January 21, 2016

Exotek TLR22 3.0 alloy steering set & servo mounts

Exotek TLR22 3.0 alloy steering set & servo mounts

Exotek have new aluminium option parts for the TLR22 3.0 buggy available in the form of a steering set as well as servo mounts. Starting with the steering set, it contains fully machined 7075 alloy parts such as the steering rack and bellcranks. The new design adds four 3x6mm ball bearings and two crush sleeves for the longest wearing, smoothest and most precise operation. The parts are of an extra heavy duty design, the assembly matches the stock geometry and it includes four ball bearings, two crush sleeves, two alloy cranks and an alloy steering rack. It uses the stock TLR posts, hardware and post bearings and it fits all TLR vehicles with TLR 2.0 nylon steering sets, such as the 22 3.0, 22SCT 2.0, and 22T 2.0. The second new part is the alloy servo mount set for the TLR22 3.0. The precision machined heavy duty alloy servo mounts are of a solid design that installs easily into the buggy while weighing only 6.7g total for both parts. The mounts come polished and anodised in factory black.

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January 21, 2016

Rickside Design metal grease

Rickside Design metal grease

New from Japanese company Rickside Design comes a high-temperature resistant metal grease for a range of applications. The lube is ideal for all metal-to-metal connections such as the cross and drive pins of universal and CV driveshafts as well as all other applications where friction and heat build-up is a problem. The high-viscosity grease comes in convenient 10g snap cap cans and it is available from end of January.

Source: Rickside Design [ricksidedesign.com]


January 20, 2016

Arnaud Buffat wins at SIORC series Rd3

Arnaud Buffat wins at SIORC series Rd3

Round 3 of the Swiss SIORC series was held in Geneva last weekend. The 2WD class had Arnaud Buffat walking away with the day’s win from David Naldini on the runner-up spot. Cham Dassanayake would round out the top 3 result in front of Cyrille Gruaz and Didier Baltensperger.

View the 2WD A-main result here


January 20, 2016

Jared Tebo back at Pro-Line Racing

Jared Tebo back at Pro-Line Racing

Pro-Line Racing has announced the return of US frontrunner, Jared Tebo to their team. The former World Champion only announced his departure from long-term tyre sponsor AKA some weeks ago and he is now back with Pro-Line Racing to use their tyres and accessories. Jared has the following to say about the deal:

The last time I was an official Pro-Line Team Driver was 2004. I’m very excited to be back with Pro-Line and looking forward to racing with their Tires and Accessories. Thanks to Todd, Tim and Daniel … I’m Back!

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


January 20, 2016

Travis Amezcua teams up with Maclan Racing

Travis Amezcua teams up with Maclan Racing

Maclan Racing have announced the addition of former National Champion and multi-time Worlds Finalist, Travis Amezcua to join their racing and development team for 2016. Travis has already been working with Maclan to develop its new line of high performance motors and speed controls. Travis’ first official outing for Maclan Racing will be at the 2016 Reedy Race of Champions that Red RC will cover live from Thursday the 21st on.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclan-racing.com]


January 20, 2016

Spec-R MF-01X aluminium rear hub set

Spec-R MF-01X aluminium rear hub set

Spec-R have introduced an aluminium rear hub set for the Tamiya MF-01X off-road vehicle. Included are blue anodised aluminium uprights that utilise composite inserts for the suspension pins, as well as carbon fibre camber plates along a set of mounting hardware. The alloy hubs make for improved durability and precision while adding visual impact at the same time.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]


January 20, 2016

Xray XB4 2.0mm upper graphite chassis brace

Xray XB4 2.0mm upper graphite chassis brace

Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 buggy is a 2.0mm upper graphite chassis brace. Cut from high-quality carbon fibre the part is designed to fit atop the composite chassis brace and it makes for less flex and thus more stability. When using the upper brace, the composite rear lower brace has to be removed.

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January 20, 2016

Cyprian championship title for Andreas Thrasyvoulou

Cyprian championship title for Andreas Thrasyvoulou

After winning four meetings of the 6-round Cyprian championship Andreas Thrasyvoulou (Xray) has taken the 2015 1/8th Nitro Buggy championship title. Simos Tikkis (Kyosho) ended the season on the runner-up spot followed by Kyosho team mate Marios Christodoulou in third. Soteris Taifas (Kyosho) and Andreas Theodotou (Xray) round out the top 5 result.

View the overall top 10 result here