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April 25, 2013

Exotek TLR22 steering rack conversion set

Exotek have released this new steering rack conversion set for the TLR22, 22SCT and 22T. Featuring an all new CNC machined design with bearings and steel bushings for reliable steering and precise track performance, this design was carried over from Exotek’s popular parts for other buggy models and is surprisingly compact and efficient on the 22. The conversion bolts into the stock locations of the 22 chassis with ease and uses all of the stock hardware. The geometry is spot on with the steering rack working in perfect tandem with the front links and suspension of the 22, while the reverse mounted steering cranks matches the movement of the steering knuckles resulting in aligned angles of the steering turnbuckles when turning left and right. Bump steer can be easily changed by spacing the rack up or down and the steering link angle can be changed by adding spacers to the inboard ball ends. The inboard ball ends laydown position also helps eliminate the dreaded ball cup pop off’s of the 22SCT. For proper clearance of the steering rack new heavy duty servo mounts are included so that the servo is positioned 6mm further back.

View images of the conversion installed here

April 25, 2013

Team Associated T4.2RS Ready-to-Run

Team Associated have introduced the T4.2RS Ready-to-Run. The T4.2 RTR is a fully assembled truck that shares many of the same parts as the popular RC10T4 Factory Team kit. The T4.2 RTR has also received upgraded features, like the Team Associated XP 2.4GHz radio system and XP metal gear steering servo. Power is supplied by a Reedy 3300kV brushless motor while the XP SC500-BL water-resistant electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff and Deans connector provides smooth throttle control. It can also be upgraded as your skills improve and budget allow with the full line of Factory Team T4 hop-ups, as well as Reedy and LRP performance parts.

View more details here

April 25, 2013

Serpent 977 Viper aluminium options

Serpent have released some more new optional parts for the Viper 977 1/8th scale. First up is the bracket stiffener/radioplate mount which has been machined from high quality aluminium replacing the standard nylon version. Two other aluminum option parts also released are the conrod style ballraced throttle/brake lever and the very stiff & strong servo saver bracket.

View the other new parts here

April 25, 2013

Collin & Wallace win SORC Rd1

Last weekend saw the start of the Scottish Off Road Championship hosted by Dunfermline District Radio Car Club. Round 1 of qualifying was a bit of a wet affair with Chris Mitchell setting TQ pace in 2wd and Kenny Clark setting the fastest time in 4wd. The lap times tumbled as the track dried out through the rest of qualifying, the early pacesetter of Chris Mitchell took TQ in 2wd and Kenny Clark managed to secure overall TQ for 4wd. Chris Mitchell the 2wd pole man was unable to convert his early pace in the finals it was the Schumacher SV2 driven by James Collins that took the win of all three legs of the 2wd A finals. For the 4wd finals it was much the same story as with 2wd, polesitter Kenny Clark unable to take the win, it was the Schumacher K1 of Martin Wallace that pipped Kenny by 1 second in leg 1, leg 2 was an even closer run thing between Martin Wallace and Ross Irwin, Martin just managed over the line in front of Ross beating him by 0.23 of a second and taking the overall 4wd win.

View the final results here

April 25, 2013

KM Racing H-K1 D-type servo saver

KM Racing have released this optional servo saver for the H-K1. The new upper part of the saver has now been made of plastic in place of metal so it is now lighter on top while the bottom part uses a D-type mount in place of the original hex. Parts are available separately or as a complete set.

View the complete set here

April 25, 2013

LeeSpeed 84 pitch spur gears & pinions

Leespeed 84 pitch spur gears & pinions

LeeSpeed Racing Design have introduced a new generation of 84 pitch spur gears and titanium pinions, available for any EP touring cars. The claimed benefit of 84 pitch is that it is quiet, improves acceleration timing and braking consistency due to more engagement of teeth, which translates to better and faster lap times. For the very same reason, it also will provide constant feedback to drivers throttle response due to a more refined gear ratio. They are available in a range of 118T up to 157T for spur gear and 30T up to 60T for titanium pinion while suitable for stock to modified, non-turbo to turbo.

Source: LeeSpeed [leespeed-racing.com]

April 25, 2013

Mark Green takes Rd2 of BRCA 1/8th Nats

The start of the 2013 racing season began with round 2 at Cotswolds 2 weeks ago. You must think there must be a typo error but we actually did start with round 2 since the scheduled first round at Wombwell had to be cancelled due to the snowy weather that hit the country in March. The entry for this round was lower than expected but still had a very competitive feeling which made for some close racing at all levels. Saturday was practice day and surprisingly the track was dry which enabled drivers to run their new engines in and also run their new cars for the first time. The lap times upfront are around the low 15 second bracket and if you can break consistently below this mark, then that is the golden ticket to having a good shot at TQ. The man to beat was Kyle Branson who was setting lap times consistently in the 14.7 second bracket and was clearly the class of the field with Mark Green being the next best. The remaining drivers of Wood, North, The Hastings duo, Dransfield, Thurston, Carr and Frost where in close pursuit.

Continue reading the report here

April 24, 2013

JConcepts RC8.2 Silencer body

Seen first at the Worlds in Argentina and then used to win this year’s DNC, JConcepts have finally released the the Silencer for the RC8.2, a brand-new, ground up design which has new elements created for the highest speed circuits. A narrowed, Finnisher stance cockpit allows more fuel tank access a smoother high-speed transition and increased flow around the engine heat-sink. A deep recess around the heat-sink area with dual channeling out the rear provides air escape along with rear-end stability, while the Silencer side-pods have a clipped rear-end, narrowing the rear by angling just in front of the rear tires. The extended runner features are placed on the rear-end of the body enhancing the force placed on the rear pods during high-speed acceleration. The main pods are heavily chamfered and a more heat-shrink design over the pipe, fuel tank and electrical / linkage make up the main pods. The end result has the body looking extremely low-profile with heavy JConcepts edginess and appeal. The Silencer is capped off with a cock-pit “shark fin” for more high-speed tracking stability and increased roof stiffness.

View more images of the Silencer here