Ielasi Tuned have introduced their new O.S. based nitro engine line. The range will include the GP9 .21 on-road, GP5 GT 1/8th GT, DIRT! off-road as well as the GP3 .12 on-road engine all of which build on selected O.S. Engines motors that will receive personal treatment by former IFMAR World Champion, Daniele Ielasi himself. Full details on all engines will become available very soon.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
RC-Project from Italy have introduced their new brass balance weights for the HB Racing D819RS, D819, and D817 buggies. Available as slim front or wide rear weights, they come in 20g or 30g variants, allowing to fine-tune the chassis’ weight balance easily while not affecting natural chassis flex or making for an unnecessarily cramped chassis. An M3 thread ensures swift and reliable mounting or removal of the weights that sport laser-engraved markings for easy identification.
View the other new weights here
Coming from MonacoRC is their new wireless charger for the Sanwa M17 radio system. The device utilises a compact case that is made of a soft, pleasant to the touch rubber with the shape and colours depicting the MonacoRC logo. Included with the charger comes an adapter that is attached to the radio’s USB port and that allows to easily charge the transmitter wireless, making for less hassle and a trick looking pit setup. In addition to refilling the radio, the USB-powered charger is also usable with other devices, such as mobile phones.
Creation Model have introduced the new Infinity clutch nut clearance gauge. The tool allows to quickly measure and adjust the clutch nut clearance of nitro on-road centrifugal-axial clutches, ensuring faster and more accurate clutch setting during building, setup or maintenance. The tool uses a precision-machined aluminium adapter for accurate measurement in combination with a display unit that ensures easy reading of the clutch nut gap value.
Full Throttle RC Raceway of Foley, Minnesota held their May’s Makeup double header Summer Series race last weekend, attracting nearly 60 entries. In the Nitro Buggy class it was Seth VanDalen with the overall TQ after battling it out with 2nd place qualifier, Jared Wiggins. The two Tekno RC drivers would also lead the way in the single 15-minute main event with Seth eventually taking the win from Jared, who came in 2nd some eleven seconds back after opting for an extra pit stop to be safe on fuel. 3rd place qualifier, Kyle Holmberg (Team Associated) would end the day on the final podium spot, a lap down.
Image: Jared Wiggins
Xtra Speed have introduced their new pre-assembled portal axles for the Axial Capra trail truck. The high-quality F9 portal axles replace the standard units and they include brass wheel hex adapters that can be used when more weight is needed. The axles come as separated units for the front or the rear and they are available now.
Power HD have introduced their new G1 gyro specially developed for drift car racing. Its so called Dual System can adapt to different tracks and driver habits, the unit offers adjustable end point settings and it is compatible with high voltage servos. The CNC-machined case features a 2-tone anodising in silver, yellow or red colour and it measures 25.6×24.5x8mm in size while weighing in at 12g. All-black wires for stealthy looks round out the package.
UK Klinik RC distributor Schumacher has introduced the new Klinik RC pinion case for up to 14 long boss or 28 standard pinion gears. The case is made clear material and it features two inner layers of foam that will take long or short boss pinions, ensuring good protection even to delicate gears. The case come without pinions and it is available from now on.
