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November 3, 2014

EFRA releases 2015 race calendar

EFRA released 2015 race calendar

Following last weekend’s EFRA AGM, the European governing body have announced the (provisional) dates for next year’s European Championships. A busy Summer season starts with 2 ‘B’ championships, while next year the 200mm nitro on-road class sees a combined A and B championship being run in Turkey. The 2 40+ titles round out the season along with the usual ‘A’ titles that are up for grabs in the Summer. New is a dedicated European Championship for the growing 1/8th E-buggy class that will be held in August at the Austrian Fehring track. Beside the introduction of the 1/8th E-buggy class, EFRA will also try and establish the 1/8th nitro GT class with the governing body trying to evaluate a sensible set of rules based on existing GT/Rally rules. Several classes also saw clarifications on existing rules with the electric classes are not allowed to run “hybrid” motors built from the parts of different manufacturers anymore. The 1/12th scale Stock class will run 13.5T motors in the future and 1/8th nitro buggies will have to use 16 percent nitro fuel from 2016 on. Full AGM details can be found here.

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November 3, 2014

Imbue 12mm brass shock pistons

Hot on the heels of the 1/8th scale brass shock pistons Imbue announce the release of 12mm 1/10th variants. The pistons are meant to improve bump handling, they make for plusher landings and smoother vehicle response. Initially available in 3×1.35mm hole configuration, the hole selection works well on both outdoor and indoor tracks, with tapered holes on one side to allow tuning for faster rebound or dampening. Included are standard and tight fit sealing bands for a perfect fit and to eliminate blow-by and friction. The pistons fit TLR, Associated, and Kyosho vehicles as well as and other brands that utilise a 3mm mounting shaft.

Source: Imbue [imbuemotorsports.com]

November 3, 2014

Josh Cyrul doubles at International Indoor Champs

During the recent International Indoor Championships Josh Cyrul wrapped up both the TQ and win fin the World GT Expert Modified and 12th Scale 13.5 classes at this year’s 10th Anniversary event. Josh was pretty much untouchable all week long. He TQ’d every round of qualifying in both classes and won both A-Mains wire to wire. In 12th scale, Josh piloted his car to TQ with the only 45 lap run in the class. He then backed that TQ up by doing the only 45 lapper in the main, for the flawless win. In Expert World GT Mod, Josh again was just scary fast. In fact, his World GT lap times would have easily put him in the top half of the 12th scale Modified A-main. In the A-Main Josh lapped everyone up to 2nd place, and his fast lap of 9.6 seconds was 4 tenth quicker the 2nd place Hupo Honigl’s 10.0. Josh went on to do the only 31 lap run of the week in that class also.

Source: SpeedMerchand [teamspeedmerchant.com]

November 1, 2014

Picco Torque .12 EMX-WC touring engine

Picco Torque .12 EMX-WC engine

Picco introduce the Torque .12 EMX-WC Edo modified X-type World Championship replica Touring racing engine that has been developed with the upcoming 1/10th Nitro World Championships in mind. The engine is completely redesigned and comes with a new long stroke layout to deliver great power over the entire RPM range, good fuel efficiency, and improved mid-range acceleration. The front ball bearing has been replaced with a 7mm inner diameter one and the components have been “hand modified” by Edoardo Picco using his extensive experience. The engine features a balanced 12mm “turbo” silicone-filled crankshaft for improved fuel flow and reduced weight, a super aligned “knife edged” aerodynamic connecting rod, a hand finished hard chromed brass liner with tear-trop work on the ports, and a lightened CNC machined piston made from high percentage silicone alloy billet. Other parts used include a large size finned turbo combustion chamber insert for better heat dissipation, new ultra light weight cooling head with an extra fin, hand modified rear back plate for improved fuel flow, Swiss quality 12mm main bearing and a composite slide carburettor with 5.4mm venturi inserts.

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November 1, 2014

JConcepts TLR 22 & 22-4 Fin titanium turnbuckle sets

JConcepts introduction the Fin turnbuckle sets for the Team Losi Racing 22 2.0 and 22-4 buggies. The base of the shafts’ design is centred around a .143″ titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3.5mm thread base design which accepts the TLR HD ball-cups. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the “finned” cuts that rotate about the centre. The turnbuckles are produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation.

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November 1, 2014

ZZRacing quick release screw driver

From ZZRacing come new quick release screw drivers with anodised aluminium handles. Coming with interchangeable 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm and 3mm hex tool tips as well as a Philips and slotted blades the tools cover a wide range of applications. The hardened tool tips can be stored within the handle with the tool being available in black and blue colour.

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October 31, 2014

HPI Micro RS4 Subaru WRX STI clear bodyshell

HPI Racing’s Subaru WRX STI Global RallyCross bodyshell is now also available in a clear version, allowing to create own paint schemes. The body ships with a large flexible vinyl decal sheet for detailing, including window lines, headlights, grilles, tail lights, HPI logos and several other details. A convenient overspray film is included, as well as vinyl window masks to make painting quick and easy. To make mounting the body simple, an instruction sheet is included and the body, that is made for a 150mm wheelbase chassis, has dimple marks for drill locations.

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October 31, 2014

Fast Race 1/8th buggy tyre cutter

From Fast Race and made to cut 1/8th buggy tyres off their wheel is this tyre cut device. The simple yet clever tool is usable with most of today’s 1/8th rims, made of sturdy aluminium and it makes re-using rims easier. An adjustable holder takes a standard scalpel blade so no unusual blades are needed once they need to be replaced. Using the device is pretty simply as you can see from the video that can be found after the break. The tyre cutter will become available by beginning of November.

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