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January 16, 2014

Team Orion Vortex R8.1 Pro ESC

Team Orion introduce the new Vortex R8.1 Pro 1/8 competition brushless speed controller specially designed for sensored BL motors. The 2S to 4S LiPo-compatible ESC is based around the World Championship winning R10 Pro speedo and features the same advanced programming features, dual sensor ports and machined aluminium case design. The controller is equipped with a strong 6V/7.2V BEC system, an improved cooling fan protection and it works with both sensored and sensorless motors. It comes with Factory-installed Deans-type connectors while additional programming can be performed using Team Orion’s DSB-R programming box. The controller will be on show at the upcoming Nuremberg Toyfair at the end of January.

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January 16, 2014

Hobby Pro USA tyre mounting bands

New from Hobby Pro USA come these tyre mounting bands. They are made from a durable and highly flexible silicone material, they measure 12x202mm and are usable for 1/10th and 1/8th off-road tyres alike. The bands also make a nice wristband plus they hold and secure screw and parts boxes.

Source: Hobby Pro USA [hobbyprousa.com]

January 15, 2014

GRP 2014 1/8 buggy tyre line

Italian company MRP, owner of the GRP brand, introduce their latest line of 1/8 buggy tyres that cover a wide range of applications. A total of six threads are available ranging from the low profile Contact “clay” tyre up to the long pin Atomic tread for dusty and sandy conditions. All come in the soft A and extra soft X compound, as tyres including insert or pre-mounted on white disc wheels. The newly designed and CNC-machined closed cell inserts are also available separately as are white and neon yellow dish wheels and suitable CA glue.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

January 15, 2014

Serpent machined aluminium screw sets

New from Serpent come several machined aluminium screw sets for the company’s nitro and electric on-road cars. Made from 7075-T6 aluminium the screws offer a perfect fit, they save weight and add a cool look to the chassis. The sets are available for the S977, S747, S411, S120 and F110.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 15, 2014

MachoCave SC10.2 shock tower prototypes

MachoCave SC10.2 shock towers

MachoCave is a new company from Minnesota and one of their first projects are these sturdy looking aluminium shock towers for the Team Associated SC10.2 short course truck. They are designed to mount to the stock plastic chassis and optional carbon fibre rods can be added for stiffening the chassis if needed. Other features include an additional upper shock mounting position and attachment points for the rear bumper assembly. It is planned to release the shock towers separately and a 2-piece set. Also the chassis stiffening rods will become available. The shock towers will be up for grabs sometime in February in different, as yet undecided, colours.

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January 15, 2014

Alexander Hagberg re-signs with Xray for 2014

Alexander Hagberg renews with Xray for 2014

More driver re-signings from Xray with the Slovakian company announcing that team driver Alexander Hagberg has extended his contract for 2014. ‘Alexander has been with Xray for a long time and the team cooperation has been successful over the years with Alex a great supporter and member of the development team.’ Alex had this to say:

I have been racing for Xray ever since the start of my international racing career. Over the years we have built a strong and successful relationship which has helped me to develop into one of the best on-road racers in Europe, if not in the world. For the upcoming season I did not consider any other option than to continue to work closely together with Xray. I am confident that we can achieve even better results together in the future!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 15, 2014

Xray Challenge Moravia & Slovakia Rd4 – Report

Xray Challenge Moravia & Slovakia Rd4 - Report

The 4th round of this Winter’s Xray Challenge Moravia & Slovakia Cup saw the participation of a good amount of drivers from Austria, Finland and Slovakia. Many of the drivers used the practice on Friday to learn the track and to finalise chassis setup. In the Touring Car Modified class Kuba Simurda and Jirka Vysin battled out the win with the better end for Kuba. David Nemcek, Tomas Liptak and Werner Schmitzer came in third, fourth and fifth respectively.

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January 15, 2014

Dominic Greiner joins Contact tyres

Contact Tyres have signed 2013 EFRA 1/10th IC European ‘B’ Vice Champion Dominic Greiner to be part of their nitro team. The German Serpent driver, and winner of the Romanian Nitro Cup last year, joins an already impressive team line up which includes former World Champion Robert Pietsch, Dario Balestri, Kyle Branson and Simon Kurzbuch.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]