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December 28, 2015

Dimitriou wins Speed Hunters Rd1

The opening round of the Speed Hunters race was held at the Zorri RC track in Athens. The race format was a little bit different for the nitro class with two 20 minute qualifiers of which the best three consecutive laps counted toward the overall standings. The finals were then run in an electric format of triple 15 minute mains of which the best two counted. Xray driver Dimitris Dimitriou would set the early pace in the 200mm Nitro class and he took the overall TQ in front of Mugen racer Zacharopoulos and fellow Xray driver Papachristos. Dimitriou then would managed to take three easy tone-to-tone wins in the A-mains to grab the overall victory from Likaris (Xray) and Sogias (Serpent).

View the final result here

December 27, 2015

DKT MBX7R carbon fibre shock towers

DKT have introduced new front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the Mugen MBX7R 1/8th off-road buggy. The front tower is cut from 5mm carbon fibre for extra rigidity and durability while the rear 4mm variant offers additional upper mounting positions for the shock absorbers. The lightweight shock stays scrub around 40 percent of weight compared to the original alloy parts and they are available separately or as a combo set. Also new is the Shield Shock called front shock tower protector that improves the durability of the somewhat delicate upper section of the front shock tower as it reduces the chance of the carbon to crack, split or delaminate in the event of a crash. The shock tower protector is available in black and orange colour.

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December 25, 2015

JConcepts 7mm Fin Quick-Spin wrench

JConcepts have introduced their new 7mm Fin Quick-Spin wheel nut wrench. With the serrated locking wheel nuts of today the initial spin is always easy, however, once they start to lock, it’s important to have a T-handle to clinch against the wheel. The wrench is designed so a driver can quickly spin with the tip of the wrench in a conventional style and then move lower to the T-handle portion to lock into position. The main structure of the design is aluminium and available in either blue or black anodised colours to provide the look and feel to the wrench. The T-handle is constructed of steel with black oxide finish to provide the strength and muscle to the build.

View the black colour wrench here

December 24, 2015

SWorkz S350 EvoII Limited 1/8th nitro buggy kit

SWorkz have released first images of their forthcoming S350 EvoII Limited 1/8th nitro buggy kit. So far no details in terms of specifications and features are known but the kit is set for a release in the second half of January 2016 so detailed information should become available soon. For now you can find more images after the break.

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December 24, 2015

Team Magic & HRC European Touring Team hoodies

HRC Distribution have introduced the 2016 Team Magic and HRC European Touring Team hoodies. Using the same design as their recently introduced T-shirt, the genuine Gildan Heavy Blend hoodie sports large orange, white and black prints on the front and back.

View the back print here

December 23, 2015

Dirt Racing Products Dirt Wheel yellow foam grip

JConcepts have introduced the Dirt Racing Products Dirt Wheel yellow foam grip for many of today’s pistol grip transmitters. Specifically designed for the Sanwa/Airtronics M12, the Dirt Wheel steering grip has a convenient size which allows for use on multiple radios including Futaba, KO Propo and Spektrum. The outer diameter has a smaller size based on the actual diameter used by Brian “Dirt” Kinwald himself and this size gives drivers great control regardless of hand gripping size. Justified toward the outside section, revolved cuts identify the wheel as being unique but also provide an additional feel while orienting the grip in the opposite direction places the revolved cuts just under the finger tips. The foam grip comes in set of two pieces.

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December 23, 2015

PowerHD Storm-5 & Storm-4 brushless servos

PowerHD have two new high-performance servos for 1/8th scale applications available. The Storm-5 (0.066s/18kg-cm) and Storm-4 (0.085s/25kg-cm) offer CNC-machined all-aluminium cases, a super-high 4096 resolution as well as strong titanium alloy gears and a heat-resistant brushless motor. The high-voltage compatible servos are available separately or as a combo set including one Storm-5 (steering) and one Storm-4 (throttle) servo.

View the specifications here

December 23, 2015

Tesla 1/8th & 1/10th scale setup board

Italian company Capricorn have introduced a new Tesla-branded setup board for 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles. It offers a printed grid for easy track width and toe adjustment and it is available with our without a suitable bag for convenient transportation and storage.

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