AKA introduce the updated Enduro 3 and Cityblock 3 1/10th short course tyres. Starting with the Enduro 3, the all-round tyre sports the same tread as the previous versions but an updated carcass as used on the 2014 ROAR National Championship winning Typo for improved performance in any track condition. The tyre is available as pre-mounted pairs or tyres with inserts in soft, super soft, and new ultra soft compound.
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New from Yeah Racing comes fancy looking 12AWG wire with see-through transparent silicone isolation that allows to view the tinned copper strands. The thick 4.5mm wire is usable for most 1/10th applications and it comes in red or blue colour and in rolls of 100cm length per package.
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Team Shepherd introduce the Velox V8 “EC” 2015 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The car comes packed with a bunch of few small but fine detail changes that have been successfully tested by factory driver Simon Kurzbuch at the ENS finale in Fiorano where he was able to take the overall win. First up is the new rear shock tower that gives additional room to adjust the position of the centring pin of the rear body mount while the front body posts are now hard-coated to increase the durability. The steering linkage received new smaller pivot balls and ball joints that have less play and wear compared to the previous version while the complete car is now equipped with long-lasting steel pivot balls. The aluminium ones are still available as option parts for racers concentrating on weight savings.
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The Passport Ultra charger is a rugged, small footprint, multi-chemistry, AC/DC battery charger with a fully-functional touchscreen user interface designed for quick charging of a variety of batteries. The charger is ideal for anyone that wants to spend less time charging and more time enjoying their hobby as it features up to 10A charge current for 1S to 6S LiPo packs, up to 5A discharge current and also a 5V/2.1A USB port to power mobile devices. The firmware is updateable using the Mini USB port and the the built-in power supply allows you to use AC mains or 12V DC power.
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Muchmore Racing announce the signing of Australia’s Nathan Reese to their talented team of drivers. The NSW and ACT Indoor Championship title winner and multiple Australian Nationals A-finalist will use Muchmore products in his rides during his 2015 campaign.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.com]
Yokomo introduce the all-new YZ-2 1/10th 2WD mid motor off-road buggy kit. Making use of the iconic “YZ” name the buggy is designed especially for today’s high-grip surfaces such as astro turf, carpet and sugared clay. By using a super-low centre-of-gravity motor mount and gearbox, the buggy features a dramatically changes balance, resulting in a reduction of traction rolls on high-grip surfaces and improved overall stability of the car. An redesigned steering with the bellcranks facing towards the rear makes for a more direct steering response compared to conventional designs and the hard-coated, low-friction anodised aluminium shock bodies lead to smoother shock absorbing movements which allows better driving characteristics.
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Reds Racing announce the contract renewal with former World Champion Cody King through to 2016. Cody will be using the Italian engines to power his 1/8th off-road rides and he has the following to say about the deal:
I’m really happy and excited to continue with Reds racing through 2016 and beyond. The engines have been excellent and our progress working together with Mario and Marco has exceeded my expectations. The next two years will be great!
Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.com]
The 5th round of the Malaysia National Championship was held at the Titiwangsa track, a venue that will soon be torn down. Many RC enthusiasts in the region hope the state government will change their mind and preserve the track strategically located that attracts many newcomers. As for the racing, the 13.5T Stock class saw up and coming racer Adik Haikal taking the TQ and win and with it the overall championship title.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
