June 30, 2015

Inside Line Racing TC02C Evo carbon fibre T-plate

Inside Line Racing TC02C Evo carbon fibre T-plate

Inside Line Racing have just released a new carbon fibre T-plate for the Team C TC02C Evo to go alongside their growing range of option parts. The plate has been CNC-machined from a single piece of 6mm thick carbon fibre to give improved accuracy, rigidity and strength over the kit supplied plastic version. It utilises the Team C RF hanger from the TC02 rear motor car which again adds to the strength and tuneability of this new option part. All of this combined adds up to a sharper handling and stronger car.

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June 30, 2015

Austrian 1/10th Buggy Nationals Rd3 – Report

Austrian 1/10th Buggy Nationals Rd3 – Report

Last weekend the third round of the Austrian 1/10th Electric Off-road Nationals was held in Steyregg near Linz. 67 entries split in the two classes of 2WD and 4WD buggy and Saturday’s practice was interrupted by some rain but thanks to the concrete and clay surface the first qualifying run could be held before the night kicked in. Sunday started off with three more qualifying rounds followed by triple mains. In the 2WD class Hupo Hönigl was able to grab the TQ honours in the final round to take the pole position from Marcel Rekettye and Stefan Pfeifhofer who scored a TQ run each.

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June 30, 2015

T-Works XB4’15 floating servo mount

T-Works XB4'15 floating servo mount

T-Works have a new floating steering servo mount for the Xray XB4’15 buggy available. Doing away with the need to run the standard parts that connect the servo with both the chassis and the side pod the mount makes for a more equal left-to-right chassis flex as it utilises the “floating”, centre-mounted design most of today’s touring cars use. Included in the set comes an aluminium centre mount, an outer aluminium post and a sturdy carbon fibre upper plate.

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June 29, 2015

JConcepts Ruptures 2.2″ crawler tyres

JConcepts Ruptures 2.2" crawler tyres

New from JConcepts comes the Ruptures 2.2″ crawler tyre for vehicles such as the Axial Yeti. The extremely tacky yet versatile tyre offers a layout of individual “large islands” that react to directional and forward loading characteristics like a soft gummy candy. The long horizontal attack bars are connected with solid sidewall detail which braces the sidewall for the high impact situations. The centre “mini islands” help maintain spinning speed and at half height provide some space to sling clean during those dirtier runs. The entire top level of tread has built-in cuts and recesses which provide a sharp edge. A sidewall radial rib connected with a dual position arrow help maintain stability and help the driver squeak out of a tough situation. The carcass itself is extremely pliable which conforms to the vast majority of obstacles. Inside the carcass, the tyre features a connected “Y” loop ribbing design which blends carefully into the sidewall. The bracing supports the lower half of the tire while maintaining the upper flex characteristics. The 154mm tall tyres include a soft open cell foam insert capable of standing up the super soft compound but flexible enough for sharp terrain.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


June 29, 2015

Shepherd Premium Thrust Bearing Grease

Shepherd Premium Thrust Bearing Grease

Shepherd have announced the expansion of their range of lubricants with another product, the Premium Thrust Bearing Grease. The mineral oil based, water resistant and rust inhibiting lubricant can be used under high temperatures while thanks to its good mechanical stability only a small amount of grease is needed to extend the life and reduce the wear of any thrust bearing. The lubricant comes in a handy 6g container with a sticker on the lid for easy identification.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


June 29, 2015

David Ronnefalk takes win at Swedish Cup Rd2

SwedishCupRd2

The second round of the Swedish 1/8th Off-road Cup was hosted by the MHF Skarpnäck club and it had HB’s David Ronnefalk coming out successful in the 45 minute main of the Nitro Buggy class. Mugen’s Christoffer Svensson finished the final in 2nd while Robert Gustafsson (Agame) completed the podium result.

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June 29, 2015

Vaclav Broz wins at Funnycars Cup Rd5

Vaclav Broz wins at Funnycars Cup Rd5

Round five of the Funnycars Cup was held in Usti an Labem over the weekend. The Usti track is a pretty unusual affair as it is built into a hillside and thanks to the recent rebuild it is now covered in astroturf. The race format was four rounds of qualifying and triple mains for the finals and in the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was Vaclav Broz who took the pole position while teammate Vojtech Soukup placed his buggy on the 2 spot. In the mains Vaclav then came out successful to take the day’s win from Vojtech.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


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