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August 8, 2013

TLR 22 V2.0 2WD buggy kit

Horizon Hobby introduce the new Team Losi Racing 22 V2.0 kit. The buggy builds on the known 22 platform and includes many new features such as a revised front suspension geometry for better corner-entry speed and optimised weight distribution for improved rear traction. Updated shock absorbers with new shock caps and a redesigned ball differential with carbide diff and thrust balls, larger diff rings and a 1-piece nut further assist with acceleration. Included in the kit is also an array of option parts such as an aluminium front bulkhead, rear aluminium camber plate, rear clamp-type hex adapters, aluminium suspension spacers, as well “clip-less” threaded hinge pins and new shock shafts, all of them coming with a new coating to reduce friction.

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August 8, 2013

Neil Cragg secures 2013 BRCA 4WD buggy title

A win at the recent BRCA 1/10th off-road nationals in Stotfold secures Team Associated’s Neil Cragg the early win of the 2013 BRCA 4WD buggy title with one round remaining. Neil has scored maximum points in three rounds so far and can complete his 17th BRCA National Championship with a perfect score at Oswestry in the final round. Leading the points in the 2WD category entering the final round, Neil is in the driver’s seat to capture his second title this year.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

August 8, 2013

Centro C4.2 Conversion Kit for the B4.2

Available now for pre-order on rc10.com is the updated Centro C4.2 Mid Motor Conversion kit for the B4.2 buggy. Developed in Europe and designed specifically for very high-traction surfaces, the Centro C4.2 Mid Motor conversion for the B4.2 features a hard aluminium one-piece chassis, and an all-new moulded gearbox and bulkhead assembly that positions the motor in front of the rear wheel centreline, creating a centralised weight balance. Additional tuning possibilities are available with Centro’s range of optional accessories, including front bulkhead brass weights, front brace, and carbon chassis side stiffeners.

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August 8, 2013

Avid B4.2 motor centering kit & servo mounts

Avid is busy adding more option parts to their range of after market parts. First up is the motor centering kit for Team Associated’s B4.2, T4.2 and SC10.2 line of off-road vehicles as well as the respective predecessors. The parts are designed to overcome the imbalance issue often associated with the vehicles that are heavy on the left rear, which also makes an imbalance on the front tires. By shifting the motor, motorplate, and slipper 5mm towards the right, the balance is restored close to 50/50 for a more predictable handling. Along with the improved balance also goes a 6.7g weight saving. The set includes a 5mm aluminium spacer, 5mm slipper spacer, and stainless steel mount screws.

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August 7, 2013

Gadermayer & Pfeifhofer win at Austrian nats Rd3

Last weekend saw the third round of the Austrian 1/10th off-road nationals held in Salzburg, after catastrophic weather conditions lead to a cancellation of round two in Steyregg. The biggest challenge for the racers was the extremely loose track, some of the locals raced old B4 cars with brushed speed controller and motors or only 1S LiPo batteries in the 2WD class. After four rounds of qualifying it was former Euro A-finalist Michael Gademayer who placed his Team Associated B4 with an old Nosram Dominator speedo and Reedy 12×1 motor on the TQ spot in 2WD and Hupo Hönigl (Team Durango) TQ’d three out of four rounds in 4WD.

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August 7, 2013

Yuki Model Yakuza 1/8th brushless motors

CN Development & Media have new variants of their sensored Yakuza brushless motor series available. In addition to the existing motors the 41/48 buggy variant is available as 2250kv version and the longer 42/74 truggy motor now also comes as 1750kv and 2150kv variant. All are supplied with 5.5mm gold-plated bullet-type connectors and feature 5mm output shafts for standard 1/8th pinions.

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August 7, 2013

Kyosho TF6 SP2 conversion kit

Kyosho Germany introduce the TF6 SP2 conversion kit. The set contains all necessary parts to bring the TF6 up to the latest SP2 specification to make for an even faster and better handling car. Included in the kit is a new 2mm upper deck, an upper plate post, hard front 6°C-hubs, hard rear hubs as well as steel gear diff shafts, cup joints, 42.5mm steel and 43mm aluminium swing shafts.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

August 7, 2013

Miguel Matias wins Portuguese nationals Rd5

The Portuguese 1/8th buggy nationals round 5 were held at the Ortigosa track and with the championship being in its closing stages this was going to be an important race for some of the drivers. At the end of a challenging final it was TLR’s Miguel Matias who took the winning honours in front of teammate Ricardo Monteiro and Xray’s Bruno Coelho. Carlos Duraes came in fourth with Nuno Rebelo rounding out the top 5.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]