PSM Racing have released more new parts for THE Car, this time a front and rear shock tower for the buggy. Made from 4mm thick carbon fibre, both towers sports new upper shock mounting options. CNC machined in Germany from German carbon fibre, these lightweight and strong towers are a direct fit on the car.
Source: PSM Racing [psm-shop.com]
From Schumacher, this new modification for the Mi4CXL was developed by their team drivers and used by Chris Grainger to gain an A final place at the 2012 IFMAR World Championships. The modification allows a much more elongated flex to the chassis, allowing it to produce more traction yet maintaining the rigid structure of the wishbone mounting system. Typically lap times will be reduced and the car will have an improved driving feel. Includes chassis mounted steering.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
VP Pro have announced the 403 Striker Evo 1/10th electric off-road buggy rear tire. Being of a medium profile tread design it will fit both indoor and outdoor tracks while the special tread spacing allows for enhanced grip and balance. The tire is designed for the use with VP Pro’s MF-008 inserts that give a perfectly shaped carcass and contact patch.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
European Junior and multiple national champion Adrian Berntsen joins Team Xray. Adrian was a strong force within the team in the past and now returns back home to race both nitro and electric touring classes with the NT1 and T4. Adrian will attend the 2012 ETS series, DHI Cup, LRP Masters and European Champs and has the following to say about the deal:
After my most successful years with Xray when I reached best achievements and won major titles I was looking for a new challenge and changed the team. I have been back to Xray realising that the team support, team work and the development of the Xray is just unbeatable. I am happy to be back to the team, I can not wait to hit the track with the new T4 and I am looking forward some strong results again.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Tresrey introduce new option parts for the Team Durango DEX210 buggy in the form of a machined aluminium chassis and carbon fibre shock towers. Starting with the chassis it is made from 7075 aluminium and designed in collaboration with MotogoSeiki. The clear anodised part is 18g lighter and 1mm thicker compared to the kit chassis, provides more rigidity and increased rear traction. The shock towers are made from 4mm carbon fibre, come with red anodised hardware in the form of shims and front upper link mounts respectively and feature updated shock mounting positions. The upper shock mounting holes in the front tower are lowered by 1mm to increase steering response while the rear shock stay sports 2mm lowered holes for added rear end grip. All parts are made in Japan and available from mid-October.
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Kyosho America have announced the Kyosho Fall Classic 2012 on the 3rd of November 2012 at the prestigious Revelation Raceway in Ontario, California. Come by and check out Kyosho’s latest products and also test run the newest XXL Scorpion Buggy and a full line of Mini-Z products. If you need a tip or suggestion from the pros, Kyosho will have current 1/8th Off Road World Champion Cody King and former National Champion Derek Furutani on hand to help you out. For more information visit the event site here.
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During the 2012 JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals JConcepts showed us their new 2WD rear buggy tire called the Bro Codes. Specially designed for indoor clay tracks, the tire tread looks like the one used on the version 1 Bar Codes tires but it features a lower tread height and an angle on the leading side of the pins for added contact patch and traction. This makes it a directional tire and does away with the need to break the rubber in, speeding up preparation time. JConcepts also have a new medium density rounded rear closed cell insert for 1/10th buggy with an updated shape that gives the tires a rounder profile for better side bite.
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Much More introduce the Fleta4 brushless speed controller. The ESC features a special Double Cooling System design called DCS, a machined aluminum case to lower the operation temperatures and boosted as well as turbo timing software functions. A build-in switch, over-temperature, low voltage and failsafe protection adds to the specifications. The 2S-compatible controller is useable with motors as low as 3.5T, has a low-profile heatsink with optional fan unit and will become available in blue and black colour.
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