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July 30, 2019

RC Maker A800X MMCX floating electronic plate set

Coming from RC Maker and made for the Awesomatix A800X MMCX mid motor touring car is the new adjustable floating electronic plate set. Long awaited by several Awesomatix enthusiasts and extensively tested and refined for the MMCX, the plate adds valuable weight and balance to the car. The degree of weight required varies depending on the size and weight of the battery. This is why the designers have created the next generation of the AFEP, which not only moves side to side for balance, but that can have additional plates stacked on top to increase weight. As well as this, RC Maker have included two centre weight options in the kit, 5g and 15g which can be installed depending on the required overall weight. The key feature of this plate is its floating capability. The plate sits 0.5mm above the chassis and allows the main plate to flex underneath. Only mounting from a single central screw, it also makes changing chassis extremely easy, without having to remove any double sided tape. The set is a direct fit to the MMCX chassis and an additional 8g stick-on plate is available separately.

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July 30, 2019

Bezerk MBX8 carbon fibre shock towers

Available now from Bezerk are carbon fibre front and rear shock towers for the Mugen MBX8 1/8th scale buggies. The range includes a 5.0mm graphite front shock tower as well as standard and high wing rear variants – the latter offering additional mounting positions for the rear wing with the high wing position improving overall downforce and balance. The rear shock towers are available in 4.0mm and 5.0mm thick variants and all three match the standard kit suspension geometry.

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July 30, 2019

Roche Rapide P12G Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit

Roche have announced the release of their new Rapide P12G Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit. The latest evolution step of the World Championship winning car features a new 2.5mm USA-made carbon fibre chassis and rear power pod plate, a redesigned 7075 aluminium low centre of gravity motor mount as well as a redesigned top and lower pod plate that allows to add weight when running a gear differential. New to the P12G Evo is also a 3.0mm carbon fibre rear chassis brace. Other features include an updated centre shock position, a mini and micro servo compatible floating servo mount, new design graphite lower front arms, as well as a wheelbase adjustment alloy front lower bulkhead. A new bellcrank steering system, graphite front bumper mount, Urethane front bumper and a black 16-ball spur gear round out the package.

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July 30, 2019

Matthew Gonzales doubles at Pro-Line Carpet Classic

Ricochet R/C Raceway of Imperial, California held the 4th annual Pro-Line Carpet Classic race this past weekend, attracting over 90 entries for the 1/10th Modified and Stock racing categories. In the 13.5T Wheeler class it was Matthew Gonzales with the overall TQ and he also came out on top in the opening two A-mains to grab the overall win with one leg to spare, leaving behind A3 winner, Ryan Reagle in 2nd and runner-up after the qualifiers, Mike Katz in 3rd. Over in 17.5T 2WD Buggy it was again Matthew with the overall TQ and an early win as Mikey Bustamante and Emma Ramirez came in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

July 30, 2019

Matisse Peyre sweeps French National League Cup

The Club Modelisme A2Tech club in St. Clement, France played host to the French National League Cup last weekend. The race attracted nearly 90 entries for the single 1/8th Nitro Buggy class and it was young Matisse Peyre who dominated the event by taking the overall TQ and also coming out on top in the 45-minute A-main event, leaving behind Quentin Lecuelle in 2nd with a one-lap margin. Leo Goyer would end the A-main in 3rd, already three laps down on Matisse as Marc Aubert and Fabien Coulon completed the top 5 results.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]

July 30, 2019

Mauritian Electric On-road Championship Rd5 – Report

Round 5 of the Mauritian Electric On-road Championship was held last weekend in the three classes of 1/8th BL Open, 1/8th BL Promo, and 1/10th Touring 10.5T Boosted. In 1/8th BL Open it was Jovanni Appasamy with the overall TQ and he also brought home the win after the A-mains from Clarel Lacour in 2nd place. Christophe Cazin completed the top 3 results while also scoring the fastest lap.

Continue reading the report here

July 29, 2019

Xtreme Racing Rustler & Slash Speed Chassis kits

Xtreme Racing have introduced their new Speed Chassis kits for the Traxxas Rustler and Slash 2WD trucks. Extending the wheelbase and offering multiple battery layouts – including dual standard-length 2S, 3S and 4S packs – the chassis kits were designed to allow the building of extreme speed racing rigs. Available as carbon fibre or G10 fibre class variants, both include a main chassis, top deck and ESC mount, battery strap holder, battery straps, small and large standoffs as well as steering posts and servo mounts. Not included however are the needed donor Rustler or Slash trucks.

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July 29, 2019

Novarossi .21 on-road conical & straight manifolds

Novarossi have announced the release of their new conical and straight exhaust manifolds for .21 on-road engines. The conical manifolds are available as a long 41013L variant for improved acceleration while the short 41013S offers greater top speed. For greater overall power output Novarossi offer the 41014 straight manifold. All three are ideal for Novarossi-based competition on-road engines.

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