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April 27, 2017

Schelle B6 2mm carbon fibre gearbox shims

Schelle Racing Innovations’ 2mm carbon fibre gearbox shim set helps to raise the gearbox of the Team Associated B6 when racing on high-grip carpet or astro turf. Doing so will reduce driveshaft angles, making them more level, which results in an easier to drive car on high-grip surfaces. The set includes four 2mm shims that raise the laydown gearbox and Schelle recommend to use their laydown motor plate to lower the motor back down to the chassis while also using long shock ends for 2mm of added shock droop.

Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]

April 27, 2017

Pro Star R/C 8ight 4.0 titanium hinge pin kit

Coming from Pro Star R/C and made for the TLR 8ight 4.0 is a titanium hinge pin kit. Usable on the 4.0 buggies and truggy, these hinge pins are machined from precision ground 6AL/4V titanium stock and polished to a fine finish. The pins are about 45 percent lighter than the standard steel parts while also being highly corrosion-resistant meaning they will not rust when being exposed to the elements. Included in the set are two 4×66.5mm inner rear and two 4×66.5mm inner front pins.

Source: Pro Star R/C [prostarrc.com]

April 27, 2017

Losi 8ight-E RTR 1/8th 4WD buggy

Losi have introduced their new entry-level 8ight-E RTR 1/8th scale E-buggy. Based off of the successful 8ight-E platform the vehicle uses a 4mm 6061 aluminium chassis, a tough 4WD drivetrain with three fluid-filled metal gear differentials, its durable suspension components are equipped with fixed suspension links and the buggy is powered by a 4S LiPo-compatible 130A Dynamite power system and a 2500kv brushless motor. Also part of the package are a Spektrum DX2E transmitter, a waterproof 9kg-cm steering servo and it comes with a pre-painted and pre-decorated 4.0 cab forward body shell. From stock the buggy is also equipped with front and rear swaybars and it is upgradable using select TLR option parts. The RTR kit will hit stores in late May.

View the features and more images here

April 27, 2017

Josh Pain takes 4WD Modified win at WA State Titles

The 2017 WA Electric Off-road State titles were held at MORBC last weekend. In the 4WD Modified Buggy class it was Team Associated driver, Josh Pain who took the win from Yokomo’s Kyle Francis on the runner-up spot. With a win in A3 Riley Papalia (Xray) secured himself the final podium spot in 3rd.

View the final results here

April 26, 2017

Speed King Tour Rd2 – Report

The second round of 2017 Speed King Tour was held at the TM Circuit outdoor tarmac track in the Wakayama prefecture. Due to the track layout only the Touring Car Modified and Stock classes were held and the Oval class dropped for this round. Yokomo young gun Yugo Nakashima took the TQ in the Modified class from Infinity’s Akio Sobue in second.

Continue reading the report here

April 26, 2017

Black Fabrica 200mm body wing end plates

Coming from Black Fabrica is a 6-pack of 50x35mm wing end plates suitable for 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car body shells. Cut to IFMAR specs and made from 6K 2×2 twill weave carbon the plates will increase stability especially at high speeds and they are offered in either a high gloss finish for a mirror-like shine, or a satin finish for those who prefer a lower shine. With either finish, the other side is pre-textured on the back to bond to any surface, using a double-sided adhesive.

View the 6-pack set here

April 26, 2017

JTP RB6.6 V2 carbon fibre front shock tower

JTP have introduced their latest option part for the Kyosho RB6.6 in the form of the V2 front shock tower. Designed to better suit the laydown transmission layout of the current car, the shock stay is of a lower and wider design, giving the buggy an overall lower centre of gravity and thus more stability around the track. The tower is cut from USA-made high-quality 3K weave 4mm carbon fibre and available now.

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April 26, 2017

MCD 90°/120° LSD lock ramps & 26T pinion gear

Coming from MCD Racing are new LSD lock ramps and a 26T pinion gear. Starting with the differential-specific parts, the ramps combine the most used settings of 90 degree and 120 degree in one part, reducing the amount of parts that need to be carried around. The settings are available by simply flipping the diff internals. Also new is an on-road specific 26T pinion gear that helps to adapt the drivetrain of on-road cars for high-speed tracks with long straights.

View the pinion gear here