March 21, 2025

R1 Wurks Aluminium Motor Spacer

New from R1 Wurks are these Aluminium Motor Spacers intended for oval racing.  Available in 3, 4 and 5mm options, they are designed to shift the motor’s mass to the left (inward), increasing the left-side weight percentage, this adjustment enhances handling and makes it a valuable tuning aid for oval racing. They are available in multiple thicknesses for fine-tuning. They can also be used universally in non-oval applications where redistributing motor mass enhances side-to-side weight balance. Made from high-quality 7075 T6 aluminium, these spacers are lightweight yet durable. Their excellent heat transfer properties help dissipate heat efficiently through the motor plate, ensuring optimal cooling performance.  Specifically in terms of Oval racing performance benefits the spacers improve cornering stability in that it balances the car when entering turns, increasing left-side tire traction.  It also reduced right rear drive by shifting weight away from the right rear, aiding rotation and improving corner exit transitions.  In general performance benefits you get more predictable handling, balancing side-to-side weight allowing for smoother and more precise driver inputs.

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January 21, 2025

Philippine Masters ’25 track revealed

The organisers of the Philippine Masters has revealed the Circulo Verde Race Track which will host Asia’s most high profile 1:8 Offroad event of the year from April 30-May 4.  The 13th running of the Philippine Masters, track designer and accomplished offroad racer Edward Sio has overseen the work which includes the track being newly re-surfaced and oiled.  Tweaking the layout in some sections and they have also added some additional jumps for more actions on this always popular track.  Last year the Manila event was once again won by World Champion Davide Ongaro in a final that saw the legendary Atsushi Hara lead for almost half the final.  With the Philippines famed as a holiday destination, the event has a truly unique vibe living up to the nations tourism tagline ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’.  Holding the same status as the TITC in Thailand does among onroad racers, once again Philippine Masters ’25 will form part of Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships as the second stop of four races that make up the championship’s third season.

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January 15, 2025

R1 Wurks Rear Fan Mount for B7 3-Gear Transmission

Following the release of its 3-Gear Transmission for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy last year, California based R1 Wurks has introduced a new Rear Fan Mount solution to work with it.  Made from durable aluminium, the fan mount is a secure and lightweight solution for mounting a fan and a direct fit it works with all standard 30 x 30mm fans.  Weighing 2.4 grams it has a black anodised finish with laser etched R1 branding.

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September 2, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Alu Front Ball Stud Mount & Weight

Continuing its roll out of option parts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy, California based R1 Wurks has released this Aluminium Front Ball Stud Mount and simple drop-in 10gram Brass Weight.  Weighing just 10.9 grams, this upgraded bulkhead is lighter than the stock plastic mount and offers two additional in-between ball stud mounting locations, providing more tuning options than the original.  In certain conditions, adding weight to the front of your buggy can be beneficial.  In most cases, doing so may help with front-end traction, steering response, and stability, especially in corners.  Additionally, added weight can help reduce front-end bounce, leading to smoother handling and control.  Of course, you should consider the overall weight distribution of your platform and may want to adjust the battery placement in conjunction with the added nose weight.

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August 2, 2024

R1 Wurks DC1.2 Drag Car Kit

California based R1 Wurks has released the long-awaited successor to its original DC1 Drag Car kit with the introduction of the DC1.2.  The new kit features all the latest parts and enhancements designed to give you the best performance gains possible from the chassis.  Features of the new kit include an optimised carbon fibre chassis, drop-down wheelie bar bracket, Motor mount support and left side adjustable motor support wedge.  It also includes an Adjustable Front Bumper, Aluminium gearbox with a 2.6 to 1 ratio and Drag race-specific CVA drive shafts.

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August 1, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Lightweight Drivetrain Parts

R1 Wurks has released a number of lightweight drivetrain parts for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy.  Lightweight Rear CVA Axle offer the same durability as the stock components but with a lighter design.  Weighing in at just 7.9grams for the pair, these CVA shafts are 26.85% lighter than the standard parts.  Made from treated high-yield strength steel with exceptional elasticity and toughness.  They are finished in a low friction, wear-resistant titanium nitride (TiN) coating.  Also from the US manufacturer are Lightweight HD CVA 69mm Bones.  Weighing in at 8.7grams for the pair, the optimised shaft diameter reduces weight and lowers rotational inertia, allowing for faster acceleration and deceleration.  They also offer an Ultra-Lightweight version specifically for the 21.5 to 17.5 classes which weigh 7.2 grams (pair).  Finally the lightweight range includes Lightweight Differential Outdrives which reduce weight over the stock part by almost 35%.

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July 25, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Adjustable KPI Steering Block Set

More after market options for the Team Associated RC10 B7 with R1 Wurks releasing an Adjustable KPI Steering Block Set for the marketing leading 2WD Buggy.  These precision-machined steering hubs enable easy adjustments to the kingpin inclination angle, allowing for fine-tuning beyond the standard range provided by the kit’s plastic hubs.  They also offer improved steering feel and durability.  Machined from high strength 7075 T6 Aluminium, and black anodised with R1 laser etched branding, each hub weighs 6.6grams.

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May 30, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Carbon Fibre Motor Mount Top Support

Another new aftermarket optional for Team Associated’s RC10B7 2WD Buggy is this ultra lightweight motor plate from R1 Wurks.  It enhance the stability of your motor by providing additional mounting support by relocating one of the mounting points to the top.  As a result motor flex at the mounting surface is minimised for a sturdier and more secure motor installation.  This motor plate not only offers the advantages of a cross-supported mounting configuration but also features multiple layers of high-strength carbon fibre.  The outer layer is made of forged carbon fibre in an epoxy matrix, creating an exceptionally stiff mount that significantly reduces weight.

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