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August 5, 2016

PR Racing ST1V3T 1/10th mid motor racing truck

PR Racing have released first images of their forthcoming ST1V3T 1/10th scale mid motor racing truck kit. The vehicle builds on a touch yet lightweight aluminium chassis, it features composite front and rear shock towers, threaded aluminium big bore shock absorbers as well as a laydown transmission. The kit will also include carbon fibre Ackermann plates for the front steering knuckles, a carbon fibre upper deck and battery mount as well as rear aluminium suspension mounts. More information will become available in time for the release.

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August 5, 2016

TLR 22 3.0 LRC +30g brass hinge pin brace

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new +30g hinge pin brace for the TLR 22 3.0 2WD buggy. Machined from heavy brass material and coming laser-etched for easy identification the part adds 30g of weight in front of the rear axle, making for improved bump track handling while allowing to adjust weight bias at the same time. The part is a direct fit and it uses the standard suspension pin inserts.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

August 5, 2016

Nicolas Bregante TQs & wins Speed Paradise race

The Argentinian Speed Paradise race was recently held at the venue of the 2012 IFMAR World Championships and the opening round of the Metropolitan Championship attracted a good amount of drivers that divided into the four classes of Buggy Pro, Buggy Master, Buggy Open and Truggy Master. In the Buggy Pro class it was Nicolas Bregante to take the TQ and win from Sebastian Recio and Lucas Pons. Buggy Master had Matias Lence coming out fastest in the 30 minute final from Damian Li Fraine and Diego Baigorri while in Buggy Open it was Juanba Calens to take the day’s win from Gonzalo Bat and Maxi Lence. Finally in Truggy Master it was Matias Diaz who took the winning honours while Dante Covino and Adrian De Luca had to settle for second and third.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 5, 2016

MIP SCTE 17mm Hex Adapter kit +3mm offset

MIP have introduced the 17mm Hex Adapter kit with +3mm offset for the TLR Ten-SCTE 4WD short course truck. It allows to use 1/8th scale buggy wheels on the truck, greatly expanding the usable wheel and tyre range especially for bashers and any very-high-power appliction. Originally introduced with MIP’s Pro8 kit the hubs, made from 7075-T6 aluminium, will fit all SCTEs, from 1.0 up to the latest 3.0, and their heavy duty construction allows the use of up to 4S power. The set included four hex hubs, four 17mm wheel nuts and mounting grub screws.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

August 4, 2016

Team Associated B6 brass under battery weights

Coming from Team Associated and made for the B6 buggy are new brass under battery weights. The plates fit under the LiPo battery pack, allowing to add weight at one of the lowest points of the chassis, resulting in improved handling and stability on high-grip surfaces. Each set contains a 26g and a 43g weight both of which are laser-etched for easy identification.

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August 4, 2016

Max Götzl wins at Czech Open Race

The Open Race was recently held in Trutnov, Czech Republic and it was Xray’s Max Götzl to set the pace right from the start. Max would TQ three qualifying rounds on a drying track to take the overall TQ while for the finals, rain came up again but this did not stop young Max from taking wins in the first and second final to grab the overall victory from Petr Tomasek (Mugen) in second and Marek Strihavka (Team Associated) in third.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 4, 2016

Vampire Racing 5mm to 4mm adapter plugs

Vampire Racing have introduced their new 5mm to 4mm bullet-type connector adapter plugs. They come in handy when running battery packs with the new-style 5mm connectors and standard 4mm connectors alongside as they do away with the need to rewire the speed controller or charger plugs. The reducer bushings feature a high-quality gold plating and they are available as pairs or in a convenient 10-piece package.

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August 4, 2016

Yuki Model Brainergy 7200mAh 2S LiPo battery

Coming from German company Yuki Model is a new high-capacity 7200mAh 7.4V LiPo battery pack. Built using robust 45C cells the battery measures a standard 137.5x46x25mm and it comes pre-wired with high temperature resistant silicone wires, a T-type power connector and JST-XH balancer port. The battery with its distinctive bright red hardcase weighs in at 320g and it is available now.

Source: Yuki Model [yuki-model.de]