While the GTB ESCs from Novak aren’t new they have been received an update which sees the GTB and GTB Spread Spectrum racing speed controllers come with built-in LiPo Cut Off Circuitry. This circuitry monitors the vehicle’s Lithium Polymer battery pack’s voltage, and prevents the batteries from going below the critical safety voltage level of 6.25 volts.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
Tamiya have released some cad images of their latest electric touring cars, the TA05MS and the TA05-IFS. The TA05MS (above) is a true racing car and is a mix between the TRF415 and the TA05 and so features the best parts of both, making it essentially a competition based TA05 with carbon chassis, racing shocks and other optionals as standard. The other car image released by Tamiya is the TA05-IFS, the IFS standing for internal front suspension, which allows the car to be able to accept bodyshells with very low fronts due to the lack of front shock tower.No date is given for release of either.
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Axial Racing are hiring. If you are based in the US, California to be exact, and you have always dreamed of working in the RC Industry then Axial could be place for you. They are loking to fill two positions, one for a Marketing Specialist with an emphasis on graphic & web design and the other position is a Customer Service Technician.
If you are interested in knowing more go here.
Xray have announced that their team driver Zack Barry has just claimed back to back US National titles in 1/18th scale, when he competed last weekend at RC Madness in Enfield Ct. The event attracted over 230 entrants and Zack competed in 4 classes all of which he was highly competitve in.
In 4wd brushless class, Zack qualified in 4th, in what turned out to be the fastest and most competitive class of the whole weekend. The race began with Zack quickly moving up to second position, where he followed for several laps. The leader had a bobble allowing Zack to pass where he ran in 1st for almost the rest of the race…
Read the full report here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
A couple of days ago a discussion started on the RC Tech forums about a prototype Russian made Electric Touring car which the designers claim to be very unique and innovative. And judging by the first large picture of it, this as yet unnamed touring car definitely appears to be different with a 4WD shaft drive and non conventionally motor position, which sees it mounted perpendicular to the central shaft and not parallel. Other unique features is the saddle pack mounted batteries and track rod suspension arms. The car has already won races in its homeland but little else is known about it.
You can read the discussions here.
Image: RC Auto [rcauto.spb.ru]
HongNor have released some new upgraded shock towers for the X1CR Buggy which are CNC machined from 5mm aircraft grade 7075 T6 aluminium. Both new towers have been hard-coated with special material for wear and durability and the front tower now has multiple half holes at the top and 3 mounting holes at the bottom. The rear towers have half holes at the top and an extra row on the bottom inside which gives more setup options for different track conditions.
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Following the statement made yesterday by Ricardo Gomez, father of Richi, in relation to the disagreement between his son and engine manufacturer Axe Rossi, the Italian company has responded with their own statement. In it they claim that the products that Richi received were up to scratch and even allowed Richi win his first National race that he took part in with the engine and they are of the opinion that the only reason he has left Axe Rossi was because he was offered a better offer from a different manufacturer. The saga continues.
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Himoto Racing have announced the release of their new range of tools, and tool set, comprising of 17 different tools, including hex drivers, philips head, flat heads, nut spinners and other various items. Featuring read anodised knurled handles, the tools are basically the same as whats currently on the market with the exception of the nut spinnners which look like nice single piece tools with both handle and shaft anodised red. Expect a mid May release.
Source: Buggy Sport [buggy-sport.info]
