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January 24, 2019

Ryan Maifield Maxima Mx-powered through to 2020

Team Maxima Mx have announced the signing of Ryan Maifield to their factory team. The IFMAR World and multi-time national champion joins the likes of Jared Tebo, Robert Batlle or Jörn Neumann and will power his Mugen 1/8th rides using Maxima Mx engines and fuel through to the 2020 season. Ryan has the following to say about the deal:

I want to thank everyone at Mx for this opportunity, I know with there engines and fuel I will have the best possible products to compete at the highest level on any surface and at every event I attend.

Source: Maxima Mx [facebook.com]

January 24, 2019

1up Racing high-strength servo mounting screws

Coming from 1up Racing are their new high-strength servo mounting screws. Machined from ultra-strong U.S. 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with a mirror-like chamfer, the screws fit snuggly into the servo’s outer lashes thanks to a 4.2x2mm neck that keeps the servo in place even in hard crashes. With their 7.8mm outer diameter and 4mm threads the screws, that come in packs of four, fit the most popular servos used with 1/10 cars.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]

January 24, 2019

HRC Racing 4900mAh racing pack LiPo battery

HRC Racing have introduced their new racing-pack-style 4900mAh hardcase LiPo battery pack. The oval diameter battery mimics the outer appearance of a NiMH racing pack and is ideal for ready-to-run cars, older-spec Tamiya and Kyosho vehicles, starter boxes and other applications that require this specific battery specification. The battery is built using quality 30C cells and it is available with T-type or Tamiya-style plugs.

View the other battery pack here

January 24, 2019

GForce Magnific competition LiPo batteries

GForce have introduced their new Magnific competition LiPo battery packs. Available as high-capacity 7400mAh and lightweight 5500mAh variant, both are built using highest quality 150C cells ant they feature 25.5mm tall hardcases with through-type 4mm connects. The 7400mAh pack weighs in at 306g while the 5500mAh battery weighs in at 230g. Both comes including balance harness and they are available soon.

View the 5500mAh pack here

January 24, 2019

Exotek 48-series HD steering spindles & uprights

Coming from Exotek and made for Tekno RC’s NB/EB48 series of vehicles are heavy duty aluminium steering spindles and rear hub carriers. The HD 7075 alloy steering spindles and rear hubs for the EB48.4 and NB48.4 series ensures consistent suspension performance and handling and they are extra durable for high-powered applications and polished and anodised in glossy Tekno team colours for that factory look. The spindles and rear uprights are available as separate sets and they match the stock geometry.

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January 23, 2019

Hobbytech Spirit NXT EP 6S 2.0 RTR buggy

Hobbytech have introduced their new Spirit NXT EP 6S 2.0 1/8th scale ready-to-run E-Buggy. Designed for high speed bashing the buggy utilises ultra tough suspension components including a pivot ball front suspension design, it is equipped with sturdy shock towers, big bore aluminium shocks and powered by a waterproof 6S LiPo-compatible 150A speed controller and a 2000kV brushless motor. Other features include grippy tyres, a colourful bodyshell and a 2.4GHz radio system.

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January 23, 2019

Nico Schmid wins at Swiss EP Off-road Nats Rd1

Round 1 of the Swiss 1/10th electric off-road nationals was held at the Race Arena Pfäffikon. In 4WD Buggy, much like last season, the Schmid brothers (both Xray) would dominate the field with Nico taking the win in front of his brother Florian as Yokomo’s Aaron Münster had to settle for 3rd overall.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 23, 2019

Xray XB2 Beta 2 lightweight body shell

Xray’s Beta 2 body for the XB2 buggy is now also abatable in a 0.5mm thick lightweight variant. The low-profile high performance body will offer super smooth airflow, increased steering and stability as well as reduced roll, all while helping with rotation in tight corners. The lightweight variant still offers exceptional durability and it is available now.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]