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November 27, 2018

SkyRC Toro Beast V2 1/5th scale BL controller

Coming from SkyRC is their new Toro Beast V2 brushless speed controller for 1/5th scale applications. The 4S to 8S LiPo-compatible ESC offers a 6V/7.4V BEC system with up to 15A of output current and it is highly programmable using an optional programming box or PC interface. Other features include data logging of parameters such as voltage, amp draw, motor RPM and controller temperature. The controller is rated at 200A constant and 800A peak current, making it usable with motors of up to 1100kV.

View a list of the specifications here

November 27, 2018

Neil Cragg wins Deerdale off-road race

The Deerdale club in the UK held a friendship race last weekend and it was Team Associated’s Neil Cragg with the win in the 15-minute Nitro Buggy A-main event. Neil’s AE teammate Lewis Jones would end the day on the 2 spot, some 26 seconds behind Cragg as Dave Bailey would round out the all-AE top 3 a lap down.

Source: Alpha Plus [alpha-rc.com]

November 27, 2018

Yeah Racing TRX-4 aluminium upgrade set

Made for Traxxas’ popular TRX-4 trail truck is a new aluminium upgrade set from Yeah Racing. The kit includes option parts to upgrade integral chassis and suspension areas with front and rear shock mounts, a rear frame brace, servo, body and motor mount all included in the kit. The parts are machined from aluminium and come black anodised for wear and scale looks.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

November 27, 2018

T-Works MBX8/7 wing positioning spacers

T-Works have introduced two sets of wing positioning spacers for the Mugen MBX8 and MBX7 kits. Made of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised the washers are of a keyed design that slides into the wing’s slotted holes and by choosing the centre or offset washers, the wing can be run in a centre or forward/backwards position. The washers can be used alone or in combination with additional wing buttons.

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November 27, 2018

Exotek Hudy & ProTek tools SAE ID collar set

Coming from Exotek and made for Hudy and ProTek wrenches is an SAE ID collar set. It also fits Team Associated and other popular tools with 3mm wrench shafts and the set includes .05, 1/16, 5/64 and 3/32 ID collars that help to quickly locate the needed tool size. Included come mini grub scores and the needed 0.9mm Allen key.

View the attached ID collars here

November 27, 2018

MIP Mugen MBX8/7 ByPass1 shock pistons

Fresh off their successful performance at the IFMAR 1/8 Scale Worlds are the next generation MIP ByPass1 pistons for the Mugen 1/8th scale off-road kits. Available in 6 and 8-hole configurations, the ByPass1 technology returns new and improved with 1mm pilot holes, that can be drilled out to the drivers specifications. Also included with each piston kit are the MIP colour coded valves which will allow to fully customise and optimise the car’s performance. The kit will elevate the vehicle’s suspension efficiency to a level that can be felt on the track and more importantly result in lower lap times. Instead of having the oil in the shocks react the same way in both compression and rebound, drivers can tune those characteristics with MIP’s pistons in conjunction with different valves to produce favourable characteristics on the track.

View the 8-hole pistons here

November 27, 2018

1st Iberian Shepherd Race – Report

The inaugural Iberian Shepherd Race was held at the ARCA track in Alcobendas, Madrid last weekend. The event was held in the five classes of 1/8th IC Track, 1/8th EP, 1/10th 200mm Touring, 1/8th GT and Formula and it attracted international top drivers like Eduardo Escandón and Simon Kurzbuch to show their performance on the track while of course helping others in the pits. As for the results it was Simon Kurzbuch with the win in the 1/8th IC Track class from Ruben Olivares on the runner-up spot and Sergio Montesinos, who rounded out an all-Shepherd podium in 3rd.

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November 26, 2018

Boda & van Heldmond win at BCI Warm Up Race

The Belgian Buggy Club Indoor Charleroi held their Warm Up Race this past weekend, attracting both local talent and guests from abroad. In the 2WD Buggy class it was young Clement Boda with the TQ and win, leaving behind Wesley van Helmond and Anthony Bruyer in 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the 4WD Buggy class it was Wesley who would hold the upper hand in the qualifiers and final to take the win from Clement Boda on the runner-up spot. Erik Michiels would end the day on the final podium spot.

View the 4WD Buggy podium here