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March 22, 2017

Serpent SDX4 roll centre spacer & SDX8 servo arms

Serpent have introduced new optional parts for the SDX4 and SRX8 off-road buggies. Starting with the 1/10th scale part, the roll centre spacer for the SDX4 4WD buggy is machined from aluminium and it is 2mm thick, allowing to raise the gearbox and suspension mounts, resulting in improved traction and steering at the expense of a less easy driving feeling. The part is machined from aluminium, it comes anodised for wear and interlocks with the existing chassis slots. The spacer is usable separately or even as a sandwich of two for an even higher diff and arms position.

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March 22, 2017

JConcepts 8ight 4.0 front scoop

Made for the 4.0 series of TLR 8ight off-road buggies is JConcepts’ new front scoop. It serves as a front nose-cone on the vehicle but with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The front scoop can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish. Reports from the pit area revealed an increased feel and sensitivity in the larger sweeping sections and helped jumping attitude in the most difficult driving sections.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 22, 2017

Elliott Boots doubles at Astro Wars

Maritime Raceway held their Two Day World Cup over the weekend. The final race at this venue was again well accepted and it was Elliott Boots who took the TQ and win in the 2WD Buggy class run on Saturday, and Elliott would also come out fastest in Sunday’s 4WD Buggy race after qualifying second.

Source: Elliott Boots [facebook.com]

March 22, 2017

Aaron Stringer takes maiden Australian Truggy title

The 2017 Australian 1/8th Off-road National Championships were held last weekend in Morphett Vale, South Australia with over 220 entries. In the 60-minute Nitro Truggy A-main top qualifier, Aaron Stringer and Kyle McBride would fight for the lead in the opening stages but a crash of McBride and following mechanical problems would give Stringer room to breathe. Behind him Andrew Foord, Alex Bernadzik and Josh Pain were in the mix for the remaining podium spots and while up front Aaron Stringer would bring home a maiden national title, Andrew Foord would snatch the runner-up spot from Josh Pain in third.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com] | Image: Aaron Stringer

March 22, 2017

RPM Kraton & DEX8T front arm set

RPM have introduced an upper and lower front arm set for the ARRMA Kraton and Team Durango DEX8T trucks. Designed primary for strength and durability the arms offer a few extra features in as well. First is slop elimination. The A-arms reduce the amount of movement of the A-arm at the inner mounts, providing for better steering response and more consistent camber, caster and toe angle settings. Next improvement is the addition of a second shock mount hole further out on the arm, providing for a lower profile suspension set-up, allowing the shocks to lay down a little further, dropping the ride height for a lower center of gravity. As an added bonus, the front A-arms are roughly 10 percent lighter than stock while also being designed with leading and trailing 30 degree chamfered edges for smoother transitions over obstacles too tall for the suspension to clear. The arms fit the ARRMA Kraton, Talion and Outcast trucks as well as the Team Durango DEX8T and two sets are needed for a complete conversion.

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March 21, 2017

Hot Race Tyres introduce special clay compounds

Hot Race Tyres from Italy have introduced their new clay rubber compounds. Developed especially with the demanding clay-type tracks in mind, the rubber will extract the maximum traction and performance from the tyre and it will become available in soft and hard compounds for both the existing range of 1/8th treads and also the new 1/10th buggy tyres.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

March 21, 2017

Serpent SDX4 centre gear differential

Coming from Serpent and made for the SDX4 1/10th scale4WD buggy is a centre differential set. Same as the front and rear diffs with the exception of the spur gear, the differential features moulded composite internals for a low weight and an interchangeable main gear, that is available in 82T to 88T specifications, for convenient gear ratio changes. Using the centre diff over a slipper clutch will calm down the car’s on-power reactions and the diff set is available now.

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March 21, 2017

Mugen Seiki welcome Carsten Keller

Mugen Seiki Europe have announced the addition of Germany’s Carsten Keller to their team. The multi national champion will campaign Mugen’s MBX7R nitro and electric buggies at all major national and international events.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]