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July 18, 2016

Kyosho MP9 Team BootsCradock Celebration kit

Team BootsCradock have announced a full race spec Kyosho MP9 TKI4 pre-built by double European number 1 mechanic, Mike Cradock. The kit will come with a Reds Racing R7 Evoke V3.0 engine, Reds Racing 2112 pipe, Reds Racing M manifold and Reds Racing Quattro clutch. The buggy comes built using a range of option parts including IF346-04L, IFW406, IFW456, IFW453, IFW445, IFW436, IF491KR as well as a red rear wing. Each chassis will be hand-engraved with the build number and Mike Cradock’s signature and each kit also includes a card that will show the build number, date, final check and signatures from Mike and Elliott. Furthermore the kits display the same setup Elliott Boots ran at the European Championships in Spain. The Celebration kit is limited to 100 pieces and it is made by request. For more information and to order, contact Elliott Boots at bootsie01@icloud.com.

July 18, 2016

Bezerk RC B6 series carbon fibre option parts

Bezerk RC have introduces some new parts for the Team Associated B6 and B6D platform. First up are two front shock towers for the flat front arms. Both are cut from 4mm carbon fibre, offing a refined shape for increased strength with a standard and a half-hole version being available – the latter making for finer adjustments of the shock angle.

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July 18, 2016

Andreas Thrasyvoulou wins Limassol Tournament Rd1

The opening round of the Limassol Tournament for 1/8th Nitro Buggys was held at the AG Metal Off-Road Track with the turnout of racers being less than normal due to the current very high temperatures in Cyprus. The track was pretty rough with also a lot of jumps and in the A-final it was Xray driver and top qualifier, Andreas Thrasyvoulou who made the best out of the conditions, taking the win from the Kyosho duo of Simos Tikkis and Andreas Theodotou in second and third respectively.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 18, 2016

2016 Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout – Report

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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July 18, 2016

Marc Rheinard joins Arrowmax

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]

July 17, 2016

MIP B6/5 series carbide diff ball rebuild kit

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.

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July 17, 2016

VP Pro 4-shoe off-road clutch set

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]

July 16, 2016

O.S. Speed B2101 Las Vegas Edition

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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