The opening round of the Polish Outdoor Touring car cup took place last weekend. In the modified class it was German driver Dennis Fadtke that took the win ahead of Morris Individo in 2nd, with Filip Zaremba taking 3rd spot. In the Junior Class DTM it was Michal Orlowski that took the win, while the Class Spec victory went to Stanislaw Pyrka.
Danish company RC Modifications had the idea to make a shock tower using the combination of two different materials, carbon fibre and 7075 aluminium. The idea is to avoid breakages that can happen with carbon shock towers yet retain the lightweight. They succeeded and have created this half carbon half alu shock towers for the front and rear of the Mugen MBX-6. The front tower only weighs 21grams, only 4 grams heavier than the full carbon tower, while the rear tower weighs in at 27grams. Currently only in the protoype phase, expect a release in the near future.
Source: RC Modifications [rcmodifications.com]
Following on from our exclusive first look at the new Durango DEX410, we showed you back in February, comes the first production photos of the near final buggy. Expected for release at the end of June this year, the photos show the super slim chassis, stylish production body shell and, a first for the 1/10th electric class, a ‘tuneable’ zero-slip geared differential. Companies interested in distribution or retail of Team Durango products should contact sales[at]team-durango.com
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Based on the extensive demand Hudy have prepared complete customized sets of tools and set-up systems for particular RC categories. Each of the sets was selected for each indiviudal RC category and is packaged and delivered in the exclusive Hudy carrying bag. These sets are completely customized which means that the tools and set-up systems will be laser engraved with your name or nick name with a maximum of 20 characters and the bag will be originally custom printed with your name or nick name, with no character limits. The sets are available as just tools or also with setup tools for 1/8th On road, 1/8th off road, 1/10th electric and 1/10th gas, as well as a complete set of general tools. This offer is time limited so please contact your national distributor who can inform you about all the details.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
VP Pro have announced the release of their new hand tools set. Available in 14 of the most common tips, they all feature an ergonomic and knurled handle for comfortable use and good leverage. Very well balanced, 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]
New for the NT1, Xray release these aluminium radio plate mounts that allow more solid radio plate mounting, and reduce the chance of stripped threads. These newly-updated alu stands allow a small throttle servo to be mounted under the radio plate, and the center belt to be more precisely tensioned. The left alu stand allows more tighter belt tension adjustment. Ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions they have been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium. Sold in a set of 2 pieces, left & right.
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The 5th round of the Puerto Rico NOS Series Championship was run recently at the Barceloneta track. In the 1/8th scale class it was Mugen Team driver Andy Báez who TQ’d and led the 30 minutes main from beginning to end, taking the victory ahead of his Mugen team mate Fernando Méndez in 2nd, with Amaury Alvarez driving a Kyosho Evola M3 taking 3rd. In the sedan class it was again Andy on TQ for Mugen and he once again took the win in the 40 minutes race. In 2nd place was Mugen team mate Fernando Mendez who recovered to hold the position after having problems at the beginning of the race, while in 3rd place was Norberto Rodríguez with an excellent drive with his Xray NT1, denying championship leader Juan Rodriguez of a podium finish. In the 1/10 outlaw class, Serpent driver Edgar Tirado easily took the first position, winning from Brian Ramos, who after having a difficult start took 2nd, with lady Mugen Driver Zobeida Ocasio taking it easy to finish in 3rd position at the end of the 35 minutes main.
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CS Electronic have released this Acrylic 2-sided tape for fixing your car’s electronic to the chassis of your touring car or pan car. Supper strong, it comes in a roll of 1.5m, and is soft so it absorbs a lot of vibrations protecting your expensive equipment. When it comes time to remove the items, the tape comes off without leaving any residue. The tape is 19mm wide, 1mm thick and can hold up to 1.5kg using a 5cm long piece.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
