Round 2 of the 2019 JBRL Electric Off-road Series was held at SDRC Raceway in San Diego, California. In the 2WD Open Buggy class it was Tekno RC’s Carlos Arredondo, campaigning an AE buggy, with the win from TLR’s Brendon Larrowe in 2nd. TLR’s Sammy Moran would round out the top 3 result.
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Pro-Line have announced the soon release of their new line of 2.8” monster truck tyres mounted on the Raid black 6×30 removable hex wheel. Available are the Badlands, Sand Paw, Masher and Prime treads, ensuring a solution for nearly every surface and track condition. The removable 12mm hex section allows to access different tracks width and it is even change for a 17mm unit. The wheels fit vehicles such as the Traxxas Stampede and Rustler as well as a range of other monster trucks. New to the range are also 14mm alloy hex adapters for vehicles such as the Arrma Granite 3S 4×4 and the Senton 3S 4×4.
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Kyosho have introduced an inner tube roll shock set for Mini-Z vehicles using the MZW309 aluminium motor mount. This inner tube shock can control the damping of roll movement independently from the pitching movement and the damping effect can be adjusted by changing the viscosity of the grease applied. The set includes a carbon fibre damper plate, composite roll dampers and precision machined hardware.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Designed for the growing class of SC drag racing rigs are Pro-Line Racing’s new Pomona Drag Spec front and rear wheels. The Pomona wheels were specifically made for no-prep Drag racing and are a perfect fit with Pro-Line’s Hoosier Drag 2.2” front tyres. The Pomona wheels are strong and lightweight 12mm hex wheels making them the ideal choice for performance drag racing. The wheel spoke design mimics the wheels of full-size dragsters and will complete the look of the build. The Pomona wheel offset is ideal for Traxxas 2WD Slash trucks converted to no-prep Drag Racing cars, which has exploded in popularity. The wheels are available as 2.2” front and 2.2”/3.0” rear wheels, ideal for Pro-Line’s Hoosier drag tyres.
Coming from Team Associated and made for their 12mm 1/10th off-road shocks are new Factory Team thin shock pistons. These thinner shock pistons give less “pack” inside the 12mm shock. Ideal for tuning in all kinds of track conditions, they are particularly helpful on carpet to help improve jump landings. Hole size is machined into each piston for easy identification and they are available in 2×1.6 and 2×1.7 specification. The pistons fit kits such as the RC10B74, B6.1, B6.1D, T6.1, SC6.1, B64, and B64D.
Pro-Line have introduced their new Badlands MX tyre for 1/8th scale bashing buggies. The Badlands tyre is known for having a sweet motocross-inspired tread and the all-new Badlands MX tyres kick that up a notch with a bigger and bolder knobby tread that matches modern MX tyre design. The Badlands MX is a true all-terrain tyre that will find traction on any surface but is best suited for loose and loamy dirt, mud or grass. The tyre fits most 1/8th scale buggy rims and it comes in M2 medium compound.
Coming from JConcepts is their new Fin titanium turnbuckle set for the Team Associated T6.1 stadium and SC6.1 short course truck. Designed specifically for style, durability and performance, the base of the shafts design is centered around a .143” titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3mm thread base design which accepts the standard AE ball-cup configuration. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the finned cuts that rotate about the center. The turnbuckles are produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation.
MonacoRC have introduced their new high-quality hooded sweater. Made from quality cotton, the gray hoodie features red highlights such as the inside of the hood and in the laces. The embroidered customisations are featured on the back of the hoodie and two more are applied on the chest and on the left sleeve. Details focus on the two pendants at the end of the laces are also personalised with MonacoRC logo. The slim fit hoodie is available in a range of sizes and it helps to stand out both on and off the track.
