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Tekno have introduced a complete line of Low Frequency springs for the SCT410.3 and EB48SL vehicles. The new design improves traction by reducing chassis oscillation on rough track surfaces and large jump landings. Better stability of the vehicle is achieved, providing more forward grip, increased corner speed and quicker lap times. The spring length has been reduced by 13mm in front and 15mm in the rear to allow for lower ride height adjustments which in turn increases corner speed under high traction conditions, such as carpet or astro-turf, where lower ride heights are essential. With additional coils as well as a larger wire diameter, the new LF springs feature a natural silver finish with a colour indicator for easy spring identification. They directly replace existing springs and are intended to be used on the SCT410, SCT410.3 and the EB48SL vehicles. The set includes two springs and available are five front and five rear sets.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

Coming from VRP is an aluminium servo mount for the HB Racing E817 off-road buggy. The mount takes the place of the stock plastic mount, which can be sloppy and move under load from the servo. The VRP mount is CNC-cut from American grade 7075 aluminium, it comes black anodised and laser-etched, and it includes three aluminium servo mount posts to secure the mount to the chassis.

Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com]

The Xray Racing Series Austria will take place on the weekend of the 23rd of July at the MRC Wiener Neustradt track in Vienna. Held in Modified, Pro Stock and Formula classes the event will see a full day of practice, including the famous floodlight practice, on Saturday with Sunday being race day. More information, rules and registration are available here.

Fenix have introduced their new HotStock 21.5T fixed timing brushless stock motor. Developed with fair and affordable club racing in mind, the European F1 Masters and IDFM series legal motor features a blue anodised aluminium heatsink can and heavy duty solder tabs and it is available now.

Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]

Coming from T-Works and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 DTM 2WD buggy are the Hybrid and full titanium turnbuckle sets. Both include the steering and camber link turnbuckles with the Hybrid set being made up using titanium links with aluminium hex portions with the full titanium set includes 1-piece turnbuckles. Both sets are direct replacements and they include a suitable 4mm wrench.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

Following the introduction of the Fleta ZX V2 Modified and Fleta ZX V2 Sting Stock outlaw brushless motors Muchmore now also released information on the IFMAR, ROAR and EFRA legal Type-ER motor. It makes use of the same Flow-Max 2 aluminium can that improves cooling efficiency by about 15 percent compared to Muchmore’s former motors while the new high-power stator design, without separate insulator, further increases cooling while also lowering the weight at the same time. Other features include super low resistance copper windings, heavy-duty silver-plated solder tabs and a precision-balanced Neodymium high-temperature rotor. The ER Spec stock motor is available in 10.5T to 25.5T winding variants.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

Round four of the BRCA 1/8th Circuit National Series was held at the famous Mendip circuit near Weston Super Mare. It is a circuit famous for its Diggers dip before the main straight and it has seen many big names in the RC world race here down the years, including some of Europe’s Elite in the 90s. Race day was sunny and tyre wear was extremely high with the track surface very abrasive. Top international racer Mark Green was one noticeable absentee from the top heat and meant it would be a closer affair between the top nitro guys. In total, around fifty drivers were competing across the two classes with the electric class now not far off being as popular as nitro.

Come qualifying and in Nitro, the top three places were tightly contested with Spashett taking pole from Hastings and Wood. Elsewhere, Neil Diver put his new Infinity car in the A-final and Sam Snell just pipped his brother and Jack Garrett-lines to 10th in the main final with a last round run. In Electric again, Alex Thurston was in dominant form seven seconds clear of the field and Pete Hastings and Gavin Clinch were battling within a second of each other. Further down the order, Dan Jones qualified 5th on his return to the series and David Gerard made it into the A-final by a whisker over Simon Parish who is back racing now in the electric class with a Shepherd.

The Nitro A-final turned out to be one of the best in recent times for the spectators, with tyre strategy playing a big part. Unfortunately, Tim Wood’s final started in the worst possible way with an incident that dropped him to the back of pack and nearly a lap behind. The ARC of David Spashett led out front from Andy Hastings and Neal King. Eventually, Hastings managed to pull a tremendous pass at the end of the main straight past David who, it was quite evident, was trying to keep tyre wear down and driving a lot smoother than the others. Neal then took the lead as Andy hit problems with David running closely behind. With five minutes to go, David regained the lead as his rivals pitted for new tyres meanwhile he continued on the same set and managed to hold on to take the win from Neal and Tim, who made a great recovery drive. Unfortunately, Neal was later disqualified because of an infringement with his car in scrutineering therefore promoting Tim Wood to 2nd and John Carr up to 3rd position.

Nitro final results:
1. David Spashett – ARC/Picco/Maxima/Hot Race
2. Tim Wood – Serpent/XRD/Elite/Contact
3. John Carr – Serpent/O.S./Elite/Contact
4. Jason Frost – Capricorn/Tesla/Runnertime/Capricorn
5. Clive Connolly – ARC/Novarossi/Maxima/Matrix
6. Neil Diver – Infinity/Novarossi/Maxima/Hot Race
7. Sam Snell – Mugen/Murnan O.S./Mecca/Contact
8. Andrew Hastings – Shepherd/VS Racing/Mecca/Matrix
9. Richard Hicklin – Serpent/O.S./Elite/Contact
10.Neal King – Shepherd/Murnan O.S./Runnertime/Ulti

In the Electric class it would end an all Serpent podium. Unfortunately, Pete Hastings with his Shepherd and Gavin Clinch driving an ARC had problems in one of the finals and had to retire. So again, Alex dominated over the two legs this time from Dan Jones, who was in the UK for a rare appearance back to his racing roots. A newcomer this year to the 1/8 circuit class, Craig Woods took a fantastic 3rd place overall. Serpent remains the most popular chassis in the electric class but it’s good to see ARC and Shepherd now in the mix.

Electric final results:
1. A. Thurston – Serpent/Hobbywing/R18/Contact
2. D. Jones – Serpent/Hobbywing/R18/Matrix
3. C. Woods – SerpentHobbywing/P909/Contact
4. J. Paton – Serpent/Hobbywing/P909/Contact
5. D. Gerard – Serpent/LRP/R18/Contact
6. J. Hawnt – Serpent/Hobbywing/R18/Contact
7. I. Billett – Serpent/Hobbywing/R18/Ulti
8. G. Clinch – ARC/Team Orion/TSO35/Hot Race
9. P. Bellinger – Serpent/Absima/P909/Contact
10.P. Hastings – Shepherd/Hobbywing/Matrix/Matrix

Thanks to Michael Walton for the report.

Coming from Team Associated as a limited edition is the new Nomad DB8 ready-to-run buggy. The all-terrain desert buggy is based on the race-proven RC8 platform and it is equipped with a durable impact-resistant roll cage, detailed interior, driver and co-pilot figures, painted body panels, and runs off a powerful Reedy brushless motor. To tame the landscape, high-grip General Tire GT(R) Grabbers are wrapped around rich-looking black 17mm hex wheels. Other features include a 3-diff drivetrain, RC8 suspension components including oil-filled shock absorbers as well as a new 4S Reedy speed controller and XP radio components.

Features:
– The Nomad DB8 uses a strong and efficient metal-gear 4WD drivetrain to send power to the ground. Managing that power are tunable front, center and rear fluid-filled differentials and Grabber tires
– Smoothing out the forbidding terrain is the same durable, tuned and proven suspension used on the RC8 line of vehicles
– Dampening the rough landscape are four oil-filled shocks designed for smooth and consistent operation
– At the heart of this nomadic desert buggy are Team Associated’s XP and Reedy electronics. All are installed in the DB8 chassis, allowing easy access to the receiver, steering servo and the new 4s Reedy electronic speed control (with reverse)
– Two screen-printed body color schemes are available. Bodies are mounted to a roll cage, with a detailed driver and co-pilot
– Water-resistant enclosed receiver box

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]