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February 26, 2014

JConcepts B5 Silencer bodyshell

Seen for the first time during the recent JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals JConcepts now officially introduce the Silencer design bodyshell for the Team Associated B5 buggy. Sporting a mild cab forward design with a shark fin moulded into the roof, the Silencer separates from the B5 kit body by sporting forward raised sidepods, air scoops for improved airflow and an overall low-profile appearance for improved aerodynamics and a different look. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance wings.

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February 26, 2014

GRP introduce 1/10th buggy & TC tyres

GRP introduce two new lines of 1/10th tyres for electric off-road and touring car racing. Starting with the buggy tyres, available soon are the Buldog 2WD front, the Conic 4WD front and the Conic 2WD/4WD rear tyre. All three sport a familiar design that makes them ideally suited for carpet and astroturf tracks while the tyres will come in a medium “B” and a hard “C” compound. GRP also introduce suitable close cell foam inserts for the 4WD front and the rear tyre.

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February 26, 2014

Sanwa RX-471W waterproof 4-channel receiver

Available soon is Sanwa’s RX-471W 4-channel 2.4GHz receiver. The IPX4 spec waterproof device is high-voltage compatible, it measures 30×23.3x14mm and weights in at around 10g. The receiver be used in FHSS4 and FHSS3 mode with M12, M11X, MT-4, MX-3X, Exzes Z and Gemini X radios and it also supports Sanwa’s Super Response SSR mode.

Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.com]

February 26, 2014

Serpent Cobra GT-e 1/8 RTR

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To cope with the growing interest in the 1/8 GT class Serpent introduce the Cobra GT-e ready-to-run kit. Coming factory-assembled, the 4WD vehicle make use of many parts found on the competition buggy it is based on. The features list includes a 3-diff 4WD drivetrain, aluminium chassis, shock towers and motor mount, low-profile battery mounts, 16mm aluminium big bore shocks as well as front and rear anti-roll bars. Part of the RTR package is a 2.4GHz radio system with 10.5kg-cm steering servo, a 2450kv brushless motor and 120A waterproof speed controller along Dragon-RC pre-mounted race tyres and a pre-designed GT bodyshell. The car will be available from March with a nitro-powered RTR version coming soon also.

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February 26, 2014

Mark Green continues with Serpent

Mark Green recently signed a contract extension with Serpent for the 2014 season. The multi-times champion will continue to race Serpent’s 1/8th and 1/10th nitro cars during his 2014 campaign that will see races such as the EFRA Euros, 1/10th Worlds and the Euro Nitro Series. Mark will also run the S411 electric touring car at selected national events. Mark Green will continue to work closely with Michael Salven on new developments and has the following to say:

I am very happy and excited to be able to continue with Serpent into 2014 and look forward to try and better my 2013 results with new developments and to have fun racing with all the team and continue to help fellow racers with Serpent products in their quest to go fast and enjoy serpent race cars.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 26, 2014

Team C TM4 & TM2 V2 brass suspension mounts

Team C introduce new suspension mount brass weight kits for the TM4 and TM2 V2 buggies. Starting with the front kit, it contains a 15g FF suspension mount and an additional 15g brass weight while the rear 15g RR mount is complemented by an additional 10g piece. The suspension hangers are designed to work with Team C’s plastic insert sets for easy suspension geometry changes while the parts add weight when the track conditions call for some added mass.

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February 26, 2014

Nacho Lopez signs with XRD

Spanish top level racer and 2013 1/8 Euro B vice-champion, Nacho Lopez has signed a contract with XRD Engines. The Spain-based Serpent designer and 2013 Spanish Champion will run the new XRD engines during his 2014 campaign that will include the EFRA Euros on his home track beside other races. This is what Nacho has to say about the deal:

For this year in which I will have the 1/10 European Championship in my home track, I was looking for the best engines. And after testing XRD products carefully I’m convinced of I have chosen the best option, XRD engines. I’m very happy to join this great team with really good drivers. Thanks to XRD, especially Patrizio Rossi for this great opportunity. I’m looking forward to the 2014 season and can’t wait to run these engines this year.

Source: XRD [xrdtech.com]

February 26, 2014

Arrowmax T4’14 aluminium chassis

Arrowmax T4'14 aluminium chassis

Aluminium chassis plates seem to becoming en vogue in electric touring car racing and one of the latest companies to jump on the band wagon is Asian aftermarket company Arrowmax. Their latest release is this 2mm 7075-T6 alloy chassis for the Xray T4’14. CNC-machined and coming with a silver finish the lower deck is a direct replacement for the kit’s stock carbon fibre chassis.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]