August 19, 2022

Pro-Line 1:8 Axis Wing

Pro-Line has added this new Axis Wing to their range of 1:8 Buggy products. Tested extensively by Pro-line’s Factory Team drivers, the Axis wing provides increased forward traction, high-speed stability, and jumping consistency. It includes an add-on wicker-bill that allows you to tune the performance of the wing to your liking along with pre-marked dimples across the rear of the wing, for drilling holes to combat windy conditions and reduce drag. IFMAR-spec endplates provide the ideal side bite in loose conditions. Mounting the wing is made easy with markings for 40mm and 48mm wing mount widths and 5 fore/aft positions. Made in the USA, the Axis wing is available in white or black.

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August 18, 2022

Pro-Line Racing B6.4 Axis Light Weight Body

Pro-Line Racing has introduced this new Axis light weight body for Team Associated’s B6.4.  Featuring a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout, the Cab-forward design provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balance out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the gearbox and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of your race buggy perfectly.

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August 17, 2022

Hudy hard case for Accessories/Air Vac 1:8 Offroad

Following on from their onroad starter box hard case release last week, Hudy has added to their case range with this smaller example to store and protect your accessories.  Measuring 215x90x85mm, the case is also ideally suited to house Hudy’s Air Vac ultra-compact electric-powered vacuum pump for 1/8 off-road shock absorbers.  High-quality materials ensure the durability and long life of this hard case. The upper lid features inner net pocket with a zipper.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


August 17, 2022

Yokomo 3 Pad Slipper Set for YZ-2 Series

Yokomo has added a new 3-pad Slipper Set for their YZ-2 2WD Buggy. Using additional parts, the set offers smoother performance over the standard two pads with finer adjustments possible. Especially on high-grip surfaces, Yokomo say the traction stability is enhanced and issue of fade, due to frictional heat, is reduced.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


August 16, 2022

PSM 8IGHT X/E 2.0 Shock Towers

German parts manufacturer PSM have released new carbon fibre shock towers for TLR’s recently released 8IGHT X/E 2.0. The German company’s R&D team has spent quite some track-time with the TLR latest 1:8 Offroad buggy since its release and during their tests they discovered that some adjustments could be made to further improve it’s performance. The result is these new front and rear shock towers, made from genuine PSM carbon fibre, which has been proven to be very durable and a great option to create more overall traction and steering capabilities. Due to the lightweight design and material, it will lower the centre of gravity of your vehicle. In addition to that, the refined suspension geometry results in stable and predictable vehicle handling combined with easier setup due to the removal of unnecessary linkage options.

View spec and rear tower here


August 16, 2022

Marcus Kaerup joins 6MIK Team

French tire brand 6MIK have announced the signing of Marcus Kaerup as an official team driver for 2022.  The 14-year-old Danish talent joins the team on the back of a very successful Summer in which he became EFRA European 4WD Champion having finished runner-up in 2WD earlier in the same week.  The son of former European Electric Touring Car Champion Jonas Kaerup, the Team Associated driver will represent 6MIK on the sport’s biggest stage when he makes his 1:8 Offroad World Championship debut in Redovan, Spain in early September.

Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]


August 15, 2022

Ronnefalk takes first ‘Mayako’ Swedish National title

David Ronnefalk winning the Swedish National Championships has become a bit of annual tradition, his record of wins speaks for itself, but his latest national titles mark the first with Mayako.  Joining the offroad newcomers last December after a long stint with HB Racing and Kyosho before that, Ronnefalk took both the nitro ad EP titles over the weekend at Hässleholm RC Club situated in the South of the country.  With EP Buggy contested over a Reedy Race format, he would win all six encounters to claim the electric title for the 21st time.  Securing the TQ in Nitro, the newly crowned European Champion would win the 1 hour final by only less than half a lap from Hampus Berg for title number 20. Victor Gunnarsson would finish third to make it an all Mayako podium.

Source: David Ronnefalk [facebook]


August 14, 2022

Neumann claims German Nationals double

Factory Schumacher driver Joern Neumann completed the double at the German National Championships over the weekend. Racing at the MAC Hütschenhausen astro track in the western part of the country, the event would decide the 1:10 4WD and Truck titles. Securing TQ honours in both classes after fastest times for 3 of the 5 rounds of qualifying, the multiple European Champion took both title victories ahead of fellow Schumacher driver Marcel Schneider. Joining them on the podium on both occasions was Jens Becker, the Xray driver having also qualified third for both triple A-Mains.

Source: Joern Neumann [facebook]