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May 14, 2024

Ultimate Racing MXR Ceramic 3 Transfer .21 Offroad

Spanish based brand Ultimate Racing has launched their new MXR Ceramic 3 Transfer .21 Offroad Competition Engine. Like its predecessor the MXS, this engine is manufactured by the prestigious Japanese brand O.S. Engines and in this case based on their square stroke Speed B21 engine. Apart from the modifications that the MXS already had, such as the crankshaft and back plate, the sleeve of the MXR has been modified, modifying the ports to be able to vary the inlet and exhaust timing. The inner head has also been modified and includes the innovative FlowMax venturi to improve performance, more specifically, to achieve greater power without compromising fuel consumption. This engine provides a really good power band with a ton of usable power. It has a smooth bottom end which worked well on the bumpy track and then has a lot of mid-range pop and feel to it. This engine is also available as Team Edition (broken in) and Combo with both, the 2141 and the 2142 pipes.

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May 14, 2024

RC Upgrade AE Arm Mount Insert Box

New from RC Upgrade is their Arm Mount Insert Box for 1:8 Team Associated vehicles. Inside, you’ll find 20 individual compartments each of which is specifically designed to accommodate an Arm Mount Insert. With these compartments, you can neatly organize your Arm Mount Inserts by size so whether you’re fine-tuning your suspension setup or swapping out inserts for different track conditions, having them neatly stored and easily accessible is essential. The box features a sliding lid, which makes it incredibly convenient to access its contents. No more fumbling around when you need to grab an insert quickly.

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May 14, 2024

Boots gets first win of BRCA title defence

Round 2 of the BRCA 1:8 Nitro Buggy British National Championship took place in Shrewsbury over the weekend where Sworkz’s Elliott Boots registered the first win of his title defence. In qualifying it was the Xray of season opener winner Jonathan Skidmore who would take TQ just as he did at Round 1 with Boots 2nd and the Team Associated of Neil Cragg third. In the Semi Finals, the event would come to an early finish for Skidmore who misjudged the back step up, brushed the wooden board and broke the car just 5 laps in. With Boots winning his Semi final he took up pole position for the final ahead of the WIRC of Lewis Jones, Cragg and Michael Lewis. Just as the 45-minute final had started Boots hit trouble. A flameout caused by a stone on Lap 1 meant he was in the pits and despite the fast reactions of his pitman, the former European Champion found himself rejoining 2-laps down. Making a charge back through the field, with 8-minutes to go he had worked his way back to the front eventually crossing the finish line 2-laps clear of Cragg with the HB of Graham Alsop completing the podium. A five round championship, Brookthorpe is the next stop for drivers with the third round taking on June 15/16.

Image: Elliott Boots [Facebook]

May 13, 2024

Moto Obscura Losi XX Front Bulkhead

Moto Obscura has released an aluminium front bulkhead for Team Losi XX models. This piece fits both 2WD Buggy and Stadium Truck vehicles, and features an internal pocket for optional brass weights to adjust weight distribution. Each bulkhead is machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminium and finished with a beautiful black anodised coating.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]

May 10, 2024

VP-Pro Diamond Evo 1:8 Buggy tyre

VP-Pro has extended their range of 1:8 Buggy tyre offerings with the addition of the new Diamond Evo pattern. The pattern is a diamond-styled tyre recommended for hard-packed surfaces and also particularly suited for multi- surface. Made from high quality rubber it comes with a durable closed cell inserts and is available in a choice of four compounds. Available un-mounted, VP-Pro also offer it pre-mounted on a choice of yellow, white, pink, green or orange rims.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

May 10, 2024

B-Power SRX8 GT’23/TQ Gearbox Kit

Italian company Star RC under its B-Power brand, which specialises in options for Serpent cars, has released its own gearbox kit for Serpent’s SRX8 GT’23/TQ 1:8 GT Onroad chassis. The kit can be installed without the need to make any modifications and allows you to use the original Serpent 2-speed gears. B-Power claim that with their gearbox kit, you will always have a perfect gearbox operation, with changes that are always equal and precise.

Source: Star RC [starrc.it]

May 10, 2024

175RC Mini B upgrade parts

175RC has released a variety of aftermarket products for the Team Losi Mini B 1:16 2WD Buggy. As an upgrade to the stock motor plate they have produced a Carbon Fibre motor plate for the Mini-B / T 2.0 platform with it featuring slots instead of holes. This allows you to run all pinion gears, with full adjustability of gear mesh. Another carbon fibre upgrade are their front shock tower for the Mini B. This tower is a direct replacement for the plastic tower and is made from 3mm thick carbon fibre. Also available from 175RC for the Mini B are their vinyl chassis protectors which they offer in 5 different colours. These little buggies take a beating, but the bottom of your chassis doesn’t have to but using the protector to keep the dirt out of your screw heads, saving your driver tips from wearing out.

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May 9, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Aluminium Steering Rack

R1 Wurks is offering an upgrade for the Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy steering system with this precision-machined Aluminium steering rack. Not only will this upgrade greatly improve upon the standard plastic components in durability, but it also enhances steering responsiveness and feel. The lightweight design means it weights just 2.80 grams. Machined from high-strength 7075 T6 Aluminium Alloy it gets a black anodised finish with R1Wurks branding.

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