June 16, 2023

Xray XB8 C-Hub Front Suspension Conversion Set

Xray has released a C-Hub Front Suspension Conversion Set for its XB8 1:8 Buggy. C-hub suspension is perfectly suited for smooth and short technical tracks & smooth surface conditions and on these track conditions the C-hub suspension generates increased frontward traction as well increased overall traction with enhanced steering. The C-hub suspension includes lower suspension arm, steering block with Ackermann plate, C-hub, camber link & Ackermann steering plate. Fits XB8’19 onwards and XB8E’19 onwards.

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June 14, 2023

Sworkz signs former FEMCA Champ Chanyasak

Sworkz has announced the signing of one of Thailand’s top racers Paphon Chanyasak to the team. Chanyasak is a former 1:8 Buggy FEMCA Champion and was also a finalist at the IFMAR GT World Championship in Miami in 2020, a title that was won by the Sworkz team in the hands of Joern Neumann.  The Bangkok driver who has a wealth of experiences in both 1:8 Buggy and GT, Chanyasak return a break from racing  and choosing Sworkz to restart his competitive racing said, ‘I am glad to be a part of the SWORKz team. The SWORKz products are trustworthy for me, and I’ll do my best.’

Source: Sworkz [sworkz.com]

June 13, 2023

Exotek B6.4/B74.2/CB6 option parts

California’s Exotek Racing has released a number of new options for the Team Associated B6.4 and B74.2 1:10 buggy chassis along with their own CB6 Chassis conversion.  First up is the stealthy 2 colour anodised alloy steering rack for the B6.4, T6.4 and SC6.4 series.  Customised polished black base with blue chamfered accents goes great with your stock plastic parts or after market blue parts with the alloy construction insuring precise steering input and heavy duty long lasting performance.  For precise bearing fit, the recess is machined with no anodising to insure exact bearing tolerances.  A similar process is applied to the new alloy rear hub set for the Associated B74 line including .2 and .1.  Heavy duty design maintains your suspension geometry settings, race after race.  They are also offering a heavy duty machined 7075 alloy steering hub set for the AE B74 series including .1 .2 and D.  Polished and anodised black with a factory blue chamfer cut with silver cut bearing pockets for precise bearing fit, it provides extra durability and precision.  Finally is a new version top cross brace for the Exotek CB6 CB6.4 Chassis conversion.  It is lowered to hold in LCG type shorty batteries and has an additional front hole to allow the servo to be mounted further back if needed.

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June 13, 2023

Leadfinger Racing NB48 2.1 Beretta body

US offroad bodyshell manufacturer Leadfinger Racing has released its Beretta body to fit Tekno’s NB48 2.1 buggy.  The new Beretta body for the NB48 2.1 has been specifically designed to be a drop fit body for the 2.1 version.  In the past, racers were required to change out the air filter to fit the body properly onto the car.  The new Beretta body has a widened cab that enables racers to use the correct 2.1 air filter and snorkel.  Modifications are no longer necessary to the throttle linkages.  LFR designed the body for better clearance of the linkages to prevent premature paint damage.  There are no more shared cut lines with other cars.  The NB48 2.1 Beretta Body has its own mold to eliminate multiple cut lines and taking out the guess work on how to mount the body correctly.  Each body come with protective spray film for painting. Window masks and official LFR logo stickers provided.

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June 12, 2023

Factory Team B74.2 FT Lightweight Driveline Center Kit

Factory Team has released a Lightweight Center Driveline kit for the RC10B74 series of vehicles. This driveline kit reduces the rotational mass of the centre driveline by a total of 19.3g over the standard steel parts. Durability and longevity were addressed with the use of plastic blades that act as the contact surface between the dog bone pins and outdrives to reduce wear and tear. This kit is intended for use in the 13.5T Spec class with the combination of a centre differential and is not recommended for modified racing or with the use of a slipper clutch.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

June 11, 2023

Orlowski is 1:8 Electric Offroad European Champion

Michal Orlowski is the new 2023 EFRA 1:8 Electric Offroad European Champion.  The seventh running of the championship, the factory Schumacher/Hobbywing driver became the 6th different winner of the title when he took victory at the Rhein-Main Circuit in Germany, ahead of Top Qualifier Bruno Coelho.  With Coelho and Orlowski having two TQ runs each in qualifying, it was the only other driver to top the times, Mugen’s Burak Kilic, who would take the opening A-Main.  Starting third and passing Orlowski early on, Kilic got to the front for the win following a mistake from Coelho.  In the second of the 10-minute encounters it was Orlowski who took the win, the Polish driver going to the front on lap 3 as Coelho got out of shape and eventually crossed the line in 3rd putting him out of title contention.  With A3 the decider between Orlowski, Kilic and local hero Aaron Rönick, who took a second in A2, it was to be an action packed race.  A mistake from Coelho allowed Kilic and Orlowski to go to the front.  As they battled over the lead, Coelho caught them up but out of contention he showed great sportsmanship and allowed the pair to duel it out.  With 2-minutes to go, as Orlowski closed on Kilic at the end of the main straight, there was contact resulting in both drivers needing to be marshalled.  As the field went through and Coelho headed for the win over the Sworkz of Jörn Neumann, 5th and 11th respectively for Kilic and Orlowski gave the Polish driver the over title over Coelho with Kilic completing the podium.

Image: Hobbywing [Facebook]

June 10, 2023

Coelho is eBuggy European C/Ship Top Qualifier

Bruno Coelho is the Top Qualifier at this year’s EFRA 1:8 eBuggy European Championship.  Taking place at Bischofsheim in Germany, the Xray/Hobbywing driver secured pole position for Sunday’s triple A-Main title decider from Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski.  Each driver posted two TQ runs from the 5 rounds of qualifying but a P2 in Q4 gave it to the Portuguese driver as Orlowski had to count a P3 from the same round.  Fastest for the penultimate round, Mugen’s Burak Kilic will start 3rd ahead of the Team Associated of Germany’s Aaron Rönick.  Defending Champion Carlos Canas could only manage 8th on the grid with the driver he took the title from, Team Asssociated’s David Ongaro, securing the final direct qualifying place in the A-Main with P12.  eBuggy’s only multiple champion David Ronnefalk (2016, 2017) starts 10th for Mayako.

Image: Hobbywing [Facebook]

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