Revolution Design Racing Products introduce their latest option part of the ever popular Team Durango DEX410 in the form of the HD front and rear shock towers. Being of an improved design the towers are less prone to break around the upper shock mounting holes, making them much more durable than the kit shock stays. Machined from high quality carbon fibre the towers are available as separate front and rear item.
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Following the release of their first ever line of car-related brushless motors Scorpion now also have an optional motor for Kyosho Mini-Z VE vehicles available. Made to fit both the Mini-Z on-road and buggy chassis, the motor is made using aero grade aluminium and ultra high quality 0.2mm stator steel with high temperature resistant magnets and enamel wires, to work with high efficiency and to produce higher peak power and higher torque in combination with a lower running temperature. Weighting in at 20.5 grams the motor is ultra light weight to increase top speed and acceleration while improving the car’s handling at the same time.
Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]
Debuted at the 2014 Reedy Race of Champions, the JConcepts silver compound was the quick break-in compound used with success in the Open and Invitational classes. The new indoor compound labelled as “super soft indoor” is now available for the Dirt Webs tread and works alongside the gold, however, breaks in slightly quicker allowing drivers to get up to speed quickly and when practice is at a minimum. The silver is not a replacement for the popular gold compound but an option that can be used to dial in on a freshly groomed track or offer a quick break-in alternative.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
The Swedish 1/8th off-road Cup took place this past weekend despite the weather forecast “promising” questionable racing conditions. Before the race discussions came up to postpone the event until later in the year but finally the decision was made to go ahead as planned. Saturday started with 2 rounds of practice on a wet track followed by 5 rounds of qualifying. Finally 3 rounds of more or less dry qualifiers could be completed until the rain started to fall again in in round 4. Due to the pouring rain the 5th and final qualifier was cancelled, meaning 2 out of 4 rounds would count for the qualification, handing Christoffer Svensson the TQ while David Ronnefalk, one of the pre-race favourites, had a hard time in qualifying, sitting in 8th position.
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Serpent introduce first option parts for their new SRX2 SC short course truck in the form of front and rear shock towers and a battery hold down plate. All parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre, they offer improved looks and increased rigidity with the shock towers making for a more efficient suspension action. The parts are direct replacements for the stock composite parts but the rear shock tower also needs an optional nylon mount to fit on the rear motor SRX2 SC truck.
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Dragon RC have new wheel sets for 1/10th short course trucks available. They offer industry-standard 2.2″/3.0″ dimensions, 12mm wheel hex adapters and a universal offset suitable for Serpent, Losi and Team Associated trucks. The wheels come in sets of 4 pieces and in black, white and yellow colour.
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The Buggyland 2014 race at the CARTT track in Fuencarral, Madrid attracted some of the fastest racers of the region together with drivers from other countries such as Miguel Matias or Alex Zanchettin. Bryan Baldo (Mugen) took the TQ for the finals but at the end it was his team mate Robert Batlle who took the win after a nice battle with Bryan. TLR’s Alex Zanchettin finished 3rd and newly crowned Euro B champion Javo Pombo completed the top 4 result.
Source: InfoRC [inforc.net]
The 4th round of the Swiss 1/10th electric off-road nationals was held at the famous Hohenems track. Mixed weather was predicted for the weekend but the drivers were greeted by sunny and warm weather on Saturday. In both the 2WD and 4WD class Team Associated’s Patrick Hofer took the win on the slippery track in front of Team Durango driver Milan Steiner and Team Yokomo Swiss’ Peter Forster who grabbed the 2nd and 3rd spot respectively in both classes.
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