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September 8, 2017

Imbue RC8B3 HRC C-block & MBX7 +4mm shock mounts

Coming from Imbue are new optional parts for the Team Associated RC8B3 and Mugen MBX7 buggies. Adding to the company’s lineup of kit-specific upgrades is the Team Associated RC8B3 high roll centre (HRC) C-block. Made from eye-catching black oxide coated brass, the Imbue C-block adds 20g of weight in the most critical of locations for 1/8th scale buggies. Extra material around the pills increase durability, and the slightly slimmed down profile adds to the different visual appearance of the part.

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September 8, 2017

T-Works D817 aluminium centre driveshafts

Coming from T-Works and made for the HB Racing D817 buggy are aluminium centre driveshaft dogbones. Machine from high-quality material and coming with a black surface coating for wear and looks the parts are available as 97mm and 125mm variant and they sport laser-etched size markings for easy identification. The shafts are available in a set or separately.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 8, 2017

Gary Huang wins at Chinese National Champs

The Chinese National Championship was held in Yongkang City, China in very hot weather conditions. Air temperatures of over 40 degrees Celsius and track temperatures of up to 65 degrees Celsius made for challenging racing conditions and in addition the drivers of the 1/8th Nitro On-road class had to cope with the relatively short and narrow track. In the main final it was Gary Huang with the best start from the 2 spot and he was heavily chased from the storming pack but ultimately Gary would prevail to take the win and with it the Chinese Youth Nationals title from Xu Zhanhao 2nd and Luo Wen Tao 3rd.

View the final results here

September 7, 2017

Ty Tessmann TQs & wins at Sikcross Race

The 2017 Sikcross Race was held at Southern California’s Pro-Line test track. The race was put on by Levi Jackson with Sik Track Designs and the format was different than the standard IFMAR qualifying, as it is setup more like motocross event with heads up gate starts. The first two rounds of Expert Nitro Buggy qualifying were won by Xray’s Ty Tessmann and after a resort, he was qualifying in the last one in a heads up race with Mugen’s Ryan Maifield who won his first two rounds of qualifying. The two had a really good battle, swapping positions back and forth a couple of times, but when coming out of the sand trap on the last lap, Ty hit a hole that he knew was there but he couldn’t see his car well due to the dust from the sand trap. Tessmann took a tumble and Maifield got by to TQ the final round. However Tessmann was able to take the overall TQ with Maifield qualifying 2nd overall.

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September 7, 2017

3DRC F6 front suspension flex arms

3DRC have introduced their new front suspension flex arms for the Team Associated F6 formula car. They are more flexible that the stock carbon fibre arms and improve the car’s handling over the stock parts. They also increase overall steering and look a bit more “scale-ish” than the standard sheet material arms. The 3-D-printed parts are 5mm thick for durability and they are available through 3DRC’s Shapeways store or select model shops.

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September 7, 2017

Swiss 1/10th Electric Off-road Nationals Rd5 – Report

Round 5 of the Swiss Electric Off-road National Championship was held in Obernau in changing weather conditions. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Nico Schmid with the TQ and he would also top qualify the 4WD Mod Buggy class while the Stadium Trucks had Philip Jeisy coming out on top after the qualifiers. In the 2WD main Nico would be able to conserve his performance, taking the overall win from Patrick Hofer 2nd and Florian Schmid 3rd.

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September 7, 2017

Serpent SRX8 Evo aluminium centre dog bones

Coming from Serpent and made for the Cobra SRX8 Evo are aluminium centre dog bones. The lightweight driveshafts replace the standard spring steel shafts and are about 50 percent lighter for improved acceleration and braking. A black anodised surface makes for wear and looks and the parts are also usable on the standard SRX8 when used in combination with the optional #600936 spring steel driveshaft adaptors.

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September 7, 2017

Augustin Mejor crowned Belgian 1/8th On-road Champ

The final round of the Belgian IC Track Nationals saw Augustin Mejor walking away with the day’s win and also the overall championship in the 1/8th On-road class. Team mate Gunther van Staay would seal the runner-up spot in the championship while Yves Zoma completed the top 3 overall result.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]