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October 22, 2011

Pro-Line 12mm hex adaptors & Blockade pre mounts

Pro-Line have released these aluminium 12mm Front and rear clamping hex adapters for the B4.1. If you just converted your B4.1 to 12mm hexes, then Pro-Line’s clamping hexes are a must have for all serious racers. These hexes clamp on to the axle and will not fall off when you change tires like the plastic hexes. Made from high quality, aircraft grade aluminium so you know that they will last and stand up to the power of your B4.1. Pro-Line have also released their popular Blockade tire in pre mount form. Available in M2 (medium) and M3 (soft), they come pre glued to V2 white wheels.

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October 21, 2011

JQ parts, clutch bells, sway bars & options

JQ Products have released a number of new parts, sway bars, clutch bells and options for THE Car. Firstly there is all new stronger plastics which include new wishbones front and rear, C-hubs and ball joints. JQ have also released a new line of clutch bells in 13T, 14T, 15T & 16T versions to allow you to fine tune your clutch to all conditions. Next up is a new smooth gearing set that was tested in various race conditions by their team drivers, which makes the car more consistent and easier to drive. Other new parts include a pair of lightweight servo saver posts and a range of sway bars in 2,6mm front and 2.6mm, 2.7mm, 2.9mm & 3.0mm rear versions.

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October 21, 2011

Hobbytech STR8 X2 EP buggy

French company Hobbytech have introduced their latest version of their STR8 buggy, the X2 EP. As the name suggests, this electric brushless powered 1/8th scale buggy features correctly balanced and optimized weight distribution and comes pre assembled as a race roller. Some of the features include CNC machined hard coated Spiral cut gears, 16mm big bore oil-filled aluminium threaded shocks, two piece motor mount for fast motor maintenance and new innovative battery tray design 3S or 4S or 6S LiPo capability.

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October 21, 2011

S-Workz S350 BK1 2012 version

S-Workz have announced that their S350 BK1 2012 version is now available. Based on the original car, the new kit now comes with the 4mm longer chassis and also 3mm longer chassis brace. This will give the new BK1 more steering and make it more stable. The 2012 kits will also include a new fuel tank cap system which features a double o-ring for more pressure for your engine system. The new chassis plate and brace can also be bought as a set to upgrade your current buggy.

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October 20, 2011

Mugen Seiki MBX6R buggy

Mugen Seiki have announced the MBX6R based off the ultra successful MBX6 buggy. The 6R contains many high performance parts that the Mugen Seiki design team have created. The buggy comes equipped with a new 5mm longer had anodized chassis and a forward mounted receiver & battery tray, something which we have seen previously. The combination of both new items will improve handling in all bumps and jumps and the increase in stability means you can drive the MBX6R harder and faster. To further improve the handling a new set of front and rear damper springs and chassis braces are included. An aluminium rear toe in block with various toe in and anti squat adjustments and an aluminium front upper suspension arm holder with adjustable roll centre positions will keep the car dialed into all race conditions. The give the new buggy the finishing touch it comes supplied with the newly designed Force cab forward body from Bitty Design in Italy.

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October 19, 2011

Darren Bloomfield joins Maugrafix

Announced at the Arena race last weekend in Italy, Darren Bloomfield will switch to Maugrafix decals. The multiple British National Champion and this year’s Arena ROC, brushless & F1 Buggy Champion will run the Italian made decals on all his bodies and race equipment.

Source: Maugrafix [maugrafix.com]

October 19, 2011

Charlee P wins RCCA Thai Nats Rd4

The 4th round of the RCCA Thai National Championship was held last weekend at KRT (Klaeng Racing Track) located in Rayong province, 2.30 hours from Bangkok and 45 minute from Pattaya. Top US driver Jared Tebo attended the race as especial guest, so the event looked promising in terms of competitiveness and fun. The weather wasn’t good as it rained during qualifying, but the rain stopped and the track was in good conditions for the final.

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October 18, 2011

Levin & Ausfelt crowned Swedish Champions

The Swedish Offroad Nationals was held in Tomelilla at the EOS pilot race track last weekend. The track layout was different now from the EOS with a lot more traction and the track was faster this time so making a mistake would be costly. In 2wd it was Kyosho’s David Ronnefalk that took TQ in front of Oskar Levin and Otto Ausfelt. The first final was all about Ronnefalk and Levin. A clean final with Ronnefalk holding the place to take the win in the first leg. The second final started with Ronnefalk out front but after making a mistake on the second lap let Levin and Ausfelt past. Levin was running a clean final without mistake to take the second leg. The third final would decide who was going to take the Swedish national title. Ronnefalk was out front but made a mistake and again let Levin and Ausfelt past and again Levin took the lead and never looked back to win the Swedish national title.

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