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February 14, 2019

2019 Force Series Rd1 – Report

Last weekend the Force Series kicked off its first race of the 2019 calendar at Dean’s Discount Hobbies, featuring some of the biggest names in the Southeast. In 1/8th Expert Nitro Buggy former World Champion, Serpent’s Billy Easton took the win in Pro Nitro Buggy as the longtime ace veteran proved to be the fastest after 25 minutes. Making the podium and also showing tremendous speed over the weekend was Team Associated’s Julien Oliveras. Julien has been working hard and close to a breakout race win. HB Racing’s Alfredo Arrieta closed out the podium in 3rd.

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February 13, 2019

Redcat Gen8 P-A-C-K pre-assembled chassis kit

Redcat Racing have introduced the new Gen8 P-A-C-K pre-assembled chassis kit for those who want to run the Gen8 chassis with their own choice of electronics, wheels, tires, and body. The Gen8 PACK already includes many of the features custom builders look for, and is ready to be transformed into a high performance, one of a kind, custom rig. The Gen8 PACK uses the same chassis as the Gen8 International Scout II RTR vehicle and it also shares the same stock chassis components such as C-channel frame rails, low centre of gravity battery tray, centrally mounted divorced transfer case, lockable slipper clutch, portal axles with metal gear covers, MOD-1 gears, machined aluminium spools, front CVAs, 32 rubber-sealed ball bearings, threaded aluminium shocks, 47 degree steering blocks with proper Ackerman, Panhard bar, LED-ready bumpers, winch-ready front bumper, and frame mounted floor pans. The Gen8 uses portal axles with 47 degree of steering to help the vehicle manoeuvre in tight spaces.

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February 13, 2019

Awesomatix roll out new A800 optionals

Coming from Awesomatix are three new option parts for the A800 series of touring cars. First up is the C01B-XAH2LA 2.0mm aluminium chassis that offers additional holes for the +8mm and +9mm arms. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 material the chassis also sports updated cutouts to offer increased response and a better steering feeling while upping higher corner speeds at the same time. Next up are the AM19-2US mounts that offer the exact same geometry as the AM19-2 parts. However they are machined from 3mm 7075-T6 alloy, meaning they are 0.5mm thicker than the AM19-2. To keep the same roll centre settings, owners need to run 0.5mm thinner shims under ST24 ball studs. Last but not least come the AM06WL-US uprights. They mimic the AM06WL parts but lack the flex cut out, making them more durable. Generally with all of the new “US” parts, these are recommended for the use on US-style tracks with hard boards and barriers as they add a bit of durability on the expense of a slightly higher weight.

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February 13, 2019

Ruddog RR482 2.4GHz 4-channel FHSS4 receiver

Ruddog have introduced their all-new Sanwa-compatible RR482 2.4GHz 4-channel FHSS4 receiver. FHSS4 and FHSS3 capable the receiver is usable with the latest M17 and MT-44 transmitters but also older spec M12S and RS, MT-4 and even M11X radios. The receiver was track-tested over several month at national and international events, including high-class races such as the EOS, and it fully supports Sanwa’s SHR and SSR technologies, offering the same features and super-fast signal transmission as the original Sanwa receivers, making them a full-fledged replacement. The compact “antenna-less” receiver measures 23.6×18.6×28.3mm, it weighs in at 7g and it comes in a heavy-duty case that offers improved durability compared to standard Sanwa receivers.

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February 13, 2019

Redcat Gen7 portal axle kit

German Redcat distributor Absima has introduced a new Gen7 portal axle kit. The set is designed for the Everest Gen7 and features the same portal axles that are installed in the Redcat Gen8 Scout II scale crawler, but includes all the parts needed to easily install portal axles on the Gen7 Sport or Pro vehicles. This kit includes the front and rear portal axle, along with a moulded plastic plate so owners can mount the servo to the Gen7 chassis. The axles utilise Mod 1 steel gears, metal hex hubs and metal gear covers for durability as well as a CNC machined aluminium spool. The kit also includes a slipper clutch upgrade, with gearing change, intended for the Everest Gen7. Because of the additional gear reduction present in the portal axles, without a gearing change, the Everest Gen7’s top speed will be reduced by about 50 percent. This slipper clutch system features a lockout system, for those who decide they don’t want the possibility of their drivetrain slipping, but still want the gearing change.

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February 13, 2019

Kyle Layton doubles at JBRL Winter Series Rd4

Round 4 of the 2018/19 JBRL Winter Indoor Off-Road Series was held at OC/RC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California last weekend. In the 2WD Open Buggy class it was Kyle Layton who set the overall TQ and also came out on top after the single 6-minute A-main event, taking the day’s win from Jimmy Wright on the 2 spot and Ryan Brignani in 3rd.

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February 13, 2019

JConcepts Winter INS9 – Report

Last weekend kicked off the Winter edition of the JConcepts Indoor National Series in St. Charles, Missouri at the facility formerly known as SmacTrac. Under the same management, but a new name, Team Velocity R/C Raceway still embodies its rich racing heritage along with the fun and friendly atmosphere from before, making the highly anticipated Winter Indoor Nationals a sold out event with 353 total entries. With minor tweaks to the event classes for 2019, the JConcepts INS formula has been improved to better accommodate new racers looking for the awesome big race experiences. The Independent class is still dedicated to the Zero Sponsor racer, but the organisers backed down the power to a fixed timing 21.5 handout motor to be used during the event. Also, the inclusion of the hot new 4×4 Mini Truggies that have recently hit the scene, a brand new class was added to highlight the event with the fastest trucks out there.

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February 13, 2019

Klinik RC M3 thread repair kit

Coming from Klinik RC is a M3 thread repair kit for stripped out M3 threads. The kit includes inserts machined out of brass that are inserted in the drilled-out thread and that expand when the screw is installed. The knurls grab tight onto plastic and increases strength two to three times over plain screw threaded directly into the plastic. A dab of CA upon installation secures them even further. The set includes ten inserts and a 5/32 drill bit.

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