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July 7, 2016

Team Associated Apex 1/10th 4WD limited edition kit

Coming from Team Associated is the limited edition Apex 1/10th 4WD touring car kit. Available for the North American market only the kit, that is the base for AE’s popular Apex RTR vehicles, features a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain, large volume shock absorbers, realistic brake discs and callipers and it is the ideal base to get started into VTA, touring on-road or drift racing. The rolling kit needs and RC system, electrics, a body and wheels for completion.

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July 7, 2016

Team Orion Touch Duo V-Max dual output LiHV charger

Team Orion have announced the addition of the Advantage Touch Duo V-Max dual output charger to their lineup. Based off of the proven Touch Duo the V-Max features a dedicated LiHV charge program that allows to charge high-voltage LiHV Lithium-Polymer batteries to a charge end voltage of 4.35V. The remainder of the features and specifications are similar to the standard Touch Duo, meaning the device is capable of up to 10A charge current per channel, it offers a large touch-sensitive screen, split views for both channels, a large selection of charge and discharge modes and it comes including two balancer adapter boards, T-plug charge harnesses and USB wire for software updates.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

July 7, 2016

Ryan Maifield confirmed for Dragon Stone Champs

Multi-time IFMAR Worlds TQ, finalist, and US National Champion, Ryan Maifield has been confirmed and will be attending the inaugural 2016 Dragon Stone Asian Nitro Buggy Championship race located in the Longshi Park in Liaoyang City, China. Arguably the fastest man on the planet and also a huge fan favorite known for his ‘hold nothing back’ driving style, Ryan is a great addition to this major international 1/8th Nitro Buggy event in China. With Ryan’s long history of incredible accomplishments and his world class talent, racing equipment, and racing program, unquestionably making this a world class event uniquely different from others. More information about the Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship are available here.

July 7, 2016

7075.it MRX6 2016 aluminium main chassis plate

Italian company 7075.it have introduced a new aluminium main chassis plate for the Mugen MRX6 2016 car. Made from Swiss billet 7075 T651 aluminium the chassis underwent some redesigning to make for improved stiffness and rigidity while also being of very high quality and precision. The part is a direct fit and available now.

Source: 7075.it [7075.it]

July 7, 2016

Ongaro TQ’s 2nd Euros qualifier

Ongaro TQ's 2nd Euros qualifier

Young Italian talent Davide Ongaro has TQ’d the second round of qualifying at the 1:8 Offroad Euros. After a disappointing opening qualifier, the Mugen driver put in an impressive run setting a new fastest time around the Redovan RC track to top the times ahead of Q1 pace setter Elliott Boots. Running in the same heat as Boots, Ongaro would improve on his own pace a massive 11-seconds ending up 8/10th quicker than the reigning champion. Behind them Robert Batlle would post the third fastest time with an almost identical time to his Q1 pace with Davide Ronnefalk again completing the Top 4 in Spain.

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July 7, 2016

Exotek introduce new TLR 1/10th option parts

Exotek have introduced a range of option parts for the Losi XXX-SCT and TLR 22-4. First up is the 12mm front hex and hub conversion kit for the XXX-SCT 2WD short course truck. The front conversion allows to use the stock rear 12mm hex wheels on the front but also the mounting of Associated SC5M or Traxxas Slash front hex wheels on all four corners of the XXX-SCT. The set includes 7075 alloy hubs with trailing spindle design for improved drivability, it also comes with hard steel axles for maximum durability and four rubber-sealed bearings. The set is rounded out by 2mm alloy spacers to adjust overall track width.

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July 7, 2016

Shepherd Velox V10 -1mm dogbone wheel axle

Shepherd have introduced a new option part for the Velox V10. The new dogbone wheel axle has a 1mm shorter wheel hex part which allows the use of different offset rims. Furthermore the shorter wheel axle allows to run a longer arm setting in order to achieve a different rear end geometry, while still being within the allowed 200mm maximum width. The wheel axles are available in a set of two from now on.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

July 7, 2016

Swiss Racing Cup Rd5 & Rd6 – Report

Round five and round six of the Swiss Racing Cup were recently held at the Sitterdorf track. In the 1/10th 200mm class, Patrick Fankhauser (Xray) qualified on the 4 spot during Saturday’s round five, but winning the semifinals allowed him to grab the pole position for the A-main that then saw Patrick being under pressure of TQ holder Philipp Buehler (Xray). Positions swapped due to a small mistake by Patrick but swift refuelling by his dad got him back into the lead that he would hold onto until the end to take the day’s win from Philipp Buehler with Michael Schäfer (Xray) completing the top 3 result.

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