In addition to the wide range of tools announced by VP Pro last month comes 2 new versions, a 3mm and 4mm suspension arm reamer. As with the other tools, these too are very well balanced and the lightweight hollow aluminium handles also feature long set screws to ensure the steel tips are kept firmly in place during use.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Spanish firm Ultimate Racing have announced that front running British driver Darren Bloomfield has joined their team. Having tested some UR products during the Euro Warm Up in Austria along with his Losi team mates Adam Drake, Mike Truhe and Yannick Aigoin, the Novarossi driver was in no doubt about the decision.
Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]
Mugen Seiki continue to expand their product skins with the release of a new range of Prostarter BII skins. Made by Upgrade RC they are available in 10 different colour variations, all featuring the Mugen Seiki logo on the top and sides. Easy to apply, they are die cut to the perfect size and shape.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]
Tekno RC have released their lightened LCG Chassis for the Hot Bodies D8 buggy. Claiming to be the ultimate chassis upgrade for your D8, it is 90g/3.2oz lighter than stock, which is a 23% weight savings. Low CG cutout design lowers the engine and radio tray by 1mm, fuel tank is lowered by 2mm and integrated droop screws offer more precise droop adjustment and better wear. CNC machined from 4mm aircraft grade 7075-T6 aluminium it has been ard anodized for increased wear resistance
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
Robitronic’s new transmitter bag is made of a high quality material, with its padded and rugged nylon fabric exterior, it keeps your expensive remote control safe from the elements while you carry your RC gear to the track. A reinforced shoulder strap is easy to adjust and keeps your hands free, while an additional easy-access velcro pocket takes your accessories like crystals, tx-modules, spare batteries and more.
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Dynamite have released this new wheel/tire balancer, an easy and affordable way to increase the handling and stability of your 1/8 scale buggy or truggy. Engineered specifically for 1/8 scale off roaders, this balancer offers an easy way to balance your wheels in a matter of minutes by quickly identifying the problem and allowing you to rectify it. Unbalanced wheels can rob your vehicle of its full performance potential and decrease fuel efficiency, so eliminate these problems and leave the competition in the dust by keeping your vehicles wheels balanced.
Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]
Round 3 of the French 1/10th scale gas nationals was held last weekend at Bourg en Bresse in the east of the country, close the to Swiss border, with sunny conditions all weekend for the 104 competitors attending. Qualifying for the Elite class saw Thomas Eytard take the top spot ahead of Basile Concialdi in 2nd, Arnaud Chaussard in 3rd and the final direct qualifier was Thomas Desmaries in 4th. The National class qualifying went the way of Anthony Bruyer ahead of Cédric Guillaud in 2nd, with Ludovic Cesar and Benjamin Brasset rounding out the top 4. In the Elite final, it was pole man Eytard that got the holeshot, but problems with his car dropped him out of contention. Concialdi, who was conserving his tires in 2nd, took over the lead but unfortunately some radio problems also dropped him down the leader board. Steady driving and good fortune allowed Kyosho driver Mickael Pontal to take over at the front and bring home the win, by a lap from Mugen Driver Thomas Desamaries in 2nd and Jacky Mouton, with another Kyosho, in 3rd. In the National class the race was all about Benjamin Brasset as pole man Bruyer had problems with his gearbox and dropped down the field. Benjamin was able to pull out a half lap lead by the halfway point, a gap that would be closed up by 2nd placed Julien Colas by the end of the race to only 4/100 of a second. Brasset just managing to cross the line first to take the win from the hard charging Colas in 2nd with Arthur Leclercq in 3rd, the top 6 covered by just over a lap.
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New from Team AJ is this rear toe block for the X-Factory X-6 series of cars. Currently still in prototype, the final version will vary slightly in shape and be anodised blue and black. This new part is made from aluminium and not only strengthens this area but also adds to the weight for different handling characteristics. The final toe angles haven’t been finalized but it looks to be 3 and 4 degrees for sure and maybe more in between. Expect it to be available from the beginning of September.
Click here to see the block mounted
