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January 8, 2016

Axial Trail Breaker brushed electric motors

Axial have introduced the Trail Breaker brushed electric motors. Although brushless motors are the way to go in competition off-road racing, the often smoother brushed motors are still commonly used in some specialised applications such as rock crawling. Axial’s Trail Breaker rebuildable brushed motors were designed exclusively for RC rock crawlers and high-torque applications. Within the motor sealed precision ball bearings at each end improve efficiency and performance and beyond that are a balanced commutator and hard brushes, designed with long wear characteristics in mind, making it ideal for more run time and less down time. The motor is available in a 35T variant for more wheel speed and a 55T version with increased torque.

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January 8, 2016

Orlowski tops 2WD practice at DHI Cup

Michal Orlowski has topped 2WD Buggy practice at the DHI Cup, the Schumacher driver setting the fastest 3-consecutive laps at the Danish event to end up almost half a second clear of former winner Tom Cockerill. Joakim Nicolaisen would complete the Top 3, Team Associated’s up & coming talent 3/100ths faster than defending champion David Ronnefalk. For two time 2WD winner & unbeaten 4WD Champion Joern Neumann practice would leave the Serpent driver only 9th fastest while Xray’s 4WD World Champion Bruno Coehlo, despite laying down the fastest single lap ended up 16th.

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January 8, 2016

PowerHD Storm-7 low-profile servo

New from PowerHD comes the Storm-7 low-profile servo. The high-voltage compatible servo was developed with electric buggy and nitro touring car racing in mind, it features a sturdy all-aluminium case, durable yet lightweight titanium and alloy gears as well as a heat-resistant brushless motor. With the gears placed in a straight line PowerHD promises up to 30 percent higher drivetrain efficiency of the servo that pulls up to 13kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.055 seconds.

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January 8, 2016

Serpent Eryx 4.0 electric touring car kit

Serpent have introduced the latest incarnation of the 411 Eryx touring car platform in the form of the Eryx 4.0. Designed in cooperation with Serpent team drivers Marc Fischer and Viktor Wilck the version 4.0 is based on a 2mm hard-coated aluminium chassis and it features completely new shock absorbers with X-ring seals, machined bushings and new housings, upper and lower caps and part of the updated suspension package are also 2mm taller front and rear shock towers to accommodate the newly designed shocks. Other new features include a new slop-free mid-shaft pulley system, a new one-piece, low centre of gravity motor mount as well as a redesigned steering assembly with a wider pivot system for a more direct steering feeling. Also included are adjustable aluminium and carbon battery stops and an improved gear differential for ultra-smooth operation. Beside the aluminium chassis car Serpent will also release a carbon kit that utilises a 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis which is ideal for low to medium bite conditions. The kit will hit the stores very soon.

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January 8, 2016

Schumacher Mini Pin 1 off-road buggy tyre

The Schumacher Mini Pin has become the market leading tyre for 1/10th buggy carpet racing and it is used as the control tyre for many race series worldwide including the EOS, DHI Cup and Schumacher Indoor Masters. To meet increased demand Schumacher have re-tooled the original Mini Pin tyre and introduced the Mini Pin 1. The new tyre will become available in yellow, blue and silver compound to replace the original Mini Pin, which will be phased out over the next few months. The Mini Pin 1 features improvements to wheel fitment and quality and the performance on the track is intended to match the original Mini Pin tyre. The Mini Pin 2 launched 12 months ago will also continue to be available. This tyre features a thinner carcass, provides more traction and is better suited to lower grip tracks.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 8, 2016

Brilliant RC INS box & air filter

Brilliant RC have introduced the EFRA and IFMAR homologated Brilliant INS box for 3.5cc and 2.11cc nitro on-road engines. The INS box combined with the included air filter ensures a perfect airflow while the specially developed foam element in combination with a high-quality air filter oil offers exceptional protection against dust, dirt and moisture. With a diameter of 50mm, a height of 41mm and a weight of just 19 grams the low-profile INS box reduces the air drag on 1/8th scale cars and fits easy below most commonly used 1/10 touring car bodies. The filters are also available separately for spares.

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January 8, 2016

Vaterra 2015 K&N Ford Mustang GT RTR

Building on the same chassis as the just announced Chevy C10 is Vaterra’s K&N branded 2015 Ford Mustang GT. The 4WD drift car makes use of a shaft-driven tub chassis with sealed differentials that is equipped with low-profile drift tyres on licensed Volk CE28N wheels. Brake and calliper details on the hub add to the realism that is further underlined by the detailed body that comes with the same trim scheme as the full-scale K&N Mustang GT. It includes extra scale touches like sideview mirrors, chrome exhaust tips and a realistic looking rear wing. Part of the RTR package are also a 15T brushed motor, waterproof electronics and a 2.4GHz radio system along a NiMH battery pack and AC wallcharger.

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January 8, 2016

Xtreme Racing RR10 Bomber carbon fibre panels

Xtreme Racing have new carbon fibre option parts for the Axial RR10 Bomber off-road vehicle available. The range includes a roof panel as well as a set of side panels to replace the standard plastic parts. The panels are cut from lightweight 1.2mm carbon fibre, a direct replacement for the stock parts and they are available separately or as a combo set.

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