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October 12, 2013

Roche Yokomo big bore shock set

The Roche big bore shock absorber set for the Yokomo BD7 includes all needed parts to convert the kit suspension for the use with large volume shocks. The set comes with new aluminium threaded shock absorbers with aluminium upper and lower caps, different fluorine rubber diaphragms, titanium-nitride coated shocks shafts, for types of VBC big bore springs, 4-hole pistons and low profile carbon fibre shock towers. The shocks are also usable on many other cars that use low-profile shock absorbers.

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October 12, 2013

RGT R2 Prospec Blue limited edition

RGT Hobby introduce the R2 Prospec Blue edition 4WD touring car kit. The limited edition kit offers a 2.0mm carbon fibre main chassis and top deck, carbon fibre shock towers, aluminium lower bulkheads, aluminium suspension mounts with interchangeable toe inserts, as well as front and rear steel CV driveshafts. The batter holder is designed to take all ROAR-legal battery packs and the kit also features a rear heavy duty gear differential with aluminium outdrives, short hard-coated aluminium shock absorbers and spring steel turnbuckles.

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October 11, 2013

Capricorn C801 EL 1/8th on-road car

Capricorn released first renderings of their forthcoming LAB C801 based 1/8th electric on-road car. The car makes use of many of the nitro variant’s features such as the aluminium chassis, the 3-belt drivetrain and the suspension components. New for the electric car are the aluminium motor mount and the carbon fibre upper plate that allows the use of three 2S Shorty LiPo battery packs to run the car in 6S configuration. The batteries are held in place by a carbon fibre quick release strap with the speed controller being located atop the motor. Capricorn use a 2000kv motor to power the car that is meant to have an all up weight of around 2500g and that will become available by November.

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October 10, 2013

Tadahiko Sahashi is Worlds Top Qualifier

Team Serpent’s Tadahiko Sahashi is the Top Qualifier at the 1:8 Onroad World Championships in Japan. The 24-year-old claimed the honour thanks to his time set on the opening day of qualifying as yet again conditions for the sixth & final qualifier left the Keitune Racing Speedway slower than Tuesday evening’s Q2 rocket round. With Mugen’s Takehiro Terauchi the only driver to run 36 laps in Q6, there was no improvement from the top 24 drivers with top US racer Paolo Morganti the biggest mover for the round with a time that moved him from 39th to 25th to book himself a place in the 1/4 finals.

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October 10, 2013

SXT 3.0 traction compound

Schumacher SXT 3.0 traction compound

SXT 3.0 traction compound was designed to provide superior performance in a minimum odour environment for both foam and rubber tyre racing. It has been engineered, tested and proven to be compatible with other additives and it is ideal for the use on both carpet and asphalt tracks. On top of that you can also rejuvenate old foam tyres by soaking them several times.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

October 10, 2013

CRC Formula 1 prototype spotted

During this week’s International Indoor Championships in Las Vegas CRC is running what appears to be a prototype Formula chassis. The car in question features a double wishbone front suspension with lower carbon fibre A-arms and adjustable upper plastic arms. The rear motor pod looks like a redesigned 1/12 scale slider pod with the chassis and rear suspension being of the now-poplar link-type design to allow the in-line mounting of the battery pack. We keep you up to date with more information as soon as the become available.

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October 8, 2013

Tuning Haus brand – Introduction

Tuning Haus is a new brand that has emerged under the direction of former Losi brand president Bill Jeric to serve the electric on-road enthusiast, with a specialised focus toward the rapidly growing 1/10 Formula 1 category. A diverse range of option parts, hardware, and accessories are available immediately. More information and the complete product range can be found here.

Source: Tuning Haus [tuninghaus.com]

October 7, 2013

Arrowmax Super Diff spur gears

Arrowmax introduce their Super Diff spur gear series. Specially designed to combine toughness and a light weight the special shape of the teeth also makes for super quiet running. The gears fit many of today’s electric touring and pan car chassis and are available as 86T to 110T 64dp and 68T to 88T 48dp variant.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]