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August 31, 2020

Arrowmax Medius FWD conversion for BD10

Arrowmax continue to expand their FWD Medius platform with their latest release for Yokomo BD10. Featuring a two-piece style top deck system, this optimises the flex and offers more overall grip, while the updated 21T pulley, together with a low friction belt provides better drivetrain efficiency. Other parts included are high quality 2.25mm chassis, 75g brass bumper weight, battery mount holder and necessary screws. The conversion kit will be able to fit both the BD9 and BD10 and is available now.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 28, 2020

Rêve D aluminium case back for RS-ST servo

Rêve D have released a new range of optional aluminium servo case backs in purple, red and silver for their RS-ST servo. A direct replacement for the standard plastic part, these new case backs not only look great but also offer greater heat dissipation and improved rigidity. Additionally for their servos come a set of SPM titanium case screws, which are made of a super lightweight, rigid titanium material not only look great but offer a good weight reduction over the standard steel part.

View the screws here

August 27, 2020

Shepherd Velox V10 radio plate stiffener

Team Shepherd have announced a new optional item for the Velox V10 platform in the form of an all-new radio plate stiffener milled from high-quality German carbon fibre. Mounted at the front end it changes the cars flex characteristic which can be helpful under high-traction conditions by taking out some steering. The necessary screws are included and the item is available from now on.

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August 27, 2020

2020 Schumacher GP Italy – Announcement

Schumacher have announced the 2020 edition of the Schumacher GP Italy. Held at the 4th of October at the popular RC Landia track in Scandiano, renowned for hosting the popular annual Charity Race and host for the upcoming EFRA GT12 European cup in November. The event will act as a warm up race to that event, with GT12 among the classes catered for, but the event will also see LMP, Touring Car and FWD classes run. More details can be found here (PDF) with sign-up available here.

August 27, 2020

NathoBuilds 48 pitch pinion gears

NathoBuilds’ new 48 pitch aluminium hard-anodised pinion gears are made from 7075-T6 aluminium and feature a hard surface coating to reduce wear and friction. The pinions sport laser-etched details for easy identification, they are available in 19T to 33T sizes and come in reusable snap cases.

Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]

August 27, 2020

Team Bomber TB-AK12 centre shock springs

Coming from Team Bomber and made for their TB-AK12 1/12th scale pan car kit are new centre shock springs. Designed for the car’s big bore centre shock and also usable for many other cars utilising the same design, the springs help to fine-tune bump handling and rear traction according to the track conditions. The springs are made of high-quality steel, precision manufactured, and they come in colour-coded hardnesses of soft, medium and medium-hard.

Source: Team Bomber [teambomber.jp]

August 27, 2020

Xpress sign Felix Law

Xpress have added all-round nice guy and multi-class talent, Felix Law to their factory team. Felix is known for his vast touring car knowledge and will attend all major races in the U.S. while also helping racers with track-side tech support.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

August 27, 2020

Maclan Racing welcome Felix Law

Maclan Racing have announced the signing of Felix Law to their factory team. The US frontrunner and IFMAR Worlds finalist has inked a multi-year and while running Maclan Racing electronics at all major races he will also represent the brand at the track while helping with R&D of forthcoming new brushless speed controllers and motors. Felix has the following to say about the deal:

I’m excited to join the R&D team of Maclan Racing. With the initial testing of the products Willie has to offer, I found their lineup to be focusing on quality & racing needs. With all my knowledge from the past, I will do my best to evolve their product to the next level.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclan-racing.com]