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RudeBits lightweight R2 1/10th buggy wing

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 08:35 AM PDT

RudeBits have introduced the lightweight version of their popular R2 1/10th buggy rear wing. The R2 wing is the evolution wing from the R1 and designed for cornering speed as well as efficiency of air distribution and downforce. The R2 straight rear edge is just like the R1 that allows the air to force down evenly across and it comes with 4 degrees base angle built in. The BRCA, ROAR, IFMAR, EFRA and FEMCA legal lightweight wing weighs in at 16g and it is available now.

Source: RudeBits [rudebits.co.uk]

Arena 30mm & 40mm cooling fan ducts

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 08:19 AM PDT

Coming soon from Arena are cooling fan ducts for 30mm and 40mm motor fan units. The carbon fibre reinforced ducts will be a direct fit for the Infinity IF14 and Xray T4 cars but it is understood that they will be usable with a range of other chassis also. Using the ducts will greatly improve the fan’s cooling performance as the air is guided towards the motor can, doing away with the need to use scrap-built polycarbonate ducts or the like.

Source: Arena RC Racing [facebook.com]

JConcepts EB410 Fin titanium turnbuckle set

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 07:33 AM PDT

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy is the Fin titanium turnbuckle set. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the “finned” cuts that rotate about the centre. The Fin turnbuckles are lightweight and the original design adds some bling to the car. The JConcepts turnbuckles are produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Lautenbach Racing Products announced

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 07:16 AM PDT

Jürgen Lautenbach, founder of World-renown LRP electronic, has announced that the company went out of business effective March 31st 2018 following several month of trying to find an investor after filing bankruptcy last year. While thanking all of his business partner for 30 years of support, Jürgen took the time to announce his new company, Lautenbach Racing Products, that will starting business on April 3rd. More information will be announced soon and in the meantime, Jürgen Lautenbach had the following to say:

Thank you very much for the great support LRP electronic GmbH has received from you to this day. As is known, LRP electronic GmbH has to cease operations on March 31, 2018 after having been in the market for 30 years. At the same time, I am pleased to inform you that the newly founded Lautenbach Racing Products GmbH will start its work on April 03, 2018.

You can still reach us using the known telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. We plan to ship the first goods starting April 16, 2018. Lautenbach Racing Products GmbH is not a continuation company of LRP electronic GmbH, but a newly founded enterprise. It will operate with a modified business model adapted to today’s market requirements. We will inform you about this in detail as soon as possible.

I am looking forward to continuing to cooperate successfully with you in the Lautenbach Racing Products GmbH.

Jürgen E. Lautenbach

TWT 1/8th off-road car stand

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 05:43 AM PDT

Coming from TWT is their new 1/8th off-road car stand. It is made from high-quality acrylic material and features a double decker design with the lower part incorporating four parts trays while the upper has four marked holes to take the vehicle’s shock absorbers or differentials during setup and maintenance. Anti-slip padding ensures the car stand, that is available in blue, red, black and gray colour, will not scratch the pit table and lower chassis surface while also making for a secure stand.

Source: TWT [twt-rce.com]

Hudy 3mm/4mm & 3.5mm turnbuckle wrenches

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 02:49 AM PDT

Hudy have added two new turnbuckle wrenches to their already existing line-up. Available as dual 3mm and 4mm variant as well as single 3.5mm tool, the wrenches are made from high-quality Hudy spring steel and they are precision shaped and hand-ground for a perfect fit and minimal stress on the turnbuckle.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

Stephane Bouche takes French 1/8th BLS Stock title

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 02:30 AM PDT

The French 1/8th On-road Brushless Stock championship was hosted by the Mini Racing Car Longvicien club last weekend. It was Steve Olanier who took a narrow TQ, one second ahead of Stephane Bouche in 2nd. After the finals however it was Stephane to hold the upper hand, taking the win from Philippe Regolle 2nd and Steve Olanier 3rd.

Source: Corally [corally.com]

T-Works MBX8 carbon fibre upper plate

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 01:48 AM PDT

Coming from T-Works and made for the Mugen MBX8 1/8th scale off-road buggy is a carbon fibre upper plate. The part was designed as a replacement for the standard moulded composite item and it includes the needed alloy shims and also a gold-plated steel screw kit. Using the carbon fibre plate will improve the rigidity of the front end of the buggy while adding visual impact at the same time.

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

Brilliant RC 1/8th on-road body stiffener set

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 01:41 AM PDT

Brilliant RC have announced the release of their new carbon fibre body stiffener set for 1/8th on-road body shells. The pre-shaped parts are made from high-quality 1mm carbon fibre for high rigidity and a low weight of only 14g. The 5-piece set comes with suitable plastic rivets and it is reusable, fitting many different body brands.

Source: Brilliant RC [brilliant-rc.com]

Hudy introduce updated set-up book

Posted: 29 Mar 2018 12:45 AM PDT

Hudy’s popular on-road set-up book is now available in an updated version. The revamped 50-page brochure gives a comprehensive in-depth view on RC car setup and includes tips and tricks of the Pro drivers, helping to better understand parameters such as caster, camber, toe or roll centre to name just a view. The set-up book was updated with the help of Michal Milanowicz and it is available as a free PDF file here (direct download).

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]