The 19th annual Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout was held this past weekend in Saugus, California. In the premier 2WD Modified class Kyosho’s Jared Tebo would grab the overall TQ but in the A-mains it was HB Racing’s Ty Tessmann who came out on top after scoring wins in A1 and A2. Jared had to settle for second while Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri completed the top 3 podium result.
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Arrowmax have announced the signing of 3-times IFMAR ISTC World Champion and multi-time Europe Champion, Marc Rheinard to their factory racing team. Marc will be using the Arrowmax range of products and professional tools at races such as the up coming ISTC at Beijing, China, and all other major events including the European Championships and the ETS races. The German has the following to say about the deal:
I would like to thank Team Arrowmax for supporting me with their professional tools and setup systems! [I am] looking forward to use the great products from now on which also makes my pit look even better!
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
MIP have release the carbide diff ball rebuild kit for the Team Associated B6. Featuring tungsten carbide diff balls, hardened and polished diff/thrust rings, new spring and screw, as well as MIP’s rebuildable aluminium T-nut the kit basically includes all needed parts to rebuild a B6 series ball differential. Not included though are the diff gear and outdrives but a diff lube and grease cup. The set fits both AE’s B6 and B5 series kits.
VP Pro have introduced a 4-shoe off-road clutch set. Designed to provide linear and smooth power supply the clutch is also meant to improve traction, better the vehicle’s drivability and lower the engine’s fuel consumption. Included are a steel clutch bell, aluminium flywheel, aluminium clutch shoes, steel flywheel nut as well as three different types of springs. The included clutch bell can be chosen in 13T to 17T sizes.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
O.S. Engine have introduced a special edition of their popular B2101 3.5cc off-road engine to celebrate the company’s 80th anniversary. The limited Las Vegas Edition sports five stars and stripes on its cylinder head – each one representing an O.S. IFMAR Worlds victory. Otherwise the engines relies on the proven B2101 design with a DLC-coated crankshaft balanced with tungsten weights and a 21J carburettor.
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JConcepts have introduced the S2 bodyshell and Aero wing package for the Team Associated B6 buggy. Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for balance and steering. A channeled roof directs the flow through the center of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit. The dual side-window design that has become famous on the JConcepts bodies remains to bring a traditional feel to the layout. The upper side-pods feature distinct vents used to help relieve hot air build-up inside the body for those high-powered runs or hot days at the track. Carved and detailed side-pods edge the body giving the highly aero unit a stylish look with a tight fit and finish. Cut-lines are included on each side of the body to accommodate stand-up 3 or 4-gear and lay-down transmission layouts. Included with the body, that is available in a regular and light-weight version come two Aero rear wings.
Team Corally have introduced their new 4000mAh 2S LiPo hardcase battery pack. Made from 30C cells and coming with an oval diameter hardcase the battery is ideal for all applications that require “racing pack” batteries such as some Tamiya and RTR vehicles. Offering standard dimensions of 138x46x24.8mm and weighing in at 215g the battery comes pre-soldered with a T-type power connector and XH balancer port.
Source: Team Corally [corally.com]
Coming from MIP and made for all TLR 22 series vehicles with ball differentials is the carbide ball diff rebuild kit. Featuring tungsten carbide differential balls, hardened and polished diff and thrust rings, new spring and screw as well as all necessary lubes. Also included is MIP’s rebuildable aluminium T-nut that has 30 percent better break away force and superior shear strength when compared to a conventional t-nut. The convenient package is available now.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
