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JConcepts Satellite tire mounting rubber bands in red

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 08:05 AM PDT

JConcepts have introduced a new take on a classic product, the Satellite tire mounting rubber bands are now available in red. A uniquely molded design, specifically developed for tire mounting, the rubber band is produced in a high-elasticity material capable of stretching to a full assortment of different sized tires. Finely detailed array of handles are designed to ergonomically conform to your fingers so the user can deftly adjust the rubber band to the sidewall of each tire to apply the pressure where it is needed. Includes 4 bands per package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Fenix Racing 1/12th 0.2mm shim sets

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 07:09 AM PDT

New from Fenix Racing and especially made for 1/12th models, is a number of super precise 0.2mm calibrated shim sets. Designed to fine tune the car’s ride height they work on a number of cars with the front set pictured above meant to be used on most 38.5mm 1/12 front end such as VBC, Associated, Roche, Xenon and others.

Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]

Hudy 2.5mm ejector pivot pin & alternating pivot

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 06:24 AM PDT

Hudy have introduced a 2.5mm ejector pivot pin and 2.5mm alternating pivot for use with Hudy’s drive pin replacement tool to replace 2.5mm drive pins in drive shafts in addition to previously available 3mm version. One of the leading causes of ill-handling cars comes from improperly working suspension caused by drivetrain binding. In cars of all scales it is important to check and regularly replace the drive pins before they wear flat. A worn pin can cause inconsistent handling and poor overall performance. It is well known that drivers in the past have gone to great lengths to either replace their pins frequently or incur the cost of replacing the compete drive shaft.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

Yardy & Williams take Silverstone Winter Series

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 06:12 AM PDT

At the final round of the Silverstone Winter Series Tom Yardy took a comfortable 2WD win with his Schumacher KC and wrapped up the championship, ahead of team mates Danny McGee and Jack Neal. James Harrold won 4WD but a 2nd place for Greg Williams was enough for him to take the title, ahead of James, and Ian Mellish. Richard Miller won the truck championship ahead of Russel Lee and Daniel Gardner. Schumacher drivers Ben Pugh and Ben Smith won the 2WD under 16’s and under 13’s respectively while Tommy Hall won the 4WD juniors. Daniel Gardner and Oliver Nattress won the truck under 16’s and under 13’s.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

Xray XB8 extreme heat-resistant centre diff pins

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 05:45 AM PDT

New from Xray for the XB8, are these extreme heat-resistant centre diff pin with inserts. These precision-ground polished steel pins (3.5 x 33mm) work with the internal satellite gears used in the large centre differential. Mounted in steel inserts instead of directly mounted in the differential case, it helps to increase the lifetime of the diff, especially in high temperatures. Sold in a set of 2.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Stavanger Open Cup Rd2 – Report

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 03:52 AM PDT

The second round of the Stavanger Open Cup was hosted by the Stavanger Modelcar Club last weekend. Offering different tracks such an offroad track laid out with EOS carpet and an onroad track laid out with ETS carpet, the facility also includes a drift track. For round 2 close to 40 cars signed in to race in the seven different classes of 2WD Buggy, 4WD Buggy and Truck as well as 13.5T Touring, 21.5T Touring Junior and M-Chassis. Being a 2 days event, the drivers were offered amble track time, one seeding practice was held followed by four qualifiers and triple A-mains.

Stavanger Open is intended to be an entry level race, and 6 debutants started their carrier this weekend making the club proud. Multiple Norwegian Champion Nikolai Haheim led the touring class in front of three junior drivers. In offroad he entered the 4wd class with a second hand car and early on set a pace no one could follow. The entry of 5 Short Course cars was entertaining for all to see, and shows that RC has much to offer, as long as the organisers are open to new ideas. The 3rd round will be held 10-11 April on the same track.

Thanks to Ole Jacob Bryne for the report.

Sweep Racing EXP-SX touring car inserts

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 02:00 AM PDT

Sweep Racing have introduced their newest 1/10 touring car inserts, called the EXP-SX. Developed for high performance racing tires to provide extremely high traction and forward bite with stable feeling around corners, the EXP-SX inserts stay securely positioned inside the tire and on the wheel thanks to its profile. Only available in soft pink.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]