August 31, 2017

Losi Tenacity 1/10th 4WD RTR monster truck

The latest incarnation of Losi’s versatile TEN platform is the Tenacity 1/10th scale 4WD RTR monster truck. The vehicle is build on a ladder-style chassis frame that provides exceptional ground clearance and it features a tough centre differential, racing-inspired 12mm plastic-bodied shock absorbers and a bottom-load battery tray. The truck is powered by a 3S-compatible Dynamite 130A brushless speed controller and 3800kv 550-class brushless motor that allows for a speed of over 80km/h and the control is taken care of by the AVC-equipped Spektrum DX2E Active transmitter. The truck is available in two body shell colours and it comes including a Spektrum FPV mount.

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August 31, 2017

Exotek XB4 74T 48 pitch spur gear

Exotek have introduced a 74T 48 pitch spur gear for the Xray XB4 1/10th scale buggy. Aimed at 13.5T stock racing, the main gear allows to gear higher thanks to the smaller tooth count, and to run bigger pinions without cutting and modifying the stock motor plate. The heavy duty machined delrin gear includes M2.5 hardware so that it reverse mounts to the spur while allowing the spur teeth to clear the hardware.

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August 31, 2017

T-Works MP9 TKI/GT carbon fibre switch plates

Coming from T-Works and made for the Kyosho MP9 TKI3/4 and GT3 series of cars are two carbon fibre switch plates. Coming as plain variant to fully cover the respective opening in the radio box and also as cut-out version to use a standard on/off switch, both plates are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they are a drop fit, preventing dust and dirt from entering the radio box.

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August 31, 2017

UREE 2WD buggy carbon fibre slipper pads

UREE from Japan have announced their new carbon fibre slipper pads for a range of 1/10th 2WD buggies. Made from resin-coated carbon fibre the pads will enhance traction for improved acceleration and forward bite while also making for a more aggressive brake control. The plates are available in different variants to fit Team Associated’s B6-series, Yokomo’s YZ-2CA/DT/DTM and also Kyosho’s Ultima and Lazer series of vehicles.

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August 31, 2017

’18 Reedy Off-road Race of Champions – Announcement

Reedy have announced that the 2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions will continue for a fifth consecutive year at OCRC Raceway in Huntington Beach, CA from January 18-21, 2018. With four epic years of hosting the Reedy Race, OCRC remains the “Home of the Reedy Race.” In 2017, Ryan Cavalieri won an unprecedented fourth Invitational title, while Team Associated’s very own Brent Thielke achieved a 20-year goal of winning the 2WD Open class and break-out newcomer Broc Champlin took the victory in 4WD Open. All three racers will be back to compete in the Invitational class and look to become the 24th name etched on the Mike Reedy Heritage Trophy. Entries for the 2018 Reedy International Off-Road Race of Champions open on September 1, 2017 at noon, PST exclusively here and close September 30, 2017 at midnight, PST. The lottery drawing for the Open class will be conducted on October 2, 2017. As in previous years, the event features its traditional 2WD Open and 4WD Open classes along with the combined 2WD/4WD Invitational format. More information can be found here.


August 30, 2017

Ultimate Racing Pro flywheel remover

Coming from Ultimate Racing is their updated Pro flywheel remover for .12 to .21 nitro engines. Constructed from red anodised aluminium and high-quality spring steel the tool was designed to remove even rotten flywheels easily and conveniently as the aluminium fork securely grips behind the flywheel while the threaded spring steel stamp pushed the crankshaft out of the flywheel. The tool comes engraved with the Ultimate logo and it is available now.

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August 30, 2017

Ogden & Drake win at 2017 Mugen Challenge

The 2017 Mugen Challenge was hosted by LCRC in Oakland Mills, Pennsylvania last weekend. In Pro Nitro Buggy and continuing his success from The Wicked Weekend, Cole Ogden (Mugen) was once again on fire at the Mugen Challenge. Feeling the flow early on, Cole was able to qualify himself in the top position where he led for the entire 45-minute A-final. Cole is definitely on a hot streak with some great finishes in the last few races proving he’s got the skills to get it done. Mugen’s Adam Drake also had a great weekend finishing 2nd with Team Associated’s Jamie Grayek in 3rd.

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August 30, 2017

RDRP B64 aluminium differential cases

Available now from Revolution Design Racing Products are aluminium front, centre and rear differential cases for the Team Associated B64 buggy. They were developed to keep the drivetrain as consistent as possible over the whole run. The cases are machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and they sports a heatsink design to further help with heat dissipation. Using the cases not only improves the precision of the drivetrain, the greatly improved heat transfer also keeps the diff oil much cooler – compared to using the standard plastic case – which results in a much more consistent drivetrain behaviour over the full run; even in high ambient temperatures. The diff cases come hard anodised for wear and looks and they includes a set of suitable inner cross pins for the internal gears. The part fits all B64 buggies equipped with the standard gear differentials and they are available separately for the front/rear as well as the centre diffs.

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