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February 17, 2022

RC-Project ventilated 1/8th brake disc

These new ventilated super-lightweight brake discs from RC-Project have been CNC machined from steel and heat treated. In addition they have been sandblasted as well as precision-ground with a roughness that reduces the glazing of the pads. Thanks to heavy machining, the rotating mass and weight has been reduced by approximately 40% compared to the originals, all without sacrificing strength or durability. Sold in a set of 2, braking will have more feeling and is still powerful. Available in different versions for Kyosho, SWorkz, HB Racing, Team Associated, Tekno RC, Xray and Mugen Seiki.

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February 16, 2022

OfficinaRC smart shim kits

From OfficinaRC, these smart shim kits contain all the measurements needed to set up your model. Available in three variants, the kits are made up of ten pieces per size and are housed in a practical plastic box. Now you will no longer have any doubts about which size it is, at a glance you will be able to recognise the fitted size and, above all, you will no longer need a caliper. Measurements are defined by solid lines and segmented lines, the solid ones indicate millimetres and the segmented ones indicate half millimetres.

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February 16, 2022

Ruddog Race Team zip hoodies

With the Race Team zip hoodies, Ruddog has just added some hot race wear that won’t let you down on cold days. With durable zippers, easy-care cotton blend fabric and fully embroidered logos the hoodies combine Ruddog’s signature red-and-black colours, stylish looks and high quality. Available from S to 4XL, most racers should be able to find their size.

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February 16, 2022

Branson takes first EWS title

The fourth round of the 2021/2022 Essex Winter Series was held this weekend. As the championship was entering its final stages, there were opportunities for more titles to be decided. In the Scorpion Modified Class, Kyle Branson had a good chance of securing his first EWS Championship if things went his way. The Xray pilot got things off to the best start as he set the pace in qualifying, eventually topping all of the four rounds. Capricorn’s Alex Thurston kept Kyle honest however, running within a few seconds of Kyle and securing second on the A Final grid. Chris Grainger (Awesomatix) managed to find a new turn of speed to also put himself in the mix and often matching the times of Kyle and Alex and would line up third on the grid. The front half of the grid was completed by Harley Eldridge, the new Xray signing rebounding after a difficult debut last month for her new team, and Schumacher designer Andy Murray, piloting the production version of the Mi8 car he had penned himself.

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February 16, 2022

Penguin LCG Dart body for Cougar LD2

From Penguin Custom Bodyshells is this Low Centre of Gravity (LCG) Dart body for the popular Cougar LD2. Being very similar to the Dart body for the Cougar Laydown, the shell has been designed with modern software ensuring it goes as low as possible and is specifically designed for modern LCG batteries. Similar in style to the kit shell but much lower down the side pods and cab area giving amazing lap times and corner speed on the grippiest of carpet and Astro. Available in both standard weight and lightweight with window masks and made from high grade lexan.

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February 16, 2022

Andrea Ghilotti joins MR33 factory team

Another MR33 announcement, this time for the signing of Italian Onroad front runner Andrea Ghilotti to their factory team. The former EFRA European junior champion will participate at the Euro Touring Series events and at events in his home country Italy. Andrea will use the complete range of MR33 products in his racing programme and he had these words about his new sponsor MR33, ‘It is a great pleasure for me to join the MR33 factory team. I already enjoyed some products from their great line up in the past, and I can’t wait to use even more MR33 stuff on and off track. I would like to thank everybody at MR33 for this great opportunity.’

Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]

February 16, 2022

ARC R12 caster angle gauge

ARC have released this caster angle gauge designed for the R12 series of cars. Created to measure the caster angle, there are 2pcs inside the package, one for each side, with the height of the line marker adjustable to fit all setup station on the market.

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February 16, 2022

Salton Dong appointed Sunpadow team manager

Sunpadow have announced that they have appointed Salton Dong as their international team manager, responsible for managing and supporting numerous international factory drivers. For the past five years, Salton has been an asset to the company with good communication skills that have identified a number of world-class drivers for the Sunpadow team and has worked with the team to achieve excellent results. In addition, Salton has mastered a wealth of power system knowledge, and has a high level of application of LiPo batteries in model racing cars.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]