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July 3, 2014

Vaterra Twin Hammers rock racer kit

Up until now Vaterra was known for their ready-to-run sets but now the brand steps into the build-your-own-kit market with the introduction of the Twin Hammers rock racer kit. Based off the RTR vehicle, the kit version lets experienced modellers build the vehicle to their specifications, using the electronics and power system of their choice. It also takes the performance of the proven platform to the next level by including the option parts that have been most popular with the RTR version as there are licensed Interco Super Swamper Tyres, a front locker, heavy duty front axle outdrives and more. The kit also comes including clear body panels to provide the ability to create own paint schemes.

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July 3, 2014

Roche T4’14 0.25 deg aluminium suspension mounts

Roche T4'14 0.25 deg aluminium suspension mounts

Roche introduce four new aluminium suspension mounts for the Xray T4’14 touring car. The parts offer finer 0.25 degree increments compared to the kit’s 0.5 degree parts, allowing for finer toe adjustments as well as +/-0.4mm track width changes. The parts are usable with the original Xray composite inserts and they can be mixed and matched with the original parts to achieve the setting you want. Available are FF, FR and RR 1-piece blocks as well as split CR blocks.

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July 3, 2014

Tekno RC 4mm/5mm turnbuckle wrench

New from Tekno RC comes this dual turnbuckle wrench for 4mm and 5mm links. Made from hardened steel and being of a slim design the wrench is both durable and comfortable to use even in tight places. Laser-etched size markings help with identification and make for convenient building, setup and maintenance work.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

July 3, 2014

Mon-Tech Evo 1/10th 190mm touring car bodyshell

Mon-Tech Racing from Italy introduce their latest 190mm touring car bodyshell, called the Evo. The body is made from 0.75mm polycarbonate and designed for the use on fast asphalt and carpet tracks alike. A special feature is the “dual” rear wing design that consists of wing-shaped trunk and a regular rear wing. The body comes clear, including window masks, a decal sheet and wing mounting hardware.

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July 3, 2014

PSM B-Max4 III shorty LiPo chassis conversion kit

Yesterday we reported about PSM’s shorty LiPo battery conversion kit for the Yokomo B-Max4 III and today the German company officially announce the set’s release. The conversion builds around a 2.5mm semi-gloss carbon fibre chassis that offers added stiffness and better scratch resistance than PSM’s well-known glossy carbon and it is designed around the use of the so called “shorty” 2S LiPo battery packs. A special feature is the airmount system for the battery pack, basically a “floating battery” mount that does not affect the flex of the chassis for equal cornering characteristics in both left and right bends. The battery mount weights in at only 25g and an included transversal carbon chassis stiffener optimises the flex characteristic of the chassis. The chassis conversion is designed for low to medium-grip tracks and it is available from now on.

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July 2, 2014

World class conclusion to ETS #7

The conclusion of Season #7 of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series this weekend (4-6th July) will have a truly World class affair as the sixth & final round of the championship travels to the amazing Hudy Arena in Slovakia where the 260 strong entry will include no less than 6 World Champions. Joining championship regulars Marc Rheinard and Andy Moore, current World Champions Jilles Groskamp and Meen Vejrak along with all round legends of the sport Atsushi Hara and Lamberto Collari will all race at the track for the first time, this being only the ETS’ second to the race facility that is located next to the Xray factory.

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July 2, 2014

FTW NB48 Reactor bodyshell

FTW introduce the Reactor bodyshell for the Tekno NB48 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Offering a somewhat “edgy” design that highly separates from both the original and many other after market bodies, the Reactor is usable with stock or Losi 8ight series air filters and the body offers two trim lines for the cooling head for forward and rear motor configuration. The body is moulded from .040 polycarbonate and comes with window masks and a logo decal sheet.

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July 2, 2014

Martin Wollanka wins Austrian 1/8 off-road nats Rd2

The 2nd round of the Austria 1/8th off-road national championship saw a strong field of drivers competing with the likes of Hupo Hönigl, 2-times national champion Martin Karner, Euro finalist Dominic Bauer and Martin Wollanka in attendance. In the qualifiers two round wins secured Martin Wollanka the overall TQ for the finals and the Xray driver was also able to take the pole position for the A-main by winning his semifinal 4 seconds in front of runner-up Martin Karner. The final had the two Martin’s fighting for the first 10 minutes of the race until Wollanka’s pit crew realised that he had to do an additional stop for fuel compared to Karner. Nevertheless Martin Wollanka ended the race 1 lap ahead of Martin Karner with Klemens Heiss completing the top 3 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]