New from Hudy comes this compact stand for 1/10 off-road cars which is great for providing a super-stable platform when working on your vehicle. The side the stand includes 4 holes for the shock absorbers for easy servicing while foam pads provide extra grip and protect the chassis and rubber feet prevent slippage.
View the side of the stand here
Hiro Seiko have introduced two new new lightweight screw kits for the Xray X1. Coming as an all-titanium or mixed aluminium and titanium set, both are made to significantly reduce the weight of the car with the titanium set scrubbing around 11.8g of weight while the mixed set saves around 15.6g.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
If you like shiny things and you drive in the Formula or Mini class then Sweep has you covered. Introducing a range of silver and bronze coated wheels for the Formula and mini classes. The same dimensions and features as their non shiny versions only just with a bit more bling.
New from Abec35 come two new oils for ball bearings, high speed oil and premium oil. The high speed oil is specifically formulated to protect, clean and lubricate RC Car bearings and features enhanced lubricity for low friction, smooth rolling performance. Prolonging the life of the bearings by keeping them cool during high RPMs its formulated corrosion inhibitor & water repellent stops rust. The premium oil improves bearing durability and contains a mixture of accelerators of the lubrication and corrosion inhibitors. Resistant to water, it does not dissolve with it, the lubrication is guaranteed up from -41°C to 100°C and for short periods up to 150°C.
Source: Abec35 [abec35.net]
The Schelle B5M aluminium rear arm mount D replaces the kit plastic part on a B5M and T5M. The design improves durability, ground clearance, and also ease of use to disassemble the rear suspension, while the added strength of aluminium allows for a minimalist design using machined Delrin pivot balls to allow for perfect suspension alignment. The compact design keeps the mount high off of the chassis bottom to avoid dragging on jumps and landings. With the addition of a rear carbon fibre cap, Schelle is planning new inner hinge pins that allow for rear-pull in dis-assembling the rear end and changing anti-squat. Available in both black or blue anodized with laser etched Schelle logo.
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TLR have just announced the 22-4 Castor block ball stud spacers. These help to fine tune the front roll center on the 22-4, but they do not interfere with the spindles like the regular ball stud spacers will.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
Pro-Line have made the announcement that they have signed Carson Wernimont to their factory team. Having finished on the podium at the 1/8th Worlds in Sicily last year and having subsequently changed car sponsor to Team Associated, it looks like 2015 will be a fresh start for the young American, having raced for AKA in previous years. Carson had the following to say about the deal:
I’m super excited to be joining Pro-Line Racing! They’ve proven that they have a great race program and are committed to developing all the right tires, bodies, and accessories for the different racers on all different levels. I’m excited to join PL to further develop the line of bodies that I have already been working on. Looking forward to working with them in 2015 and beyond.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
Horizon Hobby have announced that Kevin Gahan has accepted the position of Horizon Hobby Surface Team manager. Kevin’s new role will include responsibility for the TLR/Horizon Hobby/Spektrum Surface Racing teams. In his new role, Kevin will manage team communications, team development as well as help support hundreds of drivers around the world. For over six years Kevin has been an important ambassador for Team Losi Racing within the RC racing community and now he will broaden his responsibilities to cover all surface racing at Horizon Hobby.
I am very excited to once again be a part of the TLR/Horizon team moving forward,” Gahan says. “We have a strong group of drivers that I am looking forward to working closely with the team throughout the racing season and for years to come.” – Kevin Gahan, TLR/Horizon Hobby Team Manager
Kevin will be instrumental in driving the race team into the future while being a great liaison with the R&D/Product Development group at Team Losi Racing and Spektrum. As the race team continues to grow and progress, Kevin will be the individual ensuring its success.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
