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June 27, 2019

Matrix introduce new Precision rims

Matrix have added a new wheel to their range of pre-mounted 1/8th on-road foam tyres in the form of the Precision rim. Adding to the already available Carbon and Light variants, the Precision rim is made of aerospace plastic material that is both very light of weight yet extremely strong, providing improved ease of driving, precision and consistency when running on tracks that have already taken a lot of rubber or when the use of additive is allowed. The rim is lighter than the already available Light rim and easily recognisable by its slightly yellowish colour.

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

June 27, 2019

Mugen MTC1 aluminium lower arm inserts

Mugen have introduced new aluminium lower arm inserts for the MTC1 touring car. A replacement for the standard A2108B part, that is made of plastic and thus less durable, the alloy inserts will also ensure greater precision and a more secure fit. The inserts come in pairs and they are available soon.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

June 27, 2019

Yeah Racing Hacktronic G2 brushless ESC

Yeah Racing have announced the release of their new Hacktronic G2 competition brushless speed controller. The second generation of the popular controller offers updated firmware features to bring it up to current requirements with a blinky mode as well as widely adjustable boost and turbo settings allowing to access both zero boost, boost and modified racing. Thinks are kept cool thanks to the machined aluminium case and the included 30mm fan will ensure the ESC stays cool even in heavy duty racing applications. Included with the controller comes a small-size fast cycle capacitor as well as a short all-black receiver wire. A programming box, that allows to read out the speedo’s telemetry settings, is available optionally.

View a list of the specifications and more images here

June 27, 2019

Alp & Korpe win at 2019 TORC Rd2

The second round of the Turkey Onroad Championship 2019 was held at the Izmir Efmod track in the three classes of Electric Touring Modified, Electric Touring Stock and 1/10th GP. In Touring Modified it was Xray’s Mustafa Alp with the win from Ataha Yildiz and Mertcan Cakmak for an all-Xray top 3. Over in the Touring Stock class it was again Mustafa with the win but he was under pressure of up and coming Ali Kaya and Poyraz Serezlioglu. The three would also make for an all-Xray 1-2-3.

Continue reading the report here

June 26, 2019

Vigor white low-friction drive belts

Vigor RC now offer the popular white colour low-friction drive belts in a 513mm front and a 189mm rear variant. The 3mm wide belts greatly improve drivetrain efficiency due to being softer and more flexible compared to the standard black belts. The belts are made in Japan, they fit many of today’s electric touring cars and are especially useful in stock and blinky classes.

View the rear drive belt here

June 26, 2019

Xray X1 solid rear axle set

Coming from Xray and made for their X1 formula car as well as other formula class pan cars is a rear solid axle set. The spool axle is made up using a highly precise graphite axle shaft and a clamping design aluminium adapter all of which replace the standard diff assembly for a lighter spool that helps to gain traction especially in high to very high grip conditions. While improving acceleration the spool axle also makes for increased steering in certain track conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 26, 2019

Arrowmax 7.6V 5500mAh ultra low profile LiHV battery

Arrowmax have announced the release of their new 7.6V 5500mAh ultra low profile LiHV battery. The hardcase pack is made of highest quality Graphene technology 65C/130C cells and its low weight and reduced height allow to lower the car’s overall centre of gravity. The battery utilises 5mm bullet-type connectors and it is available now.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

June 26, 2019

Serpent sign Yugo Nagashima

Serpent have announced the signing of Japan’s Yugo Nagashima to their electric on-road team. The former Destiny factory driver is specialised in 1/10th Touring and 1/12th scale racing, having won titles in Japan, Canada and Australia and he will campaign Serpent’s full range of electric chassis at all major events around the globe. Yugo already kicked off his new campaign quite successful with a 5th place in the Modified Touring class at the recent South Korea round of the AOC.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]