Roche have released these titanium coated suspension pins for the Yokomo BD5. Made from a hard stainless steel material will provide smoother and lower friction to the arm movement. Each pin will also be engraved to let the user easily identify the length of the pin. Available in 3 versions, there is the 42mm front inner hinge pin, the 45mm rear inner hinge pin and the 45mm outer hinge pin. Available in mid May.
Source: Roche [roche.hk]
Edam have announced the release of this new Mitsubishi Evo X style (really?) 1/10th 200mm body shell. A completely brand new design, it has been created with air flow dynamic formulas, which means it will bring perfect down force to make the car super stable together with fantastic handling.
View another image of the shell here
DnM Tech have released this new chassis plate for the Xray NT1 2010 version. Made from high quality 3.17mm thick aerospace grade 7075-T6 aluminium, it has been hard coated for longer life. A precise fit to prevent chassis tweak, it comes supplied with DnM high quality chrome screws for the bottom of the chassis.
Source: DNM Tech [dnm-tech.com]
Xray have added this 3mm rear anti roll bar to their current range of XB808 optional setup parts. These anti-roll bars are manually manufactured in-house from premium heat-treated spring steel wire using precision bending machines that ensure equal side angles. Manually measured, selected and straightened to eliminate all tweak.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Speed Passion Europe were in touch to issue a statement regarding the use of their latest V3 motors at this year’s IFMAR sanctioned events. Due to an administration oversight these EFRA and ROAR legal motors are not on the IFMAR approved list (PDF) for 2010 and therefore can not be used. The reigning touring car World Champions have stated that their V2 motors are still on the approved list and racers wishing to use these motors can contact Toni Rheinard to arrange the use of them for those events.
View the complete statement here
This small Xcelorin LiPo charging pouch from Losi offers extra protection to you, your equipment and your charging station. The pouch is constructed from a flame-resistant material and can be used while your LiPo is charging and as a safe storage option. The secure hook and loop flap ensures proper closure, and allows for release of pressure in the event of an explosion.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
The Italian 1/8th buggy Nationals got underway this weekend at the Valley Sporting Club in Alberobello in the very south of the country. Reigning champion Riccardo Rabitti managed to TQ the event with his Picco powered Losi, ahead of Mugen/Reds Racing driver Fabio Boero, with multiple Champion Davide Tortorici in 3rd. Things would go badly for Rabitti in his semi final, a number of problems in his race saw him lose too much time and so failed to bump into the main event. Fabio Boero would start from the pole position for the hour long race, with Carlo Jacopini lining up just behind him. In the race itself, it was Riccardo Perin that took the early lead, while behind it was Jacopini in 2nd being chased by a hard recovering Boero who had lost a lot of time on lap 2. Just before the half way point Perin hit trouble, and with Boero up to 2nd he was able to pounce and take the lead, which he held on to until the end. Davide Tortorici took 2nd place, passing Fabrizio Teghesi a few laps before the end, demoting the Kyosho driver to 3rd spot by the flag.
The opening round of the Danish 1/8th off road Nationals took place this weekend with nice sunny weather in Hillerød on the challenging NXC track north of Copenhagen. Peter Harder with his Novarossi powered Xray 808 took a strong victory leading from early on to win by 3 laps from Losi driver Silas Høgholt Pedersen, with HongNor driver Tim Culmsee completing the top 3.
Click here to see the final results
