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August 16, 2012

Vega Elite B4.1 2nd Gen conversion

Following in the steps of the successful Vega Elite Conversions Team Xtreme have announced the release of the B4.1 2nd Gen. New features include a new thicker kick up section, reinforced with a high quality weld for dramatically improved strength. The front sidewalls have been thickened to 2.6mm to increase strength while the gearbox has been raised 2.0mm, following in the steps of the highly successful 201 Gen2 conversion. New Gen2 rear carbon tower give virtually unlimited tuning options and a multi-position cell layout allows for enhanced weight distribution changes. Finally there is a newly designed carbon battery strap and to top it off a Gen 2 body shell designed for increased stability and to produce more down force.

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August 16, 2012

Pro-Line Tazer RR & Hole Shot FR 1/10th tire

Pro-Line have released the Tazer for 1/10th buggy a race tire that provides unmatched forward bite in loose and dusty track conditions without the undesired edginess. The Tazer features large overlapping center treads that will last throughout the long A-mains and perfectly sized lugs that will propel you to the top of the podium. Available for the rear they come in M3 and M4 compounds. Also new is the Hole Shot 1/10th 2wd front tire in M3 and M4 compounds. If you race your buggy outdoors, then you need the new Hole Shot. Unlike the typical ribbed front tire, these 2WD fronts are super smooth while still maintaining all the steering you need. Ribbed fronts are known for doing the catch-and-grab at the wrong time leading to inconsistent handling. This thread sets the new standard in steering for every outdoor track condition, from super loose to hard-packed.

View the new Hole Shot FR tire here

August 16, 2012

Pro-Line 2012 Ford Focus ST body & mounts

Pro-Line have released this 2012 Ford Focus ST Body for your Short Course Truck. Pro-Line is innovating once again and bringing new life to your SC truck by transforming your truck into a Rally Car. Rally racing is an extremely popular motorsport around the world and now you can make your truck look just like the real thing. The Ford Focus ST is a highly stylish body that also proved to be extremely competitive on the World Rally stage. PL have also released a range of body mounts for the Slash 4×4, 2wd and the SC10 to allow you to mount bodies such as the new rally shell. The Extended Body Mount kit includes a revolutionary screw on body mounting system for a strong and secure mount every time, doing away with the need for body clips.

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August 15, 2012

Finland SC Summer Cup Rd4 report

The fourth and final round of Finland SC Summer Cup took us to Jyväskylä. The race was driven on same weekend as Neste Rally Finland. Unfortunately the RC track was too far away from WRC happenings and so we only saw lots of general traffic the way to and from track. Weather wasn’t as good in morning as it had been in previous rounds, there was constant threat of thunder storm ahead, but fortunately rain and thunder went around us and we only got very short and light shower during qualifying. Unlike in two previous rounds we had more drivers in 2wd (17) than in 4wd (16). Once again we had few drivers that had never been in an RC race.

Continue reading the report here

August 15, 2012

Hiro Seiko 1/10 optical setting board

Hiro Seiko have introduced this 1/10 scale optical setting board. Available in red or black, they made a bold decision to choose glass as the material for the board making it moisture & expansion resistant unlike the more common types on the market. In addition they have attached a special coloured material on the surface of the glass that can be easily cleaned. For reference the board features simple calibration lines.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

August 15, 2012

Rick V wins Rd5 of Dutch 1/8th Nationals

Last weekend the 5th round of the 1/8 onroad Dutch nationals was held on the beautiful AMCA track in Apeldoorn which also will be the venue for next month’s EFRA GP. Finally for the first time this year the whole weekend had nice weather so everybody had a lot of tracktime which could be seen on race day with very fast and close racing. Due a bad position in the ranking by Robin d’Hondt he was the one setting a very good pace in the very first heat between the slower drivers. Finally after 3 qualifiers he was able to take the 2nd direct starting place in the final. In front of him it was Rick Vrielijnck taking the pole with a 6 second gap and the 3rd and 4th spot went to Gunther v. Staey and John Ermen.

Continue reading the report here

August 14, 2012

Yokomo BD7 EP touring car

Yokomo have released official images and details of their new BD7, which was run in the latter part of this year’s ETS in the lead up to the World championships in The Netherlands. Optimum weight balance has been achieved by moving the motor 9.5mm further inward, while the chassis features symmetrical construction for optimal chassis flex. Other new items include the floating steering servo mount and the split aluminium suspension mounts.

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August 14, 2012

Zeppin TC6.1 steel gear diff outdrives

Zeppin racing have released this pair of gear differential outdrives for the Associated TC6.1 touring car. Made from spring steel they are similar in design but but much more durable than the standard lighter aluminium versions.

Source: Zeppin [zeppinracing.com]