Sky RC has released this new 1:10 Buggy Set Up System. Having previously offered the system for touring car, they are now offering offroad racers the opportunity to precisely measure and set the cars camber, toe, steering lock and has caster markings. Available in anodised Blue or Black options it comes supplied in a nice carry case.
New from JConcepts is this upgrade 17mm hex axle kit for the Losi LMT Monster Truck. Through extensive track time with team racers, JConcepts has designed a new heavy-duty item for a vehicle that makes it’s living in the air and in hardcore bash sessions. The new item allows a user to move away from the standard 6mm axle and wheel nut combination and beef up to a 12mm hex axle which adds great strength but also an easier to use design featuring a 17mm hex wheel nut. The set comes complete with four hex axle stubs, four 17mm serrated wheel nuts with 4mm screw pins to secure the assembly. The all-aluminium components are precision machined, black anodised and designed to be direct replacement for the Losi LMT. For an easy-to-use wrench, JConcepts offers separately an injection molded 17mm long-snout wrench for a long reach into deep offset wheels like JConcepts #3414 developed for the Losi LMT.
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Spanish company Modelix Racing, through its Ultimate Racing brand, has released this Aluminium Steering Ball Link Protector. Machined from T6-7075 aluminium and anodised in dark grey if you are tired of having to change steering ball links frequently this is for you. Designed to fit the ball link to prevent the rims from rubbing when turning the wheels and weakening the ball link. In terms of mounting no glue is required. Place the protectors as far as possible inside the ball joints and thread the tie rod. As the tie rod is threaded, the plastic of the ball joint expands, locking the protector in place.
Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]
British custom modern and vintage bodyshell producer Penguin Custom Bodyshells has released its ‘Slayer’ for the Schumacher CAT L1R buggy. Describing the ‘Slayer’ as an unfussy design, the body ensures a smooth unhindered airflow which helps the rear downforce. With a wide stable cab at 40 degrees the body is available in both standard weight and lightweight with window masks, trim lines and made from high grade lexan window masks included. Pictures of the mounted body also show the ‘Royal’ wing also available from Penguin.
Micha Widmaier is the latest factory driver to be confirmed for the return of the annual Philippine Masters, one of Asia’s most high profile 1:8 Offroad international events. The German will travel to the beautiful Circulo Verde track located in the heart of capital city Manila to lead the Sworkz challenge at the 11th running returning of the race. The multiple German National Champion will be joined on the track by Sworkz founder Scott Yang who himself is an accomplished racer. Taking place from April 28-30th, the event returns after more than a two year break and will see the capacity entry lead by Team Associated’s back to back World Champion Davide Ongaro and former World Champion Robert Batlle for the Mayako team.
Source: Philippine Masters [philippinemastersrc.com]
Ryan Maifield has taken the big win at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, the Tekno driver winning a thrilling 1:8 Nitro Buggy final to defend his title from TLR’s Dakotah Phend. The 24th running of World renowned track builder Joey Christensen’s signature event, the race in Perris California started on one track but switched to a hastily prepared smaller covered track as rain arrived replacing the SoCal sunshine. In qualifying it was Phend who had the pace topping both qualifiers, his opening round the faster time. Second fastest in Q1 it was HB Racing’s Cole Ogden who would line-up directly behind Phend for the 45-minute final followed by Xray’s Ty Tessmann and Maifield, his best run being a P3 in the second qualifier. With the running order Phend from Maifield for most of the race, things turned just inside 10-minutes to go with a bad lap from Phend allowing Maifield to the front. Despite Phend’s best efforts, it was going to be yet another DNC title for Maifield as they took the finish separated by just 1.6-seconds. Tessmann would complete the Buggy podium having won the previous day’s Nitro Truggy Final from Phend and Maifield. Phend would a the win in eBuggy with victory over Juan Carlos Canas and Mason Fuller.
Image: Ty Tessmann [Facebook]
Grand Prix 3D brings you three more Vintage retro replica items to help you complete your vintage rides and shelf queens. First up is the “GOLD” anodised RC10 Motor Plates and Motor Guards, these are made from Series 5 alloy in 2mm thickness with all the required 4-40 threaded holes. Additionally the motor hole slot has been slightly curved to allow smooth setting of both brushed and brushless motor hole patterns without jamming. These are available as a pair or individually and will be available in Black anodising or even Raw un-anodised soon. Second of the releases are Retro Titanium Turnbuckles with 4-40 thread (and reverse thread) with a 1/4″ nut for adjustment. These are similar reproductions of what Lunsford used to manufacture and of course are perfect for your ’89 and ’91 Masami Stealth prototype replicas. Any alternate lengths/quantities can be made on demand by contacting Grand Prix 3D.
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Coming from T-Works is this splash guard for the fuel tank of your HB Racing D819RS/D819/D817/D815 1:8 Buggy. Machined from carbon fibre, the plate is intended to protect your electronic from any fuel splashes during refuelling of your buggy and it comes supplied complete with screws for mounting to the side of the tank.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
