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July 10, 2015

Reds Racing TX120 1/10th brushless speed controller

During this week’s EFRA 1/8th Gas Offroad European Championship Italian company Reds Racing have their forthcoming TX120 1/10th scale brushless speed controller on show. Known for their successful range of nitro engines Reds Racing recently also stepped into electric propulsion with the release of their 1/8th and 1/10th scale brushless motors. As for the speed controller, the TX120 was developed with a focus especially on 13.5T stock racing and a good brake feel, but the speedo will also work with modified motors down to 3.0T. Measuring 31.38x19mm and weighing in at 45g the 2S LiPo-compatible and 120A-rated ESC offers 6V/3A BEC output and it sports all-black wires for a pro-level look. Also available will be a dedicated programming box that allows to adjust the software parameters that, from what is understood, will include class-standard items such as timing and turbo functions beside others. More detailed information about both products will become available in time for the release.

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July 10, 2015

Tamiya TT-02B MS buggy kit

Coming soon from Tamiya is the TT-02B MS 1/10th scale 4WD kit. Based off of the entry level TT-02 chassis the buggy also received the MS treatment with FRP shock towers, aluminium centre driveshaft, front and rear metal cup joints, rear aluminium hubs and white CVA shock absorbers. Other features include adjustable camber and steering links, fluorescent orange rims and a special bodyshell and rear wing.

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July 10, 2015

Carsten Keller fully LRP’d

Carsten Keller fully LRP'd

German 1/8th off-road front runner Carsten Keller is set to use all-LRP and Sanwa equipment in his rides from now on. The former 1/8th E-Buggy German Champion and EFRA Euros finalist will use LRP’s nitro off-road engines, exhausts, as well as brushless electronics, batteries and chargers form now on along a Sanwa radio system to take control of everything. This is what Carsten has to say about the deal:

LRP is offering a very professional support. Especially team manager Andy Krämer is extremely helpful at the races and this is where I first used LRP’s ZZ.21C Ceramic Spec.2. The engine satisfied me in any aspect and especially with his very good and reliable performance.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

July 9, 2015

Batlle tops Q3, Boots holds overnight TQ

The first day of qualifying at the 1:8 Offroad European Championships produced TQ runs from three different drivers with Robert Batlle the latest driver to top the time sheets around the Ongaroring. Running the fastest 5-minute time of the day, the Mugen driver topped Q3 from Elliott Boots and defending champion David Ronnefalk both having topped the earlier rounds. Fastest in the opening qualifier it is Boots who leaves the track holding the provisional overnight TQ with the remaining two rounds of qualifying scheduled for tomorrow.

Continue reading this report here or view our full event coverage here.

July 9, 2015

Avid AE 5-series black shock kit

Avid’s new black shock kit for the Team Associated 5-series off-road vehicles includes everything needed to convert four shock absorber to all-black aluminium parts. The kit includes four threaded shock collars that feature offset laser etched Avid logos for ease of matching spring tension left and right in 1/4 turn increments as well as four shock bottom caps that are knurled with a silver highlight edging. The collars have a standard internal O-ring design for holding the collar in position and the set fits all shocks that use the VCS3 design which currently includes the B5, B5M, T5M, and SC5M.

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July 9, 2015

Ronnefalk sets pace in Q2

Despite getting spun around by a backmarker, David Ronnefalk set the pace in the second round of qualifying at the European Championships in Italy. Such was the defending champions pace, even with losing 3-seconds as a consequence of the contact the HB driver still topped the round by over a second from newly crowned Euro B Champion Riccardo Berton. After struggling in Q1, a better set-up would help Xray’s Martin Bayer to complete the Top 3 just ahead of Davide Ongaro. Having topped the opening qualifier, late mistakes while on a potential TQ run would leave Elliott Boots sixth fastest just behind Robert Batlle who also made mistakes.

Continue reading this report here or view our full event coverage here.

July 9, 2015

JConcepts 1/8th off-road tyre sticks

Following yesterday’s announcement of the 1/10th tyre sticks JConcepts today introduce the respective 1/8th variant. The accessory helps to easily and conveniently group tyres together, reducing the chance to mix up different compounds or inserts. To use, simply slide the mounted tyres down the stick portion and position them so the last tyre has the hex facing outward. Slide the clinching retainer down the stick and align the into place in the wheel and pull snuggly together. The tyre sticks are available in black and blue colour.

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July 9, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team 500cc Pro fuel bottle

Team Associated have introduced the Factory Team 500cc Pro fuel bottle. This 500cc size will fill a 125cc buggy fuel tank four times before needing refilling, leaving time to focus on more urgent pitting tasks. A rubber cap prevents contamination and evaporation of contents and the bottle is measured from 50cc to 500cc in 50cc increments while a long, strategically curved neck provides easy reach of fuel tank opening.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]