S-Workz have released some new option parts for their S350 BK1 including springs and wheel nuts. The new option springs in blue and gold will provide your BK1 much softer suspension response. The new pro wheel nuts, sold in a set of 4, are CNC machined from aluminium with a cover to protect your wheel hub during a crash.
AKA have announced the addition of their Short Course tires to their R-Line pre-mount series. Short Course R-Line pre-mounts feature AKA’s Cyclone wheel made from AKA’s proprietary blend of high impact nylon. Inside the tire is AKA’s industry leading soft red insert designed to decrease the lateral deflection of the tire while at the same time increasing the vertical impact absorption therefore providing better handling in the bumps. The lateral grooves allow the insert to flex vertically and absorb large impacts while still maintaining lateral stability and overall durability that AKA inserts are known for. The result is a more predictable handling car in the harshest track conditions. Last but not least SC R-Line pre-mounts are all hand assembled using AKA’s best selling tire glue to ensure a perfect bond every time. R-Line pre-mounts are available to fit most popular SC truck brands including Traxxas, Associated, Kyosho, Losi and HPI.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
Outdoor Off-road R/C racing came to the Big Apple this past Sunday at the newly built Fort Knox RC Park in Bronx, NY. The race was organized by a dedicated group of enthusiastic racers to host the 1st Annual New York City Off-road Championships. TLR team driver Anthony Mazzara was the fastest driver in qualifying taking top qualifying positions in both pro buggy and pro truggy with his TLR 8ight 2.0 and TLR 8ight-T 2.0. Anthony convincingly took the top podium positions with his Nitrotec powered TLR vehicles. In pro buggy Anthony’s TLR teammate, James Schlick, took the runner up position.
The 4th annual Vintage Offroad Nationals was held last weekend at RCHR in Waterbury, CT. All racers prepared 1994 and earlier cars and the weekend saw some super close racing in each of the six classes. Everything from Losi JRX2s and Associated RC10s to Tamiya Falcons and Clod Busters were run and it was truly legendary to see these classic cars racing wheel to wheel once again.
The JMRCA Japanese 1/10th 200mm Nationals were held last weekend at Keitune Speedway in Ichihara. Qualifying for the event saw Mugen racer Takehiro Terauchi take the pole position just ahead of Yuya Sahashi in 2nd and multiple National champion Takaaki Shimo for Kyosho in 3rd. The KM team attended the event all the way from Thailand and Meen Vejrak driving the H-K1 would start in 4th. In the final however it was former World Champion Keisuke Fukuda with the Mugen who would take victory by a lap in front of Meen V in 2nd, with Shinnosuke Yokoyama rounding out the podium in 3rd for Xray.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
More new items from Elangears with the release of this easy to use Power Bridge. This compact unit extends your power supply by turning one output into four, two of which sport an on off switch. Orange/yellow in colour, like the other products in the series, it also comes with 2 USB ports for charging and powering your portable devices.
Source: Elangears [facebook.com]
Last weekend the 1st Pit Lane Cup took place in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. KM racing driver Andy Báez took the pole position for the race, while in second position was Fernando Méndez also with a HK-1. In the final the order of the front pairing remained unchanged as Andy took the win by less than a lap from Fernando, with Kyosho driver Anger Santiago in 3rd.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
C2 have released their first product for 1/8 and 1/10 Scale Touring, Racing & GT Cars, dual stage shock absorber pistons. The job of the suspension is to reduce the vibrations from the wheel and the chassis in a controlled fashion caused by an uneven road or changes of direction. These new CNC machined pistons are designed to allow racers to have faster or slower rebound depending on which type of piston is used. Different rebound slow down rates are available for fine tuning. Available for Motonica, Mugen (above), Shepherd and Serpent.
View the Shepherd versions here
