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July 11, 2017

JConcepts TRX-4 Torch 1.9″ aluminium bead lock wheels

JConcepts have introduced their new Torch 1.9″ aluminium bead lock wheels for the Traxxas TRX-4 trial truck. The 6-spoke wheel is a straight-forward design, incorporating a triangle type spoke around the centre for heavy street appeal. The basic color is black, however, the natural color of the aluminium wheel has been exposed in the spokes which adds a touch of depth. Around the hub section, a flared boss surrounds the screw mounting area and has been highlighted in silver to bring out the lustre of an all metal wheel design. The bead lock wheel has a bolt-in 12mm hex adaptor which features a shim option to increase width by 1mm on each side by adding in the aluminium spacer between wheel and adaptor. The assembled wheel is solid with aluminium material, machined details with an array of threaded holes for the most tyre mounting security. Each package contains four wheels, eight aluminium bead locks, four 12mm aluminium hex adaptors, four 1mm offset shims and steel hardware for complete assembly.

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July 11, 2017

PR Racing S1v3 FM Sport 2WD buggy kit

Coming from PR Racing is the S1v3 FM Sport 2WD buggy kit, the lower spec version of the S1v3 FM competition buggy. Although sporting a lower price tag the kit is stacked with features such as carbon fibre shock towers and battery strap, a sealed gear differential, and an alloy chassis. Also included are threaded oil-filled plastic body shock absorbers, rear composite hubs, over-sized RF and RR suspension mounts, as well as plastic steering posts and a bearing/plastic bushing steering assembly. The kit shares lots of parts and all geometry from the race proven competition kit, meaning it can be outfitted with additional performance parts if required.

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July 11, 2017

Simon Kurzbuch wins at Swiss IC Track Nationals Rd4

The fourth round of the Swiss Nitro On-road Championship recently took place in Langenthal. Already on Friday the drivers took the chance to test engines and bodies but unfortunately it was drizzling on Saturday from time to time but it was never really wet and the qualifying could be held in good track conditions. In the 1/8th class once again Simon Kurzbuch stamped his authority on his home track. He shocked his rivals with lap times under 12 seconds and was the only one to pull 25 laps in qualifying which meant he easily took the pole position for the final as the super pole race went to Silvio Hächler in front of Thomas Henzi and Michael Henzi.

Continue reading the report here

July 11, 2017

Grainer & Urban win at Slovakian Off-road Nationals Rd4

Round 4 of the Slovakian Electric Off-road Nationals was held at the Bratislava Buggy Club in again very hit and dusty conditions. The event was interrupted by a heavy storm in the early afternoon but this did not stop Lucas Grainer (Team Associated) from taking the pole position and win in the 2WD Buggy class from Xray’s Michal Nagy in 2nd and Adam Urban (TLR) in 3rd. In the 4WD class it was Adam Urban (TLR) who dominated the proceedings and he would walk away with the win in the A-mains from Milos Svihran (Xray) in 2nd and Peter Tauber (Xray) 3rd.

View the 4WD podium here

July 11, 2017

Capricorn P1-235 hard rear axle shaft

Coming from Capricorn and made for the P1-235 Pro10 pan car is a hard rear axle shaft. Machined from harder alloy than stock the shaft also receives further hardening processes to ensure a high degree of durability even when the going gets tough. Furthermore the axle sports a lightened and red anodised diff ring plate as well as a heavy-duty pressure nut thread.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

July 11, 2017

O.S. Speed 21XZ-B Spec. II Ty 110% limited edition engine

O.S. Engines have introduced the Speed 21XZ-B Spec. II Ty 110% limited edition nitro off-road engine. The power plant was used to win the Nitro Truggy title during this year’s ROAR Fuel Off-road National Championship in the hands of Xray’s Ty Tessmann who also gave the name to the new engine. Features include a 7.0mm venturi insert as well as a 90mm manifold for consistent idling and lower fuel consumption. The package is rounded out by a 4mm lower cooling head for an overall lower centre of gravity and also included in the combo package is a T-2090SC exhaust pipe. Beside the combo pack the engine is also available separately.

Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]

July 11, 2017

3DRC Project 4X air remover shock stand

3DRC from Germany have introduced their new Ride air remover shock stand insert specially designed for the dampers of the Serpent Project 4X touring car. The 3-D-printed part allows to securely hold the small heave and roll shocks during filling and while leaving them in Ride’s air remover tool. By turning the insert upside down it also securely holds the gear diff case during filling. The insert exclusively fits Ride’s short air remover and it is available directly through 3DRC’s Shapeways store.

Source: 3DRC [shapeways.com]

July 11, 2017

Yeah Racing SCX10 II & TRX-4 alloy bumpers

Coming from Yeah Racing and fitting both the Axial SCX10 II and the Traxxas TRX-4 trail trucks are aluminium front and rear bumpers. Coming with a matte black surface treatment the front and rear bumpers directly attach to the truck’s main frames for improved durability and scale looks. The front bumper features mounting points for an optional winch while both the front and rear part come with LED lights and dual tow points with shackles. The bumpers are available separately and they include mounting hardware.

View the rear bumper here