April 15, 2011

Vega Elite B4.1 2WD race conversion

Vega Elite B4.1 2WD race conversion

Team Extreme have released details on yet another Vega Elite 2WD race conversions, this time for the Associated B4.1 buggy. As with the other conversions it features a CNC machined aerospace 7075 alloy tub chassis & gearbox, motorplate heat sink, rear shock tower, bodyshell and more. This exciting new conversion changes the weight distribution of the car, allowing it to jump more level & massively helps in-air control and powered landings. Testing has shown the conversion gives a new more positive feel to the car, allowing for a more aggressive driving style. Flatter jumps, quicker landings and better cornering is bringing noticeably faster and consistent lap times. All hardware supplied.

View more images of the conversion here

April 15, 2011

RB 11.9mm ceramic bearing

RB 11.9mm ceramic bearing

RB have released this new 11.9mm ceramic ball bearing. Designed to fit perfectly into the T11RS engine, it is the perfect upgrade to help improve performance and durability.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

April 14, 2011

Sneak Peek – Hole Shot 2.0 SC tires

Another sneak peek from Pro-Line, this time showing off their new Hole Shot 2.0 SC tires. It features a wider contact patch, increased tread lug count with unmatched performance. Includes grooved/soft closed cell SC inserts.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

April 14, 2011

Hara moves up to second in Miami

Hara moves up to second in Miami

Atsushi Hara has moved into second spot in qualifying at the 2011 IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championships after improving his time in this morning’s third round of qualifying at the Homestead RC Raceway in Miami.  The Japanese ace improved by almost 6 seconds as he set the second fastest time in the penultimate round behind provisional Top Qualifier Robert Pietsch who was unable to better his Q1 time.

View our complete event coverage here.

April 14, 2011

Xray X10 & XII composite spur gears

Xray X10 & X11 composite spur gears

Xray have introduced these precision moulded 64-pitch composite spur gears, suitable for use with their X10 and XII chassis’. Available in 76T, 78T and 80T versions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 13, 2011

Pietsch holds provisional TQ in Miami

Piestch holds provisional TQ in Miami

Robert Pietsch holds provisional TQ honours for the 2011 IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championships at the end of the first day of qualifying.  The German was fastest in both the rounds that made up today’s schedule but it was his Q1 time that puts him top of the ranking ahead of Dario Balestri, Atsushi Hara and Takaaki Shimo.

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April 13, 2011

Pietsch TQs opening Qualifier in Miami

Pietsch TQs opening Qualifier in Miami

2008 World Championship Top Qualifier Robert Pietsch has topped the opening round of qualifying at the 18th IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship.  The reigning European Champion was fastest from 2008 finalist Dario Balestri and class newcomer Atsushi Hara, the three being the only drivers to record 37 laps.

View our complete event coverage here.

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