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March 1, 2015

O.S. Speed Tuned B2101 Ty Tessmann Edition engine

Ty Tessmann tore up the track at the 2014 IFMAR 1/8 Scale Off-Road World Championships running an O.S. Speed Tuned B2101 engine tailored to his winning specs. Now O.S. makes that same setup available to other drivers — in the Ty Tessmann Limited Edition Speed Tuned B2101. The engine features the same tuned pipe, manifold and carb restrictor used by Ty to win the 2014 IFMAR Championships. Its T-2090SC pipe is paired with an M2002SC manifold whose added length increases torque in the low to middle range. The 5.8mm restrictor — not available on any other O.S. engine — matches what O.S. supplied to Ty for extending run time in competition. Like the standard B2101, this version has a lowered cylinder head, DLC crankshaft with balanced tungsten weights, and a Type 21J carburettor. Only a small number are being produced, making this engine both competitive and collectible. The Ty Tessmann Limited Edition Speed Tuned B2101 is easy to distinguish from the standard model due to the natural-colour cylinder head and Ty’s name laser-etched onto the crankcase, crankshaft and tuned pipe.

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February 28, 2015

AKA introduce ultra soft compound for 1/10th tyres

AKA introduce ultra soft compound for 1/0th scale tyres

AKA now have a range of 1/10th scale buggy, short course and stadium truck tyres available in their all-new ultra soft compound. Designed for cold weather and low-traction conditions the tyres are ideally used in a temperature range of 0°C to 10°C and the select treads are available as rubber only including red inserts or a pre-mounts.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

February 28, 2015

Mike Truhe renews with Team Novak

Novak welcome World-Class driver and all-around nice guy Mike Truhe for another year on their factory team. Mike will be powering all his Factory Serpent 1/8th and 1/10th scale electric vehicles with Novak power and everyone at Novak is looking forward to another year working with Mike.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

February 27, 2015

Team Associated Factory Team silicone diff fluids

Team Associated’s line of Factory Team Silicone diff fluids has been expanded and now offers even more viscosities to choose from, helping to dial in the optimum performance for every racing application. Additional weights are 4K, 6K, 15K, 80K, 200K, 500K and 1M, and they will serve to complement the already extensive line. Factory Team silicone fluids are made in the USA exclusively for Team Associated by Lucas Oil Products, Inc. and they come in a new flip-flop cap bottle with a sticker on the lid for quick and easy identification.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

February 27, 2015

JConcepts B44.3 Silencer bodyshell

The latest vehicle to receive JConcepts’ Silencer bodyshell treatment is the Team Associated B44.3 4WD buggy. The Silencer sports a special design aimed at today’s high-speed tracks with a profiled, Finnisher stance cockpit and forward raised side-pods. A smooth, high-speed transition around the cab keeps the Silencer heading in the right direction while a slight recess just behind the cab with channeling out the rear provides rear end stability. The side pods have a clipped rear end, narrowing the rear by angling in just in front of the rear tyres. The rear side-pods angle sharply toward the shock tower and wing, enhancing the force placed on the rear pods during high-speed acceleration. Included with the body come two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance rear wings, window masks a decal sheet.

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February 27, 2015

Absima Thrust BL 1/10th sensorless brushless combo

German company Absima introduce the Thrust BL 1/10th brushless speed controller and motor combo set for the use with RTR or entry to intermediate level kits. Starting with the speed controller, the 45A rated ESC is housed in a compact plastic case and it features a large heatsink and an integrated fan unit to reduce the temperature during operation. The 2S-compatible controller offers 8 degree fixed timing, a 6V/2A BEC system and automatic battery detection for NiMH and LiPo packs. The controller comes pre-wired with a T-plug connector and includes a 4-pole 3421kv brushless motor with aluminium heatsink can and pre-wired gold-plated bullet-type connectors.

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February 27, 2015

Davide Ongaro joins LRP Nitro Team

LRP has announced the signing of Davide Ongaro to their nitro team. The young Italian was already using LRP equipment for his 1/10th off-road campaigns and he now made the move to race with LRP’s nitro engines, exhausts and equipment also. After making the 1/4 finale at the 2014 IFMAR Buggy Worlds and having the speed to proceed to the 1/2 final, which bad luck denied him, Davide is looking forward to the 2015 season with his new equipment.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

February 26, 2015

Yokomo B-Max & YZ-2 0 degree aluminium rear hubs

New from Yokomo come 0 degree toe aluminium rear hub carriers for the B-Max2, B-Max4 and YZ-2 buggy. The hubs are machined from high quality aluminium, they come laser-etched for easy identification and they offer four mounting positions for the camber link ball studs. The improved rigidity helps with durability in rough racing conditions and they can also help adding rear traction.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]