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March 27, 2024

McBride confirmed for Philippine Masters return

Fresh from his National Championship double title win over the weekend, Kyle McBride has been confirmed for making his return to the Philippine Masters in Manila next month. The Australian was a regular visitor to the event prior to Covid but missed the return of the event last year as he took a break from international competition in 2023. Now back on the international stage with Kyosho, having attending the opening round of the Asian Buggy Championship in New Zealand last month, the World Championship finalist is looking forward to the second round in the Philippines. The 12th running of what has become Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race, McBride said, “Super excited obviously, the Philippines track is one of the best in the world in my opinion. We’ve had the pleasure of going there quite a few times in the past. They are super nice people, Edward and all of his crew offer lots of hospitality and it’s always a world-class event. Obviously a lot of top drivers are going this year so it’s going to be one of the big ones. They always build super technical but fast and flowing layouts. We can’t wait.”

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

March 27, 2024

Xray XB4 Graphite Narrow V2 Chassis Side Guards

Xray has added to its range of side guards for its XB4 4WD 1:10 Buggy with the release of a third option, the Graphite V2 Narrow Front Chassis Side Guards. These have a narrow front profile and chamfered edges to reduce chassis scrub on jump entry, significantly improving consistency and handling over jump features. These side guards are stiffer in the longitudinal direction to improve stability but still allow for some chassis twist that can help generate traction. Coming as a set of a left and a right guard, they are made from premium-grade graphite material, the side guards are an important part of the chassis flex adjustment for the majority of track conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 27, 2024

Raceform Offroad Lazer Jigs facelift

Following on from its Bling Series Colorway Lazer Stand release last year, Singapore’s Raceform has given its range of Offroad Lazer tyre gluing jigs a facelift with a range of high hologram glitter count colour options. The jig also gets with some minor adjustment to make sure they work even better then the previous version. The Lazer Jig range helps to easily and conveniently glue tyres, ensuring reliable bonding of rubber and rim.

Source: Raceform RC [raceformrc.com]

March 26, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Titanium HD Slipper Spring Adapter Set

R1 Wurks has released this Titanium HD Slipper Spring Adapter Set for the Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. A direct fit replacement for the original adapter, it is made from Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) titanium and precision machined to exact tolerances. Ultra-light at only 1.10g for the pair, the adapter set reduces rotational mass to enhance speed and acceleration.

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March 26, 2024

Exotek B7 Locked Spur Mount Set with Titanium Shaft

California based Exotek Racing has released a new Locked Spur Mount Set with Titanium Shaft for the Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. The super light alloy locked spur mount with titanium centre bolt is their lightest spur locker yet and is ideal for stock buggy and oval racing. The mount and hardwares totals 5.1 grams and attaches right to the stock top shaft and allows for easy switching between a locked spur or slipper as track conditions warrant. Using a wider range of available spur gear sizes by Exotek and Kimbrough, it is also compatible with the laydown/layback Associated B6 series top shafts.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

March 25, 2024

Xray XB2 Ultra-Lightweight Slipper Eliminator Set

Xray has released this Ultra-Lightweight LCG Slipper Eliminator Set for its XB2 and XT2 1:10 Offroad platforms. Designed and recommended for use with stock motors to reduce rotating mass, reduce weight, it improves power transfer from motor without any power loss. With the Slipper Eliminator, motor performance is transferred directly to the car, and there is also no need for clutch & slipper adjustment. A direct replacement for the slipper clutch set, exchanging the spur gear is extremely very quick & easy. While compatible with LCG gearboxes it only fits together with short top shaft 324116. The set includes aluminium spur gear hub, and 72T spur gear with an optional 69T spur gear is available.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 25, 2024

JConcepts Silent Speed motors

New from JConcepts are threee Silent Speed brushed motors to complement to RTR trucks looking for drivable power. One of the best aspects of brushed power is the ability to perform on a budget while performing at a high-level. These 13T and 21T Silent Speed motor with 550 can has a fixed end-bell featuring the stealth, black appearance is great for consistent performance. The output side of the motor features a ball bearing while the outer brush hood is bushing supported. Simply install the pinion gear back to the motor, align to form proper gear mesh and drop the Silent Speed motor back in to place in the vehicle. Install plug-in or solder motor wires back into place for proper rotation and place the vehicle back into service. A 13T 540 can motor is also offered in an adjustable timing option. With adjustable timing it can be torn-down, cleaned and re-brushed at any moment for consistent performance. A great option as a control or hand-out motor, Silent Speed has a lot of built-in advantages for events and promoters looking to level the playing field.

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March 25, 2024

Toia doubles at New Zealand Offroad EP Nationals

Team Yokomo’s Logan Toia completed the double at New Zealand’s Offroad EP Nationals, the 16-year-old securing the 2WD Buggy title for the first time and successfully defending his 4WD championship. Hosted by the Taranaki Radio Control Car Club in New Plymouth, this year’s Nationals attracted 65 drivers for a total of 190 entries. In qualifying, it was three rounds per class to the best two deciding the grids with 2WD producing TQ runs from three different drivers. Kasey Dawson took the opener with Shane O’Connor topping Q2 before Toia TQ’d the third one and that was how the lined up for the final with Dawon the Top Qualifier. In 4WD Luke Duthie topped Q2 & 3 for the TQ from Toia who was fastest in the first round. The 2WD finals were a similar story to qualifying with a different winner in each of the triple mains and it coming down to a tie breaker between O’Connor, winner of A1, and Toia, winner of A3, the latter’s faster time giving him the title. Winning A2, Dawson completed the podium. In 4WD, Toia retained his title by winning A1 & 3, with Duthie winner of A2 finishing runner-up while fourth place qualifier Dawson completed the podium ahead of O’Connor.

Image: Logan Toia Racing [Facebook]