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January 21, 2015

Yeah Racing single & dual fan motor heatsink sets

Yeah Racing have several new aluminium motor heatsink sets available. Offering different designs with single and dual fan units the heatsinks also come in a range of colours to match your car’s colour theme. Available are single fan “low-profile” heatsinks with a vertically mounted fan as well as single and dual heatsinks with horizontally mounted fans. The low-profile sets come in anodised red or blue colour while the other sets are available in red, orange, gun metal, blue or black anodising.

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January 21, 2015

SkyRC D100 AC/DC multi-chemistry charger

SkyRC introduce the D100 AC/DC dual output multi-chemistry charger. Offering two independent 100W outputs the device is housed in a compact case with a large cooling fan, tilt stands and a large, back-lit display. The menu is operated using five buttons and the charger sports two internal balancer and temperature sensor ports, as well as a micro USB and a 2.1A/5V USB port. The charger offers several safety features such as an automatic charge current and capacity limit, it can store up to ten different charge/discharge profiles, it checks the battery’s internal resistance and allows to adjust the charge end voltage including a new LiHV mode for the latest generation of LiPo batteries that are good for a charge end voltage of 4.35V. On top of that the D100 can be controlled using SkyRC’s Charge Master PC software or the Wi-Fi module and your iOS or Android smartphone.

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January 21, 2015

Maxima 2041 Turbo 1/8th off-road exhaust system

Designed to provide linear power output is Maxima’s 2014 Turbo exhaust system for 1/8th off-road vehicles. The pipe is specially developed for all O.S. based off-road engines, it is of a Masterfix design and comes including a suitable manifold, silicon gaskets and mounting springs.

Source: Chiratech Europe [chiratech-europe.com]

January 21, 2015

Scorpion RS-3420 optional rotors

Scorpion have three new optional rotors for the RS-3420 line of electric brushless motors available. First up is the 12.0mm high speed rotor that is designed to improve the maximum RPM produced by the motor while being able to withstand extremely high temperatures. Also new is the 12.3mm all-purpose rotor that offers a good balance of RPM and torque for a linear throttle and brake feeling. Last but not least comes the 12.5mm high torque rotor for maximum power and increased brake and drag brake strength. All rotors are made from high-strength materials and they feature Scorpion’s patented screw-type rotor and cooling fan for lower running temperatures.

Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]

January 21, 2015

Christopher Svensson joins Mugen factory team

Multiple European Championships main finalist Christoffer Svensson has joined the Mugen Seiki factory team for the 2015 season and beyond. Christoffer will attend both national and international events using Mugen’s line of competition off-road kits.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]

January 21, 2015

Patrick Hofer doubles at GP of Arbon

The GP of Arbon was held this past weekend and it is a yearly tradition in the Swiss RC scene. Its popularity was evident by the many visitors who came to see the top-notch racing action. The low traction, medium sized indoor track forced racers to pay extra attention to their setup. Not fazed by the conditions, Patrick Hofer applied his considerable driving skills and put his Reedy-powered Team Associated 4WD and 2WD buggies on TQ, and continued on to win both the 2WD and 4WD classes.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

January 21, 2015

DKT bronze insert clutch shoes

DKT now have their new bronze insert clutch shoes for Mugen-style nitro off-road clutches available. Developed with the help of Riccardo “Verry” Verardo the bronze insert is made from the same material as used with engine connecting rods and they significantly reduce friction for improved clutch smoothness and a longer life of the flywheel pins.

Source: DKT [dktshop.it]

January 21, 2015

Bornhorst & Weatherholt now Alpha Plus powered

Alpha Plus announce the signing of Joe Bornhorst and Derek Weatherholt to strengthen the US team along team manager Ryan Lutz. The two drivers are both Midwest fast guys and have shown their potential already. Both are poised to make 2015 be break out years for themselves in the Nitro Buggy and Truggy classes and Alpha Plus is pleased to have them on board.

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