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June 14, 2024

Power HD Mi9 S15-S direct mount servo

Servo manufacturer Power HD has introduced a brand new direct mount servo S15-S for the Schumacher’s Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. With an integrated CNC servo holder, this S15-S directly mounts to the Mi9, perfectly matching the original servo mount screw hole. The direct mounting and reverse receiver wire output offer neater wiring and reduce overall weight, contribute to a lower chassis centre of gravity. Having the same high performance as the popular S15, the S15-S can be programmed with Power HD program box to set your favourite parameter according to different tracks, achieving better lap time and steering. It also supports FLYSKY i-BUS2 protocol. The S15-S is being used by World Champion Michal Orlowski in his successful 2024 touring car campaign, with his Schumacher Mi9 fitted with the servo during his latest TQ and Win at the ETS season opener in the Netherlands last weekend.

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June 12, 2024

Yokomo Mercury Sayaka Special S15 Drift body set

Known for its involvement, support and licensing of full size drifting, Japan’s Yokomo has released this Mercury Sayaka Special S15 Drift body set. Driven by popular female driver Sayaka Shimoda it is now available as a body for RC drifting. The wide form with powerful over fenders and the GT wing with aluminium stays create a racing atmosphere. Set includes clear lexan body and wing, aluminium wing stays, masking sheet, window decals, and logo decals although graphic decals are not included.

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June 12, 2024

T-Works Easy-Snap Battery Holder Battery Plates

T-Works has added two new lengths of Easy-Snap Battery Holder Battery Plates for improved safety. Used in conjunction with their Easy-Snap Brass Battery Holder Set, the extended platen design further enhances the safety of the battery fixing and ensures that the battery will not be displaced while driving. Its easy snap-on design means quick installation and easy maintenance and the multi-choice of lengths meets the needs of different battery sizes.

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June 12, 2024

AGFRC Pro 55kg Large Torque Standard Size Servo

New from servo manufacturer AGFRC is this new standard case 55kg servo A81BMWP which is a PRO version of the A81BHMW. It keep the same size but with superb powerful motor, suitable for the professional competition drivers who pursue the ultimate and extreme, or for the project engineer with limit budget but with high quality request. A full aluminium case and structure, hardened steel gears and the advanced motor ensure excellent linearity and precision control. All these optimisations allow the servo produce 55KG 0.087Sec spec at 8.4V regular voltage. The servo is particularly suitable for large RC cars and giant aircraft and other demanding applications with an emphasis on high thrust and accuracy. Super fast response of the control electronics and high long-term durability. Thanks to the dust-proof and waterproof housing (resistance according to the International Protection Code IP-67 – completely prevents contact with dust, withstands immersion in water to a depth of 1 m for a 30-minute test run), it is also suitable for offroad cars. Common use supply voltage up to 8.4V(2s LiPo battery), it enables a very simple implementation of on-board electronics with 2.4 GHz receivers without the need for additional stabilisers or regulators.

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June 12, 2024

Ielasi Tuned GP5R24 1:8 GT engine

Italy’s Ielasi Tuned has a new 2024 version of its World Championship winning 1:8 GT .21 engine with the announcement of the release of the GP5R24. Used by their official drivers at the recent EFRA European Championship in Italy with excellent results, securing the TQ and getting 3 out of 3 drivers in the main final with Edoardo Repetti going on to finish in second place, the new engine features two fundamental components changes. A new exclusive Ielasi Tuned piston made by O.S. from Daniele Ielasi own design and new “R” reinforced O.S. conrod. Also improved is the crankshaft timing and the cooling head has also been enlarged while still maintaining lightness.

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June 11, 2024

Hasi Tuned .21 Underhead options for new fuel type

New from Hasi Tuned, the engine brand fronted by leading Swiss nitro racer Silvio Hächler, are these two different underhead options for .21 1:8 Onroad & 1:8 GT engines. They have a different shape especially designed for improved performance with new types of fuel. They offer a better fitting on Hasi Tuned & O.S. Engines sleeves with one specifically for 25% Nitro content fuel and one for 16% use.

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June 10, 2024

Yokomo RS1.0 1:10 Touring Car Ready-to-Run Set

Having released its entry level 1:10 Electric Touring Car the RS1.0 last year, Yokomo has announced it is to offer a Ready-to-Run Set of the car. As an RTR option RS, standing for ‘Rookie Speed’, is ideal for those who want to enjoy a fun and easy control radio-controlled car. With the RS1.0 Ready-to-Run set, the car is pre-assembled, the R/C equipment is installed and tuned, and the body is pre-painted,
so all you need to do is charge the batteries and you are ready to go. The chassis is the RS1.0, which has been well-received for its high performance, so it is high-spec enough to drive on circuits and participate in races. A steering gyro is also included to assist steering and prevent spinning in corners. A USB adapter charger is also included, so you can recharge the battery repeatedly and enjoy driving.

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June 7, 2024

Grafil Bodies GTR8 EVO 1:8 GT body

Italian body shell manufacturer Grafil Bodies have released the first official images of the EVO version of their Audi based GTR8 EVO 1:8 GT body. Following imminent track testing, the EVO body shell will undergo EFRA checks for confirmation and inclusion on the homologation list for 1:8 GT use. The aerodynamics have been improved in various places with particular attention to lateral air flow in fast corners.

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