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July 2, 2019

Ramp XB2 carbon fibre & 3-D-printed optionals

Austrian brand Ramp has announced the release of their first optionals for the Xray XB2 buggy. First up is a carbon flex battery mount that allows for a wide range of accessible battery positions. The lightweight set contains machined carbon fibre battery locators as well as two high-quality rubber O-rings that ensure quick and easy battery swaps. Next up are 3-D-printed lightweight motor upper brace mounts in 0mm and +2mm specification, the latter being usable for +2mm height gearbox positions. The parts are of a lightweight design, they feature battery slots for low-profile packs but are also usable with standard height shorty packs. Suitable for the above upper brace mounts is a flex motor upper brace/waterfall that is lighter than the standard part while offering increased flex for both the Carpet and Dirt spec with laydown gearbox. Last but not least is a carbon fibre rear wing protector that will ensure a longer life of the rear wing thanks to offering a greater contact surface.

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July 2, 2019

2019 XRS UK GP – Announcement

The 2019 XRS UK GP will be held on the 20th and 21st of July at the Cotswold Model Car Club in several electric and nitro classes. The event will see the running of Electric Touring Modified, 13.5T Boosted, Formula as well as FWD 17.5T classes besides 1/8th IC Track and a 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring racing. Registration is now open and more details can soon be found here.

July 2, 2019

T-Works NB4 screen protector

Coming for the FlySky NB4 radio is a new screen protector from T-Works. The crystal clear protector sheet will prevent the screen from becoming scratched or damaged while allowing for easier cleaning at the same time. The pre-cut protector is a direct fit and it is available from now on.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

July 2, 2019

LMR MIP T-wrench handle

Designed for the use with the popular MIP tools is the LMR T-wrench. The add-on handle allows to get some leverage on tough to shift nuts and bolts and it works with all 22mm MIP handles. The tool is 3-D-printed from tough material for durability.

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July 2, 2019

Ben Sterling wins at RCRA ACT State Titles

The Australian Canberra Off Road Model Car Club held the RCRA 2019 ACT State Titles last weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class Ben Sterling took the overall TQ from Simon Yeung and Ben would also bring home the win in the half hour long A-main, a lap in front of Kev Lewis. Simon Yeung had to settle for 3rd overall another lap down as Peter Seckold came in 4th overall.

Image: Ben Sterling

July 2, 2019

RC-Lemans Series Rd3 – Report

The MCC Rhein Ahr club near Koblenz, Germany played host to round 3 of this year’s RC-Lemans Series this past weekend. The back-to-back race with round 2 saw Tim Altmann and Rainer Schad coming back in form with the two reigning champions taking the respective overall TQ’s in the LMP1 Modified and LMP2 Stock classes. In Modified Tim’s brother Kai came in 2nd from Timo Schad, Tobias Weist and Reinder Wilms. Over in Stock it was Kai Asmer, Sascha Lennartz, Jörn Bauer and Mathijs Hermens who were only separated by tenths of a second after the qualifiers, setting the stage for exciting A-main finals. In the fast LMP1 class it was Tim who dominated the show, however he was hotly contested by Timo who found a way past Kai at the start of A1. Mid-race Timo took profit of Tim who lost a bit of time while lapping backmarkers, however, shortly after Tim was back on top again. After a mishap of Timo it was Tobias who was promoted into 2nd place, while Tim up front was up and away and he would bring home the win in A1 from Tobias 2nd and Andreas Dick 3rd – the latter recovering from his P6 qualifying position.

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July 2, 2019

Tamiya TRF tool stand & pit board

Coming from Tamiya are their new TRF tool stand and setup board. Starting wit the tool stand, the part is machined from high-quality aluminium and it features a black and blue finish for cool looks. It can take up to seven standard size wrenches with smaller compartments allowing to safely store smaller items such as turnbuckle wrenches, pliers etc. The body pin and small parts tray is equipped with magnet, ensuring the parts wouldn’t get lost during busy pit action. A laser-etched TRF logo makes the tool tray stand out.

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July 1, 2019

JConcepts 1978 Chevy Camaro Street Stock body

The 1978 Chevy Camaro by JConcepts is a great compliment to an emerging entry level class on the dirt-oval racing scene. The new body shell features a fastback roofline with built-in rear spoiler, traditional V-nose and grille with perched headlights. The rear is highlighted by large format taillight and turn signal combination lamps. In addition, the large format side-windows and wrap-around rear window scream late 1970’s styling cues. The 1978 Camaro debuted in May of 2019 at the inaugural JConcepts Spring Dirt Oval Nationals in Omaha, Nebraska to a thrilling reception. As with all JConcepts body shells, the set includes clear body, window mask, instruction sheet and decal sheet. The body measures a 11″ wheelbase and the inside dimensions of the body are 9.50″ front and 9.75″ rear width. The body is built for a 2wd off-road buggy wheelbase and width and requires body mounting assistance or while using the B6, the JConcepts recommend shock towers (#2716, #2717) and Team Associated T6.1 body mounts.

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