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Rusti Design YZ-4 SF carbon fibre shock towers

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 10:38 AM PST

French brand Rusti Design has introduced new carbon fibre shock towers for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF 4WD buggy. Both are machined from matte finish carbon fibre and they sport an updated and unique design with a pocketed RD logo and additional machining for a low weight and increased stability. The shock stays however utilise the same geometry as the stock parts and they are available now.

Source: Rusti Design [rustidesign.fr]

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Raceform EB/ET410 V2 electronic tray

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 08:03 AM PST

Coming from Raceform is their V2 electronic tray for the Tekno RC EB410 and ET410 kits. Of a stronger and more durable design the item is made of a new material with stress areas having been eliminated, making for improved overall rigidity. In addition the a new 4-piece design ensures the tray can be rebuild with spare parts if needed. The tray was developed to ensure easy transponder, receiver, speedo and capacitor mounting for a cleaner looking installation and it is a drop fit with no chassis modification required.

Features:
– Stronger and more durable
– Upgraded to new material and elimination of stress areas
– 4-part design – any parts can be replaced without the need to purchase a whole unit
– CNC machined electronic tray and laser etched Raceform Logo
– Clean look to your EB410
– No modification needed to your buggy
– PT transponder at the far most possible front
– Tray has enough area to hold transponder, receiver, speed controller and capacitor
– Only four screws in total including motor mount to remove full electronics section.
– 28 grams with cover and screws
– Transponder area size 31mm x17mm
– Receiver area size 24mm x 37mm x 28mm height
– Speed controller and capacitor area size is 41mm x 53mm

Source: Raceform [raceformrc.com]

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Nemo Racing Halo 1/10th buggy wheels

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 04:48 AM PST

Nemo Racing have introduced their new range of 1/10th buggy wheels for 2WD and 4WD vehicles. Made from high-quality material for the lightest weight and great durability and flex characteristics the Halo named wheels are available in sets of two and as 2WD front, 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear variant, fitting most of today’s 1/10th buggies.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

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Max Mächler joins Hobbywing

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 02:53 AM PST

Hobbywing have officially announced the signing of European Touring Stock ace Max Mächler to their international team. The Awesomatix team manager and 2018 EFRA European Stock Champion will use Hobbywing brushless speed controllers and motors in all of his cars starting immediately. Furthermore “Mad Max” will be involved in R&D of new products, with his knowledge about the needs of Stock class racing being a valuable asset. Max has the following to say about the deal:

I am proud to join the international Hobbywing team in 2019 and I want to thank Hobbywing and Salton Dong for this great opportunity to work and race with such a professional team. Happy to join my team mate Freddy Südhoff who show a great performance with the Hobbywing power system in his cars. Looking forward to work and test with the team, especially with the focus on stock class products. See you at the track.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

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TMG RC8B3.1 +2mm rear shock tower

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 02:03 AM PST

TMG Speed have announced the release of their new +2mm shock tower for the Team Associated RC8B3.1. The item is made of 5mm high-quality carbon fibre and will provide additional rear traction while improving the car over bumps and jumps. Tested by young superstar Lewis Jones with great success the item is available now.

Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]

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Zero Tribe T4’19 & ’18 flex type shock stays

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 01:45 AM PST

Zero Tribe from Japan have introduced new flex type shock stays for the Xray T4 2019 and 2018 cars. They are machined from Japanese high-quality carbon fibre and their updated shape provides increased grip and stability when running in high-grip track conditions. The shock stays utilise the standard kit geometry and they are available separately for the front and rear.

Source: Zero Tribe [zerotribejapan.com]

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RC-Cox T4 aluminium bumper posts

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 12:57 AM PST

Coming from RC-Cox and made for Xray’s T4 series of touring cars is an aluminium bumper post set. The CNC-machined and orange anodised parts will replace the standard composite items, making for increased durability and stability while adding a splash of colour. Included in the set are two posts an a pair of bushings.

Source: PPM RC Racing [ppm-rcracing.com]

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Power HD sign Michal Orlowski

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 12:39 AM PST

Power HD have announced the signing of EFRA European and 3-times EOS champion, Michal Orlowski to their team. The 1/10th off-road ace from Poland will use Power HD’s line of high-performance servos in his 2019 campaign that will include all major events world wide including World and European Championships in electric buggy, touring car and 1/12th scale, the ETS and EOS races as well as select other events. Michal says:

I would like to thank Power HD for the opportunity to run their high quality servos in all of my race cars. I’m very excited to show the world what great products they are in the upcoming season. See you all at the race track!

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

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Spencer Rivkin joins Hobbywing

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 12:28 AM PST

Hobbywing have announced that Spencer Rivkin, IFMAR World champion and multiple ROAR National champion, is now part of their racing team. Spencer will make his Hobbywing-powered debut soon, beginning with CRCRC, and then the Reedy International Race of Champions. The Team Associated factory driver had this to say about his change:

I’m excited to announce, I’ll be joining the Hobbywing team for 2019 and beyond with a multi-year agreement. I would like to thank all those within Hobbywing that made this a reality, and look forward to working with the Hobbywing family.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

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Ryan Cavalieri teams up with SWorkz for 1:8 campaign

Posted: 02 Jan 2019 12:19 AM PST

SWorkz have announced the addition of former IFMAR Worlds and multi-time ROAR National Champion, Ryan Cavalieri to their 1:8 off-road factory team. The former long-time Team Associated ace left AE at the end of last year and he be piloting SWorkz’s popular S35 1:8 off-road platforms in his 2019 campaign. Ryan says:

I’m very excited to be a part of the SWORKz team in 2019. I would like to thank Scott Yang and Max Sonnleitner for giving me this opportunity and making the great line of communication during this process. I’m looking forward to work with the team and engineers for their 1:8 scale program starting with the Dirt Nitro Challenge as my first event of the year.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

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