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April 27, 2017

Schelle B6 2mm carbon fibre gearbox shims

Schelle Racing Innovations’ 2mm carbon fibre gearbox shim set helps to raise the gearbox of the Team Associated B6 when racing on high-grip carpet or astro turf. Doing so will reduce driveshaft angles, making them more level, which results in an easier to drive car on high-grip surfaces. The set includes four 2mm shims that raise the laydown gearbox and Schelle recommend to use their laydown motor plate to lower the motor back down to the chassis while also using long shock ends for 2mm of added shock droop.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

April 27, 2017

Pro Star R/C 8ight 4.0 titanium hinge pin kit

Coming from Pro Star R/C and made for the TLR 8ight 4.0 is a titanium hinge pin kit. Usable on the 4.0 buggies and truggy, these hinge pins are machined from precision ground 6AL/4V titanium stock and polished to a fine finish. The pins are about 45 percent lighter than the standard steel parts while also being highly corrosion-resistant meaning they will not rust when being exposed to the elements. Included in the set are two 4×66.5mm inner rear and two 4×66.5mm inner front pins.

Source: Pro Star R/C [prostarrc.com]

April 27, 2017

Losi 8ight-E RTR 1/8th 4WD buggy

Losi have introduced their new entry-level 8ight-E RTR 1/8th scale E-buggy. Based off of the successful 8ight-E platform the vehicle uses a 4mm 6061 aluminium chassis, a tough 4WD drivetrain with three fluid-filled metal gear differentials, its durable suspension components are equipped with fixed suspension links and the buggy is powered by a 4S LiPo-compatible 130A Dynamite power system and a 2500kv brushless motor. Also part of the package are a Spektrum DX2E transmitter, a waterproof 9kg-cm steering servo and it comes with a pre-painted and pre-decorated 4.0 cab forward body shell. From stock the buggy is also equipped with front and rear swaybars and it is upgradable using select TLR option parts. The RTR kit will hit stores in late May.

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April 27, 2017

Josh Pain takes 4WD Modified win at WA State Titles

The 2017 WA Electric Off-road State titles were held at MORBC last weekend. In the 4WD Modified Buggy class it was Team Associated driver, Josh Pain who took the win from Yokomo’s Kyle Francis on the runner-up spot. With a win in A3 Riley Papalia (Xray) secured himself the final podium spot in 3rd.

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April 26, 2017

JTP RB6.6 V2 carbon fibre front shock tower

JTP have introduced their latest option part for the Kyosho RB6.6 in the form of the V2 front shock tower. Designed to better suit the laydown transmission layout of the current car, the shock stay is of a lower and wider design, giving the buggy an overall lower centre of gravity and thus more stability around the track. The tower is cut from USA-made high-quality 3K weave 4mm carbon fibre and available now.

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April 26, 2017

RDRP B6 battery thumb nuts

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new aluminium battery thumb nuts for the Team Associated B6 series of vehicles. Larger in diameter for improved grip and easier battery swaps the parts come machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they sport silver chamfered edge details for looks and an anodised surface for wear. The thumb screws are a direct replacement usable with all common B6-series battery braces and available in black or blue anodising.

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April 26, 2017

Bregante wins at Argentinian Metropolitan Champs Rd2

Round two of the Argentinian Metropolitan Championship was held at the Speed Paradise track recently. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class Nicolas Bregante took the win in the 30-minute main final with a one lap margin on Alvardo Colombo in second. Sebastian Recio would complete the podium in 3rd, about 0.3 seconds down on Alvaro. Lucas Lemes and Matias Lence rounded out the top 5 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 26, 2017

Pro-Line 1966 Chevy C-10 cab & bed body shell

Pro-Line have introduced a new body shell for 313mm wheelbase trail trucks in the form of the 1966 Chevy C-10 cab and bed body. Designed for for SCX10 Trail Honcho kit and resembling the iconic C-10 truck, the body offers carefully sculpted, realistic undercut details and a separate bed section for scale looks and loads of customising possibilities. The body is moulded from high-quality Lexan material, it comes clear, including window masks and decal sheet.

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