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Team Associated FT RC8T3 133mm CVA driveshaft set

Posted: 11 May 2017 08:56 AM PDT

Coming from Team Associated and made for the RC8T3 and RC8T3e is the Factory Team 133mm CVA driveshaft set. It can be used as a replacement option to the universals that come standard in the kits. The CVA assemblies will provide a more aggressive steering feeling, perfect for use on smoother track surfaces. The CVA sets can be also be rebuilt as wear occurs and they require inner 15x21x4mm bearings.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

Nosram HD StockSpec brushless speed control

Posted: 11 May 2017 08:22 AM PDT

UK Nosram distributors Schumacher have introduced the new HD StockSpec brushless speed control. The HD Stock Spec comes pre-installed with the all-new v5.1 software. This software is adapted to the new hardware and new vital features have been added to make it best possible for today’s need in Stock racing. Initial Drive Feel Compensation (IDFC) has been developed especially with Stock racing in mind to maximise the comfort of initial drive feel over the whole race. Activating IDFC will provide initial drive increments depending on the temperature of the motor. This innovative feature will help to match the same power feeling on throttle over the whole race. Users can either select no compensation or adjust more IDFC to match the desired feeling on throttle after the motor gets hotter and battery weaker. Newly developed Stock parameters for the timing allow to unleash the full power potential in all boosted classes. The new BDX-S break rounds off the package for Stock drivers. Four different brake types including BDX-S are now included, enabling maximum braking power with increased response for pin-point accuracy when entering tight corners. By the time of release, Nosram continues to use its well-known system for trackside adjustments with push buttons, with no need to use a separate programming unit. The Nosram HD speed control series however is designed to support external programming device which is planned to be offered later on.

Specifications:
– BEC: 6V/6A linear
– Weight: 44g
– Motor limit brushless: over 2.5T
– Multi-Protection-System – MPS4
– Rated current: 220A
– Dimension: 33.7×32.6×19.8mm
– Input voltage: 7.4V (2S)
– Multi mode profile adjustment
– Power wires: 12 AWG black
– v5.1 class-specific StockSpec software with exciting new features, tailored for StockSpec racing
– No fan and no fan screws included (like Nosram HD Offroad)
– Longer sensor wire (like Nosram HD Offroad)
– Longer receiver wire (like Nosram HD Offroad)

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

Jake Dellinger doubles at the Lone Star Challenge

Posted: 11 May 2017 08:02 AM PDT

The 4th annual The Dirt Lone Star Challenge was held at Thornhill Racing Circuit. The race has been growing yearly, bringing in more entries each year, this time totalling 358. This year for the track layout Joey and Thornhill decided to incorporate a “joker” lane into the track. The joker lane was optional and you could use it one time per qualifier per class and twice for each main per class; it was an easier and faster section which saved about 5 to 7 seconds off a lap. In the 30-minute Pro Nitro Buggy final Jake Dellinger started 2nd behind Noah Dickerson. The tone went off and Jake followed Dickerson around for the first two laps. Both of them used their joker on lap 1 but for lap 2 Noah took the normal line while Jake took the joker again, giving him an instant 5 to 6 second lead, which he turned into a 10 to 12 second lead before Dickerson ran into mechanical issues. Ultimately Jake went on to finish the main in first, nearly a lap and a half on 2nd.

Elsewhere in the first of the double Pro E-Buggy A-mains Jake Dellinger was starting on pole for the 10-minute leg. In qualifying Jake had been using his joker lane option on the first lap to get it out of the way, and he had made up his mind to do the same for the mains. The tone sounded for the first main, Jake used my two joker lanes on the first two laps, and held on to the lead for the entire race, getting the win for A1. In A2 and at about the halfway mark Jake started reeling in the leaders, which were Tyler Hooks followed by Noah Dickerson. On lap 11 Hooks wrecked and suffered from mechanical issues and Dickerson bobbled in the same spot that Hooks had, allowing Jake to jump into the lead, where he finished, giving him the overall and with it his second title of the weekend.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

Team Orion CRF 21 7-port V3 WS Edition off-road engine

Posted: 11 May 2017 06:04 AM PDT

Available now from Team Orion is the World Championship winning CRF 21 7-port V3 WS Edition nitro off-road engine. The second engine David Ronnefalk used to win the 2016 IFMAR World Championship with, the 7-port variant is a replica of the World Spec engine and it was developed throughout the 2016 season in cooperation with Team Orion’s U.S. team to offer a power plant that delivers both power and maximum control. The engine uses the new World Championship winning V3 platform with a completely redesigned crankcase which is stronger and uses a different internal volume. The 7-port sleeve features a new timing and exhaust port shape to deliver extremely high RPM. The dual tungsten-balanced crankshaft revolves in high-quality Swiss ball bearings and the updated carburettor allows for optimised mixture tuning and perfect drivability. In addition to the engine, the CRF EFR 2149 exhaust set is available which is based on the 2-times World Championship winning 2058 pipe. It is keeping the same bottom-end feeling and crispy sound but offers better fuel efficiency and cleaner response in the mid-RPM range.

CRF 21 7-port V3 WS Edition specifications:
– Ports: 7
– HP: 2.9
– RPM: 39,000
– Displacement: 3.5cc
– Bore: 16.2mm
– Stroke: 16.9mm
– Front bearing: 7x19x6mm Swiss
– Rear bearing: 14.2×25.3×6.3mm steel
– Crankshaft: Balanced SG shaft
– Carburettor: Aluminium 2 needles
– Weight: 350g

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

Philip Jeisy wins at Swiss Electric Off-road Nats Rd1

Posted: 11 May 2017 04:06 AM PDT

The opening round of the Swiss 1/10th electric off-road national championship was held in Islikon. While Team Associated’s Patrick Hofer scored a double TQ and win in the 2WD and 4WD classes, it was Xray driver Philip Jeisy who took the day’s win in the Stadium Truck category. Jan Dissler (Team Associated) would end the day on the 2 spot from Rene Bachofner (Team Associated) in 3rd.

Stadium Truck final results:
1. Philip Jeisy – Xray
2. Jan Dissler – Team Associated
3. René Bachofner – Team Associated
4. Michael Schätzle – Xray
5. Silvio Pietroboni – Xray
6. Hansrudi Embacher – Xray
7. Martin Weidmann – Xray
8. Andy Zülle – Xray
9. Christoph Schefer – PR Racing
10.Martin Muma Müller – n/a
11.Marcel Gmünder – n/a

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Serpent SRX8 updated rear lower arms

Posted: 11 May 2017 02:41 AM PDT

Coming from Serpent are updated rear lower arms for the Cobra SRX8 buggy. They feature a third shock mounting position for increased setup possibilities but remain the same in terms of rigidity. They can be run without or with a combination of moulded or carbon inserts to reinforce them and they also allow to run “short” or “long” arms with the longer arm has been proven to have better jump landing and to be more stable over rough terrain while the shorter arm provides more rotation and corner speed on smoother tracks.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

Sanwa M12S-RS 2.4GHz radio system – Coming soon

Posted: 11 May 2017 02:27 AM PDT

On show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show is Sanwa’s forthcoming M12S-RS 2.4GHz radio system. Based off of the popular M12S the M12S-RS will offer slightly reduced specifications to make the radio more budget-friendly without hampering overall performance. It is understood that the radio’s case will be of a slightly different finish although shape and ergonomics remain the same. The transmitter also comes with a soft steering wheel spring, the display colour is available in white only and the headphone jack and vibration alert are missing on the RS model. The set also comes without battery, charger and accessories known from the M12S but with the drop down steering wheel extension installed. In terms of firmware the RS relies on the M12S’ specifications, meaning SSR and SSL support as well as telemetry features remain with the sport variant. More information will become available in time for the release.

Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.co.jp]

Robin D’hondt wins at Belgian IC track nationals Rd2

Posted: 11 May 2017 02:04 AM PDT

The second round of the Belgian nitro on-road nationals was held at the Model Race Genk track last weekend. Due to a motocross track near the RC circuit traction was hard to find thanks to a dust layer on the surface, meaning lot of setup work for all drivers. Ultimately Robin D’hondt would make the best out of the conditions, taking the pole position for the A-mains and grabbing the day’s win some seven laps in front of Yves Zoma in 2nd and Raphaël Benkhélifa, who ended the 30-minute race another two laps down in 3rd.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

Ninja JX21-B04 off-road buggy engine

Posted: 11 May 2017 01:47 AM PDT

Coming soon from Mugen Seiki is the new Ninja JX21-B04 off-road buggy engine. The power plant includes a new fuel efficient carburettor with 6.5mm aluminium reducer with the carb providing smoother, easy to drive power and increased fuel efficiency. Furthermore the B04 comes with a tungsten weighted crankshaft with DLC coating and the lightweight cooling head provides exceptional cooling and stable operating temperatures.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]

Tamiya M-07 Concept – Detail images

Posted: 11 May 2017 01:24 AM PDT

The announcement of Tamiya’s all-new M-07 Concept M-chassis kit has created some stir recently and now M-size car aficionados can rejoice as the first detailed images of the car appeared on the internet. On show during this week’s Shizuoka Hobby Show, the car sports many features previously known from touring cars such as proper (read: longer) A-arms, adjustable rear toe settings, and also a quick release gear differential for easier setup adjustments. Along with the kit release Tamiya will also have a range of option parts available such as dual joint front driveshafts, carbon fibre shock towers, aluminium steering bellcranks and motor heatsink along front and rear sway bars. The kit will hit the stores soon.

Source: Tamiyablog [tamiyablog.com]