Absima have announced that front running German offroad racer Kim Einert has joined their team. Kim will be powering her Kyosho buggies with their full line of CTS V3 electronics and will be an asset to the team with her many years of experience. On her new deal, Kim said ‘I am grateful to be a part of Team Absima. I look forward to working with them in the future. Thank you for the trust you have placed in me.’
Source: Absima [absima.com]
Axon have released these new double jointed CVD parts for the Yokomo BD10 and Xray T4 for improved steering feel. The Axon lightweight double joint bushing is made from a highly precise aluminium and dramatically improves the performance of the double joint drive shafts. The clearance between the inner and outer cross shaft pins has been optimised for maximum drive efficiency and it is also very strong and durable, which dramatically improves the acceleration of the machine. The double joint cross shaft is made of high strength steel instead of aluminium for maximum precision, and the outer race is ultra precision polished. This part plays an important role in the connection between the outer and inner shafts of the drive shaft, so the high rigidity from the steel material provides the best traction. Completing the parts are machine cut cross shaft pins another key part of the drive shaft. All parts are to be used with manufacturer original shafts and axles.
Source: Axon [team-axon.com]
Exotek have introduced their new caster setting tool for their F1ultra chassis. Providing easy to read ‘pointers’ that tell you the caster degrees of the front steering knuckles when used with 1/10 TC type camber set up gauges as shown. Works with Hudy, Arrowmax, Integy and similar 1/10 TC set up stations.
Muchmore have announced that their new Impact Silicon Graphene FD4 6000mAh 14.8v 130C LiPo Battery is now ROAR Approved. This new 6000 4S LiPo battery was designed and tested by Muchmore factory driver Ryan Cavalieri to provide plenty of run-time for the 10-minutes A-Mains, while also improving the handling of his car with less overall weight & lower centre of gravity.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
1up Racing now offer their new Lockdown M4 wheel nuts in 7 bold new colours. Vibrant anodising and a bright silver outer chamfer instantly improve the aesthetics of any car lucky enough to be rocking a set of these! Their low-profile serrations feature an oversized outer diameter and narrow inner diameter offering up to 200% more gripping surface area than basic wheel nuts, ensuring your wheels stay on lockdown.
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
The MSE Performance Parts straight plate is made to assemble all bulkheads aline to the chassis centre line. It connects not only left and right but also front and rear. It is easy to use even in between runs. It helps for a proper assembly and prevents any unusual behave of the car. It is recommended to use in combination with the tweak stick. The MSE Performance Parts Carbon Tweak Stick is made to pin the car down onto a flat surface with one hand, while tightening the upper deck screws with the other hand. This process will take out chassis tweak and prevents any unusual behave of the car. It is recommended to use in combination with the straight plate.
View more images of the parts here
Last weekend the second race of the Nitro West Masters took place at the EVMC Velp track. Again Tobias Hepp was the man to beat. In qualifying he claimed the pole-position for the 40min final. At the start of the final Tobi was able to defend the pole-position and started to pull away immediately. After 40min he crossed the finishing line in first position in front of fellow Shepherd racer Pieter Beekman with Bas Aalders completing the podium. In the 1/8th scale stock class Matthias Günther was able to take the victory with his Velox V8.2 in front of Martin Figge and Heinz Kroezemann in 3rd.
View the Stock class podium here
T-Works have introduced this general purpose carbon fibre wing button. The 1-piece wing button is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and makes for easier wing mounting, improved looks and better wing support, especially when running lightweight polycarbonate wings. The buttons come has elongated holes to allow mounting on a multitude of mounts and comes supplied with the mounting hardware.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
