T-Works have introduced their new carbon fibre electronics mounting plate for the TLR 22X-4 buggy. Machined from high-quality material the plate attaches to the buggy’s aluminium chassis using two screws, a pair of shims and low-profile nuts, allowing for more secure mounting and also easier removal – for cleaning to maintenance purposes – of the speed controller and its capacitor.
Coming from Desiles Aero is their new servo saver lock for the Shepherd V8.2 kit. The tool allows to lock the servo saver in neutral position without having to switch the transmitter and receiver on, allowing for exact and symmetrical toe adjustments every time by simply placing it on the radio plate above the servo saver.
RC Maker have introduced their new Team T-shirt in an updated styling. The direct to garment printed T-shirts are printed in Australia using only the best printers and inks, meaning they will last exceptionally well without damage or fading. The T-shirts themselves are from Australian company JB’s Wear, and are very true to US sizing with a fairly large fit. The shirts are available in white and black colour and in adult S to 2XL sizes.
Exotek have announced the release of new titanium rear CVA axles for the TLR 22 buggies as well as carbon fibre body mount plates for the TLR 22, Kyosho RB7, Team Associated B6 and Xray XB2 buggies. Starting with the titanium rear axles, the parts are of super light weight and usable with all 1.0 to 5.0 buggies, however they do not fit the 5.0 Elite VHA axles and hubs. The axle shafts reduce the weight and rotating mass of the driveline for quicker acceleration and they are recommended for drag racing only.
New from Reedy are steel under-battery weight sets for both shorty and stick configurations. These weights are the ideal solution for meeting minimum weight requirements, equalising left/right weight distribution, and/or lower the vehicle’s centre of gravity for improved handling. Each set is precision cut from steel with the weight value laser etched onto each piece along with the world-famous Reedy logo. Each set contains three weight options, which can be used individually or combined to achieve the desired result.
View the standard length weights here
Nugget’s Ranch Raceway of Arcadia, Florida held a race event last weekend, attracting some of the state’s fastest nitro and electric on-road racers. In the premier class of 1/8th Open it was Joaquin Desoto Sr. (Serpent) with the win in the 20-minute A-main event, a lap in front of Peter Breton (Shepherd). Hector Lopez (ARC) came in 3rd overall, another two laps down.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Dash have announced the addition of Italian frontrunner, Natanaele Senesi to their factory team. The all-round talent and multiple Italian 1/8th GT champion will use Dash electronics and Arrowmax batteries to power his rides from now on and he has the following to say about the deal:
I’m really stoked about this opportunity since I think that Dash is doing an amazing job to develop premium quality products. Their ESC and motors, along with Arrowmax batteries, will be a perfect fit in my package and I can’t wait to race with this combo with my 1/12th pan-cars and 1/8 GTE. I’m really looking forward to help the team giving all my knowledge to always increase products’ quality and performances!
Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]
Coming from Torpine are new optional parts for the ARC R12 and R11F touring cars. Starting with the R12, Torpine have released a brass lower screw kit that replaces all lower chassis screws with heavy brass fasteners which will greatly lower the overall centre of gravity while adding a bit of overall weight at the same time. The result is a more planted ride especially in high-bite track conditions.
