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February 10, 2014

Video – Associated B5 Introduction

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During the past weekend’s JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals at SmacTrac in St Louis, Missouri, Team Associated’s Brent Thielke and JConcepts’ Jason Ruona gave us a first insight into the brand-new Team Associated B5, the follow-up model of the hugely successful B4 buggy. The new platform is based off the design ideas of the B4 but offers a lot more tuning options to make it easier for drivers to adapt the vehicle to different surfaces and track conditions. Being available as rear motor kit first, as it was raced at SmacTrac, there will soon also be a mid motor version for high-bite and European style tracks too. To find out more about the B5, simply hit the video box above.

February 10, 2014

Xpert RC electric on/off switch

XpertRC now have this electric on/off switch available. Working with 6V and 7.4V input the device eliminates the need to use an unreliable mechanical switch as it offers simple 1-button operation, plus it incorporates an adjustable low-battery warning for LiPo and NiMH receiver battery packs. The case features three mounting lugs that match with the personal transponder mount many radio trays offer and it can additionally mounted using a 2-hole mounting pattern in the case itself.

Source: Xpert RC [xpert-rc.com]

February 10, 2014

Xray Challenge Moravia & Slovakia Cup Rd5 – Report

The 5th round of this Winter’s Xray Challenge Moravia & Slovakia Cup took place at the Hudy Racing Arena this past weekend. The race schedule saw 3 rounds of qualifying and 3 finals. In the Modified Touring class Xray’s Martin Hudy took the winning honours in front of Marek Cerny and Jirka Vysin. Adam Janovic and Mateusz Ogonowski completed the top 5.

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February 10, 2014

Wesley van Helmond wins at Indoor Off-Road Cup

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The 4th round of the International Indoor Off-Road Cup took place at Model Indoor Oss in the Netherlands. Wesley van Helmond walked away with the win in the 2WD class in front of Wouter Wynen and Jordy Velder. Chris van der Hagen and Bruno Heremans completed the top 5 result. The win also handed Wesley the overall championship title with one race still to go.

Image: Joey van Helmond

February 10, 2014

Revolution Design Ultra Flywheel Puller

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce the Ultra Flywheel Puller. The tool is designed for most 1/8th clutches and helps to separate the flywheel from the crankshaft without any damage. By clamping the black anodised aluminium fork behind the flywheel and turning down the shaft the flywheel is pulled away from the crankshaft without harming the flywheel, the crankshaft or the tool itself. The tool is also equipped with a 10mm nut driver that is ideal to tighten the clutch nut after fitting the flywheel. Both the black anodised 7075-T6 aluminium fork and the high quality spring steel shaft sport the RDRP logos for a factory look and easy identification.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

February 10, 2014

Xceed medium-size trolley bag

Available very soon is this medium-size trolley bag from Xceed. Sporting the company’s black and green colour tones, the bag measures 51x54x24cm and it features two large and two small 23cm wide inner drawers that are ideal to store and transport 1/10th touring cars, electronics, spares and many more. The drawers slide in an inner frame that also is responsible for the overall stability while the outer fabric material is both durable and easy to clean. The top-section offers a tool holder and the strong trolley type telescopic handle makes handling a breeze.

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February 10, 2014

Xray XB4 graphite arm stiffeners

Made for both the XB4 4WD and 2WD buggies are these graphite arms stiffeners from Xray. Made from 1.6mm carbon fibre and coming as front and rear set, the plates directly screw to Xray’s SFA arms in order to adjust the overall flexibility of the composite material lower A-arms. Using the stiffeners can help with vehicle handling especially in medium to high bite conditions and also at high ambient temperatures as a stiffer arm makes for a smoother steering response and better car control especially in chicanes and in tight corners.

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February 10, 2014

RSD TC6.2 bumper and brace kit

The RSD TC6.2 bumper and brace kit from Reflex Racing is designed to add front end protection to the Team Associated TC6.2 car. By raising and elongating the bumper brace, the brace now butts up against the front bulkhead providing support to the bottom bumper screws, preventing chassis de-lamination in hard frontal collisions. Included in the set are a new foam bumper, the upper carbon fibre bumper brace and mounting hardware.

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