Trinity have introduced the new Revtech oil slick titanium screw kit for the use with the XFactor brushless motors. While looking the part, the non-magnetic fasteners can also increase the overall RPM and performance of the motor due to not interfering the the magnetic field of the rotor, making them a great addition especially to stock motors. The set includes six screws and it will hit stores soon.
ARC have announced the release of their new SRS Super Response Servo specially designed for the use with the ARC R12 touring car. Developed and produced in collaboration with Savöx, the steering servo supports the Super High Response protocol that is available from high-end transmitters and it provides quicker response and a wider working angle on the R12 chassis. The ARC SRS utilises a short 5cm all-black servo lead for neat and clean wiring and the unique all-aluminium case incorporates a servo mount that allows racers to do away with the standard servo mount, ensuring a super low-profile design and a lower overall centre of gravity, all while allowing to scrub 9g of weight and the attachment of the servo 8mm closer to the centreline of the chassis. As for the specifications, the brushless motor servo pulls up to 9kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.07 seconds.
The opening round of the 2020 RC-Lemans Series was hosted by the MCC Rhein Ahr track in Germany last weekend. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic the event was a maiden one this year for many drivers and thus Saturday’s practice was extensively used to get in the first runs of the season. Both the club and the drivers swiftly adapted to the new measures that had to be taken to guarantee everyone’s safety and things really worked out great from the get go. Sunday kicked off less smoothly however as overnight rain forced the organisers to delay the start of the race for about an hour. When things finally started off and in the fast LMP1 Modified class, it was Tim Altmann who set the pace in the opening qualifier. He took the round with a lap margin from last year’s vice champion, Tobias Weist and his brother Kai Altmann.
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Coming from Exotek and made for the Team Associated B6.2 buggy is a heavy-duty aluminium fan mount. It is a direct bolt-on for less flex and stronger fan mounting and due to its lightweight 6061 aluminium construction it weighs in at only about 1g. The mount comes black coated with blue chamfer details and it is usable with most fan units.
Following last week’s introduction of the Vision body shell for the Xray XB8 2020 nitro buggy, Bittydesign from Italy now also present a dedicated variant for the XB8E 2020 E-Buggy. Sporting the same sleek and futuristic design, the body will support the buggy’s performance by offering improved aerodynamics, stability and a cool new look. Precision pre-cut to make for swift and easy preparation of a new body, the lid come clear and it includes window masks and a decal sheet.
The second round of the Border Wars R/C Racing Series was hosted by the A-Main Speedway at RAM Off-Road Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado last weekend. The race attracted over 130 entries and in Expert Nitro Buggy it was 11th place qualifier, Graham Hill (Mugen) with the win in the 30-minute A-main event, leaving behind Sean Trainer (TLR) in 2nd, a lap down. Shelby Parker (JQRacing) came in 3rd overall while Bret Pousson and Thomas Michaels completed the top 5 results.
Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]
Coming from Creation Model and made for the Infinity IF-14-2 touring car is a new graphite front body post support. The bumper brace improves the rigidity of the bumper and body post assembly, increasing stability of the front section at high speeds. Made from lightweight and highly rigid carbon fibre, the brace’s surface is also specially embossed to achieve a stylish loog which includes the Infinity logo.
RC Madness of Enfield, Connecticut hosted the BBQ Blast race last weekend. In the premier class of 1/8th Nitro Buggy it was Aaron Kothman with the overall TQ and he would also bring home the win in the 20-minute A-final, leaving behind Jay Bless in 2nd, already a lap down. Kyle Baker came in 3rd overall, another 3 laps down. Over in 1/8th Nitro Truggy it was again Aaron with the TQ and win as Charlie McNeill and John Goode ended the day in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
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