T-Works have introduced a set of aluminium servo saver shafts for the Mugen MBX8 off-road buggy. They are machined from lightweight yet durable 7075-T6 aluminium and come hard-coated for wear. Using the alloy shafts over the kit’s standard steel items will reduce overall weight if needed.
Coming from Team Associated and made to complement their already released 2017 Worlds T-shirt is a new hooded sweater. It is made from a quality cotton/polyester blend and features the latest Team Associated graphics in white, grey and blue colours. The hoodie is available in S to XXXL sizes now.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
LMR have introduced their new “Star” thumb nuts for the battery retainers of most 1/10th off-road buggies. They are machined from aluminium, come black anodised for wear, and they sport a machined silver star for looks. The knurled design helps to conveniently tighten and undoing the nuts that come supplied as pairs.
Source: LMR [lmrrc.com]
Coming from Shepherd and made for the Velox F1 formula pan car is an aluminium rear axle shaft. It is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it scrubs about 50 percent of weight compared to the kit’s steel axle. A hard-coated surfaces ensures exceptional durability. The option part is available from now on.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Reds Racing have announced the addition of UK’s Jamie Clancy to their team for the 2018 and 2019 racing season. Jamie will be using Reds Racing engines and accessories during his campaign and he had the following to say:
I am very excited to race for Reds Racing for the seasons ahead, thanks to Marco and Mario for this opportunity to race for such a great team with great engines and accessories.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
The second round of the Italian Large Scale On-road Championship was held in Gubbio last weekend. Alessio Mazzeo would bring home the win in the 30-minutes Expert Touring A-main from Edoardo Repetti in 2nd and Nicola Marrone 3rd. Andrea Catalani and Ambrogio would round out the top 5 result.
Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]
Available now from Team C is the TM2 V2 2WD off-road buggy kit for racing on high to very high bite surfaces. The vehicle uses a 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with composite side rails, a low centre of gravity motor mount, and a newly designed slipper assembly. Also included are optionals such as a rear swaybar, carbon fibre front and rear shock towers, 12mm big bore shock absorbers and 7075 aluminium rear arm mounts with inserts. The kit is rounded out by a new design body shell.
Available now from Bezerk RC are two carbon fibre top decks for the Destiny RX-10SR touring car. Coming in a standard and a split-type design, the top decks are available in 1.6mm, 1.8mm and 2.0mm carbon fibre for added tuneability in combination with carbon fibre or alloy lower main plates.
Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]
