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December 19, 2016

Tekno EB48.4 1/8th E-buggy kit

Tekno RC have announced the soon release of the EB48.4 1/8th electric buggy kit. The kit features a number of refinements such as an updated 7075 chassis with improved wear characteristics. Also new to the .4 is a revised steering geometry with a new Ackermann plate, updated ballcranks and redesigned, bearing-supported spindles and spindle carriers as well as double-nutted outer hinge pins. The damper geometry remains the same on the .4 compared to the .3 but the new front end is finished off by new A and B blocks with 2.5mm hex cap screw for easier diff access.

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December 19, 2016

Toni Gruber signs with WRC

Italian company WRC have announced the signing of Germany’s Toni Gruber. The former ARC driver will use WRC’s line of cars in his 2017 campaign that includes appearances at both national and international events. Toni has the following to say:

I want to thank ARC for the great season 2016. Now I take one opportunity that WRC gave me and I want to thank WRC for this great chance. I am really happy to a part of this great team!

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

December 19, 2016

Contact announce 2017 factory drivers

Contact have announced their 2017 factory driver line up. Beside long established Robert Pietsch, who is in his seventh season and reigning 1/8th World Champion, Simon Kurzbuch, next year’s team will also see Germany’s up and coming Toni Gruber, who has shown some impressive results lately, including an overall 4th place at the 2016 Guan Kou Sunpadow GP in China.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 19, 2016

Teamsaxo introduce new Formula bodyshell

Asian company Teamsaxo have announced the release of their latest Formula class bodyshell. Made from clear polycarbonate and fitting most of today’s formula pan cars, the body’s design is aimed towards the use on medium to high-bite tracks and according to Teamsaxo it is tuneable in terms of downforce and aerodynamic drag to fine-tune the car’s behaviour.

Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]

December 19, 2016

Xray XT2 hard composite lower suspension arms

Xray have introduced hard composite lower suspension arms for the XT2 2WD race truck. The specially formulated compound gives a perfect balance between reliability and performance with the hard plastic parts being recommended for the use on medium to high-bite tracks. The arms are available separately for the front and rear of the truck and the symmetrical design allows to use them on both the left and right hand side.

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December 19, 2016

Robert Batlle doubles at Barcelona Purple Race

The Barcelona Purple Race was held at the RBR36 Arena in Barcelona this past weekend. Home track of Mugen’s Robert Batlle the event attracted some of Spain’s fastest off-road drivers as well as guests from abroad. In the 30-minutes Nitro Buggy A-main Robert would make maximum use of his track knowledge by bringing home the win from Joan Carlos Canas in second and Joao Figueiredo in third. Elsewhere in the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was again Robert who came out fastest after the A-main.

Thanks to Robert Batlle for the report.

December 19, 2016

CRC Xti-WC LCG rear pod

CRC have introduced the low centre of gravity rear pod for Xti-based 1/12th scale cars. The LCG motor pod was designed for modern racing with tiny overall tyre diameters as even with 38mm bare rims, 4mm of ride height are achievable. The new rear pod plates are made from super strong 7075-T6 aircraft quality aluminium, anodised in CRC’s signature blood red with silver double machining. The ride height adjustments are done using a slider design that does away with inserts, spacers, and washers. On top of this the centre of gravity on this pod system has been lowered greatly as the overall height is lower, the bulk of the weight is near the bottom and the upper motor screw has been lowered. The sliders are smaller and the upper plate now uses two screws instead of three. The set includes a new motor and side plate, the sliders and a rear carbon X-brace.

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December 18, 2016

T-Works 748 aluminium servo saver arm

Coming from T-Works and made for the Serpent Natrix 748 TQ and WC is an aluminium servo saver arm. A direct replacement for the standard composite part, the alloy item offers improved stiffness and precision, making for an overall improved steering performance. The part fits the TQ and WC version and it comes hard anodises for wear.

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