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June 21, 2019

Coelho takes opening qualifier at EOS Finale

Bruno Coelho has claimed the opening 2WD qualifier at the Euro Offroad Series Season finale at ERT Steyregg in Austria. A new venue on the Season #8 calendar, the difficult astro turf track saw the Xray driver top the first of the four qualifiers by over 3-seconds from Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen who, after struggling in practice, was running in the second fastest heat. Obviously finding some new motivation from racing at home, Hupo Honigl would complete the Top 3 ahead of Xray team-mate Daniel Kobbevik who just missed out on a 12-lap run. For already crowned 2WD Champion Michal Orlowski it wasn’t a strong start to the event as his run was filled with errors resulting in a P7 for Q1.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

June 21, 2019

Marc Valero wins at Catalonian Pro10 Champs Rd4

Round 4 of the Catalonian Pro10 Championship was held at the Lleida track last weekend. Marc Valero made a clean sweep by taking all three rounds of qualifying and coming out on top in all three finals for the overall win in front of teammate Jaume Creus. Sergio Lacuesta came in 3rd to round out the podium.

Source: VIP Performance [vip-pro10.com]

June 21, 2019

RC Maker A800 GeoCarbon cam steering limiters

RC Maker has introduced the new GeoCarbon cam steering limiters for the Awesomatix A800 touring cars. Weighing in at only 0.2g for the pair, they provide a super LCG and lightweight adjustable option for limiting the car’s steering lock. Adjusting steering lock is an incredibly important tuning option, and one that is not simply done with reducing the dual rate on the transmitter, as the limiters provide a stopper which is a much more effective way of controlling the steering lock. The parts provide four different steering lock settings thanks to the offset cam style design, which allows locks ranging from 22 deg inside to 29 deg inside when run with #AM14LS, 1mm Ackerman +1 deg toe out – simply by loosening the main screw, rotating the plate and re-tightening the screw. The limiters fit all chassis configurations and servos and they are available now.

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June 21, 2019

Capricorn One .12 engine backplate

Capricorn have introduced a new backplate for the One .12 engines. The item was designed to accelerate the fuel and air mixture in the liner’s lateral port, resulting in improved fuel economy and smoother power delivery.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

June 21, 2019

Bezerk A800X MMCX vertical top decks

Bezerk from Australia have released vertical top decks for the Awesomatix A800X MMCX mid motor car. The part are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and work in combination with the MMCX mid motor conversion and the VTD set for the standard A800X. The vertical top decks are available in stiff 2.0mm or flexible 1.6mm variants, allowing to adjust overall chassis stiffness.

Source: Bezerk [bezerk.com.au]

June 21, 2019

T-Works MP10 1-piece engine mount plate

Coming from T-Works and made for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy is a 1-piece engine mount plate. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with machined silver edge details the plate will look the part while also offering improved stability and easier gear mesh setup.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

June 20, 2019

VSR Project Thor wireless transmitter battery charger

Coming from VSR is their Project Thor wireless transmitter battery charging system. Designed for the use with induction charging capable transmitters, such as the Sanwa M17, but also an upgrade for many standard radio systems, the charger set includes the charging station as well as a transmitter battery pack and wireless receiver unit that will be housed in the transmitters battery compartment and that allow “touch-less” charging. The charger unit will be custom-build by VSR to match the respective transmitter while coloured LED units allow for further customisation. The charging unit is USB powered and it will charge a fully discharged battery in about three and a half hours. For more details on the system, check VSR’s website here.

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June 20, 2019

RC Concept Graphene LiHV battery packs

RC Concept have introduced their new line of Graphene technology LiHV battery packs. The WTI range now includes a 6000mAh 25mm standard height shorty, a 4000mAh 19mm height low CG shorty as well as a 8500mAh standard size battery all of which are built using high-quality, lightweight and low internal resistance 120C cells for improved overall performance. The batteries come in protective hardcases and they are available now.

View the other new batteries here