April 12, 2018
Coming from Modify is their new Wind 30mm machined aluminium cooling fan. Offering popular 30x30mm dimensions, that make it usable for both ESC and motor cooling, the fan unit is housed in a CNC-machined aluminium case for durability and looks while the high-performance motor allows for super strong cooling thanks to 22,000RPM at 7.4V input. The fan is available in black/orange, black/gold and black/red anodising and with an universal or ESC plug. Source: Modify [modifyrc.com] http://www.modifyrc.com/…
March 31, 2018
The 2018 Philippine Masters will be held from May 4th to 6th, with the race being set to attract racers from all over the World. The event, that in its early stages was just a local event attracting racers from throughout the Philippines, is now in its 7th year and it has grown to be one of the major 1/8th Buggy races in all of Asia attracting racers from throughout the region and reaching out to Australia, Europe and the United States. This year’s line-up includes World Champions David Ronnefalk, Robert Batlle, Atsushi Hara and Regional and National Champions Kyle…
February 6, 2018
…design elements from many of today’s top full-scale bumper manufacturers. RPM start with an upper tubular shape, followed by faux stamped sheet metal filleted holes, a scale license plate area and with a final touch of a pair of scale 3” square openings for 5mm LEDs. The RPM bumper supports are designed tough, with serious impact absorption characteristics built in. With the use of an optional RPM rear bumper mount, the protection for the motor becomes nearly indestructible. The rear bumper is available in black or blue colour and it is made from engineering grade nylons. Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com] http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/shop/bumpers/rear-bumpers/black-rear-bumper-for-the-traxxas-stampede-2wd/…
January 23, 2018
T-Works have introduced two sets of front CV-style driveshafts for the Xray XB4’18 and ’17 buggies. Available as standard or special “left thread” set, the driveshafts are made form high-quality steel for durability while the machined wheel axle shafts ensure a good bearing fit. The sets are direct replacements with the left thread set, utilising a single left thread wheel axle, being made to reduce the chance of loosing the wheel nut as it will self-lock during use. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com] https://www.rc-tworks.com/collections/frontpage/products/c-xb4-f-steel-front-cvd-set-for-xray-xb4-17-18…
January 12, 2018
The French Mini Car Club Mulhouse track, located close to the Swiss and German boarders, currently faces threats of being closed by the government. Built on government provided land in 1988, the club of around 40 members had a busy 2017 season as they hosted both the ENS and the EFRA 1/10th 200mm European Championship and heavily invested beforehand to create a top notch facility. It is understood that the land will fell victim of new infrastructure projects and that the members currently are not allowed to use the property. In order to raise awareness of the matter, the club…
January 11, 2018
…airplanes and drones. In the general hobby category, Hobbico offers plastic model kits, rockets, road race sets, die-cast models, model trains, jigsaw puzzles, science and educational kits, games, kites, craft kits and much more. Hobbico employs over 550 in facilities that include its West Coast distribution center in Reno, Nev., facilities in Penrose, Colo., and Elk Grove Village, Ill., Axial facilities in the United Kingdom and Germany, and its Corporate Headquarters in Champaign, Ill. The Company sells over 50,000 items through three sales divisions targeting Retail, Wholesale and Mass Market sales channels. For more information, visit www.hobbico.com. Source: Hobbico [hobbico.com]…
December 20, 2017
German company Shepherd have introduced their new Velox V10 WC2018 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. Based on the successful Velox V10 WC platform the latest car kit has been developed in close cooperation with Shepherd’s team drivers as well as club level racers from all over the world. The kit includes all of the new parts that were already successfully used at the European Championship, the Euro Nitro Series and many other races around the world in order to create an easy to drive, reliable, efficient and easy to work on car. Updated brake discs allow a better air-flow by…
November 29, 2017
…strength and stability. Addition bracing of weak areas makes the tower nearly indestructible and it adds to the already existing front flat arm and long rear shock tower. Also new is the B64 front carbon top deck that is a direct fit without any modifications. This top deck replaces the moulded brace and instead of connecting to the servo mount it extends to the centre diff mount for more rigidity in the front end. This removes the springing action from the chassis which allows for the tyres to stay in contact with the surface more consistently. Source: Avid [avidrc.com] http://www.avidrc.com…
