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January 2, 2012

Sanwa SRG-BRX & SRG-BLS servos

Two new servos from Sanwa starting with the SRG-BRX Servo, which is best suited for 1/8 onroad, 1/10 touring car and 1/10 buggy classes. It features low friction ball bearings, extremely tough metal gearing and an efficient brushless motor. With its super fast reaction time of 0.06 seconds (40°) the SRG-BRX is first class when it comes to fast and accurate responding behavior. The Sanwa SRG-BLS Low Profile is a touring car servo which is ultra precise, ultra tough and ultra fast. Equipped with a brushless motor und low friction ball bearings it is very efficient and direct. The Sanwa SRG-BLS can be used in Sanwa Super Response-Mode.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

January 1, 2012

Evo-WorkShop MRX5 alloy chassis

Evo-WorkShop has launched a 7075-T6 aluminium alloy chassis for the Mugen MRX5. The enhanced ventilation and precise CNC cut offer advantages in terms of stiffness which provide mechanical strength and directional stability, while being particularly lightweight.

View another image of the chassis here

December 31, 2011

Thunder Power RC sign Magnus Vassmar

Multi-Time, Swedish National Champion Magnus Vassmar has joined the Thunder Power Racing team for 2012. The Xray driver will be using Thunder Power Z3R motors, Pro Race batteries and the Thunder Power 820CD charging system. In 2011, Magnus successfully won several National events in his home country powered by Thunder Power RC. In addition to joining the TPRC team, the Vassmar Family business Autopartner will be distributing and selling Thunder Power products in Sweden.

I’m very motivated and excited to join the Thunder Power RC team and I hope to contribute with some good results,” states Magnus Vassar. “I think their products have very high quality and I’m looking forward to using them the upcoming season. I would like to thank everyone at Thunder Power for this opportunity to be part of a already successful group of drivers.

Source: Thunder Power RC [thunderpowerrc.com]

December 31, 2011

Frank Hättich wins VRC 1/10th Worlds

1:10 Nitro specialist Frank Hättich has added a 3rd consecutive world title to his impressive VRC career. After winning the title in 2009 at the Tamiya Kakegawa track in Japan, in 2010 in Fiorano Italy, Frank was now victorious at the Pegaso track in Mexico. His main rival was his country fellowman Ronald Völker who charged hard in the 45 minutes main final but fell 3.25 seconds short in the end. Thai ace Pongtorn Trayrananon completed the podium just 1 lap down on the 2 front runners.

View the full report here.

December 30, 2011

BZM Micro 28.5TT engine

BZM Micro have released their next level of engine innovation and tech, the 28.5TT (Torque Tune) which has been developed for the requirements of the new 4×4 Largescale cars now available. With the extra weight of the 4×4s you need more punch to get you going so they have moved the port diagram slightly to promote the engines torque lower down the rev range. They have also introduced a dome piston to the TT variant. They have also produced a Losi exhaust system which has been designed in association with VRC to their specification and which has some neat features exclusively available to to BZM Micro.

Source: BZM Micro [bzm-micro.com]

December 30, 2011

McPappy Racing spring buckets

McPappy Racing have released these new spring buckets for 1/10th or 1/12th pan cars using small front springs like Associated, CRC, or WindTunnel “Babies”. They were specifically designed to keep the spring perfectly centered so they won’t touch the kingpin. This will make the front suspension smoother and prevent that metal grinding feel when the suspension is compressed. They also prevent scratches on the kingpin caused by the spring rubbing on it and greatly extends your kingpin polishing efforts. Since there is not much clearance between the kingpin and small springs, these spring buckets are machined Delrin with a very precise +/- .001″ tolerance. An Associated 1/10th .020″ spring was used in these pictures.

Source: McPappy Racing [mcpappyracing.com]

December 30, 2011

S-Workz S350 X-system transmission

S-Workz have released their X-system transmission gear, which is the latest option part for their S350 series of buggies. Base on the same BK1 gearbox but with a special design to allow 3 bearings to securely hold the unit in place. The pinion gears are now directly connected with the centre shaft. The system uses longer lightened centre drive shafts.

Source: S-Workz [sworkz.com]

December 30, 2011

KM Racing sign Nicholas Lee

KM Group International have announced that 2011 Tamiya Asia Cup & World Cup Touring Car GTA Class Champion, Nicholas Lee has signed to race with KM H-K1 for the coming race season. The 20 year old EP driver was looking for a new challenge for GP touring car and is joining the KM International Team with national team mates like Dario Balestri, Meen V, Hang, Adachi & others and will attend many races as International Team Driver, like All Japan National, FEMCA and IFMAR World Championship, as well as all major races in Asia. Nicholas had the following to say about his new challenge:

I am very happy to be given the opportunity to be a part of KM group and race for the international team. As KM has always produces great quality products for both their KM cars and also option parts for other cars, Im sure I will only benefit from this and do well for races. I am already looking forward to next season and will give my best in every races that I attend.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]