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September 18, 2015

Schumacher CAT-K2 4wd buggy

At this weekend’s 2015/16 EOS season opener at the Nurburgring in Germany newly crowned European Champion and top Schumacher driver Michal Orlowski is debuting the new Schumacher 4WD Buggy, called CAT-K2. The main goal in developing the car has been transferring the weight distribution concept from their 2WD on to the new 4WD buggy, keeping the motor centred and moving it as forward as possible while obtaining a narrower car. The layout also allows the user to choose from 5 different battery positions, using a saddle pack or a shorty. The transmission is now completely straight and allows the use of the FAB (Front Adjustable Brake) System, while on the suspension only some small details have been changed.

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September 18, 2015

Jesper Rasmussen takes double Danish Buggy title

Young Jesper Rasmussen has emerged from a gruelling seven-race series to be double-crowned the 2WD and 4WD 2015 Danish Champion. Jesper secured the overall win in 2WD with maximum points in the 2WD class, with five TQs and five wins and he took the 4WD title with four TQs and five wins. Team mate Jonas Kaerup was runner-up in 2WD with a second-place overall.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

September 18, 2015

Keven Hebert wins 13.5T Touring class at ROAR Nats

Tamiya Raceway in Aliso Viejo, CA is considered the finest on-road racing facilities in the U.S. and was host to the recent 2015 ROAR On-Road Nationals. The top U.S drivers were on hand to battle it out on the newly surfaced track in unusually hot, humid, and rainy conditions. In the 13.5 class Keven Hebert and Rick Hohwart split the qualifying at two rounds apiece with the tie-breaker going in Keven’s favor. The pair then also fought it out nose to tail in the first two legs of the A-main, with Keven coming out on top both times to take the class victory. Rick had to settle for second position, with Kyle Bergstrom rounding out the top three.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

September 18, 2015

Vision Racing micro tune RB6 carbon fibre shock tower

New from Vision Racing comes the micro tune shock tower for Kyosho’s RB6 2WD off-road buggy. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the shock tower incorporates in-between holes for the upper shock mounts, making it a total of five per side, while the tower can also be raised by 2mm thanks to a second mounting position for an even wider range of setups. On top of that a redesigned centre section makes for improved airflow towards the body.

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September 18, 2015

Intech ER-12 & ER-14 emulsion shock caps

Intech Racing have announce the release of emulsion shock caps for the ER-12 and ER-14 buggies. The non-bladder, emulsion style shock caps are machined from black anodised high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they allow for zero rebound when building the shocks while also making for a more precise adjustment and improved performance. The caps come as pairs and include specific O-rings and bleeder screws.

Source: Intech [intechracing.com]

September 18, 2015

LRP anti-slip pit mat

LRP have introduced their new anti-slip pit mat. Coming in blue colour and being made from flexible yet durable material the mat measures 122x61cm and it ensures that your setup board, chargers and tools do not slip around on the pit table as they do on conventional towels and the like.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

September 18, 2015

MIP Rollers D413 drive system

Coming from MIP and made for the HB D413 4WD buggy is the all-new Rollers drive system. Based on the design ideas of the rebuildable Pucks system for 2WD buggies the Rollers offer better wear characteristics for demanding applications such as 4WD buggies while being completely rebuildable at the same time. The design revolves around replaceable tubes that offer a larger surface than conventional pins and due to their softer material they are also less harsh on the outdrives as they wear faster than the steel parts while being much cheaper to replace than a full driveshaft. The sets are available for the front and the rear of the D413 and they include new shiny driveshafts, the rollers and new steel outdrives.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]

September 18, 2015

WRC F-One aluminium servo saver

Italian company WRC have a new aluminium servo saver assembly for the F-One formula car available. The set includes a new upper servo arm as well as the lower steering bellcrank, a centre bolt, servo saver spring and fastening nut. The set is a direct replacement for the stock parts and makes for a more precise and durable steering assembly while offering two steering Ackermann positions.

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