T-Works have introduced a set of front arm reinforcement inserts for the Mugen MBX8 buggy. The anti-twist bushings inserts directly into the pivot shaft area of the front wishbones, reinforcing the area for less arm twist in grippy conditions while also ensuring longer arm and suspension pin life in the event of a crash. The black-coated parts sport white T-Works logos and they come in pairs.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
The French Mini Bolid’ Club Pertuisien track held the third edition of its Fun Race this past weekend. Over the year the season opening race has become an integral part in the race programme of many French top pilots and this year was no exception. In the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class, attracting over 70 entries, it was Tom Robin with the overall TQ from Jerome Aigoin and Eliot Marcon, however in the super-tight 20-minute A-main final it was Yannick Aigoin with the win a lap in front of Patrick Auvient Jr. Rayan Medjoubi came in 3rd only some five seconds behind. Eliot Marcon and Maxime Noble would round out the top 5 only a lap behind the leader.
A round of the French Nitro On-road regionals was held at the Bourg-en-Bresse track in the east of the country last weekend. In the 1/8th IC Track Open category it was Xray/Sigma’s Thomas Eytard with the win in the A-main from his Xray/Sigma teammates, Maxime Ripoll and Joel Gulling.
Source: Aigoin Racing [aigoinracing.com]
Coming from 7075.it is the Air Killer+, a battery-powered variant of their popular Air Killer shock and differential vacuum pump system. Constructed from high-quality aluminium and coming in a 88mm tall 1/10th on-road and 156mm tall 1/8th and 1/10th off-road variant, the devices are powered by a CR123 battery, making them independent from any other power source which makes for greater versatility and less wire clutter on the pit table. The off-road variant includes a flippable insert for both 1/10th and 1/8th off-road shocks and it is also usable for forcing traction compounds into 1/12th scale tyres using the vacuum. The Air Killer+ comes including the popular Monaco RC bag for convenient storage and transportation.
Round 1 of the RC Pro Series North Division was held at Shaws RC Track in Ardmore, Oklahoma this past weekend. In the Pro Nitro Buggy category it was Tekno RC’s Tyler Hooks with the TQ after the triple qualifiers and he would also come out on top after the 45-minute A-main event, leaving behind Mugen racer, Hunter LaFleur in 2nd, a lap down while Tekno RC’s Aaron Royston completed the top 3 another lap down. Over in the Pro E-Buggy class it was again Tyler Hooks with the overall TQ and he would also bring home the win as Charles Day (Team Associated) and Quincy Hughes completed the top 3 results.
View the Pro E-Buggy podium here
Coming from Raceform RC is a dedicated Lazer series tyre glueing jig for 1/10th short course tyres. The tool helps to easily and conveniently glue SC tyres, ensuring reliable bonding of rubber and rim. The jig is convertible for the use with 1/8th buggy tyres and the first batch will even include the conversion for free. The tool is made of high-quality polycarbonate material and it is available now.
View a list of the features and more images here
Xray have announced the soon release of the 2019 variant of the RX8 1/8th nitro on-road kit. As usual no official information about the new features and specifications are available beforehand but we keep you posted on the updates as soon as all details surface.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Capricorn have introduced the new One ARX-482 R 4-channel Sanwa-compatible receiver. Measuring 23.6×18.4×28.4mm and weighing in at 7.3g the compact “antenna-less” receiver is compatible with all current Sanwa FH3/FH4T transmitters including the all-new M17 and it features on-board voltage monitoring and is 1S to 2S LiPo compatible thanks to a voltage stabilising system. Included with the receiver come four stickers with 1 to 4 numbering, allowing to individually mark additional units.
View a list of the features and another image here
