April 13, 2016

SWorkz S12-1R 1/10th 2WD mid motor buggy

SWorkz S12-1R 1/10th 2WD mid motor buggy

Following the S12-1M 1/10th 2WD mid motor buggy, dedicated for high-grip carpet and astro turf racing, SWorkz have now introduced the S12-1R kit with dirt-specific mid motor and gearbox layout. Different from the 1M the 1R features an “upright” gearbox with high layshaft and a motor position close to the differential, a setup that is known to produce more rear traction than the laydown gearbox found on the 1M. Apart from that the dirt specific car features a 3mm aluminium main chassis that allows to run four different battery positions, it utilises aluminium front and carbon fibre rear shock towers, and the kit includes the Pure Oil Shock System, non-bladder shock absorbers. Included with the buggy also comes the Eaglet bodyshell that is meant to provide loads of rear end grip and front downforce.

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April 13, 2016

Maclan Racing full aluminium parts tray

Maclan Racing full aluminium parts tray

Maclan Racing have released a new addition to their racing accessory line in the form of the all-new magnetic parts tray. It is made using high-quality 6061 aluminium alloy and with the magnetic base the parts tray is able to keep small metal parts on it securely. The built-in metric and standard measuring scale offers an easy way to measure the length of screws while a transparent acrylic cover ensures an easy and secure transportation when small parts were on the tray. On top of this the curve-shaped pockets allows to pick up small parts with an ease.

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April 13, 2016

Yeah Racing black aluminium LED pit lamp

Yeah Racing black aluminium LED pit lamp

Yeah Racing have introduced their new black colour aluminium pit lamp. Being of a foldable design for easy storage and transportation the lamp also features a 3-compartment aluminium parts tray to keeping the pit space tidy. The lamp is powered by either an external 12V source or the included power adapter and it has an illuminated power button to round out the package.

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April 13, 2016

DKT TKI4 & TKI3 full carbon fibre option parts kit

DKT TKI4 & TKI3 full carbon fibre option parts kit

Italian company DKT have introduced the full carbon fibre option set for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 and TKI3 1/8th nitro buggies. Including a carbon fibre radio plate, AMB transponder mount, centre diff plate and front steering plate the set not only makes for a lower weight and improved looks but the parts are also meant to be stiffer than the standard kit items. All four parts are also available separately.

Source: DKT [dktshop.com]


April 13, 2016

Schelle B5M Pro Built ball differential

Schelle B5M Pro Built ball differential

Coming soon from Schelle Racing Innovations is the Pro Built ball differential for the Team Associated B5 series vehicles. Pro built by Nick Wautlet, the diff uses Schelle 3/32″ tungsten carbide differential balls along with a caged ceramic thrust bearing for buttery smooth diff action. It also uses genuine Team Associated outdrives, diff gear, rings, and the T-nut assembly and it is broken-in using a drill to seat parts and pre-groove the diff rings. The diff comes ready-to-run but needs to be set as it is stored loose to prevent damaging the rings.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]


April 13, 2016

Quentin Leroux wins French 200mm Champs Rd1

Quentin Leroux wins French 200mm Champs Rd1

Round one of the French 200mm Nitro Touring Championships was held at the AMCC track. Capricorn’s Quentin Leroux took the TQ after the qualifiers and he would continue to be on top of things in the main final as he took the day’s win from Nicolas Bougnoteau (Mugen) and Thomas Guillon (Capricorn) in second and third respectively. Basile Concialdi (Shepherd) and on-road newcomer Ahmed Kerfati (KM) would round out the top 5 result.

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April 13, 2016

Alessio Mazzeo wins Italian GT season opener

Alessio Mazzeo wins Italian GT season opener

Alessio Mazzeo got his GT season off to a perfect start, TQing and winning the first round of Italian GT8 Nationals on the Cassino track. Alessio’s team mate Michele Baruzzi finished second behind Alessio while Riccardo Scanziani rounded out the podium.

Source: PepeGroup [pepegroup.net]


April 13, 2016

Xray XB8 2.5mm front anti-roll bar

Xray XB8 2.5mm front anti-roll bar

Filling a gap in the existing range of front anti-roll bars for the Xray XB8 buggy is the new 2.5mm diameter variant. Cut from high-quality, heat-treated spring steel wire and marked for easy identification the 2.5mm variant is the second hardest front swaybar wire in the range and ideal for the use on high-bite surfaces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]