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February 14, 2024

Avid B7 Ringer Titanium Turnbuckles

New from Avid Racing Concepts is the Ringer Titanium Turnbuckles for the new Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. The US brand’s first dip into the turnbuckle market, the Ringer Titanium Turnbuckle is currently available for the B7 with all other modern 1:10 scale vehicles arriving in March. Creating a unique design instead of merely replicating the JC Fin style, which dominates 95% of the industry, proved to be an arduous task. It took one year and four design iterations before they arrived at the distinctive Ringer style. These feature a shiny black finish with silver highlights making them pop on your vehicle like no others on the market due to their trademark round Ringer design which reflects more light than your traditional flat surface cuts. They have also incorporated their logo machined into the centre on all four sides so it won’t wear off over time and makes it easy to determine which direction tightens or loosens, the A-Arrow turning forward tightens the turnbuckle.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

February 13, 2024

MIBO International ’24 – Offroad track reveal

Ahead of this weekend’s second edition of the MIBO International Race, the organisers of the Czech Republic event has revealed the offroad track layout on which this year’s competitive driver line-up with battle it out for honours. Unveiling 2-weeks ago the onroad track it will be built next to, the offroad layout is the creation of event organiser Michal Bok, with the carpet track featuring 10-jumps. Taking place in the Sports V Hotel in Hrotovice and starting Friday evening, the stage for two & half day event is set for some great battles in 2WD and 4WD Buggy between Schumacher pairing Michal Orolwski & Daniel Kobbevik, Sworkz duo Joern Neumann & Micha Widmaier, Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen and Xray’s star of the 2023 MIBO International Bartek Zalewski.

See overhead view of track layout here

February 12, 2024

Xray X4F’24 Alu Flex Chassis 2.0mm

New from Xray is this 2.0mm Alu Flex Chassis for its X4F’24 1:10 FWD Touring Car. Made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, the chassis is recommended for high traction carpet tracks making the car easier to drive and more stable in high traction condition and avoiding traction rolling. It features special cut outs for optimal flex characteristics. The ultra-narrow chassis is only 84mm wide and features special cut outs that provide the chassis flex characteristics suitable for a wide variety of the traction levels. The bottom of the chassis is shaped to reduce contact between the chassis and the ground while turning to improve cornering speed.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 12, 2024

Zalewski heads Xray challenge for MIBO International

Defending MIBO International Offroad Champions Xray has announced its team for the second edition of the upcoming Czech Republic based event. At the inaugural running of the event Bruno Coelho won both 2WD and 4WD buggy ahead of young Xray talent Bartek Zalewski who kept the multiple World Champion honest. Securing the 2WD TQ last year, now Zalewski will head the Slovakian’s offroad efforts. Enjoying a podium double at the recent EOS Daun, the on-form Zalewski will resume his battles with Schumacher’s Michal Orlowki and Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen with Sworkz’ Joern Neumann joining the mix at the Sports V Hotel in Hrotovice. The Polish teenager will be joined by Xray’s Max Gotzl and lead offroad chassis designer Martin Bayer. An event that sees a double track build allowing offroad and onroad to race side by side, in the onroad competition Xray will be represented by Martin Hudy, Jan Ratheisky, David Ehbrar and newly crowned Snowbirds FWD Champion Stefan Schulz.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

February 12, 2024

Thurston wins Rug Racers Round 4

Team Yokomo’s Alex Thurston has won the penultimate round of the popular UK series Rug Racers organised by Hertford Radio Car Club. In the FTQ format qualifying, it was the Schumacher of OIlie Payne who took the overall TQ for the fourth round ahead of Thurston and Round 2 winner Elliott Harper. With double A-Main finals, A1 would see a great pass by Thurston that would get his Hobbywing powered BD12 to the front where he would stay to the finish to win ahead of Harper’s Schumacher and Round 1 winner Harley Eldbridge’s Xray. With a mistake dropping Payne to P4, for A2 Thurston knew all he need to do was sit behind his rival to secure his first win of the current series. Taking A2 by just 0.2 of a second from Thurston, Payne with secure second with former World Championship podium finisher Harper completing the modified podium.

Image: Alex Thurston [Facebook]

February 12, 2024

Roche Rapide P10W3 graphite servo mount set

Roche has announced a new optional graphite servo mount set for its Rapide P10W3 1:10 235mm Competition Pro10 kit. The new set makes the servo move to front position for compatible with regular size Lipo battery installation. The servo mount set requires the use of a medium micro size servo.

View set mounted in car here

February 12, 2024

Spower Japan B7HP ‘Soul’ Hand Modified .21 Offroad

Following on from the release of its first hand modified racing engine that was specifically for 1:8 GT, Spower has added a second engine to the ‘Soul’ series with the popular B7TT .21 offroad engine undergoing the special treatment. Based on long-stroke B7TT, the new B7HP piston/liner comes with hand modified conventional 3-ports type enabling more torque the power range. The stronger DLC coating on new crankshaft has also hand modified with 2 tungsten counterweights contributing to consistent idling and quicker RPM response according to the throttle movements. It also comes standard with Spower’s Boost rear cover plate which helps this high RPM engine work more stable from the top speeds to the lower range. The new printing technology not only makes the cooling head colourful but also makes it blend in with your car. The factory combo setup with Spower Japan 75mm Exhaust Manifold + EFRA 2089 pipe, B7HP will provide a lot of power plus best fuel mileage for your offroad racing needs.

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February 11, 2024

Revolution Design Pro2 | RB10 Option Parts

New from German brand RevolutionDesign Racing Products is a range of option parts the Team Associated Pro2 1:10 Short Course truck and RB10 1:10 2WD buggy. A Heat Sink Motor Plate is a premium upgrade for the Pro2 or RB10, designed to replace the standard motor plate with a blend of aesthetic and functional enhancements. Featuring an innovative design with CNC-machined cooling fins, it not only reduces weight but also enhances cooling efficiency without compromising rigidity. Its closed design also ensures that debris stays away from the pinion and spur gear area. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and anodised in blue, this motor plate not only looks impressive with a laser-etched Revolution Design logo adding to the appearance. They have an aluminium Bellcrank Set in Blue designed to enhance the steering precision and response of your buggy. This set replaces the standard plastic bellcranks with a precision-engineered aluminium version, offering increased stiffness and durability while reducing the overall weight of the vehicle.

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