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January 24, 2017

HPI Savage XL Flux 1/8th electric monster truck

Coming from HPI Racing is the new Savage XL Flux 1/8th scale ready-to-run electric-powered monster truck. Building on the proven Savage truck backbone, the XL Flux features a long wheelbase 2.5mm aluminium TVP chassis, a sturdy all-metal 4WD drivetrain with super heavy-duty dogbones, quick release front and rear differentials, a long-travel suspension with multiple shock mounting positions as well as 17 wheel hex hubs. To this add a 2200kv brushless motor, a 6S LiPo-compatible speed controller and a 2.4GHz radio system. The kit is rounded out by grippy all-terrain tyres on chrome wheels and a pre-painted and pre-decorated pick-up truck body.

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January 24, 2017

Xray XT2 stadium truck wheels

Coming from Xray and made for the XT2 stadium truck are white Aerodisc wheels. Moulded using a flexible yet durable material the rims are a direct fit for the XT2 truck and they are usable with all current stadium truck tyres. Inner reinforcing ribs make for a sturdy construction and the 12mm rims, that comes as pairs, are also usable with other brand’s trucks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 24, 2017

Burak Kilic doubles at OWL Messe Cup

The OWL Messe Cup was held in Bad Salzuflen, Germany over the weekend. Organised by the MCC Silixen club and held as part of a hobby fair the event attracted some of the fastest drivers from Germany to compete in several electric off-road classes. In the premier 1/8th E-Buggy class it was Agama’s Burak Kilic that came out fastest after the triple 10-minute A-mains. Coming from the 2 spot on the grid the young man at first suffered from missing Friday’s practice sessions due to school duties but he made up for it in the mains, taking the overall win from Thunder Tiger driver and 2016 Messe Cup winner, Marvin Fritschler, and Burak’s brother Berkan Kilic (Agama).

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January 24, 2017

Muchmore Fleta ZX V2 Super Smooth rotor

Muchmore have the new V2 Super Smooth rotor for the Fleta ZX range of brushless motors available. The rotor measures 12.0×7.25×25.3mm and it will allow for smooth power characteristics and braking, making it ideal for large tracks. The rotor comes marked for easy identification and it fits all 540-size Fleta ZX motors.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

January 24, 2017

Deniz & Yazıcı win at Jump Buggy Jump race

The Jump Buggy Jump race was recently held in Nicosia, Cyprus and it attracted a good amount of drivers including guests from Turkey. In the 4WD Buggy class it was Niyazi Deniz who came out fastest after the A-mains from Ahmet Akber in second and Umut Türkay in third. In 2WD Murat Yazıcı took the day’s win from Alain Sarafyan and Umut Öztümen in second and third respectively.

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January 24, 2017

Samix SCX10 aluminium spring cups

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 and SCX10 II trucks are aluminium spring cups. Machined from high-quality alloy and sporting a grey or black anodised finish the spring perches are much stronger than the standard composite parts, meaning a more securely guided spring and thus improved durability and reliability when the going gets touch. The spring cups come in sets of four and they will hit stores soon.

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January 24, 2017

AKA Chainlink & Crosslink 1/10 buggy rear pre-mounts

AKA have announced the release of the pre-mounted 1/10th buggy 2.2 Chainlink and Crosslink rear tyres. The pre-mounts use AKA’s red foam inserts and 2.2 Hexlite wheels and both tread patterns are available on yellow or white wheels and in clay or super soft compounds. Clay 2.2 Crosslinks were used to dominate the CRCRC Midwest Champs with TQ and 1st in both 2WD Mod and 4WD Mod.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

January 23, 2017

Hot Race Tyres sign Jeremy Harris

Hot Race welcomes 2014 ROAR Stock Buggy U.S. National Champion and multi-time Region 4 champion, Jeremy Harris to its factory race team. Jeremy will be a key part of the brand’s 2017 1/10th off road tyre launch program and will also be promoting the Hot Race 1/8th off road tyre line.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]