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June 30, 2021

MSE Performance Parts straight plate & tweak stick

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.

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June 30, 2021

Hepp wins Rd2 of Nitro West Masters

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

June 30, 2021

T-Works carbon fibre wing button

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]

June 29, 2021

Reedy Zappers DR competition HV-LiPo drag race packs

Reedy’s new line up of Zappers DR batteries use state-of-the-art LiPo chemistry with advancements in construction that result in improved power output and internal resistance without sacrificing durability. Striving to improve all aspects of battery performance in the increasingly popular and competitive world of RC drag racing, Zappers DR batteries feature a 3.8V/cell nominal voltage, meaning that the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V/cell. It is not a secret that more voltage equals more power, so there is no easier way to increase power and top speed than a higher charge voltage. But even when the typical 8.44V (4.22V/cell) charging limit is enforced, Zappers DR shine thanks to their inherently flat discharge curve, which results in higher voltage when multiple passes are required between charges. Available to suit a variety of chassis configurations and the class requirements of different racing groups, to keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum, hard-case models are equipped with 5mm sockets (male ESC connectors are included), while soft-case models feature 10-gauge wire and XT90 connectors.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

June 29, 2021

Berlincioni & Donadelli win at F1 Supercup

After a long break the F1 Supercup returned last weekend at La Valletta, Italy. In the F1-70 class Andrea Mariani pushed Matteo Berlincioni hard for the win, however the latter was able to hold on for the victory with William Carrato taking the final podium spot. The F1-70 class showed some solid numbers in terms of drivers attending as well as laptimes, despite the class being based more on looks than tech. In the F1 Class, there was another close battle between the top 3, with the difference in the best laps down to the hundredths of a second. In the end it was Marco Donadelli with the win in front of Simone Brocca, with Fabrizio Villa 3rd.

View the F1 podium here

June 29, 2021

R1 Wurks low profile digital drive servo Gen2

R1 Wurks have released Gen2 of their low profile digital drive servo. With an input voltage of 4V to 8.4V it can be used across a multitude of platforms. Featuring a super smooth coreless motor and enhanced servo centring technology, this makes for a high speed and high torque servo (14kg at 6V / 17.5kg at 7.4V). Set inside a lightweight aluminium case with all metal gears, this version comes with a 80mm short wire for tidy installation.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

June 28, 2021

T-Works touring car stand V2

T-Works have released V2 of their touring car stand. Made from machined aluminium, the black anodised legs sport edge chamfering and are attach to the main carbon top plate for a strong but lightweight stand. The top plate features holes for mounting shocks and gear diffs for rebuild and it comes supplied with foam strips to prevent your car from sliding off the stand and to stop the stand sliding off your bench.

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June 26, 2021

Serpent Medius X20’21 FWD chassis

Serpent have introduced an update to their Medius X20 FWD chassis, with a focus on the car’s steering and drivetrain. While the majority of the car remains the same as its predecessor the car now comes with the all new dual ball bearing DJC shafts in the front, and in the rear the all new ball raced CVDs are included as standard. Giving ultra-smooth & silent torque application throughout the suspension and steering travel. Keeping with their successful dual pivot ball suspension system, they have created even more adjustment to fine tune the handling characteristics. Their new steering hub allows adjustment of axle height, offset and roll centre. Utilising these options has allowed their team drivers to create more corner speed over the previous model. And finally you can now have the option to side mount your LiPo battery.

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