Offroad market newcomer Sparko Racing has released a number of option part for its recently released F8 1:8 Buggy. The range includes carbon fibre Front Upper Arm Inserts (R/L) 2.0mm, Front Lower Arm Inserts in 1.5mm and 2.0mm options and Rear Arm inserts in 1.5mm and 2.0mm thicknesses. Offered a tuning option to adjust arm flex. The inserts attach to the arms providing extra rigidity for hot weather or high traction conditions.
Adding to its range of skid plates, T-Works has introduced an option for use on Xray’s XB2 ’21, ’22, ’23 1:10 Buggy chassis. Made from stainless steel, the rear plate, which comes supplied as two plates, is designed to provide protection for the buggy’s chassis against scratches which are part of the wear & tear that comes with racing offroad.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
New from servo manufacturer AGFRC is their new HPS06B micro aluminium horn which is intended as a upgrade for Axial’s popular SCX24 1:24 Crawler. A pro version of the HPS06 horn they produce for RC planes, which has micro 25T spline, it can be widely used with AGFRC A20, A23, A24, A26, A27 and B13 series servos. Over the HPS06 model, the HPS06B is thicker and has bigger size screw mounting holes. Providing higher hardness and durability, which also can withstand more violent impact force while operation in mini crawler or buggy.
Source: AGFRC [agfrc.com]
Team Associated’s Tommy Hall is the new British National 4WD Offroad Champion. Third in last year’s title battle behind Champion Michal Orlowski and Neil Cragg, Hall wrapped up his first national title with victory number three of the class at the penultimate round of the 6 round championship. Having kicked off his 2023 campaign with victory at the season opener at Robin Hood Raceway, a happy hunting ground for Hall who won his 2WD European Championship title there, he was again the man to beat when it returned to the East Midlands track securing the 5th round TQ and win to add the 2023 BRCA title to his CV. Winning from Schumacher’s Ben Smith and Neil Cragg, the result completed the perfect weekend for Hall who on the Saturday came through from 4th on the grid to take the win in 2WD. The result means the title will be decided between Hall and defending champion Cragg at the season finale at the TORCH track on August 5th. In the meantime, Hall travels to the Netherlands to defend his EFRA European 2WD title next week as well as looking to add the 4WD title to his tally.
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Xray has added this Alu Monoblock Servo Holder to the options list for its XB4 and XT4 1:10 Offroad chassis. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black anodised, it provides a stiffer and flex free servo mounting. The holder is mounted only with 2 screws in centre of car which ensures equal left-to-right flex. The ultra-strong construction ensures long lifespan and durability.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from California’s Exotek Racing is their Steering Servo Mount & Tray Set and Centre Diff Mount for Tekno’s EB48 2.1 1:8 electric buggy. The steering servo mount is machined from heavy duty polished and anodised 7075 alloy with the electronics tray produced in carbon fibre. Lightweight yet high strength, the factory style servo mounting reduces the risk of stripped plastics. Also providing factory style, is the heavy duty 7075 alloy centre diff mount for the EB48 series. The alloy construction maintains proper gear mesh for longer gear life and reduces the chance of stripped screws coming loose in a race.
Italian RC tuning parts company RC-Project has release this Rebound Tool that makes matching rebound between shocks easy and accurate. Simply clip the Rebound Tool on the shock shaft to the desired size before bleeding the shock absorbers. The benefits are shocks will have same quantity of oil, precise rebound measurement, Rebound check after closing the shocks and rebound check after a track session. The Rebound Tool measures: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20mm and is compatibility: 3 to 5mm shock shafts.
After a hugely successful opening race at the Philippine Masters in April where World Champion Davide Ongaro took the win, the new Asian Buggy Championships lands in Australia this weekend for the second of its inaugural three race schedule. The VP Racing backed championship will see four days of action at Pine Hills Dirt Racing (PHDR) track in the east-coast Australian city of Brisbane and has attracted a sell out 250 entries. Travelling from across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, drivers will do battle to be crowned winners over six Nitro & Electric Buggy and Truggy classes, all under the direction and voice of championship promoter Scotty Ernst. With many Australian’s having travelled to Manila for the opening race of the Asian Buggy Championships, this weekend is another opportunity for the nations up & coming racers to showcase their talents on a track that well known Aussie racer Zac Ryan has been instrumental in the development of. Jackson Beale, Jak Parsey, Aaron Dexter, Jayden Edmunds, Jordan Van, Zac Foster and Christian Wolhuter are all expected to feature in the battle for victory against young Queensland talents Alex Bernardzik and Caleb Noble.
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