LRP have announced that they are extending their Works Team tool line to include a range of most commonly used hex drivers and screw drivers, as well as other specialist tools suitable for a variety of tasks. Case hardened and precision ground tips make for a long lasting tool, while the ultra-lightweight non slip blue anodized aluminium handles ensure comfort during use.
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New for the Serpent S400 are these anodized aluminium CVD drive shafts. Super lightweight, they are 3 grams lighter than the steel versions, giving a saving of 12 grams when used throughout the car. This weight gain means reduced rotating mass, which translates into faster acceleration and top speeds. Sold in a set of 2, they are suitable for the front and rear of the car, but due to the current power being delivered by modern electronic equipment it is advised to use them only the rear, as when used on the front they may wear quicker than the standard steel versions.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Dynamite RC have released this mini pinion carrier, a simple and handy tool for storing your motor pinions. Machined from aluminium, this red anodized storage system allows drivers to keep their mini-series pinion collection neatly organized.
Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]
We received a report from the 2nd round of the Turkish nationals that were held at the Hezarfen track in Istanbul. This track forms part of a hobby center which combines, both on road and off road tracks, a motocross track, a rc boat center (due to its proximity to a lake) and an airport which is the base for hobby and show pilots in Istanbul. This year the track has been renovated with a new surface which meant traction was very high, however strong winds caused some difficulties for the racers.
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The 6th Round of the Puerto Rico Championship was run last weekend at the Carolina on-road track. In the 1/8th scale class it was Mugen racer Andy Báez that took the TQ as well as the win, finishing 7 laps up on his team mate Tory Santiago in 2nd, while Carlos Fuentes took 3rd spot racing a Power Racing chassis. In the 1/10 Sedan class, Xray driver Fernando Mendez qualified on pole however it was again Andy Báez that took in control in the final, winning by a 6 lap margin in front of team mate Juan C. Rodríguez in 2nd, while Kyosho racer Jesús Rivera rounded out the podium in 3rd spot.
Thanks to Zobeida Ocasio for the report
K-Factory have released this middle mount for the Team Magic E4, which has been precision milled from high tensile strength 7075 aluminium and polished to a chrome finish. Helping to reduce flex in the chassis, this strong yet lightweight part also comes with a built-in antenna rod mount.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Team Magic have released new, deepened 43T & 13T spiral gears, which are used with the front and rear differentials on the M8 & M1B. Machined on a precision gear machine, every gear is also individually tested and inspected to meet the tightest tolerance requirements. The pitch angle of the gears has moved to 15 degrees to improve power delivery and reduce friction and the new gears also go through a new hardening process to make sure their more reliable than previous versions.
Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]
Team Titan have released a number of new items, including this handy tool bag and a new body shell reamer. Sold as a separate product, or including a set of 19 tools, the nylon tool bag is similar to offerings from other companies with the tools held in place using cloth elastic bands. The blue bag sports the Team Titan logo printed on the outside and is supplied with a padded handle for ease of transport. Also new from Team Titan is a body shell reamer, which has been made with heat treated high carbon steel and which is supplied with an aluminium cap to protect the tool tip, and its user.
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