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September 30, 2014

RDRP Ultra Turnbuckle Wrenches

New from Revolution Design Racing Products come the Ultra Turnbuckle Wrenches for the toe and camber links of many 1/12th to 1/8th scale cars, buggies and trucks. They are constructed from RDRP’s renown black anodised aluminium and high-quality spring steel and they allow for swift and effortless suspension geometry adjustment thanks to their clever design. The compact yet sturdy tool tip makes turnbuckle adjustment even in tight surrounding a breeze while the specially shaped handle gives perfect tool control. Laser-etched markings and colour coded aluminium rings not only look cool but they also help with easy identification of the wrenches that are available as 3mm, 4mm and 5mm variant.

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September 30, 2014

Maifield moves from Novarossi to Team Orion for 2015

Maifield switches from Novarossi to Team Orion for 2015

It turns out the rumours floating around the paddock in Sicily were true with new TLR signing Ryan Maifield making the switch from Novarossi to Team Orion’s nitro factory team. The US driver, who started from pole position and lead last Saturday’s main final until a steering servo took him out of contention, joined their electric section earlier this year and will now also be using all Team Orion CRF nitro products in his cars from January 1st 2015. CRF team manager Adrien Bertin commented on Ryan’s decision as follows: “Drivers of the caliber of Ryan Mayfield have their choice of engines to run. It is with great satisfaction that we welcome Ryan in our team and admire his decision to run with Team Orion CRF engines. It is another confirmation of our successful product and team strategy.”

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

September 30, 2014

Sweep Exagon LP low profile 1/8th buggy tyre

Sweep Racing introduce the new Exagon LP low profile 1/8th scale buggy tyre. An evolution of the well-known Exagon the low profile version features the same shape as the 310 Revolt and a 0.1mm lower pin height than original for a more precise driving feeling. The tyre is also 4mm smaller in diameter to prevent excessive ballooning which makes the – often forbidden – cutting unnecessary. Another new feature of the tyre, that will become available in ultra soft, extra soft, soft and medium compound, are revised sidewall pins for smoother cornering.

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September 30, 2014

Xtreme Racing Yeti shock tower & roof plate

Xtreme Racing introduce two new carbon fibre option parts for the Axial Yeti off-road vehicle in the form of a front shock tower and a roof plate. Starting with the shock stay, the part is cut from 4mm carbon fibre and made to replace the standard plastic item with a cooler looking and more durable piece. Included with the tower come mounting screws and bushings. The second new part is a carbon fibre roof plate that makes for added protection and improved looks. The plate is a direct replacement for the stock body roof.

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September 29, 2014

Kyosho Beetle 1/10th 2WD re-release coming soon

Following the re-release of the iconic Scorpion 2WD buggy Kyosho will soon also have the not-less desirable Beetle Off-Road Racer available for all of you who could not afford one back in the last century. Based on the same ladder frame chassis as the Scorpion the Beetle features a different tyre/wheel combination and of course the name-giving VW Bettle bodyshell. As with the Scorpion you can expect some redesigned and upgraded parts in the Beetle kit to make the kit usable with modern day electronics, but overall the distinctive 1980’s appearance will remain. We do not have definite information on a release date but it is understood that the kit, that was on show during the recent All Japan Hobby show, could hit the stores before Christmas!

Image: Hobbygarage RC [ameblo.jp/hobbygarage-rc]

September 29, 2014

Tessmann gets his World title

Ty Tessmann is the new 1:8 Offroad World Champion. Having stamped his authority on the Sicilian event in early qualifying, the HB driver would take victory in the Main in rather convincing fashion. Starting from second on the grid the Canadian would take control of the race following problems for pole position starter Ryan Maifield to win by a comfortable margin of Team Associated’s Ryan Cavallieri and Mugen’s Carson Wernimont. Leading the race a steering servo failure would rob Maifield a true shot at obtaining the one title that has eluded the American offroad star. The only other driver to look like a potential treat to Tessmann, having denied the 21-year-old the win 2-years-ago in Argentina, outgoing champion Robert Batlle would also hit trouble when his Mugen ran out of fuel just metres before a scheduled pitstop.

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September 29, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max2 aluminium steering plate

Coming from Arrowmax for the Yokomo B-Max2 is an aluminium steering plate. Made from 7075 material the part is a direct replacement for the standard composite rack and it offers improved rigidity and thus crash resistance. The blue anodised and laser-etched part also improves the steering feeling as it offers virtually no flex especially on high-bite surfaces.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

September 28, 2014

HNMC Summer Series final round – Report

Last weekend the HNMC Summer Series came to an end with 60 plus racers entered the final round. The Nitro Buggy TQ went to Kevin Brunsden who was pushed hard by Karl Jackson and Tommy Chung. In the popular E-Buggy class Nigel Morris grabbed the prestigious TQ while in Nitro Truggy Michael Shorey ended the qualifiers sitting on top of the timing sheets.

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