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November 12, 2013

RDRP RB6 aluminium steering rack set

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce the aluminium steering rack set for Kyosho’s RB6 buggy. Designed to replace the kit’s plastic steering bellcranks and rack with a more rigid and more precise solution, the set includes CNC-machined and black anodised aircraft-quality 7075-T6 aluminium parts for maximized durability. The higher strength of the steering assembly also improves steering precision on high-grip surfaces for a more agile and predictable handling. Included in the set are two bellcranks and the steering rack with the parts also fitting the recently released RT6 truck.

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November 12, 2013

Dillon Cassar wins M.M.O.R.C race

The M.M.O.R.C 1/8 off-road race was held in Rinella, Malta. In the heats TQ went to Kyle Spiteri (Xray) who had Xray team mate Dillon Cassar in tow. 3rd place went to Frank Azzopardi. In the final Dillon Cassar set the pace right from the start and managed to build a 2 lap lead towards the end of the race. Kyle Spiteri came in second, followed by Noel Barun (Xray) who completed the podium.

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November 11, 2013

More JConcepts 1/10 black compound tyres

Following the introduction of the new mega soft black compound for the buggy Bar Codes, Double Dees, Pressure Points and 3Ds treads JConcepts now extend the line making the sticky compound available for a larger range of buggy tyres as well as for SC and 2.2″ truck rims also. Additions for 1/10th buggies see Double Dee 4WD fronts, Ribs 2WD fronts, Bar Codes V2 rears, 3Ds rears and Pressure Point rears. As for the short course trucks JC will have the Bar Codes, Pressure Points and 3Ds available plus the Pressure Point tread for 2.2″ race trucks.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

November 11, 2013

Erik Klanjšček takes Slovenian Buggy champs

Serpent driver Erik Klanjšček has won the 2013 Slovenian buggy championship using his Cobra 811B 2.0 buggy. Three 3rd place finishes, two runner-up spots and a win secured him the overall title after five races during the season.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

November 11, 2013

RDRP RB6 aluminium mid motor wing mount

Revolution Design Racing Products announce the soon release of the aluminium wing mount set for mid motor converted Kyosho RB6 buggies. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised the wing mount is not only a lot more durable than the kit parts but also makes for a more solid base especially for larger or heavier wings, meaning improved aerodynamic efficiency. It is a direct fit on the stock plastic shock tower and also perfectly matches with RDRP’s soon-to-be-released carbon fibre rear shock tower set. As usual the parts sport a stealthy black colour and laser-etched logos for a cool factory look.

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November 11, 2013

RB engine bearing tool set

German RB distributors RMV Deutschland introduce the RB Concept engine bearing tool set. Designed for swift and easy bearing insertion, the set allows to safely mount a variety of main bearing sizes including 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 14.2 and 14.5mm ball races. Also front bearings can be installed with ease and without having to fear any damage to the bearings or crankcase. The tool set comes in a handy storage case including comprehensive manual.

Source: RMV [rmv-deutschland.de]

November 11, 2013

Jerome Sartel wins Grand Prix de Pierrefeu

The 2013 Grand Prix de Pierrefeu had Agama’s Jerome Sartel taking the win from Guillaume Herbert (Agama) in a difficult final, darkness, dust and windy conditions made for hard times for the drivers and spectators. Jerome finished one lap ahead of Guillaume with the Mugen triple of Tom Robin, Tony Robin and Nicolas Vouilloz completing the top 6.

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November 11, 2013

Atsushi Hara wins C-Netic Challenge 2013

The 2013 C-Netic Challenge took place at the Wiyung International Buggy Track in Surabaya, Indonesia this past weekend. The track is probably one of the most brutal known to off-road racing with its banked and curved jump sections, lap times in the 50’s and the hard, abrasive surface that is reminiscent of the one drivers faced at the 2010 Buggy Worlds in Thailand. Beside the attendance of many Asian hot shots the “International R/C Buggy Championship” also had a good amount of foreign drivers to offer such as Kyle McBride who lead the Australian delegation, Jared Tebo from the U.S., Teemu Leino, Renaud Savoya, Joseph Quagraine and Robert Batlle who came over from Europe while Atsushi Hara and Yuichi Kanai flew over representing Japan with the latter three being current or past 1/8 Buggy World Champions underlining the international flair of the event.

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