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May 13, 2015

Exotek RB6 strap & twist nut shorty LiPo mount set

Exotek introduce the new strap and twist nut shorty LiPo mount set for the Kyosho RB6, RT6 and SC6. It includes adjustable twist nuts for precise battery holding and that factory team look while the battery strap is shaped for extra room around the LiPo plugs. Included is a USA-made carbon fibre strap and polished and anodised factory red posts and twist nuts. The set is usable alone or with Exotek’s optional rear carbon brace set.

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May 13, 2015

Nacho Lopez wins at Spanish Nitro On-road Nats Rd2

The second round of the Spanish Nitro On-road Nationals was held at the Asoger Club near Madrid in the classes of 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm. In the 200mm class Nacho Lopez (Serpent) took the overall TQ in front of team mate Victor Palaez after winning four of the five qualifiers. Despite his car feeling not as good in the direct qualifiers practice as in the qualifiers he easily won the main final thanks to some last minute adjustments and a perfect, mistake-free run and swift refuelling. Runner up in the 30-minute final was Adrian Ortiz (Shepherd) in front of 3rd placed Jose Miguel Blanco (Shepherd).

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

May 13, 2015

Team Associated Kashima-coated V2 Fox shocks

New from Team Associated come the Factory Team V2 Fox shock bodies with genuine Kashima coat. The shocks have the same attributes as the shock coat found on the buttery-smooth Fox Factory Series forks and shocks, providing extended life and silky-smooth shock action. The shock shafts use a screw to secure the piston and there are two coatings to choose from: TiN shafts for the longest life and Factory Team chrome shafts for the smoothest action. The pistons come machined for a precision fit and finish and their edges have large radiuses for the smoothest shock action. Also available are blanks for customising own piston hole combinations. The shock accessories are available in a range of different sizes to fit Team Associated’s 1/10 scale 2WD and 4WD electric buggies, as well as 1/10 scale 2WD electric trucks and short course vehicles.

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May 13, 2015

Gruber wins at German IC Track East division regionals

The second round of the German East division nitro on-road regionals was held in Leipzig. In 1/8th scale class 1 Serpent’s Toni Gruber took the win after coming from 4th on the grid. Toni soon was able to move his way up the field and eventually took over the lead after a mistake of the front runner. Mugen’s Torsten Müller came in 2nd while Rico Kröber (Capricorn) rounded out the podium of the fastest 1/8th class.

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May 13, 2015

Mitch & Hollis win at 2015 Hangin’ Judge Classic

Mitch & Hollis win at 2015 Hangin' Judge Classic

The annual Hangin’ Judge Classic held in Fort Smith, Arkansas, saw racers from all over the Southeast come to do battle on the tight and technical track at GS Hobby. Over the last three years the HJC has seen the hobby grow in numbers with lots of new racers taking part. Saturday would start with practice in the morning followed by qualifying that would stretch into the evening. 2WD Modified and 4WD Modified Buggy would be dominated by JR Mitch and Cody Hollis, with JR taking the top spot in 2WD Modfied and Cody taking the TQ in 4WD Modified with JR would also TQ-ing Modified Truck. Sunday was main day, with triple A-mains in the Modified classes. 2WD Mod Buggy would go to Cody Hollis after wins in A1 and A2. JR Mitch would win a deciding A3 in 4WD Mod Buggy to take the win over teammate Cody Hollis. With a win in Mod Truck JR would close out the weekend.

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May 13, 2015

RSD X12 Old School Front End conversion kit

Reflex Racing introduce the RSD X12 Old School Front End conversion kit for the Xray X12 1/12th scale pan car. Designed for the use with no camber gain “old school” front end suspensions the converted car will be dialled especially for high-bite surfaces found at big races. Included in the set are all needed carbon pieces including RSD’s own servo mount as well as the shock unimount.

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May 13, 2015

Parnot & Risser win at French 1/10th Off-road Nats Rd3

The third round of the French 1/10th Electric Off-road Nationals was held in Maison-Alfort in the south-east of Paris. Perfect weather and a superb organisation of the hosting AEC club made for a fun weekend on a UK-style track that offered a new and challenging layout. In the 2WD class local driver Julien Parnot (Schumacher) took the win from Olivier de Montfumat (Schumacher) and Belgian driver Nicolas Risser (Team C). In the 4WD class Nicolas Risser (Team C) came out successful from Matthien Briere (Xray) and Team Associated driver Ludovic Valtier.

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May 13, 2015

Avid D413 12mm aluminium hex set

Coming from Avid and made for the HB D413 1/10th 4WD buggy is a 12mm aluminium hex set. Offering an innovative pin retaining system to hold the front drive pins in place the conversion does away with the annoying “pin dropping out to never be found again” the original front hexes sport. The front hexes are machined in a way to utilise an internal O-ring that holds the pin in place once the wheels are off. For the rear adapters the proven clamping system is used utilising a stainless steel 2-56 clamp screw. The chamfered edges of the 6061-T6 alloy parts make for easy wheel installation and each package includes a pair of 12mm hex front and a pair of 12mm hex rear adapters, three front O-rings, two 2-56 clamping screws, O-ring install instructions, and an Avid mini decal sheet.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]