New from MR33, the brand of 3-times IFMAR World Champion Marc Rheinard, comes this limited edition aluminium setup board. Made from 8mm thick and black anodised material, the board incorporates a parts tray and it sports several track width and wheelbase markings for convenient chassis setup. Coming with engraved logos, the board is limited to 100 pieces World-wide.
Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]
Kyosho Germany introduce a brushless conversion kit for the V-One R4 200mm nitro touring car kit. The set includes a new carbon fibre top deck without fuel tank cut-out, a single gear adapter for the gearbox, an aluminium motor mount and several accessories and hardware parts. The set is designed for the use with a 540-size motor, a suitable brushless controller and a 2S LiPo battery pack.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]
KO Propo introduce the EX-5FH sport level 2.4GHz radio system with Direct Digital System technology. The radio offers high speed transmitting using frequency hopping 2.4GHz technology, 7 model memory, EPA, dual rate, exponential, and steering speed functions beside others as well as a 3rd channel that can also be used to adjust the sensitivity KR-212FHG gyro receiver. The transmitter is available in four different sets including one or two KR-211FH receivers, a KR-212FHG and PDS-2501ICS combo or including a KR-211FH receiver and two PDS-2511ICS servos.
Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]
H-Speed, the brand of European frontrunner Hupo Hönigl, introduce three new chemicals to make the RC car life easier. First up is Magic Car Clean, a products that helps to get rid even of heavily backed dirt. A special formula prevents the parts from becoming oily preventing dirt and dust to excessively stick the parts once they are treated with the cleaner. Also new is True Tire Clean, a chemical that is used to clean the gluing surface of tyres and rims. The product also freshens up the compounds of older tyres and first tests indicate that it can also improve the handling of touring car tyres. Last but not least comes the Ultra Strong Air Filter oil whose special formula will make engines last longer even in the dustiest of conditions.
Source: H-Speed [h-speed.at]
New from WRC Racing come extra hard front and rear A-arms for the STX touring car. The harder composite material makes for less flex of the arms in hot ambient temperatures thus giving increased steering precision and rear end grip. The parts also incorporate a new lower shock mounting hole for added tuneability.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
Available from around end of July is this aluminium main chassis plate for the Yokomo BD7-2014 touring car. With aluminium chassis becoming more and more popular in touring car racing Yokomo will soon have their own available. It is meant to improve traction and drivability on a range of surfaces and although exact specifications are not known yet, it appears to come in a gun metal or hard anodising finish. We bring you more information as we get them.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Thunder Innovation introduce this multi-function push button on/off switch. The design makes for added security as the IP65 dust and water protection will keep the switch working even in severe track conditions while the low-voltage protection prevents the receiver pack from becoming overly discharged. The switch, that is available in different colours including orange, black and blue, is housed in an anti-interference aluminium case and is usable with LiXX and NiXX battery packs.
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WRC Racing from Italy have a new setup board available. Measuring 42x33cm the board weights in at only 1050g and it is meant to be extremely plain thanks to a special manufacturing process. Various markings help during suspension setup while company logos let you show your passion to everything WRC.
Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]
