Modelix Racing have introduced the Ultimate Racing throttle return spring for .12 to .21 nitro engines. Attached to the carburettor throttle linkage ball the spring will ensure the carb is closed in the event of a lost or broken linkage or during electronic failures, sending the engine to idle and thus saving the vehicle from becoming uncontrollable. The spring is usable with on-road and off-road engines alike.
The opening round of the South German nitro on-road regionals was held at the MCC Türkheim track. In Saturday’s dry 1/8th class qualifying it was Maxi Vogl who took the top qualifier honours and he would also come out on top after Sunday’s rain-soaked main final. Armin Baier would end the day on the 2 spot some two laps down with Bastian Gramlich completing the podium another lap down.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
KO Propo have introduced new sets based on the EX-RR competition radio system. First up is the EX-RR BT set including the EX-RR Master unit, EXP-104S LCD expansion, soft spring throttle trigger system, the Expert grip 2 and a large, carbon decal wrapped battery stand. The set also includes a KR-415FHD standard length antenna receiver, a 1550mAh LiFe transmitter battery and the BX-31LF USB charger. The same set is also available with a short antenna KR-415FHD receiver with both sets also coming with the HCS/Norm switch.
Radtec have introduced their newly designed Premium steel spool outdrives for the Xray T4 line of touring cars. Machined from high-quality spring steel and coming with a heat-treated surface for wear, the outdrives are of a dual design that allows to run the car with our without the included POM C-blades. Using the blades will make for a smoother overall feeling in corners and reduced wear while the direct design makes for a more aggressive feeling in corners on the expense of slightly increased parts wear.
Coming from Kyosho and made for the TF7 touring car is a front belt tensioner set. A direct fit to the top deck of the car, the set includes a machined and red anodised aluminium mount as well as ball bearings, shims and bushings to create a class-standard tensioner that keeps the front belt from wobbling and skipping under load.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
The 6th Annual JConcepts Stock Nationals were hosted by OCRC in Huntington Beach, California. With over 310 entries dedicated to pure stock racing from all classes and skill level ranging from Novice, Sportsman, and Expert some would argue this race is harder to win then the official ROAR Stock Nationals as it draws in more competition and also being based in southern California where the skill level is among the highest in the country. With the event selling out in a short amount of time, the JConcepts Stock Nationals has been one of the most anticipated races in the region.
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Team Associated have introduced a chassis protective sheet for the B6 and B6D buggies. Ideal for both indoor or outdoor racing, the highly durable 18 mil vinyl stickers are backed with an aggressive adhesive, they come pre-cut and includes two extra tail sections to replace as they wear. They are printed in gloss black and feature team logos for that factory driver look.
MW RC Cars have introduced the TPro Looper tyre for 1/8th off-road buggies. A responsive tyre the Looper offers fast steering characteristics thanks to its staggered 3-row square pin tread design that makes it usable in clean, dusty and even loose track conditions. While provide loads of steering the tyre will also offer good acceleration and longer run times.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
