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June 1, 2018

Reds Racing EFRA 2113 X-One Smooth on-road exhaust

Coming from Reds Racing’s X-One series of 1-piece pipe and manifold exhausts is the new EFRA 2113 Smooth system. The innovative design does away with the need to connect the pipe and manifold using springs as both parts come factory-welded for a proper fit, improved performance and less fuel consumption. Furthermore there is no need of using or replacing springs or gaskets for a better reliability and tuning stability. The EFRA 2113 pipe comes with the L manifold for high torque and top speed.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

June 1, 2018

Slovakian Electric Buggy Championship Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the 1/10 Slovakian Electric Off-road Nationals took place last weekend in Košice. The technical track with a long straight offered a combination of different surfaces, making setup tricky. A rainy day before the race increased the grip for the qualification run with the 2WD being TQ’d by local driver Peter Tauber while in 4WD it was Miloš Švihran who grabbed the pole position for the finals.

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June 1, 2018

Kaufmann & Marzini win at Swiss EP Nats Rd2

The second round of the Swiss Nationals took place in Schaffhausen, Switzerland with the event attracting many drivers from across Switzerland and neighbouring Germany. The AMCS track is a fun track and has its own unique charm as the drivers stand is not located in the usual manner and is located on the left corner of the track. To this adds an ageing and sometimes bumpy surface, making setup not an easy task. In the Modified class, Marco Kaufmann (Xray) made a clean sweep by TQing all qualifying rounds and bringing home the win in all three A-mains to end the day in front of Serpent’s Dionys Stadler and Yokomo’s Michele Manzo.

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June 1, 2018

Force RC Hammerjaw Rock Bouncer RTR trail buggy

Coming from Horizon Hobby’s Force RC brand is the new Hammerjaw Rock Bouncer 1/10th scale ready-to-run trail buggy. Detailed to look like the real thing, the body, wheels, and tyres are host to a super tough anodised aluminium vertical-plane chassis for long-lasting dependability. Fully locked differentials, an adjustable wheelbase, and a 4×4 drivetrain make it possible to climb, bounce, laugh it off and keep having fun.The innovative hinged body makes access to everything easy, especially battery changes. Waterproof electronics, a 2.4GHz radio system, and powerful battery ensure lots of fun on and off the trails and the vehicle’s driveline has full ball-bearing support to deliver its awesome torque and power smoothly. The set includes everything that is needed to start immediately and the buggy will hit stores very soon.

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June 1, 2018

Trinity Monster Max neon pink LE end plate set

Trinity have introduced a neon pink limited edition end plate set for the Monster Max and Monster Horsepower motors. Included are the sensor and pinion side end plates as well as the sensor board cover plate all anodised in hot pink, making the motor stand out from the crowd.

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June 1, 2018

STRC release more TRX-4 transmission option parts

Coming from ST Racing Concepts and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck are the new CNC machined brass front steering knuckle and inner portal drive housing as well as the rear inner portal drive housing. Having more weight towards the lower part of the scale crawler can help with stability and climbing capability of the vehicle and brass option parts with its combination of durability and heavier weight can help achieve this performance edge. STRC’s new brass front steering knuckle/inner portal drive housing and the rear inner portal drive housing both increase the weight and add a combine total of nearly 150g to the lower portion of the vehicle. Both come black treated for realistic look and durability.

View the rear inner portal drive housing here

June 1, 2018

BRP TRF103 chassis protector decal

Coming from BRP is a protective chassis decal set for the just released Tamiya TRF103 Formula 1 car. It uses the iconic Tamiya colours on the bottom of the chassis and while adding visual impact when upside down, the decal also gives protection to the chassis and power pod area. Included beside the chassis decal are also two rear pod stickers for the T-bar and side link setup and they come pre-cut and ready for use.

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June 1, 2018

Flash Point R/C 16mm shock bladders

New from Flash Point R/C are 16mm shock bladder that are compatible with most major brands including Mugen Seiki, Kyosho, Xray, TLR, and Serpent. The volume compensators feature a reinforced web design that allow the bladder to hold their shape in the most extreme conditions. This will provide more consistent handling help improve the stability when landing large jumps.

Source: Flash Point R/C [flashpointrc.com]