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June 19, 2014

Pro-Line Electron VTR front tyres

Pro-Line introduce the new Electron VTR front buggy tyre in 2WD and 4WD specification. The Electron shares close family ties with Pro-Line’s Ion tyre with the iconic dirt grabbing centre tread and futuristic styling. The Electron features connected tyre tread technology to improve traction and wear on even the most abrasive of indoor track conditions. The square centre pins laid out between the connected tread provide consistent forward and side bite even when the track gets dusty. The tyre will become available in specific 2WD and 4WD front sizes in Pro-Line’s super soft M4 and special MC clay compound.

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June 19, 2014

Zen Racing touring car chassis tweak tool

New from Zen Racing comes this chassis tweak took for 1/10th touring cars. The set includes a carbon fibre board with rubber feet and a carbon fibre rod and it is very easy to use. Simply undo the top deck screws on the touring car, place the car on the flat plate and use the graphite tube to push the car down on the shock towers to flatten out the chassis. The tube has rubber end caps to protect the graphite while the board is made from a high quality carbon composite material ideal for the purpose.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

June 19, 2014

SARDA ORE national championship Rd2 – Report

The 2nd round of the 2014 South-African ORE national championship was held at the Welkom RC Track. A cold front hit South Africa and the tire warmers got turned up but the great indoor track managed to keep the drivers happy and the programme on schedule. The Touring Modified class once again provided some spectacular high-speed racing. The local hero Antonio Caroli took TQ honours but due to some unlucky incidents in the finals he would only end in 6th place overall. At the end it was Hein Kotze who dominated with faultless driving in all 3 finals. Anderton Smith and Deon Gove managed to grab the final two podium spots.

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June 19, 2014

Ludovic Valtier sweeps French EP off-road champs Rd4

A quality field of 120 drivers competed in round 4 of the French Electric Off-Road Nationals on the grass track of Montigny-le-bretonneux near Paris. This natural grass track was very bumpy and the setup is very important to go fast. In qualifying, Ludovic Valtier (Team Associated) took pole position in 4WD with his Reedy-powered B44.2. Ludovic converted his pole into a clinical victory by securing the win in the first two mains. In 2WD it was much of the same. Ludovic and his B5M secured a solid pole position and converted this into a win with victories in the 1st and 3rd legs after fighting hard with his good friends and team mates Julien Formentin and Armand Lantheaume.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

June 19, 2014

Kyosho MR-03VE JSCC blue limited edition chassis

Kyosho America introduce a blue limited edition 50th Anniversary chassis kit of the brushless-powered MR-03VE. Based around blue-colour chassis parts the car features full ball bearings, a rear ball differential, gold-plated battery terminals and a Team Orion XSpeed Eco brushless motor. Included are also modification parts for a MM-type motor mount and a front wide tread conversion. Not included are wheels, tyres, a body and a 2.4GHz ASF-compatible transmitter.

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June 19, 2014

Pro-Line LockDown 1/8th buggy tyre

The new Pro-Line LockDown is the next generation of tyre tread technology to 1/8 buggy race tyres, according to Pro-Line. The tyre features variable pin spacing between the centre rows of pins providing maximum forward bite without sacrificing wear. Each pair of closely spaced centre treads are completely connected at the base of the pin creating the “LockDown area” and providing the optimal pin flex even in soft compounds. The unique crossing side tread is meant to provide smooth steering and consistent side traction on even the most edgy and hard to drive tracks. The pin size of the LockDown is in-between the Hole Shot 2.0 and the Blockade so you can have performance similar to the Hole Shot 2.0 with tread life rivalling the Blockade. The tyre is available in Pro-Line’s X2 to X4 and M2 to M4 rubber and will later also be available pre-mounted on white Velocity wheels.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

June 19, 2014

Yokomo BD7 2014 aluminium main chassis

After a recent brief introduction Yokomo now have more information about their forthcoming aluminium main chassis for the BD7 touring car available. “I wanted to create an aluminum chassis that would perform excellently on both carpet and asphalt surfaces”, Yukijiro Umino, the chief designer of the BD7 2014, explains. To achieve this the 2.0mm chassis is machined from especial grade 7075 aluminium that, in combination with a new shape, makes for increased overall performance on both asphalt and carpet tracks. The black anodised chassis also features milled edges for looks and smoother cornering. Performance wise the rigidness of the aluminium reduces traction roll on high-grip carpet tracks to allow for more aggressive setups while on asphalt, the chassis’ stiffness contributes to the overall stability, improving the handling characteristics of the car. There is no official release date yet but we understand that the alloy chassis will become available very soon.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

June 19, 2014

Pro-Line MBX-7 Phantom bodyshell

Seen in teaser form only days ago Pro-Line now officially introduce the Phantom design bodyshell for the Mugen MBX-7 buggy. Making use of the distinctive design elements first seen on the 1/10th buggy Phantom bodies, the 1/8th scale variant again makes use of an aggressively styled cabin and a flowing rear section that culminates in a single point in front of the shock tower. An optional add-on rear fin helps with straight-line stability both at highspeed and while jumping. The body is meant to make a first public appearance at this week’s ROAR Gas Offroad Nationals in Texas. Red RC is on site with a full coverage that can be found by clicking here.

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