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August 7, 2019

Factory Pro RC 117T & 169T low-friction belts

Factory Pro RC have introduced their new low-friction 117T and 169T drive belts. The 117T variant is usable for mid-motor cars such as the ARC R11 Mid, the Awesomatix A800X MMCX, the Rebellion-RC mid-motor conversions or the Zero Tribe Mid conversion kits while the 169T variant is specific to the standard ARC R11 touring car. The white belts greatly reduce natural drivetrain drag for improved efficiency, acceleration and top speed especially in stock racing classes.

Source: Factory Pro RC [facebook.com]

August 7, 2019

GForce shock rebound measuring tool

Coming soon from GForce is a simple on-road shock rebound measuring tool. Machined from aluminium and coming black anodised for wear and looks the stepped gauge helps to measure and adjust shock rebound from 1mm up to 11mm by simply sliding the compressed shock into the machined slot and reading the rebound value. The tool can also be used to set the rebound value by inserting the damper, keeping it at the designed value and then attaching the upper cap to bleed and set the shock. Laser-etched marking help with easy identification of the desired rebound value. The gauge is usable with most 1/8th and 1/10th on-road shock absorbers.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

August 7, 2019

Andrea Catanzani wins at Italian ACI SGT Champs

The Italian ACI SGT Championship was held at the Teverola track recently. In the 1/8th Nitro SGT class it was young Andrea Catanzani with the win from Mimmo Calce on the runner-up spot. Filippo Beretta would round out the podium result in 3rd place.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

August 7, 2019

Protoform Corvette drag racing body – Coming soon

Protoform have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new Corvette drag racing body. With a drag racing body shell being Protoform’s first product back in 1992, the ultra-successful brand now goes back to their roots with the introduction of a Pro Mod Vette body. Full details and more images will become available soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

August 7, 2019

Gollner & Wurmhöringer win at Austrian EP Nats Rd5

The fifth round of this year’s Austrian Electric On-road Nationals was held at the LAMAC track in Carinthia last weekend. In the Touring Modified class the race for the win looked to be on between Patrick Gollner, Dominic Vogl and Sascha Klug. Right from the start it was Patrick who set the pace with Dominic and Sascha close behind. It also looked like Patrick would dominate the opening A-main also but in the penultimate lap Patrick’s car lost drive which allows Sascha to close up and eventually take the win while Patrick was lucky enough that the remainder of the drivers weren’t able to make the extra lap. Dominic, also in the mix after the qualifiers, had his own problems as he took the exit on the straight too optimistically.

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August 6, 2019

Avid Triad 17mm capped brass wheel nuts

Coming from Avid are their new capped 17mm brass wheel nuts for 1/8th off-road vehicles. The heavy brass wheel nuts are designed to help generate a little more traction in slippery and loose conditions. They will also raise the driver’s confidence that they will never come off with our aggressive serration. The brass nuts weigh 6g each instead of 2g which will aid in more traction while the capped design protects the end of the hubs, keeping dirt out. The nuts come laser etched with three small A’s and the large AV logo in the center, which are protected from being scratched off. The unique Triad 3-cornered nut uses common 17mm wheel wrenches and with their M12x1.0 fine thread they fits all modern 1/8th scale off-road and GT kits.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 6, 2019

Infinity IF18/15 belt tensioner flange

Infinity has released a belt tensioner flange for use on both their IF18 and IF15 nitro on-road chassis. This tension roller flange prevents the middle belt from accidentally falling off in high load situations such as high temperatures or extreme high traction. Fixed in place so as not to increase rotating mass of the roller, it is also shaped to prevent any step between the belt and the flange. It is available in black or titian colours. An M3x15mm screw is included for when fitting on the IF15.

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August 6, 2019

Fenix Classique March 761 Formula body shell

Fenix have introduced their new Classique March 761 formula body shell for 1/10th scale formula pan cars. A prototype of the body was shown and raced at the recent ETS final in Trencin and it is now ready to hit the stores with the lid being officially licensed by the current March rights holder, ensuring a scale appearance including lots of engine and rear suspension details. The body comes clear, it fits Tamiya F103 and F104 kits as well as most of today’s formula pan cars and it can be further customised by using Fenix’s Classique aluminium air intakes.

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