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MIP TLR 22 carbide diff rebuild kit

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 08:32 AM PDT

MIP have introduced the carbide diff rebuild kit for all TLR 22 series vehicles. This package includes tungsten carbide diff balls, diff rings, a 2-piece captured thrust assembly, machined aluminium T-nut, as well as a new spring and screw. The entire diff rebuild combo pack replaces all necessary diff components and it fits all 22 series buggies and trucks.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

Capricorn P1-235 front chassis plate

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 06:45 AM PDT

Coming from Capricorn and made for the P1-235 1/10th scale pan car is a new front chassis plate. The updated design allows to move the servo towards the front end of the car, leaving enough room to fit a standard-size LiPo in the battery compartment and not being limited to shorty battery packs. As a result more powerful motors can be used while also allowing to play more with weight distribution.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

Schroeder wins at North German IC Track regionals Rd3

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 05:43 AM PDT

The MAC Hamburg club played host to the third round of the North German 1/8th nitro on-road regionals, qualifying events for the German Championships later this year. In the 30 minute main final, Timo Schroeder, driving a Shepherd, at first had so settle for 2nd position until he was able to take over the lead due to a different fuel strategy. In the final minutes of the race Timo was chased by Serpent’s Merlin Depta but he brought home the victory with a margin of only 0.2 seconds in front of
Merlin on the runner-up spot and Shepherd racer Lennart Skornia in 3rd.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

Chris Nielsen wins at Danish 200mm Nationals Rd2

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 05:33 AM PDT

This past weekend round 2 of the Danish 200mm National Championship was held at the fun and flowing Odense track. The practice rounds saw Claus Ryeskov setting the pace with his three fastest consecutive laps in front of Rene Kjellerup in 2nd, some 0.9s down. Chris Nielsen came in 3rd, another 0.4s behind. In qualifying it was again Claus Ryeskov who set the pace, claiming the TQ position by winning the first three rounds. Chris Nielsen TQ’ed round 4 to line up in 2nd. René Kjellerup had to settle for the 3rd spot, after two good runs in Q1 and Q2.

Going into the 30-minute final, Claus Ryeskov looked unbeatable, having been the pace setter all weekend. He showed his speed during the early minutes of the race, building up a comfortable lead, and maintaining it well. Chris Nielsen was pushing in 2nd place, trying to match Claus’ pace on the bigger diameter tyres. After the first pitstop, Claus had a comfortable gap of about five seconds to Chris, who was starting to find his groove, as the tyres got better. Rasmus Skjoldborg had worked his way up to 3rd place, and was running a solid pace. At the second round of pitstops, Claus had trouble with engine and his car started to show a lack of speed. He was forced to pit again, which handed over the lead to Chris, who at that time had posted the fastest lap of the race. After a couple more pitstops, Claus was last, but not giving up, he rejoined, and began to fight his way back while Rasmus was now running in 2nd, with René in 3rd. The race was now in Chris’ hands, and he kept turning solid laps, not making mistakes, and keeping himself out of trouble. Rasmus was able to do the same in 2nd while Claus was still pushing at the back, trying to catch up. He showed his speed by setting the fastest lap of the race after his last pit stop, but it was not enough. After 30 minutes of racing, Chris crossed the line first, with Rasmus and René completing the podium.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Schiffner & Krause take 2017 German Truggy titles

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 05:11 AM PDT

The 2017 German Truggy Championship was held at the MRC Leipzig track over the weekend. In the Nitro Truggy class it was Agama driver Ronny Schiffer who took a maiden truck title from young Johannes Klatt (Mugen). TLR driver Sascha Nelson came in 3rd to round out the podium.

Nitro Truggy final results:
1. Ronny Schiffner – Agama
2. Johannes Klett – Mugen
3. Sascha Nelson – TLR
4. Max Heydenreich – Team Associated
5. Frank Heydenreich – Team Associated
6. Steven Sattler – TLR
7. Jonas Bauer – Hobao
8. Mario Unverzagt – TLR
9. Benjamin Klode – HB Racing
10.Stev Krause – HB Racing

Elsewhere in the E-Truggy class it was Stev Krause (HB Racing) who took the title from Thomas Mager (Mugen) in 2nd and veteran racer, Robert Gillig (Team Associated) in 3rd.

Source: Mikanews [mikanews.de]

Infinity IF14 aluminium cooling fan mount

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 04:57 AM PDT

Creation Model has produced a limited run aluminium cooling fan mount for its Infinity IF14 electric touring car. The mount, which comes complete with a 40mm fan, fixes to the chassis behind the motor and is held in place with a single screw and incorporated mounting pin. This method of securing the mount to the chassis minimises any effects on chassis flex. Also able to take a smaller 30mm fan, two screws fix the fan to the red anodised aluminium mount.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

Patrick Hofer sweeps Swiss 1/8th Nitro Buggy Nats Rd4

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 03:44 AM PDT

Round 4 of the Swiss 1/8th Nitro Buggy Nationals was held in Montagny this past weekend. Patrick Hofer would take the TQ position after the qualifiers and following a rain-interrupted Sunday morning he would claim the P2 spot for the 45-minute main final after the semis. In the main and shortly after the start Patrick was able to get into the lead and from there he never looked back to take a commanding win, leaving Jeremy Pittet and David Naldini behind in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

Triton L4 Pro Spec V2 Elite GT .21 on-road engine

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 03:22 AM PDT

Coming from Triton RC is the new L4 Pro Spec V2 Elite GT .21 nitro on-road engine. Designed for the growing GT classes the ROAR-legal 5-port power plant was developed and hand-tuned to provide super strong bottom end, midrange and exceptional top end performance for large GT racing cars with sacrificing fuel mileage. The carburettor low speed needle and housing design has been changed to provide even easier tuning than the previous version while the crankcase has been optimised for power and efficiency by manipulating the internal volume and angles. The cooling head is milled for easier engine mount driver access and a Swiss front bearing, with a special seal designed to prevent leaks, as well as a Swiss ceramic inner bearing provide ultra low friction and longevity. The package is topped off by an all-new DLC crankshaft for added wear resistance and durability.

Features:
– Special seal front bearing
– High quality ceramic Swiss rear bearing
– Dual counterweighted balanced silicone filled crankshaft
– Ultra strong lightweight connecting rod
– DLC Diamond like coated crankshaft
– Large diameter lightweight cooling head
– Machined front case for flywheel clearance
– Easy and stable tuning carburettor

Source: Triton [tritonrc.com]

Tamiya TB Evo.7 – Coming soon

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 02:58 AM PDT

Following a first official teaser another image of Tamiya’s forthcoming TB Evo.7 has appeared on the interweb. The photo shows what is understood to be either the prototype of even the production version of Tamiya’s top-of-the-foodchain shaft-driven 4WD touring car. Said car features pretty bulky front and rear gearboxes with polycarbonate covers, TRF419X-ish bulkhead covers and camber link mounts, short shock absorbers and also an aluminium main chassis but no top decks. The most noticeable change compared to the previous TB.Evo kits though is the mid motor design with the motor and electric such as speed controller and receiver swapping positions while the main gear also made a move way towards the front end. This also results in the main battery positioned much towards the backend. Much like the bulkheads, the aluminium floating servo mount is of a pretty bulky design. We bring you more information on the kit as soon as they surface.

Source: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]

Tom Cockerill doubles at Kampenhout GP

Posted: 03 Jul 2017 02:23 AM PDT

The annual Belgium GP was held at the MBV Kampenhout track in changing weather conditions. Yokomo’s Tom Cockerill would sweep the event by taking the wins in the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes to take a double victory. Ben Jemison (Schumacher) and Team Associated driver Jesper Rasmussen would round out the 4WD podium while Wesley van Helmond (Schumacher) and Wounter Wynen joined winner Cockerill on the 2WD podium.

Images: Tom Cockerill