Taiwanese buggy manufacturer PR Racing has released these optional Aluminium Rear Hub Carriers for their PRB10R 1:10 2WD Buggy. Premium quality for maximum strength and performance, they are precision CNC machined from high grade 7075-T6 Aluminium. Intended for competition use, they feature a robust design to withstand severe impacts.
Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]
Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has introduce the X3B JTP Edition, a 3-port offroad engine developed in collaboration with famed US offroad star Jared Tebo. Nova Engines say this is not just a special edition but Tebo’s racing experience translated into Nova engineering. Built for racers who demand more than just power, every detail is there for a reason with the engine featuring sharper responsem smoother rotation, lower friction and better flow for more more consistency. With a 15.94 mm bore and 17.50 mm stroke, the 3-port layout has a 4-booster exhaust design. With a DLC-coated crankshaft, it is fitted with front and rear ceramic bearings. With a lightweight conrod and piston it gets an Aerolite Turbo Backplate. With double low profile venturi included, the X3B JTP Edition is finished with a JTP personalised cooling head and carb ring.
After the strong results achieved during the latest testing at the recent European Championship in Madrid, Italian tyre manufacturer GRP has officially introduced their new Prime 1:8 Buggy tyre. The latest addition to their 1:8 Buggy tyre lineup, the Prime pattern is designed to deliver maximum performance on high-grip, clean tracks. A tyre that was developed with input from team drivers including multiple European Champion Elliot Boots, GRP claim the Prime offers outstanding traction, exceptional lateral grip with smooth and predictable handling, high steering precision, and consistent performance and long-lasting durability.
Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]
Having previously released the option of a +4mm chassis for its latest Nitro Buggy, Mugen Seiki is now offering the option for their electric MBX8R ECO buggy. The longer chassis enhances stability and makes handling easier compared to the standard chassis. It also provides smoother steering response off-power. Switching to the +4mm chassis requires the Mugen Seiki’s 119mm Center Drive Shaft.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]
Schumacher’s Elias Johansson took his National Championship title tally to 10 over the weekend when he lifted both the overall 1:10 2WD and 4WD buggy wins at the SMK Söderhamn hosted championships. Taking the TQ in both categories, he wrapped up his 9th National title on the Saturday winning the opening two 2WD A-Mains ahead of Team Associated’s Alexander Landén. With the astro track challenging all drivers consistency, Xray’s Simon Eklind completed the podium. In Sunday’s 4WD action, Johansson again taking the pole ahead of main rival Landén, the latter couldn’t prevent former from completing the perfect weekend. Wins in A1 & 2, clinched the title, while Landén took second. They were joined on the podium by the Team Associated of Sebastian Lindqvist.
T-Works has expanded its PEEK Shock Shaft Guides to cover more 1:8 buggy models with the addition of a set for the Xray XB8 platform. Made from upgraded PEEK (Polyether ether ketone) material they offer heat-resistant, ultra-wear-resistant, high-strength, and longer service life. Compared with POM (Polyoxymethylene) they also comprehensively improve performance through creating a smoother more durable high precision suspension.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas has reclaimed his title as EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy Champion on home soil, the 44th running of the championships also marking the 20th & final European Championship appearance of Spanish Offroad legend Robert Batlle. Racing at the Fuencarral in Madrid, where last October Canas took the win at track builder Miguelo Izquierdo’s Buggyland race, qualifying would see 4 different drivers top the times over the 5 rounds. With rain causing a 3-delay during the qualifiers, it was Canas who opened proceedings with the fastest time in Q1. World Champion Davide Ongaro went to the top in Q2 before Batlle marked his final event with a TQ performance in Q3. Fastest in Q4 and again in Q5, it was Italian Mattia Polito who was the Top Qualifier ahead of his Sworlz team-mate Canas, Ongaro, Sparko’s Adrian Pariente, and Batlle, with defending Champion David Ronnefalk qualifying his Xray in P9. Unfortunately for Polito his event would go downhill after qualifying. Problems in the Semi final put him in the LCQ race from which he would retire, Mayako’s Pekko Iivonen getting that win to line-up 13th in the main event. Winning his Semi in a fractionally faster time than Ongaro’s win of the other Semi, it was Canas on pole for the 45-minute encounter with Mugen Seiki’s Berkan Kilic lining up 3rd in front of Adrian Pariente. While Ongaro would find a way to the front early in the final, Canas got the spot back with Pariente, who set the fastest lap of the final, making it a Spanish one-two 6.9-seconds back as they crossed the finish line. First to congratulate an emotional Canas on his win was Batlle, the 2012 World Champion & 3-time European Champion signing off with an 11th place after a tyre issue. Ongaro would complete the podium, the European title once again eluding the 3-time World Champion, while Ronnefalk took claimed 4th ahead of Burak Kilic, his brother Berkan retiring from the race just before the half hour mark.
Inage: Sworkz [sworkz.com]
Becoming a full buggy kit manufacturer earlier this year with the release of their 2WD R1B, California based aftermarket buggy parts producer R1 Wurks has released this Rear Carbon Chassis Brace for its own buggy. This option can be used to tune the rear chassis flex of the R1B with two options offered – Medium-Soft, and Medium. The brace slot just under the kit-standard aluminium brace in terms of flexibility. However, they provide a different feel compared to the aluminium brace, as these braces have more spring due to their material and isotropic layup construction, which delivers exceptional and consistent flex characteristics. For weight comparison, the Aluminium version is 9.85 grams while the Carbon, Medium is 6.48 grams and Carbon, Medium-Soft is just 5.10 grams.
