More new parts for the Kyosho RB6, this time from Exotek Racing, who have focused on the car’s big bore shocks. A number of new red anodized aluminium parts they have introduced a top cap set, threaded collar set with large knurling for easy grip and notched for accurate adjustments, a bottom thread set and finally cap sleeves. All the items use the standard kit o-rings and remaining shock parts.
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Yaiba Racing have released a some new aluminium option parts for the Kyosho RB6. First up is this rear upper bulkhead which allows you to attached 12mm big bore shocks. With this new part you don’t need to add spacers between the shock tower and the pivot ball, giving improved efficiency. A new steering rack gives a more direct steering feel and works best with the aluminium steering bell crank. Both parts significantly improving strength and durability.
Associated have released new Factory Team machined pistons for the 12mm big bore shocks to take performance to the next level. Precision CNC machined pistons allow for the best fitment and concentricity with the shock body to improve handling and consistency. The new pistons are also tapered for independent tuning of compression and rebound. For example, a tapered piston with the taper facing down will travel faster in rebound than it will in compression, allowing the user to tune the rebound and compression movement independently. Available in 2 hole (1.5mm, 1.6mm & 1.7mm), 3 hole (1.4mm) and 4 hole (1.3mm) versions.
Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]
NewRed Hobbies in Ocala, FL, was the 2nd stop for the spring session of the 2013 JConcepts Super Cup Championship series. The excitement had not settled since round 1. Racers made the trip from as far away as the Carolina’s to enjoy and set an attendance record for NewRed Hobbies with 248 entries! Track owners Tom and Melanie Hitchcock had the track and hobby shop prepared for the racers who began arriving on Thursday afternoon.
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New from Durango, these aluminium 21 degree caster blocks are the perfect tuning aid for your DEX410 vehicle. Precision manufactured from high quality aluminium, and designed to fit all DEX410 platforms, these caster blocks are anodised in their unique olive colour for extra durability and super sharp race looks. The added caster angle will provide your buggy with a softer initial turning action going into corners, and a faster centering of your steering assembly during your exit from the corner. Combined with the added durability of this high quality aluminium construction, the 21 degree caster blocks are a perfect optional tuning aid for your DEX410 vehicle.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
The Double Buggy RaceCase Hauler Bag carries two 10th scale buggies with the tires and wing on for the utmost in compact and protected transportation to and from the racetrack. Additionally, the back compartment has two smaller removable shelves for tires, tools and parts storage, or you can remove them both to store your transmitter. There are two external pockets with oversize zippers for extra storage. The removable tool tray can stow drivers snug inside elastic loops and easily go from the bag to your work bench or pit space at the track.
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Gulf Coast Raceway has been especially popular of late, due in no small part to its successful bid to host the ROAR Fuel Nats this year. Not that drawing entries to this gem of a facility in Porter, Texas has ever been an issue; but with each event held there serving as a warm up for the Nationals, it’s no surprise that this past weekend’s first round of RC Pro’s Texas State Series was stacked with the region’s fastest and those chasing them. Nearly 250 entries vied for hardware and prizes in Open and Intermediate classes of nitro and electric buggy, nitro truggy, and Pro4 short course.
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Having recently signed for Dualsky for ESC and motor, Hupo Honigl has announced that he will run his own brand of batteries and chargers under the name H-Speed. The multiple European Champion will use his own line of EFRA homologated batteries, in stick, shorty and saddle pack configuration as well as his all new AC/DC charger. The factory Durango driver will release more products in the coming months.
Source: H-Speed [h-speed.at]
