From Elliott Boots’ EBRC brand are these high grade carbon fibre steering arm levers used to adjust the Ackerman of the SWorkz S35-4 buggy. Following many months of testing they arrived at 3 options, distinguished by a dot system machined on each individual part, 1 dot, 2 dot and 3 dot. Depending on track layout and grip level you can personalise your cars steering to make it more comfortable for you.
Source: EBRC [facebook.com]
For the XB8 & XB8E buggies, Xray have introduced this central dogbone drive shaft system which is an alternative to the CVDs that comes as standard. Central dogbone drive shafts for have reduced maintenance and servicing requirements and help provide more forward traction. All parts are machined from Hudy Spring Steel and are specially hardened.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
From JConcepts and Ryan Maifield’s RM2 collaboration is this engine tuning screwdriver. The aluminium handle is custom machined, red anodised and spiced with 2nd operation silver highlighting to bring some luster to the pit area. The top of the wrench is capped with injection moulded JC plug and the handle itself is topped off with laser etched JConcepts logo for authenticity. The tip of any wrench is mandatory for function and control. The spring steel flat blade screwdriver is made of multiple pieces and pre-assembled. The tip slides into a sleeve which is secured with beefy set screw located on the adapter itself. The tip is precision ground for shape, angle, and thickness for the all-important engagement into carburettor adjustment screws. The entire steel tip assembly slides into the handle and snaps into place courtesy of the magnet located in the handle. The magnet has enough holding power to maintain position during use and the occasional drop and pop during normal usage. When it is time to pack-up the pits or drop the footprint, simply pull the tip assembly out and place alongside the handle in the toolbox or bag.
View the new RM2 wing button here
Schumacher Racing would like to welcome Tyler Jones to their team for 1/10th 2wd. Tyler’s main role will still be with Tekno for their 1/8th and 1/10th 4wd platforms, however he has chosen to run the Schumacher Laydown for his 2wd program. Tyler has recently been showing excellent pace at many events and is a great upcoming driver. Tyler had this to say, ‘I am so stoked to be joining Schumacher for my 2wd, I’ve tried many 2wd cars and felt the most comfortable and at home with the Laydown from the get go. It is great that we have managed to work a deal together to make this happen! My thanks go to Muz, Robin and the guys at Schumacher and I’m excited to be on track soon’. He will be competing mainly at local events, but when time allows he plans to do a few larger events later in the year.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Whether stock or modified, 4wd buggy racing has become more competitive than ever. While every RC car needs chassis flex, you also need highly precise steering if you want to come out on top. Thanks to directional milling, the 113g Revolution Design B74.1 2.5mm aluminium chassis retains the original item’s torsional flex, increases longitudinal stiffness and adds only 2g to the overall weight. Further flex adjustments can be made with the included 2.0mm carbon fibre front brace.
View more images of the chassis here
Pilot RC Products have announced these new lightweight steering posts for the Team Associated B3.2, T3.2 & B3.2e. These Titanium posts are 45% lighter than using the steel parts without compromising the design. The reduction in weight at this critical area will help reduce front chassis dragging on jump faces and will offer a precise fit for a slop free steering rack. Machined from the finest Grade 5 Titanium and produced in the USA.
Source: Pilot RC [pilotrcproducts.com]
Last weekend was the Italian Pride Race at SRB track in Nembro, Italy. With rain affecting the track conditions ahead of the race, during the event itself the track was dry and so it was Kyosho racer Mattia Polito that took the top spot in nitro qualifying while in the the EP class it was Xray’s Marco Baruffolo with the top spot. In the nitro final things changed fast with Polito making a mistake and then 3 turns later Baruffolo overtook Elliott Boots to the take over the lead from where he would control the race until the end. Polito would regain 2nd spot with Boots completing the podium in 3rd. The E-buggy was more of the same for Baruffolo as he won all 3 mains to take the win ahead of Gianluca Zecchini in 2nd and Nicolo Veronesi in 3rd.
New from T-Works are these shock tools for use with the Yokomo YZ-4 and YZ-2. Made from aluminium and black anodised there is two version and they aid with the tightening of the caps to the shock body and separately the ball joints.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
