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May 24, 2016

New VBC Racing Wildfire D08 & Firebolt arm mounts

VBC Racing have introduced new option parts for the Wildfire D08 and Firebolt DM/RM kits. First up is a 1-piece FR “C” suspension mount for the Wildfire D08. The solid design helps to reinforce the rear end of the chassis which can be beneficial especially on high-bite surfaces. The suspension hanger is a direct replacement and compatible with the D08’s composite inserts. The second new part is the rear aluminium suspension mount in 2 degree toe-in XW specification for the DM, DM2 and RM kits. The red anodised aluminium parts allows to run 2 degree of rear toe-in and it comes laser-etched for easy identification.

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May 24, 2016

H-Speed B5M moulded carbon fibre main chassis plate

Coming from H-Speed is a moulded carbon fibre main chassis plate for the Team Associated B5M 2WD mid motor buggy. Made in Germany from high-quality material the chassis is a direct replacement for the stock aluminium part with no further modification or accessories needed. The chassis offers additional torsional flex and it scrubs almost 60g of weight, allowing to fine-tune the weight balance using weights or just enjoying a super lightweight car.

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May 24, 2016

Joel Valander doubles at Finnish Off-road Nats Rd1

The opening round of the Finnish 1/10th Electric Off-road Nationals was held in Hyvinkää in pretty warm and sunny weather conditions. In the 2WD class Joel Valander would grab the TQ with two round wins from Joona Haatanen in second and Karri Salmela in third. The finals then were a 3-horse race for the win with Joel coming out successful after winning A1 and A3. Joona Haatanen in second and Karri Salmela in third would round out the top 3 result.

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May 24, 2016

Muchmore 40mm Turbo cooling fan

New from Muchmore comes the 40mm Turbo cooling fan. High-voltage compatible the unit is good the for the use with 6V to 8.4V input, allowing for a high airflow and effective cooling. Coming in an all-black design for a stealthy factory look the fan is ideal for motor cooling in hot ambient temperatures.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

May 24, 2016

Adrian Wicaksono wins Jakarta Buggy regionals Rd3

The third round of the Jakarta regional Buggy Championship was held at the Graha Raya track, in Serpong, West Java with about 50 drivers attending the event. The race format was changed a bit this weekend as overnight rain made the track wet and muddy and so the triple qualifiers were cut short from ten minutes to seven minutes per run. After the qualifiers and with the two best to count it was Rama Tribudiman (Team Associated/O.S.) who took the TQ honours, but in the 45-minute A-main Adrian Wicaksono (Mugen/Reds Racing) stroke back to take the win from John Agus (Kyosho/O.S.) and Jason Nugroho (Xray/Novarossi) in second and third respectively. TQ holder Rama had to settle for fourth overall.

View the final results here

May 24, 2016

Colin Herzig takes Nevada State Championships title

The 2016 Nevada State Championships were held this past weekend at RC Tracks of Las Vegas, just one mile off the World Famous Las Vegas Strip. Kyosho America’s Colin Herzig who has been on a tear all year long would add another impressive win to his resume. With only a few minutes left in the 30-minute Nitro Buggy A-main event, it was Herzig, Dylan Rodriguez from Hot Bodies, and Yuichi Kanai, Kyosho’s lead buggy engineer, all battling it out for the top spot. As the checkered flag waived, it was Herzig crossing the finish line 1st to take the win, just one second ahead of Rodriquez who finished 2nd, and Kanai just one second back from Rodriquez for 3rd.

Thanks to Joe Pillars for the report.

May 23, 2016

Arrma Nero 6S BLX brushless monster truck

Arrma have introduced their all-new Nero 6S BLX brushless ready-to-run monster truck. The 513mm long vehicle builds on a tough twin vertical plate chassis made up using red anodised aluminium which is further supported by a composite plastic exoskeleton that also acts as a support for the bodyshell. The truck is powered by a 2000kv brushless motor that is coupled to the centre aluminium bulkhead that not only sits very low in the chassis but it is also easily accessible from underneath, making for swift and easy maintenance and cleaning. What makes the Nero 6S stand out is the Diff Brain technology, a system that allows to adjust the handling characteristics of the truck by using one of the four so called Beast Modes. The servo-operated system is accessible on-the-fly using the included 2.4GHz transmitter and it offers Blast, Wheelie, Drift and Climb modes, all of which feature specific front, centre and rear diff settings. Other features of the Nero 6S include front and rear laydown shock absorbers with push rods, easy access differentials, adjustable pivot ball suspension, aluminium and steel driveshafts, and pre-glued large diameter dBoots monster truck wheels. The truck is designed for the use with dual 3S LiPo batteries and it is available with a pre-painted bodyshell and in two specifications, with or without the Diff Brain unit with the letter being available optional as an easy upgrade.

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May 23, 2016

Monteiro successful at Portuguese Buggy Nats Rd2

The second round of the Portuguese 1/8th Off-road Nationals was held this past weekend in Guarda following a rained out and cancelled round one. Serpent driver Carlos Duares (Serpent) set the TQ in the qualifiers by winning all three rounds with Miguel Matias (HB) coming in second. In the 45 minute A-main the TQ holder suffered a flame-out which cost him dearly as Ricardo Monteiro (TLR) was able to take the win one lap ahead of Carlos. Miguel Matias took the third spot some 6 seconds short of the runner-up.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]