New from RC Maker is the updated Tire Line Remover Tool. Based off the same concept as the original Tire Line Remover, the V2 is stronger, sharper and safer to use. The tool was designed to cut the centre moulding line off rubber tires, specifically for touring car and formula applications, allowing maximum tire performance from the first lap without grinding or sanding of the tire’s surface.
Modelix Racing have introduced a range of Ultimate Racing 4S LiPo battery packs. Designed for competition 1/8th racing the batteries are available in four different configurations, as high capacity 6400mAh 100C (138x46x49mm/560g), low-profile 4800mAh 110C (138x46x36mm/440g), lightweight shorty 5200mAh 110C (106×46.5×50.5mm/400g) and intermediate-level 5200mAh 60C (138x46x49mm/430g) pack. All feature pre-wired balancer ports and a mixture of banana-style tube connectors or high-current XT or Deans-type plugs.
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Coming from Capricorn and made for the C-03 nitro touring car is an engine cooling fan set. The kit includes a CNC-machined aluminium mount that attaches to the radio tray and it also comes with a suitable fan unit that will lower the running temperature of the engine and the glow plug in hot ambient temperatures, which will lead to more precise and reliable engine tuning. Also included in the set are an extension cable and mounting hardware.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Made for Kyosho’s 2.4GHz Mini-Z vehicles is the Syncro EX-6R transmitter. It utilises the innovative MHS (Mini-Z Hybrid Spread) 2.4GHz system that combines both Frequency Hopping (FH-SS) and Direct Sequence (DS-SS) spread spectrum, making it the fastest multifunctional transmitter in Mini-Z history. While the improved interference resistance and stability of the MHS 2.4GHz system represents a significant evolution from the ASF 2.4GHz and FHS 2.4GHz systems, the greatest benefits are due to the high-speed processing and communication that creates greater linear control, enabling the machine to be manoeuvred exactly as intended along optimal racing lines. In addition, the EX-6R features a newly designed throttle with revised length, shape, operating angle and sensor for greater direct feel as well as a new softer steering spring for greater sensitivity to enhance driving performance.
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Coming from BMT and made for the 016GT flex chassis are new aluminium or brass reinforcement bars. The parts were designed to fit into a respective pocket in the front end of the chassis and using them is meant to improve overall rigidity which can be beneficial in certain track conditions. While reducing flex the brass part also adds 15g of weight which will help to calm down the front end in lower grip conditions. The bars are available separately from now on.
Yeah Racing have introduced a tool set specially developed for mini-size cars 1/28th and 1/27th cars such as the Kyosho Mini-Z. The set includes chassis blocks, a droop gauge and a ride height gauge along a camber tool all of which are made of black anodised high-quality aluminium. The tool set allows to set all relevant parameters on complex mini and micro size cars.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Coming from Hiro Seiko is their new line of high-viscosity differential fluids. Available as 100,000cps, 200,000cps, 300,000cps, 500,000cps and 1,000,000cps variants the pure silicone oils are ideal to lock the gear differentials of on-road cars or as friction damper lube. The fluids come in convenient 30ml containers and they are available now.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
The fourth round of the Swiss Nitro On-road Championship recently took place in Langenthal. Already on Friday the drivers took the chance to test engines and bodies but unfortunately it was drizzling on Saturday from time to time but it was never really wet and the qualifying could be held in good track conditions. In the 1/8th class once again Simon Kurzbuch stamped his authority on his home track. He shocked his rivals with lap times under 12 seconds and was the only one to pull 25 laps in qualifying which meant he easily took the pole position for the final as the super pole race went to Silvio Hächler in front of Thomas Henzi and Michael Henzi.
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