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August 26, 2009

Barry Pettit takes East Coast Nitro Series Rd5

This past weekend the 5th round of the East Coast Nitro Series was run at the Outlaw RC Raceway in Aiken, S.C. This track is home to the classic ‘Watermelon’ and always provides true off road excitement with loam and sand, hard packed areas, and an ever changing racing surface of ruts and grooves. Young John McGinty took the Sportsman Buggy class and Randy Cooper, The Easley Ninja” took the Truggy class. The Pro Buggy class was won by Barry Pettit, who also TQ’ed the class. His Mugen MBX-6 was on JConcepts blue compound Crossbows with the new Profiled blue inserts throughout the entire day.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 26, 2009

Richard Saxton sets RC Jump World Record

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The above video shows Team Associated’s Richard Saxton set the World Record at 137.3 feet for the longest radio controlled car jump with a Team Associated RC8B nitro powered buggy.

August 25, 2009

Answer-RC 8ight Lightweight Spring holders

Answer-RC have released these CNC machined shock spring holders suitable for all members of the Losi 8ight family including 1.0, 2.0, B and T. These new items utilise a longer spring holder to give a more reliable and safer position on the shock and are specially drilled to maintain a minimum weight with each piece weighing only 3g. Sold in a packet of 4.

Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]

August 25, 2009

JConcepts 1/16th E-Revo Tense 2.2″ wheels

JConcepts have introduced the Tense Wheel for the Traxxas 1/16th E-Revo, to turn into a race bred machine. These wheels give the E-Revo a wider overall stance which improves performance by gained control and it is now possible to mount all the popular JConcepts 2.2” tires which provide the ultimate in traction and performance. Tense wheels are competition inspired from the ground up to withstand heavy abuse and perform under even the most demanding situations and the design begins with a scale appeal and functionality that separates itself from the rest. Heavy duty black nylon material and 12mm beefy hex design combine to form the ultimate in scale and performance. Including a heavy duty inside and outside aluminium anodized bead lock with 8 x 3x10mm button head screws on each bead lock for increased security. Topping off the appearance of the wheel is an aluminium anodized centre cap etched with JC logo for authenticity and brand loyalty that are secured to the wheel by 6 x 2.5x6mm button head screws.

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August 25, 2009

Associated SC10 Carbon Fibre Battery Strap

Team Associated have introduced the Factory Team SC10 carbon fibre battery strap. This lightweight strap replaces the plastic battery strap to increase battery placement options, with the battery now able to be mounted as far back as the rear shock tower while maintaining the SC10’s innovative quick-release battery feature. As an added bonus, the first 1000 will be produced in eye-catching blue carbon fibre.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

August 24, 2009

Sweep Racing Record Break buggy tires

Sweep Racing have introduced their new 1/8th scale buggy tire, called the Record Break. A very unique and versatile tire, it works in a large variety of conditions, from loose to high traction. Due to the split hammer pin design, the tire claims to provide great forward traction as well as quicker cornering speeds. Available pre mounted or loose, in sets of 4, they come in the red soft compound and blue extra soft compound.

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August 22, 2009

ST Racing Concepts 17mm hex conversion kit

ST Racing Concepts have released this new 17mm hex conversion kit that allows Associated SC10 short course truck owners to put on high-traction 1/8th scale buggy tires for increased performance and wider range of tire selection. Each piece of 17mm hex adapters is machined out of high-quality aluminium, and using a unique set-screw behind drive pin design, you’ll never have to worry about loosing a drive pin. The rear 17mm hex are offset slightly wider to provide the SC10 truck with more stability in the rear. Available in Blue, Red and Silver.

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August 21, 2009

Team Azarashi Fantas buggy front wing

Team Azarashi have released their Fantas buggy front wing. Designed for use with various 2WD buggies such as the AE B4 and Kyosho Ultima RB5, it allows the steering feel to be adjusted by changing the cutting line of the unique nose part and the gurney flap. For sharp steering at corner entry, cut out the bottom half of the nose, while for high speed stability, leave the bottom half of the nose. Expected to be finalised by the beginning of September.

Source: Team Azarashi [team-azarashi.com]