Alexander, handing Niclas Mansson (Team Associated) the overall win from young Alexander Landen (Xray), who achieved a maiden podium at the WBC Cup series. Behind the two, Marcus Sandberg (HB) completed the top 3 result.

View the 4WD A-main result here

March 2, 2016

Intech ER-12M 2.0 lightweight aluminium chassis

Intech Racing have announced the release of a lightweight aluminium chassis for the ER-12M 2.0 2WD buggy. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised the chassis sports distinctive, honeycomb-shaped pockets to reduce the weight by 25 gram compared to the standard part without harming the chassis’ structural integrity.

Source: Intech [intechracing.com]

March 2, 2016

Hiro Seiko Ti6AL4V titanium M2 screws

Hiro Seiko have introduced a new range of CNC-machined titanium M2 screws. Made from high-quality Ti6AL4V titanium alloy material the fasteners are available in 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm length and as button or flat head screws. Offering a low weight the screws are very tough at the same time, making them ideal for high-stress areas.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

March 2, 2016

Samix BD7-2016 floating steering system

Coming from Samix and made for the Yokomo BD7-2016 is a floating steering system. Designed to uncouple the steering posts from the chassis plate the set includes a new inner aluminium servo mount, a carbon fibre upper plate, new steering posts and an arrangement of hardware and accessories including a new outer alloy servo mount and alloy servo lug bushings. The upper carbon fibre plate will take the steering posts so they do not interfere with chassis flex which will make for improved on-power steering, the car will be easier to drive and more consistent. Samix team driver Nicholas Lee already prove the performance of the floating steering system by making the A-main at the recent TITC race in Thailand.

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March 2, 2016

Bittydesign Force NB48.3 bodyshell

Bittydesign have introduced the Force design bodyshell for the Tekno NB48.3 nitro off-road buggy. Sporting the company’s distinctive Force design the body features a forward-biased cabin for improved aerodynamics while the rear area is characterised by a flap to allow for better rear end traction and optimised airflow towards the rear wing. A side scoop makes way for the throttle and brake linkage and the roof-top shark fin further improves aerodynamics. The body is made from genuine 1.0mm Lexan material and it will become available by mid-March.

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March 2, 2016

Kyosho reveal full MP9 TKI4 information

Following a series of leaks and more or less unofficial information on the much-awaited MP9 TKI4 1/8th nitro off-road buggy, Kyosho have now officially introduced the successor of the long-running TKI3. Set for a release in April the buggy will feature 22 improvements and refinements such as reinforced lower A-arms that show optimised webbings to allow for the right amount of flex while being super tough at the same time. The updated arms will make shock setup easier and the front wishbones are also 2mm longer, bringing the car close to the maximum allowed width for improved cornering.

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March 1, 2016

Motiv Low CG weight kit

Motiv have introduced their new Low Centre of Gravity weight kit for 2WD buggies, short course trucks and formula cars. The set includes brass plates that are designed to fit the same foot print as a shorty LiPo battery pack with the 0.5mm plate weighing in at 18.5 grams and the 1mm plate weighing in at 37 grams. The combination of both will bring thin LiPo shorty packs to approximately the weight of most 5000mAh shorty batteries on the market. The set can also be used to up the weight of a standard shorty in the desired battery location. The kit includes sticky back foam and ultra thin double sided tape to fit the weights to the battery in any vehicle.

Source: Motiv RC [motivrc.com]