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May 27, 2014

Max Airbrush Magma Project MP9 bodyshell

Italian airbrush artist Massimo Solazzo, better known as Max Airbrush, introduce an own line of bodyshells for 1/8th off-road buggies called Magma. Thoroughly developed and shaped to sport a distinctive “Italian” design, the body promises stability and enhanced handling characteristics and it comes made from genuine lexan material. The first Magma body will fit Kyosho’s MP9 line of buggies including the TKI2 to TKI4 with tailor-made shells for TLR, Mugen and Xray buggies being available soon.

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May 26, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max 4 III CF chassis plate

Arrowmax have released a new carbon fibre chassis plate for the popular Yokomo B-Max 4 III. A direct replacement for the standard chassis it has been created to create more flex for low bite tracks and weights only 66g, instead of the original plate weight of 127g. Arrowmax have used a special Q-grade multi-directional carbon fibre, which generates more transverse stiffness compared to most other carbon fibre plates. A special honeycomb cooling area under the motor improves the airflow for lower motor temperatures.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

May 26, 2014

Kyosho V-One R4 VE brushless conversion kit

Kyosho Germany introduce a brushless conversion kit for the V-One R4 200mm nitro touring car kit. The set includes a new carbon fibre top deck without fuel tank cut-out, a single gear adapter for the gearbox, an aluminium motor mount and several accessories and hardware parts. The set is designed for the use with a 540-size motor, a suitable brushless controller and a 2S LiPo battery pack.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

May 26, 2014

Price & Clark win at BRCA TC nationals Rd2

Pice & Clark win at BRCA TC nats Rd2

Round 2 of the 2014 BRCA TC Nationals took place this past weekend at the Halifax track situated in West Yorkshire. The Halifax track is the largest track the series attends on the 2014 calendar and horsepower is regarded as a crucial factor in both classes. However, the weather this past weekend was cruel to the drivers with rain descending on the superb Halifax facility the whole weekend. But if we were going to have a really wet national, Halifax with its new covered pitting area was possibly the best venue in the UK to host it. Conditions proved to be very difficult and mixed for drivers in both classes with very little grip and forward drive reported on the wet and greasy surface.

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May 26, 2014

KO Propo EX-5FH Direct Digital System radio set

KO Propo introduce the EX-5FH sport level 2.4GHz radio system with Direct Digital System technology. The radio offers high speed transmitting using frequency hopping 2.4GHz technology, 7 model memory, EPA, dual rate, exponential, and steering speed functions beside others as well as a 3rd channel that can also be used to adjust the sensitivity KR-212FHG gyro receiver. The transmitter is available in four different sets including one or two KR-211FH receivers, a KR-212FHG and PDS-2501ICS combo or including a KR-211FH receiver and two PDS-2511ICS servos.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

May 26, 2014

New H-Speed cleaners & air filter oil

H-Speed, the brand of European frontrunner Hupo Hönigl, introduce three new chemicals to make the RC car life easier. First up is Magic Car Clean, a products that helps to get rid even of heavily backed dirt. A special formula prevents the parts from becoming oily preventing dirt and dust to excessively stick the parts once they are treated with the cleaner. Also new is True Tire Clean, a chemical that is used to clean the gluing surface of tyres and rims. The product also freshens up the compounds of older tyres and first tests indicate that it can also improve the handling of touring car tyres. Last but not least comes the Ultra Strong Air Filter oil whose special formula will make engines last longer even in the dustiest of conditions.

Source: H-Speed [h-speed.at]

May 24, 2014

Pro-Line EB48.2 Phantom bodyshell – Sneak peek

Pro-Line soon have a Phantom design bodyshell for the Tekno RC EB48.2 1/8th E-buggy available. Making use of the distinctive Phantom design, that was first introduced for 1/10th scale buggies, the body features a Stealth Fighter-ish cabin, edged sidepods and a rear section with an optional rear fin for improved airflow towards the rear wing. All information about the body and a release date will be available soon.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

May 24, 2014

WRC STI extra hard A-arms

New from WRC Racing come extra hard front and rear A-arms for the STX touring car. The harder composite material makes for less flex of the arms in hot ambient temperatures thus giving increased steering precision and rear end grip. The parts also incorporate a new lower shock mounting hole for added tuneability.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]