July 2, 2014

Exotek B5M wingmount & B5 rear clamping wheel hex

Exotek B5M wingmount & B5 rear clamping wheel hex

Exotek have two new aluminium option parts for the Team Associated B5M/B5 available in the form of an alloy wing mount for mid motor buggies and general B5 series rear clamping wheel hex adapters. Starting with the wing mount set, the parts are machined from 7075 aluminium and offer extra durability. The mounts use low profile M3 screws over the standard body clips to securely mount the win. The mounting hardware though is not supplied and the mounts come polished in your choice of glossy black or blue colour. Also new are the 6.75mm wide clamping type rear wheel hex adapters for the B5 and B5M. The precision machined parts stay in place even with the wheels taken off and they are available in black or blue anodising.

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July 2, 2014

2014 Team Associated Top Gun Shootout – Report

2014 Team Associated Top Gun Shootout – Report

The third Annual Team Associated Top Gun Shootout takes its name from the famous Top Gun Navy fighter school located just across the street in Miramar, CA. And while there weren’t any Maverick or Goose sightings, Team Associated did bring out their top guns with World Champions Ryan Cavalieri, Brian Kinwald, and Steven Hartson all in attendance. Much like the popular 80’s movie, there were also some rookies looking to make a splash against the established veterans of the industry.

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July 1, 2014

RDRP DEX410 HD carbon fibre shock towers

RDRP DEX410 HD carbon fibre shock towers

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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July 1, 2014

Scorpion Z-1410-8500kv Mini-Z brushless motor

Scorpion Z-1410-8500kv Mini-Z brushless motor

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]

July 1, 2014

JConcepts silver compound 1/10th buggy Dirt Webs

JConcepts silver compound 1/10th buggy Dirt Webs

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]

July 1, 2014

David Ronnefalk wins at Swedish 1/8th off-road cup

David Ronnefalk wins at Swedish 1/8th off-road cup

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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July 1, 2014

Serpent SRX2 SC carbon fibre option parts

Serpent SRX2 SC carbon fibre option parts

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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