RB introduce the Blast V18 limited edition .21 off-road engine. It features a lightweight yet strong crankcase with high-speed bearing, 14.5mm turbo lightened crankshaft, lightweight machined piston, 5-port liner and turbo combustion chamber insert. The composite slide carburettor is equipped with a 7mm venturi insert and the large cooling head sports engraved logos for that distinctive look.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
Japanese company TRG introduce the TRG 114, the follow-up kit of the 112. The conversion kit for Tamiya F103 and F104 cars makes use of a 79mm wide 2.4mm carbon fibre chassis with link-type rear suspension. The car is designed for the use with a wide range of battery configurations including 19mm and 25mm high LiPo batteries, it features new black fibre glass 1.2mm side links, updated rear pivot positions for increased traction and side bite, redesigned roll tube dampers with O-ring seals as well as new steering knuckles. The kit also includes the new V2 motor mount that allows to mount a cooling fan as well as rear ride height adjustment via 8 different axle spacers. Coming in a 180mm and 200mm wide version the TRG114 conversion kit will hit the stores beginning of 2014.
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Team Associated’s follow-up model of the long-running B4 buggy is rumoured for some time now and by the looks of things the official presentation is around the corner. Over the weekend AE put a teaser online showing what appears to be a 2WD buggy front end. The image hides more than it shows but with the Holidays around the corner maybe Team Associated targets a full presentation over Christmas. We will bring you more information as soon as we get it.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
The 17th running of the annual LRP Touring Car Masters will take place in Rüsselsheim, Germany on the weekend of the 16th of March. The TCM is regarded as one of the most competitive touring car races worldwide and, like every year, will see the attendance of international stars from Europe, the USA and Japan. A total of 5 classes will be run including a Masters and EFRA Stock class along the national LRP-HPI-Challenge. The registration for the 2014 event starts on January 1st and more information can be found here.
Yeah Racing now have this aluminium servo mount for the Axial SCX10 crawler available. The 2-piece set is made to replace the stock plastic mounts with a stiffer and more durable solution in order to improve durability and steering precision. The mounting brackets come blue anodised and are ideal for standard and high-torque steering servos.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Pro-Line have two new 1.9″ crawler wheels available in the form of the Denali and the FaultLine design. They are made to fit most of today’s 1/10 scale crawlers with the Denail being of an 8-spoke design and the FaultLine being a 10-spoke offering. Both wheels have two metal rings to hold the tyre down with the outside bead-loc ring is a decorative scalloped item and the inside ring is smooth for maximum clearance. Both rims can be used front and rear with virtually all 1.9″ crawler tyres.
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Team C Sweden announce that Swedish 1/10 2WD Nordic Champion 2013, Oskar Levin has signed a two year contract. The former TLR drivers is set to race Team C’s 2WD and 4WD buggies as well as the 1/8th off-road.
Source: RCHobbysydRacing [rchobbysydracing.se]
Steven Hartson, 2013 4wd IFMAR World Champion, has renewed contract terms with JConcepts. Since 2005, the Southern California driver and JConcepts have formed a bond that has taken the tandem to many event titles throughout the United States. JConcepts’ Jason Ruona states, “Steven is a silent assassin, his approach to practice and racing puts him in position to be one of the quickest drivers at each and every event. His knowledge of tire preparation puts him in an advanced category ensuring he is ahead of the learning curve. Popular with the public, he is always one to help a driver or teammate in need or quick to offer advice in a difficult situation. Winning the World Championship proves that hard work pays off and we are excited that Steven chose to continue his relationship with us.” This is what Steven has to say:
I would like to thank JConcepts for the opportunity to be a part of their racing team. I look forward to another exciting journey racing at the highest level of competition. The history between us has been great and I’m very excited to be running JConcepts tires and accessories. With a 4wd World Championship title this past year, I feel like JConcepts can give me the best resources to do my best in the future.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
