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November 29, 2011

Wilder & Gay win at RCHR Fall Brawl

Radio Controlled Hobbies and Raceway, otherwise known as RCHR, in Waterbury, CT held their 3rd annual Northeast Grand Prix 1/10 off road electric event. Team Associated had drivers competing in all classes, including 2wd Mod Buggy, 4wd Mod Buggy, 17.5 2wd Short Course, and 4×4 Mod Short Course. 2wd Mod Buggy saw Mike Gay set the pace throughout qualifying, putting his Reedy/LRP-powered B4.1 on the TQ pole position for the A-Main event. In the end of the main, new AE/Reedy driver Mike Wilder was able to put together the cleanest run to take down the win. Rounding out the podium was another new AE/Reedy/LRP driver and local fast kid, Alex Kosciuszek, from in third.

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November 29, 2011

LRP 5400mAh 30C LiPo pack

The LRP VTEC Competition 5400 30C is the ultimate power package for all competition rookies. This budget LiPo from the competition car line series features a rated current of 30C. It is therefore powerful and persistent enough to withstand the toughest racing. In addition to the High Density Stacking (HDS) technology and a 3C charge current, the gold coated connectors guarantee lowest contact resistance.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

November 29, 2011

Michal Bok wins Czech 4wd buggy Nationals

Following Naoto Matsukura’s recent Japanese offroad title, Yokomo has scored another title, this time on Eastern European soil in the Czech Republic. The Czech Offroad Nationals were held in Hrotovice this past weekend, at the same indoor venue where the Euro Touring Series has been previously held, and also the upcoming Euro Offroad Series event taking place in February 2012. Multiple Czech Champion Michal Bok piloting his Yokomo B-MAX4 II Worlds Edition, finished strongly ahead of Martin Bayer (Durango) and fellow Czech teammate Radek Flek, also piloting a Yokomo B-MAX II Worlds Edition, to capture the National title.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

November 29, 2011

KM Racing MTX5 rear shock tower

KM Racing have introduced more new parts for the MTX5 with the release of this new rear shock tower. Made from a thicker 4mm carbon fibre, its construction is much stronger than the original kit part, yet remains lightweight thanks to the material used and strategic machining of the surface.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

November 28, 2011

Method RC Mirage TLR 22 body

Method RC have released their Mirage body for the TLR 22 in both mid and rear motor configurations. The compact proportions of the Mirage lower the overall vehicle weight and center of gravity, improving performance. The blade-like styling complements the narrow and angular chassis, while also enhancing aerodynamic performance and overall downforce moving the centre of pressure forward to help steering feel without giving up forward bite. The nose tucks tightly behind the front shock towers to reduce profile drag of the body.

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November 28, 2011

McPappy Racing lightweight body posts

From McPappy Racing these ultra lightweight adjustable body posts are half the weight of their competitors. There is about four times the normal machining involved to allow for a very lightweight design. The elliptical design provides a varied exterior wall thickness to lighten the side walls and they even machined a large hole in the middle for extra weight reduction. There are two set screws instead of one which is nice in case you strip one out or want to come in from a different angle. The typical threaded hole in the bottom allows you to mount it traditionally to any flat surface like the chassis or bumper. There is also two threaded side holes which will allow you to mount to any perpendicular surface like a cross brace. This allows you to not only adjust the body post height up and down, but also side to side. The posts offer 0.40″ of height adjustability and the kit includes rough cut 3″ Delrin rods that you can cut to size. Available in anodized Beryllium orange or plain aluminium.

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November 28, 2011

Reds Racing M7T V1.1 engine

Reds Racing have introduced an update to their M7T 1/8 on road engine, the V1.1. The new features include a carburetor update with shorter throttle to fit all new 1/8th scale cars and new minimum speed needle design that increases carburation precision. The crankcase has also been updated with new CNC machining around the mounts for easy installation into the car.

View the carburetor updates here

November 28, 2011

Pulse RC DEX210 body shell

After revealing the Pulse RC brand some days ago, the German company have released some CAD images of their first body design. Made for the recently released Team Durango DEX210 car, the shell follows the look of the DEX410 cars, improves the airflow within the shell and looks ready to kick some serious butt. This super sexy body can be used for all four motor configurations and will be available early to mid December.

View more images of the shell here