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May 12, 2013

JQ Products THEeCar 1/8th EP buggy

JQ Products are close to releasing the car they said they would never make, THEeCar 1/8th electric off-road buggy. In shops for pre order the car is based on their Yellow Edition gas counterpart with some dedicated parts to cater for the cars electronics. There is an all new EP specific weight optimised main chassis which sees the 4S battery mounted to the front left of the car in front of the speedo, while on the right side the motor is mounted very far back in the car, in a new adjustable motor mount, along with the centre diff which because of this positioning drives a very short rear centre shaft and a very long front centre shaft. The servo and receiver are mounted at the front right of the car completing the electronics layout. We can expect full information on the car in the near future.

View another image of THEeCar here

May 10, 2013

Pro-Line Proton tire sneak peek

Pro-Line have shown off a sneak peek of their new 1/10th rear buggy tire called the Proton. No information was given along with the image but we do know that this will be made available at first in the MC clay compound. We can expect more details in the coming days.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

May 10, 2013

TLR 22 low frequency spring sets

TLR have released front and rear sets of Low frequency springs for the TLR22 buggy. The Low Frequency Spring Sets allow for a more plush suspension feel with increased grip and more stability. The five rear springs are only separated by .05 lbs/in increments while the four front springs are only separated by .12 lbs/in increments allowing for very fine tuning to get your 22 vehicle dialed in. The lower frequency springs also land better allowing for a mellow rebound as the car settles quicker and more consistently.

View the front spring set here

May 10, 2013

JConcepts Associated front axles for 12mm hex

One of the best upgrades you can make to the Team Associated line of vehicles is a conversion to 12mm hex wheels. JConcepts has been on top of this conversion since its introduction with hex adapters and Mono wheels. A critical point of the conversion revolves around the front axle and surrounding geometry. Within the steering block the space is very tight and especially between the 2 front bearings where the front axles rests between the bearing bores in 1 plane and the king pin in the perpendicular plane. The JConcepts front axle design is based around high-grade titanium construction, an outer bearing crush step and an inner 4-40 locknut for security. The design eliminates c-clips, screws and other items which are hard to detect of issues which limit performance. Available or the B4.2, T4.2 and SC10, this free spinning design includes axles, 4-40 mini lock-nuts, thin axle shims, decal and assembly instructions.

View the other axle sets here

May 10, 2013

FTW Phoenix shell for MBX6T

FTW have released their latest Phoenix shell for the MBX6T. Every different make of chassis is evaluated during the body design process in order to achieve performance beyond the acceptable. To reduce the tendency for body disintegration caused by the recessed front body mount location of the MBX6T, this Phoenix version is equipped with a kit that raises the front body mounts, allowing for a sleek and smooth hood area. The kit is comprised of a beefy .93″ thick polycarbonate bracket and all necessary hardware. Installation is quick and eliminates the weak spots that plague other body options for the MBX6T. Formed from premium grade clear .040” polycarbonate sheet it comes with a clear protective outer film.

View another image of Phoenix here

May 10, 2013

Vanderbeek triple at Hobbyplex Summer Series Rd1

Vanderbeek family triple at Hobbyplex SS Rd1

Round 1 of the HobbyPlex Summer Series had a great showing, 142 racers showed up for a great day of 1/10th Off-Road Racing. The Track is fairly large for 1/10th scale, and the Drivers Stand puts you 15 feet in the air. Pro 2 was all Alex Vanderbeek, all day. Alex set TQ in the first round by 10 seconds, and was a few tenths faster the second qualifier to start him first on the grid. As the tone went off, he settled into a comfortable pace, and lapped through 3rd on the 20+ second per lap track. At the finish he had the win nearly lapping 2nd place on the last lap.

Continue reading the report here

May 9, 2013

Mark & Derek Sousa win 4th Annual Spring Showdown

This past weekend at HRC Raceway in Flamborough, Ontario, Canada, the outdoor season opener got underway with the 4th Annual Spring Showdown race that resulted in nearly 150 entries. Some of the best drivers and manufacturers all around Canada were there to compete for the title at the end of the weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class the best in the country consisted with only a few missing. Qualifying had got underway with a rocket round format for three rounds. Throughout the qualifying things looked tight, but in the end Mugen Seiki/Alpha powered Derek Sousa would come out on top having held on the top qualifier honors all three rounds with Mugen Seiki/Alpha powered Justin DaSilva second and Mugen Seiki/Alpha powered Mark Sousa in third.

Continue reading the report here

May 9, 2013

Avid Triad clutch red slipper pads

After testing for the past few months at the KO Grand Prix, Reedy Race, and Cactus Classic, Avid is releasing their new red aggressive slipper pads. The red slipper pads are a new material which engages faster and gives a more direct clutch response. Now you can fine-tune your clutch by running a combination of white and red pads depending on the vehicle, motor and surface. Sold in a set of 3 pads.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]