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February 11, 2024

Revolution Design Pro2 | RB10 Option Parts

New from German brand RevolutionDesign Racing Products is a range of option parts the Team Associated Pro2 1:10 Short Course truck and RB10 1:10 2WD buggy. A Heat Sink Motor Plate is a premium upgrade for the Pro2 or RB10, designed to replace the standard motor plate with a blend of aesthetic and functional enhancements. Featuring an innovative design with CNC-machined cooling fins, it not only reduces weight but also enhances cooling efficiency without compromising rigidity. Its closed design also ensures that debris stays away from the pinion and spur gear area. Made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and anodised in blue, this motor plate not only looks impressive with a laser-etched Revolution Design logo adding to the appearance. They have an aluminium Bellcrank Set in Blue designed to enhance the steering precision and response of your buggy. This set replaces the standard plastic bellcranks with a precision-engineered aluminium version, offering increased stiffness and durability while reducing the overall weight of the vehicle.

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February 10, 2024

Lutz TQ at Asian Buggy Championships opener

Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz is the Top Qualifier at the opening round of the Asian Buggy Championships in New Zealand. The first international 1:8 Offroad event to be held in the country, the American secured the overall TQ in nitro buggy in dominant fashion his Alpha engined MP10 topping all four rounds of qualifying at the Counties RC in Auckland. The first of the four rounds on the extended 2024 ABC calendar, with stops in the Philippines, Australia and Indonesia making up the rest of the ambitious championship, Lutz’s main challenge was to come from Aussie pairing Caleb Noble and Kyle McBride. Driving his Tekno, Noble posted three P2 runs two of which were just a second off the TQ pace. Returning to his first international since the World Championship in Spain in 2022, McBride took his Kyosho to a P2 run in the final qualifier. Heading the local charge was Jayden Jamieson, the New Zealander taking his Xray fourth at the end of qualifying ahead of fellow Kiwi Logan Toia. In eBuggy it was also Lutz who secured the TQ while in Nitro Truggy it was Jamieson top came out on top.

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

February 8, 2024

Associated confirm Haatanen for MIBO International

Team Associated has confirmed they will be represented at the upcoming MIBO International Race in the Czech Republic with the news that Joona Haatanen will make his debut at the second edition of the event. The Finnish driver is the first team driver from the iconic offroad manufacturer to attend MIBO International and is the latest addition to what is turning into a very competitive field for the offroad side of the unique double track build. A long time Team Associated supported driver, Haatanen had been absent from racing due to serving Finland’s mandatory military service but came back in impressive style with a strong showing at the recent EOS rounds. Running from February 16-18, the event will see Haatanen fly the Associated flag against official team entries from Schumacher, Sworkz and Xray. Having covered last year’s inaugural MIBO International, Red RC is looking forward to covering what is set to be much more intense offroad battle for top honours in Hrotovice.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

February 8, 2024

Hudy Titanium Pivot Balls

Best known for their tools and set-up equipment, Hudy has released a 5mm spacing/4.9mm diameter titanium pivot ball set. Coming as a set of two 3mm hex pivot balls, the in-house produced super lightweight ultra-precision pivot ball is hand ground for high durability and long life. While universal it also fits the front upper arms of its sister company Xray’s XB4 1:10 4WD Buggy.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

February 8, 2024

Xray XB2 & XB4 12mm Hex Wheel Aerodisks

Xray has released a range of yellow wheel Aerodisks for its XB 1:10 2WD and 4WD Buggy platforms. The wheels are IFMAR standardised with the wheel hex offset and feature countersunk center area which allows the wheel nut to sit deeper in the wheel. Designed for high-competition racing, they feature internal reinforcement ribs to provide stability and resist deformation. The side of the wheel is aerodynamic for maximum performance with the wheels featuring a 12mm internal hex. The range offers two 2WD front wheel options, a 2WD/4WD rear wheel and a 4WD specific rear wheel.

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February 7, 2024

Schumacher bolster MIBO entry with Kobbevik & livonen

Schumacher Racing has bolstered its entry for the upcoming MIBO International Race in the Czech Republic with the news Daniel Kobbevik and Pekko Iivonen will join Michal Orlowski at the second edition of the event on February 16-18th. Having the British manufacturer previously confirming Orlowski would be taking on the event’s unique double track build, racing for both the onroad and offroad titles, he will be joined by Kobbevik in offroad and Iivonen in Touring Car. A multiple Norwegian National Champion and former European Championship Top Qualifier, Kobbevik will be in the mix for Schumacher against strong opposition led by Sworkz’ Joern Neumann. The 2023 Finnish Modified Touring Car National Champion, Iivonen has had a strong start to the 2024 season making the A-Main at the recent ETS Daun and he will be hoping to build on that as he goes up against the likes of Orlowski, Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker and Yokomo’s Christophet Krapp at the Sports V Hotel venue in Hrotovice.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

February 7, 2024

Lugz RC Ghost Barz 1:10 Buggy Tyres

American tyre brand Lugz RC Racing has has announced its latest 1:10 buggy release with the new GHOST Barz. Based off of their existing BARZ tyre, the new Ghost variant shortens the existing tread pattern from .6mm to .1mm while the carcass has been thickened to add overall support. The tyre is designed as a semi directional, one direction will give slightly more forward traction & less side grip or reverse the direction and have slightly more side grip and less forward traction. Also a great tuning option on the front of the car, before doing set up changes to the vehicle to add or loose steering, try rotating the tyres.

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February 6, 2024

EXO Design`87 JJ Ultima Replica Conversion Kit

EXO Design has started shipping its latest conversion kit intended for the Kyosho ’87 JJ Ultima Replica 60th Anniversary limited chassis. The kit includes a 7075 T6 chassis and 8 separate carbon fibre parts, all made with 100% carbon fibre plate, aluminium stand offs, washers and screws. The kit has reinforced front and rear 3.5mm shock towers and in addition to using original shocks it is compatible with modern 1:10 buggy shock systems. Extra mounting positions on the shock towers are available for fine tunings. Another feature of the conversion is the adjustable battery mounting positions with three easy to use options.

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