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May 20, 2016

Yokomo BD7 alloy battery guides & steering limiters

Yokomo have introduced new aluminium option parts for the BD7-2016 touring car in the form of aluminium battery guides and steering limited screws. The battery guides, that are also usable on the 2015 car, make for a more secure mounting of the battery pack while adding a factory look thanks to their black anodised surfaces and machined silver edges. On top of this the mounts also make for an improved weight balance when used with lower capacity batteries. As for the steering limiter screws, the machined alloy parts screw into the top of the Ackermann arms, they come as pairs and are available in 8.0mm, 8.5mm and 9.0mm diameter to mechanically limit steering travel which can reduce wheel chatter at high steering angles. All parts become available by end of May.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

May 20, 2016

Yaiba lightweight 64 pitch pinion gears

Tresrey have introduced the Yaiba 64 pitch aluminium pinion gears. Made from high-quality 7075 aluminium and coming machined to the lowest possible weight the gears offer a hard-anodised surface for low friction and high durability. The gears are laser-etched for easy identification and they are available in extra-large 40T to 60T sizes from end of May.

Source: Tresrey [tresrey.com]

May 20, 2016

Exotek 1/8th & 1/10th titanium wing buttons

Coming from Exotek are titanium wing buttons for 1/8th and 1/10th scale vehicles. The 1/8th XL wing buttons offer the same design as their aluminium counterparts but they are made using the somewhat exotic titanium material. Measuring 22mm in diameter the XL buttons are ideal for 1/8th buggy and truggy wings and they offer a polished and laser-etched finish. Also new are the 16mm diameter Flite series titanium wing buttons for 1/10th scale vehicles. Made from high-quality titanium, coming polished and laser-etched, the buttons, that use 3mm countersunk screws, are ideal for off-road and on-road vehicles alike.

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May 20, 2016

GForce Catapult R LiPo battery packs

Japanese company GForce have introduced their new Catapult R LiPo battery packs. The batteries are available in four different specifications including a 3300mAh and 4200mAh 60C and 5200mAh and 5800mAh 70C variants all of which utilise updated hardcases with through-type connectors. The packs also sport split-type stickers to allow for easy mounting using tape and they will become available by the end of May.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

May 20, 2016

Hupo Hönigl doubles at Austrian EP Buggy Nats Rd2

Round two of the Austrian Electric Off-road Nationals was held at the GMAC Litschau track in the very North of the country. The weather forecast wasn’t very promising with rain and low temperatures predicted but at the end the race would be completed without any delays although wind and cold temperatures made things pretty unpleasant. In the 2WD Buggy class Xray’s Hupo Hönigl made a clean sweep by taking the TQ and win from Marcel Rekettye (Yokomo) and Schumacher’s Peter Pinisch.

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May 20, 2016

Schelle B5M 0.5mm offset steering bushings

Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced the 0.5mm offset steering bushing set for the Team Associated B5M buggy. The 0.5mm-Up setting was requested by many team drivers as their go-to, so Schelle made this special set of bushings to get the hot setup without using any shims or washers. The set is usable with the T5M and SC5M as well, with the 0.5-Down position being advised for trucks.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

May 19, 2016

JConcepts red/yellow racing stripes T-shirts

JConcepts have introduced their new red/yellow racing stripes T-shirts. An off-shoot of the original racing stripes T, the newly designed version pops with flare while featuring the JConcepts.net logo and original tag line, World Proven Innovation and Design. The shirts are available in standard or moisture wicking material and in M to XXXL sizes.

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May 19, 2016

Fabio Ferrero wins Chile National Championship

The international Chile On-road Championship recently took place at the CACH track near Santiago de Chile. Eduardo Giardino lead the qualifiers followed by Argentinian driver Fabio Ferrero and Alvaro Jara who secured themselves a direct spot in the main final. The final race began with a great battle between Fabio Ferrero and Eduardo Giardino. After 24 laps Fabio Ferrero moved to the front and led the race until the chequered flag.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]