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July 11, 2013

Much More Multi Wheel Wrench

Much More Racing introduce the multi wheel wrench for 17mm and 23mm wheel nuts and also three and four pin nitro flywheels. The tool is completely made from high-quality aluminium and comes with a 17mm and 23mm wheel nut insert for 1/8th buggies and trucks, monster trucks and many large scale vehicle. The inserts are simply clicked into place and held by an O-ring making tool swap a breeze. Also incorporated into the handle is a dedicated flywheel holder, doing away with the need to hold the clutch with large pliers, a technique can destroy the wheel’s surface, while undoing the flywheel nut. The wrench comes black anodised and with laser-etched markings.

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July 11, 2013

Oskar Fjeld wins TC Modified at Norwegian nats Rd3

The third round of the Norwegian electric touring modified national series was held at the Vulbu Raceway close to Fagernes. The track itself is spectacular with a four meter elevation change and also the weather for the event was perfect, allowing good grip and interesting racing. The good forecast also meant a lot of drivers came out for the race, making it the biggest outcome in a long time. Qualifying consist of three rounds with the best one to count followed by triple finals. First round of qualifying saw Xray driver Tom Erik Haaversen setting the best time, closely followed by Oskar Fjeld and Joakim Nicolaisen in second and third. Oskar also set a new track record in this round.

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July 11, 2013

Exotek DEX210 +8mm carbon chassis set

Exotek announce their +8mm carbon chassis kit for the Team Durango DEX210 kit. The chassis is light of weight for a more nimble response and sports slightly more flex then the alloy part for increased overall grip to take advantage of the lighter weight. Included with the 2.5mm chassis plate is a 7075 alloy nose plate for longer wear and extra strength at the chassis bend, +8mm side plate extenders and mounting hardware. Machined pockets at the rear of the chassis allows the use of LRC option suspension hangers while the increased rear end surface area maintains chassis strength for mounting of the rear suspension hanger.

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July 11, 2013

Avid TLR 22 slotted battery bulkhead

The TLR 22 slotted battery bulkhead from Avid allows to run never before available battery locations on the 22 platform buggies and trucks. For racers running the shorty pack, the battery can be moved forward an additional +15mm versus a fixed position of +10mm with the TLR brand aluminium tray. This super-forward position makes the rear end more predictable as grip increases. The part comes CNC-machined from aluminium, sports laser etched markings, weights 7g and it fits any TLR 22, 22T, or 22 SCT.

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July 11, 2013

Tresrey TD 1/10th big bore spring retainers

Tresrey introduce these aluminium big bore shock spring retainers for Team Durango’s 210 and 410 line of buggies and trucks. They sport an updated design over the original plastic parts, make for secure and precise spring positioning and improved shock performance. Useable on all big bore shock equipped DEX210, DEST210 and DESC210/410 vehicles they come anodised in Tresrey signature red and feature heavy machining to prevent excessive dust, dirt and moisture build-up.

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July 11, 2013

John Doucakis wins at Greek TC nats Rd3

The 3rd round of the Greek National Championship in 1/10 EP Touring was held at the great high speed track of FRT in the North suburbs of Athens. Home track of double National Champion and current points leader, Nick Georgiadis (T4/Orca) who could secure his 3rd consecutive title with a win, the anticipation was at its peak for the outcome of the race between at least four title contenders. Qualifying was full of surprises, with the track heavily affected by strong winds limiting the level of traction and making each turn unpredictable due to gusts. In the end it was Awesomatix/Orion driver John Doucakis who took TQ, five seconds clear of the rest of the field.

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July 11, 2013

Trin T. & Meen V. win at Malaysia KL International GP

140 drivers found their way to the 2013 Malaysia KL International GP held at the KLIRCC track. The nitro on-road race was run in 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm and saw the attendance many fast drivers with the most prominent of them being current 200mm World Champion Meen V. who raced both the 1/8th and 1/10h class. The 1/8th qualifying was won by Meen who outperformed his competitors by nearly a lap in his best 7 minutes run. He was followed by his KM team mates Charlee P. and Azri Amri. Bad luck and a DNF in the final prevented Meen from turning his TQ position into a win and he ended in 10th place with Trin T. (KM Racing) winning the race with the KM K8 prototype in front of Azri Amri and Nick Chong.

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July 11, 2013

Team Associated SC10RS RTR Lucas Slick Mist

Team Associated SC10RS RTR Lucas Slick Mist-1

Team Associated introduce a new body shell variant of their SC10RS 2WD RTR short course truck. Coming factory-assembled and with a blue colour ‘Lucas Slick Mist’ body the truck features the proven 2.6:1 gear box with V2 slipper, hex-drive wheels, V2 oil-filled shock absorbers and grippy racing tyres. Included in the package are a 3300kv Reedy brushless motor, XP brushless speed controller, a metal gear steering servo and a 2.4GHz pistol grip radio system.

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