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January 15, 2025

EXO Design YC-870C Shock Mounting Point Extension Set

Buggy conversation specialist EXO Design has created this Shock Mounting Point Extension Set for when using big bore shocks on the Yokomo YC-870C/YZ-10. As big bore shocks needs more room to clear out from the arms, using washers on a single mounting point will cause mounting screw to bend easily due to huge torque. EXO Design’s shock mounting point extension set solves this issue by using double mounting points on the arm, and create a more solid and durable mounting position without compromising setting options.

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January 15, 2025

R1 Wurks Rear Fan Mount for B7 3-Gear Transmission

Following the release of its 3-Gear Transmission for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy last year, California based R1 Wurks has introduced a new Rear Fan Mount solution to work with it. Made from durable aluminium, the fan mount is a secure and lightweight solution for mounting a fan and a direct fit it works with all standard 30 x 30mm fans. Weighing 2.4 grams it has a black anodised finish with laser etched R1 branding.

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January 13, 2025

Martin wins British Offroad Masters on Xray debut

Lee Martin has kicked of his new drive with Xray with victory at the BRCA British Offroad Masters which was hosted by the well respected Worksop Radio Car Club. Run using the famous Reedy Race Format, drivers competed in 6 heads up races first in 2WD before repeating the format again the following day in 4WD. Saturday’s 2WD action would end with Ben Smith and Neil Cragg at the top of the points table on equal points with 5 rounds to count. Behind them Martin would sit P3 going into Sunday’s 4WD action with defending Champion Tommy Hall lying P4. With drivers complimentary of this year’s ‘fun’ track layout, it was Jonny Skidmore who came out topp of the 4WD ranking after the 6-rounds ahead of Hall but matching his P3 in the 2WD ranking it was Martin who was crowned the overall Champion ahead of team-mate Skidmore. Hall’s Team Associated completed the podium ahead of Cragg and Smith.

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January 13, 2025

MSE MSB1 +5mm CFRP Shock Towers

MSE Performance Parts Germany have released new optional CFRP Front and Rear Shock Towers for the Mugen Seiki MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy. +5 mm wider than the original, they provide more stability on carpet and high grip tracks due to possibility to change the angle of the damper more steep. MSE also claim the new towers contribute to better control of the buggy during jumps, as well as faster steering and stability during rapid load changes.

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January 12, 2025

Phend takes SIC win on Xray nitro debut

Having taken a debut electric win with his new chassis sponsor Xray at last weekend’s JConcepts Clash of Champions, Dakotah Phend has now given the new partnership a debut nitro win with a Pro Nitro Buggy victory at the Southern Indoor Championship. In qualifying at the annual Alabama race, which this year attracted almost 400 entries, it was Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz who secured the overall TQ ahead of Phend after topping the times in the first 2 of the three qualifiers. While Phend took Q3, it was the Tekno of Ryan Maifield that completed the Top 3 ahead of Seth VanDalen. Coming out of retirement, Jared Tebo qualified fifth ahead of defending SIC Champion Brandon Rose who has joined Team Associated for the 2025 season. In the half hour final once Phend got out front early on he dominated the race setting the fastest lap on his way to a comfortable win over Lutz who in turn had a 20-second margin over Maifield. Unfortunately for Rose his race ended after just 14-minutes. In eBuggy, Phend took victory from the TQ with Sworks’ Mason Fuller finishing runner-up while Maifield again completed the podium. Maifield would get a win however taking Nitro Truggy ahead of Fuller and Lutz.

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January 11, 2025

KO Propo Electrical Switch 4

Japanese radio and servo manufacturer KO Propo has announced the upcoming release of its latest electronically controlled power switch the Electrical Switch 4. With a new case size that is about half that of the Electrical Switch 3 the switch is intended for use on GP powered cars. A CPU memorises the power status (ON/OFF), so it can prevent power-off caused by connector connection failures due to vibrations specific to gasoline engine cars or momentary disconnections during overload. It features a full-colour LED to display the battery mode (cut-off voltage) and remaining battery power. This allows you to check the switch status at a glance and with high-intensity LED used it is easy to check even outdoors. The switch comes with two types of bottom cases included, one with fixing holes and one without, so you can switch between them depending on how you install it.

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January 10, 2025

2025 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad Pre-Worlds – Announcement

With the countdown to the 2025 IFMAR 1:10 EP Offroad World Championships underway, host club Hills Off Road RC has published information regarding the Pre-World race which takes place at the Sydney track on April 3-6th with further testing opportunities either side of the race weekend. With the main event, the 20th running of 1:10 Offroad racing’s biggest prize, schedule for September 30th to October 6th, the Pre-Worlds event will give racers the opportunity to get familiar with the dirt and track surroundings at what is regarded as one of the premier offroad tracks in Australia. US tyre brand Raw Speed are the official controlled tyre for the event with their Super Mini Soft Compound with Grey Open Cell Insert tyre. Only the second time the country has hosted the World Championships for the category, Masami the double winner back in 1989, 2025 also marks the 40th anniversary of the Hills Offroad RC club which was founded the same year as IFMAR hosted the first ever 1:10 Offroad Worlds in 1985 in Del Mar, USA. The kangaroo in the official event logo looks like he is determined and focused on ensuring a home win for the Aussies!!

Source: Hills Off Road RC [Facebook]

January 10, 2025

JConcepts RC10B7 Alu Option Steering parts

JConcepts has released more aluminium option parts for the RC10B7 from Team Associated, this for the 2WD buggy’s steering. With each part offered in a blue or black anodised finish, the servo saver-less aluminium steering bellcrank item is CNC-machined and and sports machined chamfered silver edges and engraved JC logos. Its light-weight assembly provides a more rigid steering system with increased steering feel and response. To compliment the bellcranks they are also offering an aluminium steering race with the same finish. Completing the latest release are the all caster hat bushings that are CNC machined and have trick indentations providing styling cues and identifiers to quickly recognise thickness. They arrived packaged including the 0mm and 3mm thickness, most used in carpet racing applications.

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