September 8, 2017

Tekno reveal more EB410 details

Tekno have revealed more details of their forthcoming EB410 1/10th scale 4WD electric buggy kit. Lifting the hood the EB410 appeares to be a shrunken-down version of Tekno’s popular EB48 1/8th E-buggy kit with the centre diff being placed in a rear/centre position while the motor is sitting mid ship. The shorty battery pack found its position in the front, just behind the steering servo while receiver and speed controller are located on the passenger seat, just in front of the motor, leaving the rear section of the chassis pretty much free of everything and making for a somewhat extreme forward weight bias given this is a 1/10th 4WD buggy. The kit is scheduled for a release in a few weeks and for now you can find more images and information after the break.

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September 8, 2017

Sun Young Hwang FX-powered for 2017 and bejond

FX Engines have announced the signing of multiple Korean national champion Sun Young Hwang to their team. Sun Young will power his Xray ride using FX’s range of nitro engines at events throughout Korea and also at major races in Thailand, the Philippines and China. Sun Young says:

I am very happy and thankful to be a FX Engine Factory Driver. I believe this engine will continuously evolve into a really good engine. I will do my best effort so that many 1:8 off-road users in Korea can produce the best performance with FX engine. Many thanks to FX and Team James Racing for giving me such a good opportunity.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]

September 8, 2017

Kyosho Mad Crusher GP & VE 1/8th monster trucks

Kyosho America have released first information and images of the forthcoming Mad Crusher GP nitro and VE electric monster truck RTR kits. Both are based of the proven and lightweight Mad Force chassis with 5-link long stroke suspension and big bore shock absorbers. New scale wheels with high-grip all-terrain tyres make for go-everywhere capabilities and both trucks come equipped with 80’s style ultra scale body shells with chrome-plated grills, bumpers, mirrors and wiper blades. The trucks are set for a release in October.

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September 8, 2017

Sun Young Hwang teams up with Xray

Xray have announced the signing of Korean Nitro Off-road frontrunner, Sun Young Hwang to their team. Multiple national champion since 2005 Hwang also achieved 1st place finishes at events such as the 2017 O.S. Engines Challenge and the DCRC Challenge and he has the following to say about the deal:

I think it is my greatest honor in my life to be an Xray Factory driver. I will do my best to honor the brand and performance with Xray vehicle in Korea. I would like thank to Team James Racing (James Park) and Xray staff. I hope this would be a good example for the next-generation drivers.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 8, 2017

Imbue RC8B3 HRC C-block & MBX7 +4mm shock mounts

Coming from Imbue are new optional parts for the Team Associated RC8B3 and Mugen MBX7 buggies. Adding to the company’s lineup of kit-specific upgrades is the Team Associated RC8B3 high roll centre (HRC) C-block. Made from eye-catching black oxide coated brass, the Imbue C-block adds 20g of weight in the most critical of locations for 1/8th scale buggies. Extra material around the pills increase durability, and the slightly slimmed down profile adds to the different visual appearance of the part.

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September 8, 2017

T-Works D817 aluminium centre driveshafts

Coming from T-Works and made for the HB Racing D817 buggy are aluminium centre driveshaft dogbones. Machine from high-quality material and coming with a black surface coating for wear and looks the parts are available as 97mm and 125mm variant and they sport laser-etched size markings for easy identification. The shafts are available in a set or separately.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 7, 2017

Ty Tessmann TQs & wins at Sikcross Race

The 2017 Sikcross Race was held at Southern California’s Pro-Line test track. The race was put on by Levi Jackson with Sik Track Designs and the format was different than the standard IFMAR qualifying, as it is setup more like motocross event with heads up gate starts. The first two rounds of Expert Nitro Buggy qualifying were won by Xray’s Ty Tessmann and after a resort, he was qualifying in the last one in a heads up race with Mugen’s Ryan Maifield who won his first two rounds of qualifying. The two had a really good battle, swapping positions back and forth a couple of times, but when coming out of the sand trap on the last lap, Ty hit a hole that he knew was there but he couldn’t see his car well due to the dust from the sand trap. Tessmann took a tumble and Maifield got by to TQ the final round. However Tessmann was able to take the overall TQ with Maifield qualifying 2nd overall.

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September 7, 2017

Swiss 1/10th Electric Off-road Nationals Rd5 – Report

Round 5 of the Swiss Electric Off-road National Championship was held in Obernau in changing weather conditions. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Nico Schmid with the TQ and he would also top qualify the 4WD Mod Buggy class while the Stadium Trucks had Philip Jeisy coming out on top after the qualifiers. In the 2WD main Nico would be able to conserve his performance, taking the overall win from Patrick Hofer 2nd and Florian Schmid 3rd.

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