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July 28, 2020

JConcepts aluminium 18mm clamping servo arm

JConcepts have announced the release of their new 18mm aluminium clamping servo arm. One of the critical points of racing comes from the steering servo and proper servo horn. The horn transfers all the torque from the servo to the steering bell cranks and this piece needs to be created with precision and durability. The JConcepts 18mm servo horn created for both 23T and 25T count has all the geometry necessary as a vast assortment of vehicles. The broad base of the horn tapers to the connection area where the steering takes place. The boss on top surrounds the ball end and provides a hefty surface for steering direction. Small ribs have been added on the sides to help strengthen the unit in a twisting fashion and a deep pocket hides the 3mm standard mounting screw. The entire horn has been retouched with chamfer highlight edging and laser etched with JC and the tooth count for high-end looks and authenticity.

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July 28, 2020

Jörn Neumann doubles at NORC Series Rd5

The 5th Round of the NORC Series took place in Troisdorf, Germany last weekend. The weather made for difficult conditions with Saturday’s high traction while overnight rain on made the track slippery on Sunday. Ultimately and when the astro turf fluff had settled, it was Schumacher’s Jörn Neumann with the win in 2WD Buggy from Schumacher teammate, Wesley van Helmond 2nd and Team Associated’s Marcel Schneider in 3rd. The 4WD Buggy class would see a Schumacher podium lock-out with Jörn and Wesley coming in 1st and 2nd again while Moritz Lautenbach completed the top 3 result. Over in the Truck class it was Wesley van Helmond with the win for Schumacher.

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July 28, 2020

JConcepts Traxxas breathable chassis covers

Coming from JConcepts and made for a variety of Traxxas truck are breathable chassis covers. When racing on a loamy or topsoil track surface the inside of the chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the JConcepts mesh chassis cover these worries are minimised with this simple and functional part. Fitting nicely under the body, the JConcepts chassis cover hugs the outside dimension of the chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing and bash conditions. The chassis cover fits snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached along the sides with the included hook and loop tape (Velcro) for easy access. The versatile part of the design comes from the mesh material, zipper closure and Velcro attachment which makes changing batteries or routine maintenance a breeze. The mesh itself is breathable and keeps out large debris while allowing airflow around the electrical items inside the chassis. They are available as variants for the Stampede, Rustler 2WD, Rustler 4WD, as well as the X-Maxx.

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July 28, 2020

T-Works XB4/22X-4 IFMAR legal disc wheels

T-Works have introduced their new IMFAR legal dish rims for the Xray XB4 and TLR 22X-4 4WD buggies. The disc-style wheels are of the correct offset for both the Xray and TLR buggy and they are usable with all standard 2.2” buggy tyres. They are available as pairs or 8-piece value packs for the front or rear and in white or yellow colour.

View the other sets here

July 28, 2020

Power HD D12 low-profile servo

Coming from Power HD is their new D12 low-profile reverse receiver wire high-performance servo. Utilising a CNC-machined all-aluminium case with a heatsink design middle section, the servo also sports a reverse receiver wire layout, meaning the wire leaves the case on the opposite side of the output gear and thus on the inside of the chassis when run in electric on-road cars. The result is a much cleaner layout while greatly reducing the chance of damaging the wire during a crash. The high-voltage compatible servo is capable of speeds of down to 0.059 seconds and a torque of up to 12.5kg-cm.

View a list of the specifications and another image here

July 28, 2020

2020 Ohio State Championship – Report

The Ohio RC Factory played host to the 2020 Ohio State Championship last weekend. The event attracted nearly 100 entries and in Pro Nitro Buggy it was Joey Bourdon (Tekno) with the TQ and also the overall win in the 30-minute A-main event. Joey would swap positions with Collin Weatherholt (Mugen) throughout the race and would bring home the title by a narrow 1.06 seconds. Ralph Krumme (Agama) came in 3rd overall to round out the podium already two laps behind.

Continue reading the report here

July 28, 2020

Johnson & Jeppesen win at Stickit1Racing Mod Series

Round 5 of the Stickit1Racing.com Modified Series was hosted by PDX Underground in Portland, Oregon yesterday. Held in 2WD Mod and 4WD Mod Buggy classes it was Yokomo privateer, Joseph Johnson with the win in the 2WD Mod Buggy class from Team Associated driver, Ryan Reavis on the runner-up spot. Yokomo USA team manager, Joe Pillars came in 3rd overall. Over in 4WD Mod Buggy it was Daniel Jeppesen with the win from Jim Meyer in 2nd and Sean Pham in 3rd.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

July 28, 2020

LCG Racing titanium flex screws

Coming from LCG Racing are their new titanium flex screws that allow to easily adjust the chassis flex characteristics of a variety of cars. Designed for the use as top deck, motor mount, T-place or shock tower screws, the bolts locate the respective items, however they to not tightening them down, making for a floating design that increases parts movement. The flex screw is of a stepped design which ensures tightening without having to use locktite, as with normal grub screws. Additionally, the bolt offers a more consistent feeling due to the smooth surface and they are designed to fit even the tightest tolerances without binding while minimising play. The screws are made of high-quality titanium, they come in sets of four and are available from now on.

Source: LCG Racing [facebook.com]