Xray introduce aluminium spring retainer collars for the XB4 4WD off-road buggy. They are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium, come black anodised and incorporate machined sections to prevent dust and dirt build-up inside the collars. The spring retainers come in sets of four and are a direct replacement for the stock plastic parts.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The annual Pro-Line Surf City Classic has quickly become a staple of Southern California indoor racing. With a laid-back atmosphere, consistent track conditions, and lots of competition, it’s what racing in SoCal is all about. The layout this year rewarded a consistent and fluid driving style while maintaining discipline to not over-drive the obstacles. A true driver’s layout. In 4WD Modified Ryan Maifield and his Associated buggy took over the lead early in the race and never faltered. Despite a late race charge from teammate Steven Hartson, Maifield took the win while Ryan Cavalieri rounded out the podium.
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JConcepts introduce the next option part for Kyosho’s RB6 buggy in the form of these aluminium wing mounts. The triangular shaped mount features a stout support from tower to mount and tower to transmission, braced with a lightweight rib feature between providing a steady platform up top shaped for the standard body clip attachment. Standard hardware is used throughout making it a quick and easy update on site or during a typical wrench day. The mounts are available in blue or black colour and sport etched JC logos.
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The last round of the RC Pro Canada Atlantic division series was held at the Red Clay R/C Clubs track in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The points contention were open to a few drivers based on the final results of round 4. Yannick LeBlanc ended up TQ-ing the 1/8 Nitro class but at the start of the 30 minute final A main, 20 seconds from the start a sudden flame out on Yannick’s car forced a panic rush back to the start box by the pit crew. The starting grid pack ended up leaving on the horn and Yannick got to the track within 7 to 10 seconds of the start. With determined patience and clean driving, within 7 laps, Yannick was back at position 1 where he had to battle to hold the lead. There was a fierce battle for second which ended up allowing Yannick to extend his lead and claim the victory with a 2 lap safety net in front of Shane Foote and Laurie Cormier. This win also secured Yannick the overall championship title.
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Following the re-release of the iconic Avante 4WD buggy in 2011 Tamiya is set to unveil the not-less iconic Egress buggy during next month’s Tokyo Hobby Show. Introduced in 1989 the Egress was the sister model of the Avante and featured a slightly simplified but longer wheelbase suspension, Platinum hi-cap shocks, full ball bearings and graphite chassis plates along alloy and titanium hardware. No definite details are known yet but we bring you updates no the release as soon as additional information is available.
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Italian company FVSS introduce the Torque screwdriver set and black-colour silicone fuel tubing. First up is the screwdriver set that makes use of a carbon fibre handle that features an insert with variable torque settings to avoid over tightening of screw heads. Included with the tool comes an assortment of six hardened tool tips including 1.5mm to 3.0mm hex wrenches as well as a flat and cross screw driver. Next up is the silicone fuel line with increased wall thickness for best possible resistance against cuts and rubbing on moving parts. It measures 6×2.5mm, comes in a shiny black colour and is available as 1.5, 15, 50 and 100 metre rolls.
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Yeah Racing have two new options parts for the Tamiya TT-02 4WD touring car chassis available in the form of aluminium upper suspension mounts and adjustable steering tie-rods. Starting with the upper suspension mount, the part is CNC-machined from aluminium and designed to reduce flex in the gearbox area for a more precise and accurate steering and suspension action. The mount comes blue anodised and in sets of two allowing to convert both the front and the rear of the chassis at once. The second new part is the adjustable steering tie-rod set, again for the TT-02. Designed not only to reduce friction between the steering bellcranks and the steering knuckles, the linkages also allow for quick and precise toe angle adjustment in order to fine-tune the steering characteristic of Tamiya’s entry-level chassis. Included are six delrin ball ends, three left/right thread turnbuckles and suitable ball connectors.
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Tekno RC announce the release of new optional springs for the EB48 and NB48 buggies as well as the SCT410 truck. The springs are stiffer than the current offerings and available as 1.4mm 8.5 turns blue rear spring and 1.4mm 8.0 turns purple offering. Both are 80mm long and will increase off-power steering, help keep the vehicle flatter in corners, and improve jumping characteristics. Tekno RC now also offers angled body clips for and easier handling. They are pre-bend and are usable on a variety of vehicles.
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