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September 23, 2015

Pro-Line Micron 1/10th buggy rear tyres

Coming soon from Pro-Line Racing is the Micron 1/10th rear buggy tyre. The tread is basically a lower pin option of the Electron with whom it shares the connected tread technology with an emphasis on creating as many forward facing edges as possible for maximum forward grip. The unique centre tread zig zags back and forth for both forward and side bite while maintaining good wear given the low tread height. The Micron is available in M4 super soft and MC clay compound including blue closed cell inserts.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

September 23, 2015

Pro-Line B5M Predator & Flow-Tek Fusion SC bodyshell

Pro-Line have introduced two new bodyshells, the Predator B5M buggy body as well as the pre-cut Flo-Tek Fusion short course truck bodyshell. Starting with the Predator, the design was originally developed for the RC8B3 and has now been scaled down to fit perfectly on Team Associated’s mid motor 1/10th 2WD buggy. The Predator features a sleek and low-profile front cab and a rear section the will fit any transmission configuration including 3-gear and laid down styles. It takes design features from both Phantom and Type-R designs to create a whole new look with balanced performance in any condition. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet.

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September 22, 2015

Team Associated B5 series FT aluminium gear cover

Coming from Team Associated and made for 5th generation 1/10th off-road vehicles such as the B5/5M, T5M and SC5M is the Factory Team aluminium gear cover. It replaces the cover found in the optional gear diff kit and the aluminium material will prevent warping, providing a tighter seal than the current cover, and longer run times between maintenance.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

September 22, 2015

Alessandro Remia takes Italian F1 buggy title

The Italian 1/8th Buggy Championship was held this past weekend. In the F1 class Alessandro Remia had a tough final as he looked to secure an easy win until 15 minutes to go when he ran out of fuel several times due to a faulty fuel gun. But at the end a fourth place was enough for Alessandro to grab the overall F1 category title. Francesco Piccinetti came in second at the final round while Giuseppe Tescione rounded out the podium in third.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 22, 2015

JQRacing THENew Low RC shock towers

New from JQRacing and made for the THECar line of 1/8th buggies are updated front and rear aluminium shock tower. The THENew Low RC tower are featuring less shock and link mounting holes and while there are less holes than stock, the new towers include new shock mount holes, and new link locations that the team has been drilling by hand. The new link positions help to make the car easier to drive and less likely to flip over, allowing to drive the buggy more aggressively while still maintaining control.

Source: JQRacing [jqracing.com]

September 22, 2015

Schelle B5M rear pull hinge pins & SC5M protector

Schelle Racing Innovations have new option parts for the Team Associated B5M and SC5M off-road vehicles available. Starting with the buggy part, the new rear pull hinge pins are the perfect complement to the aluminium arm mount D Schelle released in early this year. With some slight trimming to the B5M plastic rear bumper racers can remove the carbon fibre rear cap and remove the rear hinge pins and arms without taking any screws off of the chassis bottom. The pins are 3.5mm diameter chrome steel with a hard Titanium Nitride coating. The pins fit all B5M, B5M Factory Lite, T5M, and SC5M vehicles equipped with the Schelle arm mount D. Also new is the chassis protector for the SC5M short course truck. Being an authentic UpgradeRC product the decal is printed on quality 18 mil thick vinyl with aggressive adhesive and each package contains the chassis protector and two replacement rear skids.

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September 22, 2015

Adam Drake doubles at Western Cup

Revelation Raceway hosted its annual Western Cup this past weekend. World traveller Adam Drake was in attendance beside a vast amount of local talent and Mr. Drake would TQ’d and win both the Expert Nitro Buggy and Expert Nitro Truggy classes.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]

September 21, 2015

Cole Ogden wins at Southern Nationals

The Southern Nationals were held over the weekend in Louisiana. In the Pro Buggy class Cole Ogden (TLR) took the TQ in the first two rounds of qualifying. The start of the main final then was a toss up; people were switching spots and wrecking everywhere. Cole cased the back double and lost the lead to Ryan Lutz (Tekno) on the first lap, only to regain it after dodging a wreck on the front straight. Cole continued to stretch his lead and lapped the field at about 20 minutes. Around that time, he made small mistake and flipped upside down, the marshall slipped and almost fell on Ogden’s car but stuffed his pipe in the process. Cole flamed out, got refired and got back on the track right in front of the epic second place battle between J.R. Mitch (TLR) and Joe Bornhorst (Tekno). Ultimately Cole maintained a good lead till the finish to take the win from Ryan Lutz in second and Joe Bornhorst in third.

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