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PSM low profile fan mount

Posted: 19 Mar 2019 12:52 PM PDT

Coming from PSM is this low profile fan mount whose symmetrical design allows two opposing fans to be installed, creating maximum cooling performance. The black anodised aluminium provides permanent clamping force so that manual clamping is not required. The fan mount will work with all Ø36mm brushless motors.

Source: PSM [psmfactory.com]

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FX Engines K501 3.5cc off-road engine

Posted: 19 Mar 2019 07:10 AM PDT

FX Engines have introduced their new K501 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. Utilising a 5-port design the FX’s latest K5 series power plant offers maximised bottom and mid-range power and it features a DLC-coated and Tungsten-balanced crankshaft, ceramic bearings and a specially selected and matched sleeve and piston set. The package is rounded out by a 10-rib engine head.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]

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Shepherd V8.2 shock absorber springs

Posted: 19 Mar 2019 01:54 AM PDT

Shepherd have introduced their new V8.2 shock absorber springs. Able to refine the spring characteristics following numerous tests on racetracks around the world, the new springs where used for the first time at an international event at last weekend’s EFRA GP in Vigo, Spain where team driver Toni Gruber took the win. Available now as a pair separately for the front and rear, in future they will become the kit springs for the upcoming Shepherd Velox V8.2 set to be released at the end of April.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

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Yokomo LC transmission case for YZ-2 series

Posted: 19 Mar 2019 01:43 AM PDT

Yokomo have announced the release of a new LC (Laydown/Carpet) transmission case for carpet, astro and high traction dirt surfaces made for their YZ-2 series of vehicles. The case is a 3-piece construction which allows for quick and easy diff access and uses the same style transmission cam adapter system as their current YZ-2T LD transmission case, which makes raising and lowering the diff a breeze. Giving you the lowest possible centre of gravity which improves the overall handling and performance of the vehicle on high traction surfaces.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

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Protoform introduce the Spec6

Posted: 19 Mar 2019 01:32 AM PDT

New from Protoform, the Spec6 is a fresh new take on the classic Speed6 body that captured the 2008 Worlds at the hands of Marc Rheinard. While modern 190mm touring car bodies have gone the way of low-slung, ultra high-downforce designs, there is still a need for the more traditional, rounder and mellow-handling bodies for spec classes or track layouts with large sweeping corners. The Spec6 provides an ultra-smooth, high-corner speed feel, especially crucial in lower-power classes with handout motors. The Spec6 has been brought up to 2019 standards with increased flat surface area behind each wheel opening to allow for more forward mounting. This is made easier with the added Mounting Marks scribed into each wheel opening in 2mm increments. Available in 2 weight options, X-lite (65g) and lightweight (85g).

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

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Yoshii double at Northwest Stock Championships

Posted: 18 Mar 2019 12:35 PM PDT

The 2nd Annual Northwest Stock Championships were held this past weekend at PDX RC Underground in Portland, Oregon. This is the home track of our Muchmore USA Team Manager Joe Pillars, who also helped put on this event for the second straight year with track owner Kevin Focht. After nearly doubling the total race entries from just one year ago, the stage was set for a great day of racing. In the Pro 17.5 2wd Stock Buggy class, Pillars took the TQ’s in Rounds #1 & 2 with his Muchmore powered Yokomo while team mate Harley Yoshii then went onto reset the overall TQ in Round to start on the pole for the triple A-Mains.

In the opening main Yoshii took the commanding win, leading from tone to tone. Pillars then took the win in A-Main 2, leaving the championship to be decided in the third A-Main. In the final main Yoshii put in a flawless drive to take the leg and with it the Pro 17.5 2wd Stock Buggy Championship.

Pro 17.5 2wd Stock Buggy
1. Harley Yoshii (TQ) – Yokomo/Muchmore
2. Joe Pillars – Yokomo/Muchmore
3. Josh McCall – Schumacher/Reedy

In the 13.5 4wd Buggy class, Muchmore’s Harley Yoshii would set a blistering pace in qualifying to take the overall TQ honors with his Muchmore powered Yokomo YZ-4 SF! Yoshii then went onto dominate A-Mains #1 & #2, and claim his 2nd Championship of the weekend to pull off the clean sweep. Congrats also to Wes Sayre and Mike Nguyen on finishing 2nd and 3rd overall with their Muchmore powered Yokomo YZ-4 SF’s.

13.5 4wd Buggy
1. Harley Yoshii (TQ) – Yokomo/Muchmore
2. Wes Sayre – Yokomo/Muchmore
3. Mike Nguyen – Yokomo/Muchmore

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

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