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November 9, 2016

Virtual RC introduces Rally X & announces 2016 Worlds

Traditionally December is VRC Worlds month. Not only the annual (RC) holiday season, but surely the most anticipated month in virtual RC racing. Thousands of racers from all over the world are now preparing for the VRC Worlds. This year VRC will introduce a new class – Rally X – and VRC will kick of the VRC Worlds with the very first World Championship for Rally X on November 29th. This class is based on the 1/8 electric buggies with lowered suspension, special wheels and tires and of course special Rally X tracks.

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November 8, 2016

MCD Racing 180mm Astro-Max tyres

MCD Racing’s popular Astro-Max tyres are soon also available in a 180mm diameter variant. Designed for astroturf tracks, the tyres offer an asymmetrical design with one sidewall featuring added ribs and an increased number of outside row pins while the other side offers a plain sidewall and less pins. This allows to adjust the corner characteristics and side bite to your liking. The tyres are meant to perform especially in wet conditions and they are available in white medium compound as tyres with inserts only or including disc wheels.

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November 8, 2016

RDRP B6-series titanium front axle set

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced a titanium front axle set for the Team Associated B6-series of buggies. The parts are a direct replacement for the standard aluminium axles and thanks to the Grade 5 titanium material the axles are both lightweight and tough, making them the ideal choice for hardcore racing. Included comes an aluminium shim set to adjust the track width in a ±1mm range, allowing to adapt the steering feeling and side bite to your likings. The design of the axle furthermore makes using an “outlaw” setting possible for all non-sanctioned racing classes such as open club racing. Running the buggy in the widest configuration further enhances the overall steering and grip created.

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November 8, 2016

Ben Cosgrove TQs & wins at BRCA Micro Nats Rd2

The Silverstone RC MCC venue in Northhampton played host to round two of the BRCA Micro Nationals this past weekend. It was a cold November morning and the drivers were greeted with a twisty technical track, with a few jumps and added features to keep even the best drivers on their toes. Ben Cosgrove went on to take TQ in rounds three and four and this meant that he was tied on points with Phil Sleigh for the TQ battle. Ben had the fastest round time so that would give Ben the overall TQ. The A-main would be a close fought affair with the overall win going to Ben Cosgrove with Phil Sleigh in second and Eugene Galley third.

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November 8, 2016

Shepherd Velox V10 -1mm short aluminium wheel axles

Coming from Shepherd and made for the Velox V10 are 1mm shorter wheel axles for the standard CVD driveshafts. Complementing the respective dogbone-specific parts introduced earlier this year the high-quality and hard-coated 7075-T6 aluminium axles have a 1mm shorter wheel hex which allows the use of different offset rims. Furthermore the shorter wheel axles give a different setting of the front and rear end geometry resulting in a longer arm while still being within the allowed 200mm maximum width. The -1mm CVD wheel axles are available in sets of two from now on.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

November 8, 2016

JConcepts B6 Fin 0mm offset spring cups

JConcepts have introduced the Fin 0mm offset spring cups for the Team Associated B6-series off-road buggies. The cups are a 0mm off-set which is a popular setting on the rear of the Team Associated B6 and B6D. The aluminium material comes anodised in either blue or black and provides a healthy footing for the hot new spring of choice or the trusty stock AE spring set. The cups feature a unique shock shaft path which helps lock the spring cup in position during hard crashes or collisions. Finishing the parts off is an etched off-set identification and JConcepts.net logo.

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November 8, 2016

Picado wins 200mm class at Panama GP race

The Panama GP race was recently held in Costa Rica. The Cup was started last year to create a series held in the two neighbouring countries of Costa Rica and Panama and this time the drivers travelled to Costa Rica. In the 200mm class it was Picado who took the win in the A-main from Lazaro Milan in second and Roque Pinilla in third.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

November 8, 2016

Phat Bodies Hammer EMB-1 LWB bodyshell

Coming from UK company Phat Bodies and made for the EMB-1 mini buggy is the new Hammer bodyshell. The body allows the longer 225mm wheelbase truck or Desert buggy chassis to be used as a buggy for increased stability and overall performance. The body is made from tough 0.75mm polycarbonate, it comes clear, with overspray film and stickers.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.bigcartel.com]