March 15, 2011

JConcepts Rulux wheel for SC10 & XXX-SCT

By popular demand JConcepts is bringing the Rulux 12mm hex design to the SC10, SC10 4×4, XXX-SCT and similar wheel offset applications. Rulux wheels are 1:1 inspired and no detail has been missed with these beauties as the Rulux wheel incorporates a lug nut and spoke affect that emulates the real thing. Wheel profile, interior and exterior ribbing and spoke design were all areas of focus while creating the combination of durability, clearance, functionality and appearance. To use the 12mm hex wheel on the SC10 or XXX-SCT it requires an inboard hub conversion for the front and JConcepts new hex adapter at the rear. Precision machined and blue anodised aluminium features a clamping style design that combines durability and functionality.

View the rear hex adapter here


March 15, 2011

DE Racing Losi Ten SCTE Trinidad wheels

DE Racing has released a new ‘Trinidad’ wheel for the Team Losi Ten SCTE 4wd short course truck. These wheels include all the same features of our ‘Trinidad’ line with a bolt on OEM fit and are currently available in black, but will be released in silver and white very soon.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]


March 15, 2011

Jammin Losi Ten SCTE shock towers

New from Jammin for the Losi Ten SCTE are these carbon fibre front and rear shock towers. Made in the USA, these new parts are a direct replacement for the kit aluminium versions and thanks to the material used is lighter and stronger than the originals.

View the rear shock tower here


March 15, 2011

Ryan Lutz dominates Psycho Nitro Blast

Ryan Lutz dominates Psycho Nitro Blast

Last weekend the Psycho Nitro Blast event took place in Unadilla, Georgia, USA. The indoor dirt track drew 468 entries spread over the various classes. Team Durango’s Ryan Lutz dominated the Pro Buggy class with his DNX408 against stiff competition, taking the TQ and win. Ryan also won Pro Truggy.

View Ryan’s full report here


March 15, 2011

Factory Team C hub tower

Factory Team C hub tower

New from Factory Team is this optional C tower in 2.5mm carbon fibre to be used with the aluminium rear hubs. Used by Ryan Cavalieri and Ryan Maifield at the 2011 Reedy Race of Champions on the B4.1 buggy, it lowers the outer link positions for lower roll center providing more rear end stability. Suitable for the B4, B4.1, B44, T4, T4.1, SC10.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]


March 15, 2011

Serpent Cobra shock caps

Serpent Cobra shock caps

Serpent have released these new shock caps for their S811 Cobra buggy and truggy. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, they are further hard anodised to be more durable with less wear in the pivot area. Laser engraved with Serpent logo.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


March 15, 2011

Robert Pietsch wins Contact Tyres trophy

Robert Pietsch wins Contact Tyres trophy

The 2011 Contact Tyres Trophy took place on the wonderful Fiorano track in Italy last weekend, with 80 drivers in 2 classes 1/10 and 1/8 taking part. Because the weather forecast expected rain for Sunday they decided to complete the race in 1 day, on the Saturday. A sunny day made the race very nice for all the drivers under the perfect organization of Mr Angelo Gesualdi and his family. In the end on 1/8 Class TQ for Mugen/Novarossi/Contact driver Robert Pietsch. All the Contact Team showed very good lap times running mainly Light rims with 32sh front tyres and 35sh rear tyres.  Simon Kurzbuch ran a very good qualifying supported by his brother and Contact Switzerland distributor Rolf Suter. In 1/10 TQ went to another Contact driver Jerome Renaux driving his Xray/Max/Contact combo. Jerome was using Contact Carbon rims with 37sh front tyres and 40sh rear tyres. The 1/8 A-final saw Pietsch have an accident at the start but lap after lap with an average time of 14.9 seconds he was able to make his way back to the first position, never losing it again. In 1/10 the main final saw a close battle from Jerome Renaux and Davide Gallesi. At the end Gallesi won driving a very good final, while Jerome had to make 1 fuel stop extra, having miscalculate his fuel strategy.

Source: Contact [racing-cars.com] / Image: Minicar Fiorano [minicarfiorano.it]