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February 27, 2017

Schelle Racing Innovations B64 Titanium upper screw set

Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced a Titanium upper screw set for the Team Associated B64 buggy. Made from Grade 5 material for about 40 percent less weight and higher corrosion resistance than steel, the set includes 67 M3 fasteners that strategically remove steel screws from high above in the chassis, saving over 17g of weight. Using the screws will result in a lower centre of gravity and improved handling and it is available for pre-order now.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

February 27, 2017

Kev Lee joins Maclan Racing

Maclan Racing have announced the signing of multi BRCA National winner and European A-finalist, Kev Lee to their UK team. With 25 years of race experience, and as a regular top 10 finisher, Kev is a valuable asset to the team that he will be representing at the Mid West Regionals, Nationals, and the European Championships in Italy.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclan-racing.com]

February 27, 2017

Gravity RC B64 2mm diff shim

Gravity RC have introduced a new optional part for Team Associated’s B64 4WD off-road buggy in the form of a 2mm diff shim. The 3-D-printed part is conventionally used to raise the rear differential of the B64 buggy. The increased height of the diff will result in a more conventional dog bone angle at the desired ride height and will increase grip and overall consistency. The part is especially recommended in the rear, but also applicable for the front.

Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]

February 26, 2017

SWorkz S35-3 chassis balance weights

SWorkz have introduced dedicated chassis balance weights for the new S35-3 nitro off-road buggy. Designed to be a direct fit thanks to pre-drilled threads in the chassis plate, the weights attach with a pair of fasteners each, allowing to easily and swiftly up the weight in 15g steps with up to 45g possible.

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February 24, 2017

Pro-Line X-Maxx Ford F-150 Raptor bodyshell

Coming from Pro-Line and made for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck is the pre-cut Ford F-150 Raptor bodyshell. Resembling the 2017 variant of the popular pick-up truck the body is a direct fit to Traxxas’ big gun monster truck and it comes clear, including window masks and decal sheet. On top of this the body will be delivered pre-cut, minimising preparation time.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

February 24, 2017

Pro-Line Pro-Forge 1.9″ alloy bead-loc wheels

Coming from Pro-Line are the new Pro-Forge 1.9″ aluminium bead-loc 6-lug wheels. CNC-machined in the USA the wheels are designed to not only look scale, but to perform in even the toughest conditions. They feature the industry standard 6 Lug hex mounting design and pair with Pro-Line’s new 6-lug 12mm standard offset hex adapters, which are sold separately. The overall wheel width of the Pro-Forge is 2mm wider than both the FaultLine and Denail 1.9″ wheels but maintains the standard wheel offset. Black die-cast bead-loc rings and hardware are included to hold 1.9″ crawling tyres onto the wheel. The rims are available in clear and bronze anodised finish.

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February 24, 2017

LRP welcome Dani Batlle

LRP have announced the signing of Spanish up and coming driver, Dani Batlle. Brother of record national and former IFMAR World Champion, Robert Batlle, Dani will use LRP electronics in his upcoming 1/8th nitro and electric campaign and he has the following to say about the deal:

I am really happy about the collaboration with LRP. I think LRP is one of the best brands in RC with high-quality products and exceptional service and that’s why I have chosen to run for Blue is Better. I hope I can celebrate many victories with them both in nitro and electric racing.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

February 24, 2017

Pro-Line ElectroShot VTR truck & new 1/5th tyres

Coming from Pro-Line are three new off-road tyres in the form of the ElectroShot VTR 4.0″ 1/8th truck as well as the Blockade and LockDown 1/5th truck tyres. Starting with the ElectroShot VTR 4.0″, the tyre comes from the mind of Ty Tessmann and is designed to perform just like a Hole Shot 2.0 while lasting significantly longer. The ElectroShot is a combination of Pro-Line’s Electron and HoleShot tread designs with connected bars in the centre where the heaviest tyre wear occurs and Holeshot pins everywhere else for maximum traction. The tyre will become available in M3 soft and X3 soft compounds.

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