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April 7, 2016

Exotek 22 3.0 laydown gearbox conversion

Available for pre-order now is Exotek’s laydown gearbox conversion for the TLR 22 3.0 buggy. The machined alloy 3 gear box makes for precise running gears, it is light of weight yet strong enough to stiffen up the chassis and rear tower for improved consistency on high-grip tracks. The low centre of gravity arrangement also makes all gears running in a straight line for a smoother running idler gear while the alloy material reduces motor temperatures as it acts as a heatsink. Also incorporated into the design is a slightly raised gear diff position which helps when running lower ride heights. The set will include a black anodised aluminium gearbox, an alloy lightweight motor plate, delrin gear cover, a hinged, lightweight carbon fibre battery mount as well as alloy waterfall spacers, a chassis drill template, hardware and full instructions. Targeting experienced modellers the set will become available around mid-April.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

April 7, 2016

Carlos Guerra wins at Bolivian Nationals Rd1

The opening round of the Bolivian 1/8th Electric Off-road Nationals was held at a loose and bumpy track, located some 3750 metres above sea level. Carlos Guerra (Xray) would take the win in the main final despite being hampered with electronic troubles in the qualifiers. Diego Antezana (Tekno) came in second with Bryan Bohrt (Team Associated) rounding out the top 3 result. The Tekno pairing of Jorge Chacon Jr. and Javier Rivera came in fourth and fifth respectively.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 7, 2016

Losi 1/5 Monster Truck XL 4WD RTR

Horizon Hobby have introduced the Losi 1/5 Monster Truck XL 4WD RTR large scale truck. A massive 90cm long and 60cm wide, the truck is powered by a 29cc gasoline engine that is capable of propelling the vehicle to a speed of up to 45km/h. To help manage its insane power, the Monster Truck XL comes equipped with AVC vehicle control technology and two authoritative large-scale steering servos. Other features include aluminium front spindles, heavy-duty monster truck tyres, and viscous torque differentials that consistently deliver maximum power. Also included in the set is a genuine Spektrum DX2E transmitter and the truck is available in two bodyshell colours.

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April 7, 2016

WA EP Offroad State Titles – Report

West Coast Model RC played host to the recent 2016 Carisma AARCMCC Western Australian EP Off Road State Titles. Over 103 entries across the weekend came in to do battle and with the weather on track to be nice and warm, all the stars seemed to align for a great weekend of racing action on the club’s natural outdoor clay surface. Racers poured into the facility from all across Western Australia, and some from as far as Melbourne, Victoria and Brisbane, Queensland came across to take part in the event and get a feel for the upcoming Australian EP Off Road titles in November. Practice started early Friday morning with many drivers taking to the track early to maximise their track time, the clay surface quickly developed more grip as more cars ran on it, and the lap times continued to fall, by the end of practice on Friday evening the collective group of drivers felt very happy with the grip on track.

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March 26, 2016

Tekno RC XT 3-piece hex wrench set

Tekno RC’s popular XT hex wrenches are now also available as a 3-piece set including 1.5mm, 2.0mm and 2.5mm tools. All make use of ergonomically-shaped alloy handles and they utilise new, harder and more durable tool tips that are also available separately to update existing tools. On top of this Tekno now offers a lifetime warranty for all of their tool tips, no matter if they are broken, bent or just worn out Tekno will replace them for free.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

March 26, 2016

Mibosport Cup 2015/16 – Season review

The 2015/16 Mibosport Cup held its season finishing final round last weekend with the series attracting a total of 487 drivers of which 245 attended in the off-road classes while the on-road categories drew a total of 242 entries. This season drivers from 9 countries including Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Great Britain, Estonia, Finland, Switzerland and the Czech Republic made their way to the Hotel-Sport in Hrotovice.

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March 25, 2016

New Serpent SRX8 teaser images

Serpent have released a couple of teaser images of their forthcoming SRX8 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. According to Serpent the vehicle will feature “stunning standard equipment and cool innovations” while being “performance packed and made to last”. Some of the visible features include a newly designed radio box, updated linkages, as well as the Avenger bodyshell and a new flat medium downforce wing as standard. More information should become available by the end of the month.

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March 25, 2016

Exotek D413 15 degree alloy C-hubs

Made for HB’s D413 1/10th 4WD buggy are heavy duty aluminium C-hubs from Exotek. Offering an increased caster of 15 degree and being machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium the hubs are ideal for high-grip astro and carpet racing. Machined down to 5.5 grams per hub for lightness they are still much stronger and stiffer than the stock plastic hubs for optimum suspension action and reduced play. They come polished and anodised in factory orange, are laser etched for easy left right identification and accommodate an opitonal set screw for the hinge pin.

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