Oregon’s Vision Racing has released a new Front Aluminium Camber Block w/ Sway bar Mount for TLR’s 22 5.0 1:10 2WD Buggy. The all in one front aluminium camber block for the TLR 22 5.0. Includes all 3 camber mounting holes. Incorporates the swaybar mount into it. The two vertical screws allow you to take out the up and down slop which is common with the smaller sized sway bars.
With 2023 just around the corner, making a clean start to the season begins with your pit set-up and Kyosho Europe has just released this Kyosho Motorsports pit mat just in time for the New Year. Measuring 600x1200mm, it is made from a high quality yoga mat type material that makes its easy to roll up for transportation between workshop and race track.
Source: Kyosho Europe [kyoshoeurope.com]
Having previously brought you the news of Smart Workshop’s first batch of Starter/Ignitor for its testers program, they have now released full details and images of how the production Smart Starter Premium will look. Designed with high integrated solutions, a high efficiency high frequency synchronous step down DC/DC regulator is capable of delivering up to 6A output current. It integrates main switch and synchronous switch with very low RDS (on) to minimise the conduction loss, internal soft-start Limits the inrush current.
T-works has introduced a carbon fibre laydown motor plate for the Team Associated B6.3 and B6.4 2WD 1:10 Buggy. Machined from 3mm thick carbon fibre, the plate is a lightweight option to replace the standard aluminium plate that comes with the original AE kit.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Having recently released the CB-4002 for Team Associated’s RC10B74.2 & B74.2D 4WD chassis, VP Pro has added a version of the body for its 2WD sibling. Intended for the RC10B6.4 and B6.4D, the CB-2002 body induces a balanced and stable drive due to the improved design also increasing performance in low traction conditions. The body is moulded from high-quality 0.6mm polycarbonate and precision laser-cut to fit. Each body comes packaged will come with window masks.
Thai company TWT has released this new tool stand. The new V.2 TWT Tool Rack, features holes for up to 13 tools and other pit equipment and also features 1 foam padded pockets for small items. It also features a simple system for measuring shims and screws, easy to use, you no longer need a vernier caliper. Made of high-quality acrylic it measures 180 x 85 x 17 mm. Weighing 153 grams it is available in the three colour options – black/grey, black/blue & black/red.
Long time Team Associated team driver Cole Tollard has announced he will not be re-signing for iconic brand and their electronics division Reedy Power. The American was picked up by Associated at a young age and has represented them for an impressive 11-year stint. During that time he added to the company’s silverware collection including the ROAR Mod Truck National title. In his announcement on Facebook, Tollard said the ‘decision was it was not easy’ and he thanked everyone at AE ‘for the opportunity to represent such a great company’. A great ambassador for the sport with his friendly and helpful personality, we await news of his future plans.
Read Tollard’s announcement here
Back to back 1:8 Buggy World Champion Davide Ongaro is set for another change to his 2023 racing package with the announcement he will no longer be using RunnerTime Fuel. Having announced his departure from tyre sponsor AKA earlier this month, the Italian has enjoyed a similar 5-year stint with the RunnerTime netting the 2018 and 2023 World titles in that time. On his Facebook page Ongaro said, ‘It has been 5 amazing years, We have achieved a lot of amazing results together and goals, we have had a lot of fun and you are part that helped me to be what I am. I hope you are happy about what we have done together, races, dinners, good and bad results because they are part of racing. I can only say a big thank you for all the help you have to use during these years, was a pleasure for us to work with you. It’s time now to take different roads, I wish you the best in your future. Thanks a lot for everything. Thanks Matteo Passerini and Runnertime.’
Source: Davide Ongaro [Facebook]
