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February 6, 2020

Creation Model/Infinity sign Riccardo Berton

Creation Model have announced the signing of 2019 EFRA 1/8th Buggy European Champion, Riccardo Berton to the Infinity factory team. The former Kyosho factory pilot brings with him a vast amount of experience and knowledge and thus he will be a valuable addition to the company that is currently developing their forthcoming new 1/8th off-road platform. This is what Riccardo has to say about the deal:

Has been a long day..as most of you already know is starting a new chapter for my R/C career.. I signed for Infinity Team that offered me the chance to help them to develop a new buggy platform.. I would like to say an huge thank you to my dad, that always helped me in my career and to Kenji San that believed in my skills and attitude.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

February 6, 2020

Xtreme Aerodynamics nitro tool kit

Coming from Xtreme Aerodynamics is a complete tool kit that includes several nitro-specific wrenches. Parts of the package are standard hex wrenches in 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm sizes as well as 2.0mm and 2.5mm ball hex wrenches while a 5.0mm hex wrench, specially designed for the nuts of pivot ball suspensions, rounds out the hex wrench package. Also included are a long blade slotted screwdriver for carburettor adjustment as well as a clutch adjustment tool. The tool kit is available separately or including a suitable zipped bag that ensures secure transportation and storage of the precious goods.

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February 6, 2020

Racing Experience 25% Hot Road GT fuel

Racing Experience from France have introduced their new Hot Road GT fuel especially developed for 1/8th GT racing. A new blend allows to extract maximum performance from the highly stressed GT engines that have to work under closed body work and thus under high ambient temperatures. The 25 percent nitro fuel also excels in nitro off-road racing, allowing to reach a higher performance for longer.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

February 6, 2020

Alex Zanchettin returns to Team Losi Racing

Team Losi Racing have announced the signing of Italian 1/8th off-road front runner, Alex Zanchettin to the TLR Europe team for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The former Italian National Champion, multi-time EFRA Euros and IFMAR Worlds finalist will campaign TLR’s 8ightX platform at all major European events starting with this weekend’s Montpellier GP in France and he has the following to say about the deal:

It is a great feeling to be back with TLR, so many good memories and great achievement are linked to TLR during my racing career and I will do my best to add more of them in the upcoming seasons.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.eu]

February 6, 2020

Xtra Speed CC02 alloy front knuckle arm set

Xtra Speed have introduced their new aluminium front knuckle arm set for the Tamiya CC02 kit. Using the parts will improve overall durability of the vehicle while adding some visual impact of the light trailing rig. The steering knuckles come in a silver colour and including mounting hardware.

Source: Xtra Speed [facebook.com]

February 6, 2020

Samix Enduro 25T aluminium servo horn

Readily available from Samix are their 25T aluminium servo horns for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks. Machined from high-quality aluminium and being of a double clamping-style design, the servo horns offer greatly improved rigidity for better steering emphasis and precision in demanding terrain while adding a professional look to the scale rig. The double clamping-style design provides better mounting security and the arms come in a total of seven colours including silver, gun metal, orange, green, black, red and a new blue tone.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

February 5, 2020

Xray XB4’20 large volume graphite diff case & cover

Coming from Xray and made for their XB4’20 1/10th scale 4WD buggy are new graphite-reinforced differential parts. Available for the buggy’s large volume front and rear diffs are both the case and cover as separate, graphite-reinforced items. The lighter and tougher material will withstand higher temperatures and wear better, holding the screws securely in place even when using high-powered motors and/or when driving on very high-bite or rutted tracks. Both the case and cover are available separately.

View an image of the diff cover here

February 5, 2020

Intellect 2020 Platinum LiPo battery range

UK Intellect distributor Schumacher has introduced the 2020 Platinum LiPo range. Recognisable by the new labelling with metallic blue lettering the 2020 versions once again improve of 2019 specs by offering better power and runtime. Intellect offer a huge range of batteries for all applications and required weights for perfect chassis balance and centre of gravity with every battery having a burst current of 120C and LIHV technology. The new packs are BRCA/EFRA legal as of April 1st 2020 with the stick range including the following specifications: 2S 10000mAh 25.1mm, 2S 8400mAh 25.1mm, 2S 7600mAh 25.1mm, 2S 7000mAh 22.5mm, 2S 6000mAh 22.5mm, and 2S 5600mAh 19.5mm. The 2020 shorty range includes the following specifications: 3S 4200mAh 25.1mm, 2S 6200mAh 25.1mm, 2S 5000mAh 25.1mm, 2S 4400mAh 20mm, and a 2S 4200mAh 18.5mm . The range is rounded out by a 1S 8200mAh and a 1S 6600mAh Shorty.

View the other new 2020 series batteries here