October 16, 2014

Team Orion Connect USB Link software

Team Orion Connect USB Link software

Team Orion have a new USB Link software for the use with their Vortex R-series speed controllers available for download. The new release allows to program, update and increase the functionality of the speed controller and it features an improved user interface along with the ability to import, export and print the ESC settings. As always each new release contains all the previously released ESC firmware updates. Also included is a new Stock motor firmware for the R10Pro and R10.1Pro as well as an update for the older DSB-R program box to work with the R8X speedo. Last but not least does the update include speedo setup sheets of factory Team Orion drivers such as Ty Tessman, Dakota Phend, Ryan Cavalieri, Ryan Mayfield, Frank Root and European Champion Jörn Neumann. The software, that only works with Windows PCs, is available for download here (Zip file).

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]


October 16, 2014

Avid red 1/10th wing mount buttons

Avid red 1/10th wing mount buttons

Avid’s popular wing mount buttons are now also available in a red colour version. Offering a low profile design the CNC-machined aluminium parts sport a large diameter to keep 1/10th buggy wings as well as highly stressed touring car wings in place even at high speeds which results in improved aerodynamic efficiency. The red anodised buttons come laser-etched and work on all cars with M3 wing mount screws.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]


October 16, 2014

AKA Chain Link Evo 1/10th buggy rear tyre

AKA Chain Link Evo 1/10th buggy rear tyre

The Chain Link is the latest addition to the AKA’s 1/10 Evo line of buggy tyres. It features a bi-level, interlocking tread pattern that creates support for the tyre’s carcass and treads. This addition support leads to consistency through corners and provides on-throttle stability to give a good balance of forward drive and side bite which is ideal for hard packed or blue groove, indoor and outdoor tracks. Available in clay, super soft, and soft compound as tyres with red Evo inserts or pre -mounted pairs on Evo wheels.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]


October 15, 2014

Pain and Mikhail clean up in the West

Pain and Mikhail clean up in the West

The 2014 AARCMCC WA EP10 Off-Road State Titles were held at West Coast Model RC in Bayswater, Western Australia. With a few interstate drivers travelling to the event including one international entrant, the stages were set for an exciting weekend after 2 days of practice. Saturday was set for the 2WD classes, qualifying was run over 4 rounds in the morning, with finals to be run in the afternoon. In 2WD Modified it was Josh Pain who took TQ honours over Craig Laughton and Darren Johnston. 2WD Stock saw Gabriel Mikhail take TQ over Kerren Nottle and Jarrod Smith.

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October 15, 2014

JConcepts D413 Silencer bodyshell

JConcepts D413 Silencer bodyshell

The latest addition to JConcepts Silencer line of bodyshells is a variant for Hot Bodies’ D413 4WD buggy. Using the distinctive Silencer design with a forward-biased cab, a dual channeling rear escape and a cockpit shark fin the JC body highly differs from the D413’s kit body to make for a totally different appearance. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks, a decal sheet and two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance rear wings.

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October 15, 2014

Xray Primary Sponsor of EOS

Xray Primary Sponsor of EOS

Xray are excited to announce that they will partner with Uwe Rheinard & Scotty Ernst as a primary sponsor of the European Offroad Series (EOS) for the 2014/2015 season. The Xray factory team consisting of Juraj Hudy, Martin Bayer, Martin Wollanka, Miguel Matias, Mike Gosvig, Lorenzo Crolla & their young talent Malin Karlsen will be available during the entire season at all the races to provide technical and set-up support. As with previous years the spare parts availability and service will be arranged at every event by the national distributor so look out for the Xray service centre loaded with all spare parts under the Xray tent, which is also where Xray drivers can collect their free promo package at each race.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


October 15, 2014

Martin Bayers doubles at Czech 1/8th buggy champs

Martin Bayers doubles at Czech 1/8th buggy champs

The 4th and final round of the Czech 1/8th off-road national championships was held last weekend at the RC Club Radotin track in Prague. Considered to be the country’s best off-road track the club did an amazing job preparing the track and the surrounding facilities. Martin Bayer took the TQ in both the 1/8th Nitro and E-Buggy class and he went on to win both categories and also the national titles despite missing one round due to the German nationals.

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October 15, 2014

Team Orion VST2 Sport brushless motor

Team Orion VST2 Sport brushless motor

Team Orion introduce the new VST2 Sport brushless motor. Developed by Oscar Jansen the sport version of the World Championship winning VST2 Pro is of a fixed timing design, making it ideal for spec racing classes. The motor builds on a machined aluminium can, it is of a simple and reliable deign and large venting holes make for efficient cooling and low running temperatures even in high ambient temperatures. The VST2 Sport is available in 6.5T to 8.5T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock windings.

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