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August 1, 2016

Mugen MTX6 hard wheel axles & alloy clutch bell

Mugen have introduced new option parts for the MTX6 1/10th 200mm touring car in the form of hard-anodised aluminium wheel axles and a nickel-plated aluminium clutch bell. The 7075 alloy wheel axle shafts are a direct replacement for the stock parts and they are designed to scrub both unsprung weight and rotational mass, resulting in improved on-track performance. Additional machining further scrubs weight and different sets of cross pin holes allow to use a fresh pair of holes once the actual start to show signs of wear, improving the lifespan of the parts.

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August 1, 2016

Ryan Maifield wins at Sidewinder Nitro Explosion

This past weekend the annual Sidewinder Nitro Explosion was held at RC Tracks of Las Vegas, host of the forthcoming IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Buggy Worlds. Excessive heat and a low turnout of drivers left the organisers with no choice but to make the usually very successful event a 1-day affair. In the Buggy Expert class TLR’s Dakotah Phend took the overall TQ only to experience a very messy start that saw Dakotah dropping down the field massively. Up front a fight between Ryan Maifield (TLR) and Ty Tessmann (HB Racing) arose but it was Maifield who was able to built a small margin on his competitor around mid-race that he would hold onto until the end of the race. Ty Tessmann had to settle for second while Dakotah Phend recovered to third overall.

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August 1, 2016

Pro-Line B6 chassis protector & Igloo cooler wrap

Pro-Line have introduced a black chassis protector decal for the Team Associated B6 and a Pro-Line Team Cooler wrap. Starting with the chassis protector, the decal made by Upgrade RC adds extra protection to the chassis thanks to its 0.5mm thickness and the durable material used. The pre-cut sticker is a direct fit on the B6 and B6D and it prevents the chassis from becoming overly scratched or damaged when running on abrasive surfaces.

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August 1, 2016

Arrowmax Shock Length Gauge

Coming from Arrowmax is the new Shock Length Gauge for 1/8th off-road vehicles. The precision calliper allows to measure the shock length and thus droop with the damper attached to the chassis and it is made of black and gold anodised aluminium. A slider with locking knob, measurement window and detachable pointing cone allows to precisely measure droop settings on 1/8th buggies, truggies and even on-road cars. The tool attached to the shock tower using a detachable 6mm cap and the settings are easily readable thanks to a laser-etched scale.

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August 1, 2016

BMT 701 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit

Italian company BMT have introduced their all-new 701 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. The car is based on a 7075-T6 aluminium chassis whose design ensures equal torque flex characteristics left to right and it utilises lightweight transmission parts, including a small and ultra low weight 2-speed assembly, for reduced rotational masses and thus improved acceleration and braking. For reliability reasons both the front and rear differential come with high-quality steel gears, greatly improving durability especially on high-grip surfaces. The chassis is topped off by a 2mm carbon fibre top plate that uses fuel tank quick releases, a 1-piece servo support and a flex system with bushings. The included radio box can be used or even left away to further scrub weight.

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July 31, 2016

Jörn Neumann takes 2016 EFRA 4WD Buggy title

The 2016 EFRA European Electric Off-road Championships were held this week in Valladolid, Spain. As usual the event was split into a 2WD and a 4WD race with the 2WD portion being won by Team Associated’s Neil Cragg. The following 4WD event saw Xray’s Bruno Coelho and AE’s Neil Cragg battling it out for the TQ with the better end for reigning 4WD World Champion, Bruno Coelho who would take the overall TQ from Neil in the tie-breaker. In third Serpent’s Jörn Neumann also looked very fast while behind him Martin Wollanka and Karri Salmela completed the top 5.

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July 31, 2016

Apex RC Tweak Eliminator System

Apex RC have introduced their new Tweak Eliminator System for 1/10th electric touring cars. The tool’s foundation is a 3/8″ thick piece of glass, precision ground to be perfectly flat. The tweak bar has been designed to fit most modern touring car platforms and features holes for large spur gears, centre top deck screw and the front chassis brace screws. Simply loosen the top deck screws, place the car on the tweak plate, and press down on the shock towers with the tweak bar to flatten the car out. While holding the car down, tighten the top deck screws for a perfectly flat chassis assembly. The set includes the tweak plate, four cushions for the plate, tweak bar, and a padded protective case.

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July 30, 2016

STRC introduce more SCX10 II aluminium option parts

Coming from STRC and made for Axial’s all-new SCX10 II truck is a range of aluminium option parts that add to the already existing range. Available are a CNC-machined aluminium heavy duty motor mount, front C-hubs, and heavy duty diff covers. The centre motor mount combines the once two piece plastic construction into one solid aluminium piece that will also help with dissipating heat from the motor. The front C-hubs greatly increase durability of the front axle along with the great looking diff covers as well. The alloy option parts also add a bit more desirable overall weight to the vehicle improving its stability over the trails and they are available in anodised black, gun metal, red and silver.

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