November 25, 2015

Yokomo YZ-4 aluminium C-hubs

Yokomo YZ-4 aluminium C-hubs

Coming soon from Yokomo are aluminium C-hubs for the YZ-4 1/10th off-road buggy. Machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting silver chamfered edges for looks the parts offer improved rigidity for a more precise and linear handling especially in high-grip conditions. The hubs are available in 10 degree and 12.5 degree variants with laser-etched markings making identification easy.

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November 24, 2015

Pro-Line RC8B3E Predator bodyshell

Pro-Line RC8B3E Predator bodyshell

Pro-Line have introduced the Predator bodyshell for the Team Associated RC8B3E. The same body as it is included with the RC8B3E kit, the Predator takes design features from the Phantom and Type-R bodies to create a whole new look and balanced performance in any condition. The Predator E-Buggy body has clearance for 1/8-sized batteries and several optional air vent holes to keep the buggy’s electronics cool. Included with the clear bodyshell come window masks and a decal sheet.

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November 24, 2015

Reds Racing Flexfit Flatbill hat

Reds Racing Flexfit Flatbill hat

New from Reds Racing comes a black Flexfit Flatbill hat. Available in S-M and L-XL sizes the high-quality cap features embroidered Reds Racing logos on the front and the rear, making you look good both on and off the track.

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November 24, 2015

Schumacher touring car wheel arch cutting jig

Schumacher touring car wheel arch cutting jig

Schumacher have released a wheel arch cutting jig for 1/10th touring cars. The jig ensures accurate and repeatable cutting out of wheel arches time after time. Simply set the car to the required ride height and position the body shell to the desired height. Position the jig flush with the outside of the body shell and locate the centre of the axle through the hole in the tool. The end radius is different from side to side to prevent body tucks so the the jig’s orientation is critical. Hold the jig and draw round the inside with a fine marker pen and then carefully cut to the line with a pair of curved scissors. The jig can also measure wing overhang with the handy 10mm step.

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November 24, 2015

Picco trucker cap

Picco trucker cap

Show you passion to everything Picco with the company’s new trucker cap. The Yupoong-made mesh cap keeps your head cool and it sports a printed Picco “P” on the front while the mesh section is decorated with an embroidered Picco logo.

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November 24, 2015

Xray Winter Series Rd2 – Report

Xray Winter Series Rd2 – Report

Round 2 of the Xray Winter Series Morava was again held at the Jedovnice sports hall. The event attracted 64 racers to compete in the five classes of Touring Open, Stock 17.5T, Hobby, Formula and GT. The Touring Open class was dominated by the fight between the two teammates David Nemcek and Kuba Simurda. In the finals Kuba held the upper hand over David to take the day’s win while Michal Vitamvas would round out the top 3 result.

Continue reading the report here


November 24, 2015

ETS-ready Yokomo YR-10 formula car kit

ETS-ready Yokomo YR-10 formula car kit

Following a first teaser image Yokomo now have revealed all details of their forthcoming YR-10 formula car kit. Developed especially for the ever growing 190mm rubber tyre class the car features a front suspension made of carbon fibre upper and lower arms combined with a standard kingpin and recoil spring setup as well as a split aluminium bulkhead that allows for a floating servo mount to produce smooth and consistent front chassis flex. The rear end features long side links and a large volume centre shock absorber to extract as much grip as possible from the rubber tyres. Large volume side dampers improve the side bite on throttle input and the kit will come race ready, complying with the ETS rules, including Ride XR tyres and Montech front and rear wings. Coming soon is also a Montech-made formula bodyshell.

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November 24, 2015

Patrick Hofer sweeps MRTO Challenge

Patrick Hofer sweeps MRTO Challenge

This past weekend the MRTO Challenge was held with around 150 drivers from Switzerland, Austria and Germany in attendance. The purpose-built track offered a lot of grip and the different jumps present made for an entertaining time. Team Associated’s Patrick Hofer was on a mission, TQing all three classes of 2WD Buggy, 4WD Buggy and 2WD Truck. On Sunday Patrick would continue to be on top of the field, taking the win in the 2WD class from Schumacher driver Micha Widmeier and Kyosho’s Luca Rau. In the 4WD class Patrick lead a Team Associated trifecta with Markus Metsch and Nico Schmid sidelining Patrick on the podium in second and third respectively. Finally in the 2WD Truck class Mr. Hofer would come out successful from Jan Dissler and Jakob Pirolt.

View the 4WD and Truck podium here