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November 15, 2016

Arrma Nero Fazon & Outcast

The Nero Fazon from Arrma mixes a sleek, low-profile design with innovative Diff Brain technology to optimize performance in any condition. Already proven in the best-selling Arrma Nero, the Diff Brain enables Nero Fazon racers to switch between four versatile driving styles (Blast, Wheelie, Drift and Climb) on the fly, right from the transmitter. Each style engages a special combination of the three gear diffs to achieve the best traction and handling for specific tasks and terrains. A unique feature is a standard wheelie bar that helps keep the front wheels in contact with the ground. A powerful BLX4075 2000kV 4-pole 6S brushless motor, dependable waterproof BLX200 ESC and interference-free Tactic TTX300 radio system add to the ready-to-run convenience.

View details on the Outcast here

November 15, 2016

Akiyama win Speed King Tour Rd7

The seventh and final round of the 2016 Speed King Tour took place at Crest Speedway indoor carpet track in Gunma prefecture last weekend. TRF driver Akio Sobue has already crowned 2016 Modified class series champion but he was still in attendance. The typical Modified and Stock touring classes were run alongside two special classes, the first one is Oval class while the other was the ‘Father and Mother’ class. Only parents of race entrant can enter this race and although some fathers were ‘racers’, some parents had no experience of driving RC cars which led to some chaos.

Continue reading the report here

November 15, 2016

Samix SCX10-2 aluminium driveshaft caps

New parts for the Axial SCX10-2 from Samix continue to released, with the announcement of new aluminium driveshaft caps. As with all the other parts, they are available in 3 different colours and feature the Samix branding etched into the anodised surface. Not just looking good, they also provide more rigidity and increase durability in this area.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

November 15, 2016

FX Engines Short-Medium manifold

FX Engines have added a new Short-Medium manifold to their line-up. A combination of short and medium manifold which makes it more universal and compatible with the majority of tracks, it was developed & designed to work well with mufflers 2131 and 2068. Suitable for larger tracks, where more bottom end punch is required than the short manifold.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]

November 15, 2016

Drake double at Rd2 of Top Notch Tour

Revelation Raceway was the host for round 2 of the Top Notch Tour this past weekend. The event had over 100 entries including Adam Drake, Cody King, Jeremy Kortz and Joseph Quagraine. Drake was the top qualifier in both rounds of qualifying for nitro buggy and nitro truck. In the nitro buggy final, Drake, King and Kortz had a great battle the first 15 minutes of the final. Eventually Drake settled into a groove and comfortably pulled away to take the victory. King and Kortz had an intense battle until Kortz ran out of fuel only a few turns from the finish. In the nitro truck final, Drake led wire to wire and took the victory.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

November 15, 2016

Tebo sweeps 2016 JConcepts WIS & Invitational

This past weekend Kyosho/Team Orion Factory Driver Jared Tebo would attend the 2016 JConcepts Winter Indoor Shootout & Invitational hosted by Fastlane R/C Raceway in Blue Springs, Missouri. In the Invitational 2wd/4wd Modified Buggy class, Tebo was on another level as he would finish the first day of racing with a perfect score of 4 wins in the 2wd Buggy class with his Team Orion powered RB6.6. Tebo then continued his dominance on Sunday by also taking 4 wins in 4wd Buggy with his ZX6 to finish the event with a perfect score & take the overall Championship. Kyosho America’s Jonathan Burkhalter would put in an impressive performance to finish only 4 points behind Tebo to take 2nd overall with TLR’s Mason Fuller in 3rd. In the Modified Truck class, Tebo would dominate qualifying by TQ’ing all 4 rounds and then went onto win the single 8-minute A-Main Event with his Team Orion powered RT6 by a comfortable margin to complete the clean sweep for the weekend.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

November 15, 2016

Reedy LiPo battery weight set updated

After making some updates, the Reedy LiPo battery weight set is back in stock. These weights have been modified (now 22g and 36g) with the value laser etched onto each piece along with the world-famous Reedy Powered logo. These weights can be used together or separately under your low-profile shorty LiPo battery to add ballast and/or lower the vehicle’s CG for improved handling. Each set is precision cut from brass and contains one .5mm (22g) weight and one 1mm (36g) weight, which can be used together or separately.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

November 15, 2016

Exotek B6 and B6D option parts

From Exotek for the Associated B6 and B6D come a number of optional items. First up is the 7075 heavy duty one-piece rear camber mount/bulkhead, its one-piece design meaning easier transmission removal because the camber links now stay in place and much more durability for reduced chances of tweaked camber or bent roll centre mounting. All machined alloy threads means secure mounting and no stripped nylon threads, it is polished and available in anodized factory blue or black. Next up are titanium quick change shock post sets for the front and rear of the buggy. Using Ti 6-4 titanium for durability and lightweight, each post weighing 2grams, its +1mm length for the shock tower thread enables it to accept after market thicker shock towers. Finally there are lightweight yet heavy duty titanium replacement bones for the B6 and B6D MIP Bi-Metal Bone Puck sets with ball diff. Half the weight of steel and twice the strength of aluminium equals a lightweight drive line with increased durability and reduced wear and tear. +1mm length for proper diff end fit without the need of the MIP spacers at the axle means the wheel hexes do not bind up when the wheels are tightened down.

View images of all the products here