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March 20, 2014

MD Racing MDF14 formula 1 chassis kit

We recently brought you first CAD rendering of the Spanish MD Racing MDF14 1/10th formula 1 chassis and now a first pre-production image os available. Based on a carbon fibre main chassis the vehicle will feature a U-shaped top deck that connects behind the battery compartment, a front aluminium bulkhead makes for step-less caster angle adjustment while a rail-type rear pod design allows to adjust the ground clearance with the help of grub screws located in the rear axle inserts and motor mount. The depicted car is a prototype with the actual kits will contain gold-anodised aluminium parts, aluminium body mounts, aluminium preload nuts for the side springs and thumb screw supported battery mounts from what is understood.

Source: MD Racing [facebook.com]

March 20, 2014

Yeah Racing 60mm Shock-Gear dampers

Yeah Racing introduce a 60mm shock absorber set based on their Shock-Gear oil-filled 50mm and 55mm dampers. They are designed to fit many 1/10th rally cars and feature threaded aluminium shock bodies, blue anodised aluminium upper caps, lower caps and spring pre-load nuts, they come with a full array of shock springs and a set of standard and conical hole pistons to adjust compression and rebound characteristics. Other features include titanium-nitride coated shock shafts, anti-leak O-rings and different volume compensator options.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

March 20, 2014

Muchmore Fleta ZX 13.5T fixed timing brushless motor

Muchmore’s Fleta ZX 13.5T Type-W brushless motor is now also available in a fixed timing version. The hand-out motor of the 2013/14 ETS Pro Stock class builds on the same design as the conventional stock motors but comes with a fixed timing endbell making it ideal for zero timing club races, regional and national championships alike.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

March 20, 2014

Exotek B5M battery strap & FlexFit cap

New from Exotek Racing comes the ‘Flite’ carbon battery strap for the Team Associated B5M buggy and a Navy FlexFit hat. Starting with the battery retainer, the part is cut from high-quality carbon fibre, it weights in at only 6g and replaces the stock composite strap with a more rigid part. The direct replacement strap is useable with stock and aftermarket thumbscrews. Also new is the adult-size FlexFit hat with embroidered Exotek team logo to show your passion to everything Exotek. The cap is available in S/M and L/LX sizes.

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March 20, 2014

Kyosho 69 teeth 48 pitch spur gear

Kyosho America introduce a 69 teeth 48 pitch spur gear for the use in stock and spec brushless classes. The smallest spur gear to fit the current 1/10th slipper clutch allows the lower ratios typical for this type of racing and it is made from high-quality composite material for low weight, high strength and low running noise.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

March 20, 2014

Olly Jefferies teams up with GForce

6-times BRCA and current BRCA 1/12th Modified champion Olly Jefferies teams up with Japanese company GForce. The Xray driver will use GForce’s line of electronic accessories such as chargers and tyre warmers in his 2014 campaign.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

March 19, 2014

1st Annual South Florida Winter Champs – Report

Coral Springs RC Track hosted the first annual South Florida Winter Championship and they did not disappoint. Friday morning racers were greeted with a fresh new layout and amazing weather. Without a cloud in the forecast racers began to arrive early Friday morning for early practice and to get there cars dialed in for the weekend. Saturdays race program would bring 3 qualifiers, rocket round style and some fierce competition with over 190 entries. By mid morning the track was well grooved and racers qualifying times continued to improve. Sunday the dust was settled and the mains were set.

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March 19, 2014

Reds Racing 2014 R5 engine range

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Reds Racing have new R5 buggy engines available in the form of the R5T Team Edition and the R5 Racer. The 2014 versions both feature a new front ball bearing with improved sealing and better durability, a redesigned crankcase with wider fins close to the exhaust makes for better cooling and the power plants also come with a new combustion camber insert and cooling head. The R5T Team Edition is hand-tuned by Mario Rossi and comes with a silicone-filled, balanced and tuned crankshaft, rear ceramic bearing, RDC hard-coated backplate, 5-port sleeve with exhaust port booster and a long needle carburettor. Before leaving the factory the engine is hand inspected and compression checked for maximized performance.

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