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December 5, 2016

Avid 12mm V2 Team Associated shock pistons

Made for Team Associated’s V2 1/10th scale shock absorbers are Avid’s 12mm V2 shock pistons. The machined and highly precise V2 pistons offer a conventional setup with square 90 degree edges and a tight fitting design for reduced blow-by, resulting in improved damping efficiency and accuracy. The pistons fit the screw-type V2 12mm shocks and they are available as 2×1.6mm, 2×1.7mm, 3×1.4mm and also a blank version in sets of two pieces.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

December 5, 2016

Ryan Cavalieri dominates 2016 Top Gun Shootout

SDRC Raceway of San Diego, California held the 2016 Top Gun Shootout this past weekend. After qualifying was complete, Ryan Cavalieri would take the TQ in 2WD Modified Buggy and Modified Truck while 4WD Modified Buggy was lead by his teammate Rivkin Spencer Rivkin. Cavalieri went onto win A-mains one and two of 2WD Modified Buggy to take home his first title of the weekend.

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December 3, 2016

Team Associated SC28 Lucas Oil ready-to-run truck

Coming from Team Associated’s Qualifier Series of RTR vehicles is the SC28 Lucas Oil ready-to-run short course truck. Sporting Carl Renezeder distinctive livery the SC28 comes complete with everything needed in one box – ready to rip around the corners, fly over the jumps and speed across the finish line. The 175mm long 2WD micro truck weighs in at about 100g and it comes including an integrated speed controller/receiver unit, 2.4GHz radio system and the Carl Renezeder replica bodyshell.

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December 2, 2016

2016 IFMAR Worlds track added to VRC-Pro

2016 IFMAR World track added to VRC-Pro

Virtual RC have announced the addition of this year’s IFMAR 1/8th Gas Buggy World Championship track to VRC-Pro. With 2016 IFMAR World Champion David Ronnefalk on the VRC Worlds drivers list, this is your chance to re-live the 2016 IFMAR event in Las Vegas, trying to beat David on his own turf. 3D track designer and artist Tony West was pushed to the limit by the beta test team to make the track as close to the Worlds track as possible, including the many holes and bumps that occurred after all the hard racing during the event. Having to master such a beaten up track will present a new challenge and experience to VRC racers. The 2016 VRC Worlds kick off with 1/10th Short Course trucks on December 6th, then 1/8th E-Buggies will follow on the 13th, and 1/8th Nitro Buggies with David Ronnefalk on the 20th of December.

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December 2, 2016

T-Works MP9 TKI3/4 carbon fibre transponder mount

Made for Kyosho’s MP9 TKI3 and TKI4 buggies is T-Works’s new carbon fibre AMB transponder mount. The part is cut from high-quality material and it fits right into the buggy’s radio plate assembly, making for low weight, good stability and improved looks. The plate is usable with all AMB-pattern transponders.

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December 2, 2016

Exotek introduce new 2WD option parts

Coming from Exotek are a range of option parts for several popular 1/10th 2WD buggies such as the HB Racing D216, the TLR 22 3.0 and the Team Associated B6. Starting with the D216 part, the Flite motor plate is a fully CNC-machined affair made of high-quality 7075 aluminium. The vented design will keep the motor running cooler and longer for that extra edge. Aggressive cut outs allow the heat that builds up inside the gear cover to vent out thus lowering overall motor temperatures. The extra machining also reduces the weight down to 11.8g but the critical motor mounting areas are still intact to maintain solid motor mounting and gear mesh. Extra cut outs on the bottom side make sure that debris is ejected for free running gears. The part comes polished, anodised in black and laser-etched.

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December 2, 2016

RC Concept powers Ben Sterling through to 2018

RC Concept have announced the signing of Australian Off-road frontrunner, Ben Sterling. Ben is well known around the world and brings in some 16 years of knowledge in the industry. The 2016 Victorian State Titles holder will work together with the Australian RC Concept distributor to support all RC Concept users in Australia and he had this to say:

Firstly I would like to thank Alpha for the past 3 years. It has been an absolute pleasure working with them and evolving their company and product. Thanks so much for RC Concept for giving me this opportunity to run their great engines and also 1/8 EP electronics for the 2017/2018 seasons. I can’t wait to race this awesome package.

Source: RC Concept [rcconcept.net]

December 2, 2016

Reedy 540-SL4 sensorless brushless motor

Coming from Reedy is the 540-SL4 sensorless brushless motor for ready-to-run vehicles. Due to its 4-pole configuration, the motor offers high power, efficiency and reliability as it is needed for demanding RTR applications. The 3300kV rating provides plenty of speed with 2S LiPo batteries but installing a 3S LiPo battery makes for even higher speeds. At the same time does a high-strength rotor provide plenty of torque and resists overheating better than 2-pole alternatives. The motor comes pre-wired with flexible silicone wires that ease wire routing in tight spaces and work in conjunction with 3.5mm bullet connectors to reduce power-robbing resistance and heat. The package is rounded out by triple insulated windings, a hardened steel shaft, and oversized ball bearings.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]