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February 3, 2016

Motogo Seiki TRF201XMW MSLowRider conversion

Motogo Seiki are currently working on a low-profile gearbox set for Tamiya’s TRF201XMW 2WD off-road buggy. These so called “low rider” gearboxes are en vogue in today’s 2WD buggy racing especially when competing on high to very-high grip surfaces like carpet and astro turf. Called the MSLowRider the Motogo Seiki part sports machined aluminium gearbox halves, a lightweight motor plate with venting cut-outs and it is of a 3 gear design, aligning the motor, layshaft, idler gear and differential pretty much in one line, making for a very low centre of gravity and a forward placed motor with helps to increase corner speed significantly. The conversion is currently in use by young Japanese driver Kouki Kato and we bring you more information on the parts as soon as they become availbale.

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February 3, 2016

Team C TC10 carbon steering stiffener set

New from Team C and made for the TC10 and TR10 1/10th electric touring cars is a carbon fibre steering stiffener set. The set connects the steering posts with the inner floating steering servo mount to reinforce the front section of the chassis. It is understood that the assembly also allows to run the car with a floating steering which in turn makes for less influence of the chassis flex on the steering characteristics. Included in the set are new inner and outer servo mounts, a carbon fibre upper plate as well as a carbon fibre steering post brace.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

February 3, 2016

X-Race UK – Announcement

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The Cotswolds outdoor racetrack will play host to the first ever X-Race UK on the 11th and 12th of June. The event will see the running of Electric Touring Modified and 13.5T Pro Stock boosted classes as well as a Formula and a Nitro Touring Car class. The entries are limited to 30 Modified, 50 Pro Stock, 20 Formula and 10 Nitro Touring drivers. More information and sign-up can be found here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 3, 2016

SMJ BD7-2015 low-profile shock towers

Coming from SMJ and made for the Yokomo BD7-2015 are low-profile shock towers. The parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they allow the use of short shock absorbers such as the ones of the BD7-2016 on the older spec 2015 car. The shock tower set is available from mid-February in limited quantities.

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February 3, 2016

Xray XB2 aluminium steering arm set

Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 2WD off-road buggy is an aluminium steering arm set. Cut from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and laser-etched the parts replace the standard composite bellcranks and thanks to their higher rigidity they make for a more aggressive steering feeling especially on high-bite surfaces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 3, 2016

HFCC Indoor Racing Series Rd2 – Report

Following a successful opening round, the HFCC racing club of The Hague, the Netherlands, recently hosted the second round of the HFCC Indoor Racing Series. As with the previous round, Saturday was devoted to track building and practice while the actual race took place on Sunday. In the Touring 17.5T Stock class the battle for the TQ was on between Sybrand de Boer, Daniël Jansma and Steven Koiter with Sybrand holding the upper hand, placing his car on the pole position for the finals.

Continue reading the report here

February 3, 2016

Flash Point tire glue, fuel line & 3mm alloy washers

Flash Point R/C have introduced a range of accessories such as tire glue, fuel line and 3mm countersunk aluminium washers. Starting with the tire glue, the chemical was specially formulated for RC applications, it is super thin and fast drying. Included comes a fine application tip as well as a needle cap to keep the bottle neck from clogging. Also new is the premium fuel line that can be used on all nitro-powered vehicles. It is made from the highest quality silicone, making it ideal for racing and bashing alike. The semi-transparent tube comes in packs of 4 ft. (120cm). Last but not least come the 3mm countersunk washers made from blue anodised aluminium. They are made to give your RC car a custom look.

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February 3, 2016

BMT sign Rick Vrielijnck for 2016

BMT have announced the signing of Dutch frontrunner Rick Vrielijnck to their team for the 2016 season. The 9-times Dutch national champion and multiple EC-A, World Championship and ENS finalist plans to attend at all major 1/8th on-road events, such as the national champion, the ENS and the Euros. Rick had the following to say about the deal:

I am very Happy to join BMT and would like to thank Pasquale Iuliucci for this opportunity. Together we will focus on getting the most out of the current 984 chassis and develop it further during the season. I also would like to thank team Shepherd for their support last year.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]