VP Pro introduce a new line of 1/10th buggy tyres for the use on ugh grip surfaces such as astro turf, carpet and grass. The Mad Runner is available as 2WD front, 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear tyre and it makes use of popular and widely used tread patterns, such as a cut-rib design for the 2WD front and small pins for the 4WD front tyre. The Mad Runner will become available by end of August.
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Yokomo introduce the latest incarnation of their 4-time JMRCA National and 2-time IFMAR World Championship winning 1/12th scale car, the R12 C3.1. The kit features the newly developed rear friction tube dampers which consist of small-sized and light weight plastic-moulded tube dampers, a system that is used up front great results for some time now. The dampers reduce roll and improve agility of the car especially on carpet surfaces while the use of thicker rear oil also helps with rear end grip on asphalt surfaces. Up front, the C3.1 inherits the proven, fully adjustable double wishbone suspension and friction dampers from the previous generation R12’s. the C3.1 will be ready for shipping by the end of July.
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Axial introduce their latest 1/10th scale off-road vehicle called the Yeti. The dedicated rock racing vehicle features a solid rear axle and independent front suspension and it is built to withstand the punishment of rock racing at a high level of performance. It’s distinct aesthetic and technical elements were inspired by full-size desert trucks and various off road vehicles. The Yeti is powered by a 3150KV 4-pole brushless motor and controlled by a 3S-compatible and waterproof speed controller. In the suspension department, the off-road racer is equipped with an IFS Independent Front Suspension system to help maintain high speed stability when running through a diverse range of terrain. Precision machined aluminum shocks are standard equipment and deliver smooth suspension movement for consistent handling. The package that also includes a factory-installed steering servo is rounded out by a 2-channel 2.4GHz radio system for glitch-free operation.
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Following a set of first production prototype images VBC now also launch two photos of their forthcoming Firebolt 2WD buggy with its body on. The mid/mild-cab forward shell offers a sleek design with a raised rear section to make way for the mid motor, while a low-profile shark fin adds stability and improves airflow towards the large rear wing. According to VBC the buggy is available for pre-order now and the first kits will be shipped by end of July.
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Serpent have a range of new option parts for the Spyder and Cobra line of vehicles available. Starting with the Spyder, first up is a 21 teeth top shaft for stock racing classes. The part fits all SRX-2 series buggies and trucks and it is available separately or including an adapter.
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Available now from German company Hacker is their latest 1/8th brushless speed controller, the Tensoric8.2. Designed for the use with 2S to 6S LiXX cells, the speedo builds on the experience gained with the Tensoric8 and it features a completely redesigned and more powerful PCB power control board, a newly designed heatsink and a switched high voltage BEC system that allows to choose between 6V or 7.4V output for the use with standard or high-voltage compatible servos. All that is housed in a new fibre-reinforced case with lower aluminium heatsink. Mounting holes in the lower case make it possible to mount the speedo to the chassis or radio tray, doing away with the need to use double-sided tape which results in improved reliability. From stock the ESC comes with a software profile optimised for Hacker Skalar8 brushless motors but with the use of the optional Progbox V1 or V2 the controller can also be adapted to any other brushless motor while allowing to fine-tune the countless software parameters as well.
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German and Polish racers recently gathered in the Polish town of Szczecin to attend at the first ever Oder-Pomerania Cup. Despite some health and tyre problems Tomasz Gadnicki was able to win the 45 minute final in front of Michal Pokora and Danuel Tadeusiak who completed the podium.
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Arrowmax RC announce the signing of multi-time European Champion Jörn Neumann to their team. Jörn will be using Arrowmax honeycomb tools, setup tools and option parts and the German ace will also help with development and testing of new products. This is what Jörn has to say about the deal:
I am very happy to join the Arrowmax team. Its a great company with amazing looking products. I look forward to work with them and use their products.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
