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May 20, 2015

JConcepts B5M aluminium wing mounts & buttons

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated B5M buggy is an aluminium wing mounts and buttons set. The rear wing mount of the B5M vehicle is under a serious load during crashes and inevitable direct landings so JConcepts has beefed up the wing mount area with the introduction of the aluminium mounts specifically designed for this buggy. Made from CNC-machined aluminium and available in blue and black colour, these mounts are designed in a creative but functional way to add rigidity to a high-impact area. A direct bolt-on part adds security, high-end looks and peace of mind for the hard-core basher and racer. Securing the wing to the mounts is made easy with the included Finnisher style aluminium wing buttons which accept a 3mm flat head screw. The use of these parts in conjunction with JConcept’s optional aluminium wing shim adds durability and a direct clamp to the assembly. The added boss on the wing mounts also aligns the pre-cut B5M Hi-Clearance wing perfectly for a show quality look, fit and finish.

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May 20, 2015

Ultimate EFRA 2123 Super Strong exhaust set

Modelix introduce the new Ultimate EFRA 2123 Ultra Strong off-road exhaust set. The high-quality aluminium pipe has been developed for competition racing and to provide precise low-RPM throttle control, smooth and linear power and high top speeds while offering a good mileage at the same time. The hard-chrome pipe comes with a suitable manifold and it fits all current 1/8th off-road engines.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

May 20, 2015

Swiss 1/8th E-Buggy Championship Rd1 – Report

The maiden season of the Swiss 1/8th Electric Buggy Championship kicked off at the MORC Oberbüren with about 30 drivers attending the event. The schedule saw two separate races to be held on Saturday and Sunday and the nice weather made for good racing conditions on both days. The race format had the EFRA 1/8th electric rules used with endless qualifying runs and 10-minute bump-up finals. Robin Frischkopf grabbed the pole position for Saturday’s main final during which he wasn’t the quickest but Robin did not make a single mistake and kept the lead despite pressure from Sandro Bamert and team mate Romeo Grass who were a few tenths quicker but less consistent. At the end Robin took home the first ever win in this category in Switzerland.

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May 20, 2015

Intech ER-14 aluminium servo saver arm

Intech Racing have a new optional aluminium servo saver arm for the ER-14 buggy available. Made from Swiss 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised the part is made to replace the standard composite arm with a more rigid and durable one.

Source: Intech [intechracing.com]

May 20, 2015

Kyosho Inferno ST-RR Evo.2 1/8th nitro truggy kit

Kyosho America have released first information and images of the Inferno ST-RR Evo.2 1/8th scale nitro truggy kit. The evolution of the successful ST-RR Evo is making use of newly designed front and rear shocks stays that suit high-grip surfaces while offering an optional radio box set and also a lightweight clutch bell. The tough straight cut bevel gears and small flywheel from the 1/8th buggy World Champion MP9 deliver increased reliability while the dial-adjustable big bore shocks allow for precision setting. The low-profile form of the new forward cabin design body combines with the MP9 wing to produce sure-footed rear grip and manoeuvrability. There is no official release date yet but it is understood that the kit will hit the stores soon.

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May 19, 2015

Reedy 5300mAh 70C LiPo shorty battery pack

New from Reedy comes a 5300mAh 70C 7.4V LiPo shorty battery pack. With shorty packs becoming a standard for 1/10th off-road buggies the new battery offers extended run times and maximum power output for both 2WD and 4WD classes. An improved cell chemistry and 70C discharge rating makes the pack ideal for Stock and Modified racing alike. The hardcase battery is equipped with 4mm socket connectors, it sports standard 93x47x24.8mm dimensions and weights in at 216g.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

May 19, 2015

Justin Moon wins NCRL series title

This past weekend Norcal Hobbies held the third and final round of the NCRL series. Pre-event favourite Justin Moon only had to show up and finish to claim the overall title in the 2WD Modified Buggy division. Justin would taking two 1st’s, a 2nd and a 3rd in the Reedy format race and he would be taking the series championship with six 2nd place finishes, five 1st place finishes and one 3rd place.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

May 19, 2015

T-Works D413 titanium ball end set

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Coming from T-Works and made for the HB D413 4WD buggy is a titanium ball end set. The 14-piece assortment is made from the same lightweight and high-quality material as the company’s turnbuckles to scrubs weight compared to standard steel ball ends while offering high rigidity at the same time.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]