Coming from T-Works are two sets of DLC-coated lower arm shafts for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy. The exclusive coating with ensure smooth suspension action due to less friction between the shaft and the arm all while making for improved wear resistance. Available are 4.5x65mm front and 4.5x69mm rear pin sets.
Last weekend the Swedish Cup series kicked off its new season. The event was hosted by the Karlskrona MRK club and held at their indoor facility in Kallinge. In 4WD Buggy qualifying it was evident that several drivers were really quick, but in the end it was Elias Johansson who came out on top with David Ronnefalk lining up 2nd and Alexander Landen 3rd. In the opening A-main Alexander stayed with the front pack for the first two laps, but then went just a bit tight on a track marker and got slightly stuck, and had to let Wilhelm Skjöldebrand by. They had a really good battle together for a few laps before a small mistake where Wilhelm left the door slightly open after the straight, gave Alexander the possibility to re-take 3rd position.
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Axial Racing have introduced their new Wraith 1.9” ready-to-run scale rock crawler. It builds on a refined chassis with increased ground clearance, new skid plate and lower rails. A front battery mounting location and a chassis-mounted steering servo as well as single-piece AR44 axles, adjustable oil-filled shock absorbers as well as licensed S30 compound Nitto Grappler tyres are also part of the package as are a detailed polycarbonate body shell with plastic scale details such as the grill and radiator. Two large LED headlights make for visual impact as does the replica V8 engine receiver box under the hood.
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Kyosho Europe have introduced the new Picco EFRA 2099 Performance off-road exhaust. Designed for the use with the new Blast engines, the exhaust system utilises an updated and reshaped long-type manifold with the whole setup ensuring a more linear power curve over the whole RPM band. While being designed for the Picco Blast engine, the exhaust also fits Novarossi and O.S. based power plants.
Source: Kyosho Europe [kyoshoeurope.com]
ProLevel RC of Chesterfield, Missouri held the 2019 ROAR Electric On-road Carpet Nationals last weekend. In the competitive 1/12th 17.5 class John Wiita took the overall TQ after the qualifiers with Kevin Van Ert in a close 2nd. The opening A-main then saw Kemp Anderson with the win, however coming out on top of the pack in A2 and A3 secured John the overall title as Kevin van Ert came in 2nd with 4-2-2 finished. Jeff Dayger, coming from the 4 spot on the grid, would obtain the final podium spot for an all-CRC top 3.
Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]
Coming from Hot Race Tyres is the Bangkok 1/10th scale buggy tyre. Developed especially for clay surfaces, such as the Pinerolo track, the tyre will offer exceptional performance and wear in these conditions and it is available as 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear variant in super soft, soft, medium, clay and astro-specific rubber compounds.
Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
Hiro Seiko have announced the release of new lightweight screw sets for a range of on-road kits, such as the Awesomatix A800X Evo, Serpent F110 SF4, Xray T4F, and the Yokomo YRX12’19. The screw kits are available as full titanium or mixed titanium and aluminium sets, with the latter including titanium for the lower and alloy screws for the upper areas of the chassis. The Awesomatix, Serpent and Yokomo specific mixed sets include natural titan and silver anodised alloy screws while the Xray set utilises orange anodised alloy fasteners to match the car’s alloy parts. Using the screws will lower the vehicle’s overall weight while offering higher corrosion resistance and cooler looks than the standard steel fasteners.
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Coming soon from Azarashi is the Type-Q11 body shell for 210mm M-class on-road cars, such as the Tamiya M-chassis kits. The comical recreation of a certain German sports car is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate and it will fit most 210mm M-class chassis. Included with the clear body shell comes a detailed decal sheet that contains head and tail lights, grills and window frames.
