Schumacher Racing have added legendary German LMP12 Racer Markus Mobers to their team. Markus has been running with the Double World Championship winning Eclipse 3 for some time, but the UK are pleased this is now a permanent arrangement for future races. Markus brings a vast amount of experience and knowledge to the team, and we wish him well for future events when we can enjoy them again.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Xceed have introduced a design update to their range of tools, with a new handle shape and colourway. Previously coming in anodised green as a base colour together with a machined raw aluminium colour, the new design uses gun metal grey as a base and features green highlights. The handle is now lighter due to additional holes, and the centre core of the handle has also gone on a diet resulting in a comfortable and lighter feeling. The tool tips themselves remain the same, made from HSS, and the tools will be available individually or as sets like this Allen wrench combo set, which includes a 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm & 3.0mm.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Scorpion have released their convenient and versatile new multi-bit hex driver as part of their high performance tool line. This single tool contains 4 different hex sizes, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm & 3mm, plus it has an adjustable shaft length for compact storage and use, as well as extended use for those hard to reach bolts. With Scorpion’s hollow core design, and knurled grip surface, you have an ultra lightweight tool with fantastic grip and feeling in the hand. When you pop the top off you then have access to the 4 x tool tip holder and your choice of hardened steel hex driver tips. If the tool in the short configuration is not long enough, then pull up on the locking latch and the tool extends to a locked longer position, no other tools needed for adjustment. When you are finished the tool easily retracts back to its original configuration, and the tool tips magnetically slide back into the tool tip holder.
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Onisiki have announced an update to their Hellblaze ESC. This new limited edition version has been revamped to provide a smoother throttle response and added adjustable timing to suit different tracks. Rated at 120A, it is more than you will ever need in drifting and this will keep performance consistent throughout the run. The ESC sports Onisiki’s signature markings that match their other accessories such as fans, gyros and capacitors.
Source: Onisiki [facebook.com]
New from Samix for the Capra, is this black coated brass knuckle. Weighing in at 56g per side, they provide improved centre or gravity and forward weight bias for climbing. Additionally they offer better durability and rigidity over the factory plastic parts and like the other Samix parts they are a direct fit. Made of high quality brass and black coated to help prevent corrosion, they are etched with L and R for ease of installation.
Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]
Element RC’s Trailrunner 4×4 is now available in a red/orange, a colour the company refers to as ‘Fire’. The body and chassis remain unchanged, with the new colour body made from a high-strength polycarbonate that has been pre-painted to look fresh from the dealer showroom. Designed for looks, function and customisation, it features a two-piece design with removable front lower valance, injection-moulded fender flares, B-pillar appliqués, door handles, windshield wipers, mirrors and front grill installed right out of the box. Also included are injection-moulded roof rack, three-piece front bumper with D-rings, snorkel and accessory decal sheet.
Source: Associated Electrics [associatedelectrics.com]
New from Hobbywing is their latest OTA Programmer, which allows the ESC to be wirelessly connected to smartphones. Using the Hobbywing HW Link App, it clearly displays, and allows the user to adjust, all parameters of ESC through its simple to use and intuitive interface. Connected using bluetooth, the transmission does not affect WiFi or cellular data networks and can be used for real-time data recording which is stored in its memory which can be opened in the app to read the running status of the power system. This module is suitable for brushless ESCs of the Xerun, Ezrun, Platinum & Seaking series.
Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]
From RC Maker’s 3D Pro division come a number of handy stands and tools, starting with this tool stand for MIP tools. Following the popularity of our Hudy/Arrowmax stand, they have created a stand with the perfect fit for the popular MIP tools. Keep your MIP tools upright and organised, whilst keeping things lightweight for travelling. Another item is a shock rebuild station for 1/10th Offroad, which follows on from the success of their Awesomatix and conventional shock rebuild station for onroad. Keeping things lightweight, simple and organised, it disassembles for easy maintenance and cleaning, and also features a locating ring for use with air vac systems. Finally there is am o-ring installation tool for Awesomatix diffs for making life easy. Simply locate the cone in the outdrive and slide the o-ring over, and remove the cone.
