Caster Racing have released a new range of pinion gears for use with EP powered Fusion, or any electric 1/8th scale buggy. Made from S4 Material, which is extremely durable and long lasting, the precision machining of the parts ensures great balance at high RPMs. Available in 9T, 10T, 11T and 12T versions, it will fit most any motor with a 5mm shaft.
Source: Caster Racing [casterracing.com]
Presented for the first time at this years toy fair in Germany, Bergonzoni are close to releasing their R-1 1/8th scale buggy. Born from a collaboration between the Italian company and team driver Raul Peris together with a year worth of testing and further development, they expect the car to be released shortly. The new design features an angled engine & low profile air filter, as well as a new clutch and body shell, just some of the new details of this car.
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CS Electronic have released this car stand suitable for working on your buggy and truggy. Made from aluminium, it is very stable for placing your car on top, and foam strips on the top surface together with rubber feet ensure that the chassis wont slip off. In addition the top surface sports 2 sets of 4 holes for holding your normal and big bore shocks while you refill them.
PSM Racing have announced the release of these new CVD axles for the GS Racing CLX buggy. Made from high grade 7075 aluminium, these lightweight axles are suitable for use in the front and rear of the car. Coming in natural silver and are a direct replacement for the stock part and come supplied as a pair.
Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]
Just after signing his contract with Team Orion, American super star Mike Truhe has won the first race using the CRF US Spec engine. Taking part at the Astra Nitro Cross race in the Slovkov/Czech Republic, he won in front of Losi team mates Adam Drake and Martin Bayer.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Last Sunday saw the 3rd round of the Indonesian regionals take place at the huge WTC RC track in Jakarta. The final saw Kyosho driver John Agus start on pole, but problems for him later in the race meant he wouldn’t finish. At this point it was Jammin driver Darmadi who was leading and he eventually managed to pull out a laps advantage, over a minute, by the end of the race on eventual 2nd placed finisher Wijaya H driving a Kyosho, with Indra L rounding out the top 3, a lap further back.
Source: HongNor [hongnor.com.tw]
Team Associated have announced that their SC10, 1/10 scale electric 2WD off road authentic short course race-truck is now available as a ready-to-run. The SC10 comes ready-to-run with a factory finished short course race-truck body, short course style wheels and aggressive tread multi-terrain tires, all which have been designed to look just like the full-size race trucks that run in short course off-road series around the country. It is fitted with the XP2 radio system and metal gear steering servo as well as the XP SC200 digital electronic forward/reverse speed controller with optional LiPo low voltage cutoff and optional reverse lockout.
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Exotek Racing release their Mako 44 body shell for the Team Associated B44 buggy. Featuring a super low cockpit for less air drag and better airflow over the wing, the raised side pods offer increased room for brushless ESCs with fans and greater air intake for more effective motor and ESC cooling. Made from clear .030″ thick polycarbonate the shell is supplied with a reinforced 6.5″ wing as well as window masks and a sticker sheet.
