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May 24, 2014

Pro-Line EB48.2 Phantom bodyshell – Sneak peek

Pro-Line soon have a Phantom design bodyshell for the Tekno RC EB48.2 1/8th E-buggy available. Making use of the distinctive Phantom design, that was first introduced for 1/10th scale buggies, the body features a Stealth Fighter-ish cabin, edged sidepods and a rear section with an optional rear fin for improved airflow towards the rear wing. All information about the body and a release date will be available soon.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

May 24, 2014

WRC STI extra hard A-arms

New from WRC Racing come extra hard front and rear A-arms for the STX touring car. The harder composite material makes for less flex of the arms in hot ambient temperatures thus giving increased steering precision and rear end grip. The parts also incorporate a new lower shock mounting hole for added tuneability.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

May 23, 2014

Petition to save Mike’s Hobby Shop

Petition to save Mike's Hobby Shop

Through our live event coverage we get to travel to many r/c facilities around the world meeting many great people along the way. One facility and person to make a lasting impression on us is Mike’s Hobby Shop in Texas which is owned by all round good guy Mike Darnell. Having been twice to Mike’s haven for r/c enthusiasts, once for a round of Scotty Ernst’s Short Course Showdown Nationwide Tour and again for a round of JConcept’s Indoor National Series, we were more than impressed by what the place but also the great work Mike does in particular with encouraging younger generations in our sport. Unfortunately expansion work to Highway I-35 mean that Mike’s Hobby Shop, which would easily feature in a Top 10 of the worlds greatest rc facilities, could be halved in size under current State of Texas proposals meaning it will no longer be a viable operation. Supporters of the facility and Mike, who is one of those guys that goes beyond the call of duty for our hobby, have created a petition that we would encourage you to sign in the hope that this great facility can be saved and continue to viably operate. If you would like to play your part you can sign the petition by clicking here.

May 23, 2014

JConcepts RC10 Monroe carbon fibre battery brace

JConcepts RC10 Monroe carbon fibre battery brace-1

Made for the Team Associated RC10 Worlds and Classic is this carbon fibre battery brace from JConcepts. Cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre and coming with machined edges for a distinctive look, the part is designed to replace the standard brace on re-release and original RC10 buggies. The brace works with the kit’s mounting hardware and optional thumbscrews alike.

Click here to view a photo of the brace in place

May 23, 2014

VRC Pro goes Pattaya

Virtual RC have just released the Pattaya off-road track for the VRC Pro RC car simulator software. The track, home of the 2010 IFMAR Worlds and the Asia Contest race, is considered to be the biggest, baddest and meanest off-road track on the planet. The track uses the 2012 layout and offers 450 meters of digital Thai dirt, daring doubles, triples and quads. The track is optimised to be used in both directions so you get 2 tracks in 1. With the release of the Pattaya track VRC Pro now features 9 full-size off-road tracks suitable for nitro buggies and short course trucks.

Source: VRC [vrcpro.com]

May 23, 2014

Pedro Miguel Sousa wins at Portuguese buggy regional

The 2nd round of the Northern Portuguese 1/8th off-road regionals took place in Avanca near Averio. In the final Pedro Miguel Sousa looked to be in control of things until he ran into engine trouble meaning he would have to fight for the top position again. At the end a strong performance brought him the win in front of Hugo Cunha and Nuno Filipe Ferreira. Gabriel Magalhaes and Francisco Ferreria completed the top 5 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 23, 2014

VP Pro Crosspass 1/10th rear buggy tyre

VP Pro introduce the Crosspass 1/10th rear buggy tyre. Making use of horseshoe-shaped outer patterns for side bite and inner ribs and cross sections for traction, the tyre is designed for the use on hard-packed (indoor) tracks.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

May 23, 2014

Schelle RB6 ball-raced steering rack & chassis wrap

Schelle RB6 ball-raced steering rack & chassis protector

Schelle Racing Innoovations introduce two hop-ups for Kyosho’s 2WD Ultima series vehicles. First up is a ball-raced steering rack for the RB6, RT6 and SC6. The ball bearing construction eliminates slop from the pivot bushings while the design allows for additional Ackermann adjustment fore-aft as well as a wide steering pivot option. Widening out the inner bellcrank pivots shortens the steering link rod to better match the camber gain in the suspension and in testing Schelle found that the wide pivot setting produces a more predictable steering feel as the chassis leans in the turns. The second new part is a pre-cut chassis protection decal for the RB6. The sticker is made by UpgradeRC, sports the Schelle logos and it protects the chassis bottom from becoming excessively scratched on abrasive surfaces.

Click here to view the chassis sticker