Avid have re-released their HD long rear axle for the Kyosho RB6, RB5, ZX-6, ZX-5 and SC6. The part is of an updated design compared to the standard Kyosho axle and it comes with a no-break guarantee and the extended threads make for a perfect fitment of aftermarket wheels such as the ones from Avid, Pro-Line, AKA, JConcepts and more. The axles are available as pair and also as conversion including 12mm aluminium hex adapters.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
New from MIP and made for virtually every 1/5th large scale vehicle is a tow strap for easy vehicle transportation. Made to ease the arrival to and the departure from the track the tow strap attaches to the car using two sturdy carabiners while the strap itself allows to tow the car behind you.
The 2015 Futaba Electric Challenge held at Leisure Hours Raceway in Joliet, IL is a unique event where the racers run indoor on Saturday and outdoor on Sunday, then combining the two scores from each day to determine a winner. Racers from all over the Midwest were in attendance and after the dust settled, the father-son-son Hornes trio out of Michigan swapped the 1-2-3 spots on both days in 2WD Modified Buggy, only to end in a three-way tie for the overall championship. Winning the tiebreaker, Aydin Horne finished first, with Austin Horne in second, leaving Al Horne to finish behind both kids in third.
Ielasi Tuned have introduced the IDT.21-4CQ 4-port “square” engine. The company’s most powerful off-road engine so far is designed to offer great power at both low and high RPM while the 4-port setup makes for a linear power output and low fuel consumption. The engine comes with a R7 conrod which is machined from light aluminium and ultrasonic-checked for improved reliability. Other features include a selected and matched piston/liner assembly for best possible compression and durability while the carburettor used is a reverse-type Novarossi offering to provide high idle stability, precise tuning and higher mid to top range power. The package is rounded out by a new cooling head with etched Ielasi Tuned logo.
Horizon Hobby have announced Karl Jackson as the new UK TLR 1/8 rallycross team manager. Karl’s new role makes him responsible for the TLR UK 1/8th team and in his new role, he will manage team communications, technical issues and team development. With over 20 years racing experience and a long relationship with TLR, Karl has been an important ambassador for Team Losi Racing within the R/C racing community. Karl will be instrumental in driving a new push to revitalise the 1/8th rallycross team within the UK, including actively pursuing new team drivers.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.co.uk]
The 2015 Norwegian 1/8th Offroad Championship was hosted by the OMBK club in Oslo. 40 of Norway’s fastest drivers showed up to fight for the title and after the 45 minutes long final on a challenging track it was Lars Erik Mo who secured his second national title in front of TQ holder Björn Ivar Haug in second and Rune Karlsen in third.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Horizon Hobby have introduced the new ECX AMP line of 1/10th 2WD ready-to-run off-road cars. Coming as monster truck and desert buggy both vehicles offer a tough construction as well as waterproofing, making them the ideal for all-weather bashing and as beginner’s cars. Building on a tough nylon composite chassis the cars feature oil-filled shock absorbers, a 2WD transmission with gear differential, captured hinge pins as well as a 540-size 20T brushed motor and a full-range 2.4GHz transmitter. The package is rounded out by a 7.2V NiMH battery and a Dynamite wall charger. Both the buggy and the truck are available in two different bodyshell designs.
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Coming from Avid and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy are Avid’s carbon fibre shock towers. Machined from high-quality 5mm material the towers scrub 33 percent of weight compared to the stock aluminium parts while the rear tower also places the rear wing 1mm further back. Being a direct replacement the Avid shock stays maintain the stock suspension geometry. The parts are available separately or as a set including the front and rear tower.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
