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February 29, 2016

RSD RR12V2 & T4 aluminium main chassis

Following the 7075-T6 aluminium main chassis set for the Xray X12’16, Reflex Racing also introduced a specific variant for the RR12V2 as well as an alloy chassis for the Xray T4 line of touring cars. Starting with the RR12V2 alloy chassis kit, the set includes a black anodised and strategically milled chassis that ups the weight of the car by roughly 20g which in turn can be reduced by using lightweight electronics, screws and accessories. The chassis was developed to bring the centre of gravity as low as possible and it also includes a matching, thin carbon fibre rear lower pod plate.

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February 29, 2016

RSD X12’16 aluminium chassis conversion kit

RSD X12'16 aluminium chassis conversion kit

Available soon from Reflex Racing is the RSD aluminium chassis conversion kit for the Xray X12’16 1/12th scale pan car. Cut from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with machined silver edge details the chassis weights roughly 80 gram so the car will be around 20 gram heavier than in stock trim but the use of lightweight electronics, screws and accessories will help to bring the car near to minimum weight again to achieve maximum performance. Include in the chassis set, that was designed to bring the car’s centre of gravity as low as possible, is also a thin lower pod plate to match the chassis’ reduced thickness. The conversion kit will become available by mid-March.

Source: Reflex Racing [reflexracing.net]

February 29, 2016

Muchmore Lightweight Setup Board 2

Coming from Muchmore is the Lightweight Setup Board 2 for 1/10th and 1/12th scale vehicles. Measuring 420x320x12mm the board is made from hard wood and it features easy to clean hard plastic surfaces on both sides. Coming soon are also suitable stickers to allow for personalisation of your choice.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

February 29, 2016

Maclan Racing MR8 1/8th brushless motors

Maclan Racing have introduced their all-new MR8 series of 1/8th competition brushless motors. Designed from the ground up for 4S LiPo racing classes, the completely rebuildable motors feature a machined heatsink design can, oversized precision ball bearings, heavy duty solder tabs and and a sensored, fixed timing design. The MR8 is available in a 1950kv and a 2150kv variant.

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February 28, 2016

PSM RC8B3 alloy wheel hexes & steering posts

German company PSM have introduced new aluminium option parts for the Team Associated RC8B3 in the form of +1.5mm wheel hex drives and lightweight steering posts. Starting with the wheel hexes, the parts are CNC-machined from 6012-T6 aluminium and they offer an increased offset of 1.5mm for increased track width. A special EV2 coating makes for improved protection while strategically milled section reduce the overall weight. The other new part are the 7075-T6 aluminium steering posts for the RC8B3 buggy and RC8T3 truggy. The posts are of a very light weight while offering extreme rigidity. Like the wheel hex drives the steering posts come EV2 coated for wear and they also include a pair of M4x6mm black steel screws.

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February 28, 2016

Brandon Clements wins at CTS season opener

The opening round of the 2016 California Touring Series was held at 209 RC Raceway in Stockton, California. In the Touring Modified A-main, Yokom driver Eric Albano led the field but had some bad luck. The battle then was between Brandon Clemens (Awesomatix) and Rick Hohwart (Team Associated) and ultimately Brandon came out victorious to grab the Touring Modified win at round one. Rick’s Team Associated team mate Randy Caster would complete the podium result behind Rick.

Source: CTS [facebook.com]

February 26, 2016

Team Associated introduce two new jackets

Coming from Team Associated are two new jackets. First up is the Lite jacket, offering a 100 percent polyester shell and jersey lining with mesh insets for added breathability the jacket has just the right amount of weather protection. It features articulated elbows for greater mobility and half elastic, half self-fabric cuffs for comfort. Side pockets and a draw cord hem with toggles round out the features list. The jacket comes with embroidered front and back Team Associated logos.

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February 26, 2016

Motiv RC Defy 3900mAh thin shorty LiPo pack

Motiv RC have introduced the Defy series thin shorty LiPo battery pack. Built from high-quality +65C cells with a capacity of 3900mAh the lightweight battery gives the capability to lighten up the overall weight of the vehicle and also effect the CG greatly by adding back the weight underneath the battery. It has the capacity to power Stock and Modified Buggies alike and it is 55g lighter than its Motiv RC 5000mAh counterpart.

Source: Motiv RC [motivrc.com]