MR33, brand of 3-time World Champion Marc Rheinard have released a new radio and oil bag. The padded Radio Bag (250mm x 260mm x 160mm) is a perfect fit for the Sanwa M11 and also includes a separate case to put receiver or other items, a handle as well as a shoulder belt to carry. The padded oil bag (220mm x 120mm x 150mm) offers a secure storage area your shock oils, additive, glue etc. Both black bags come embroidered with the MR33 logo in red.
Xray release this adjustable aluminium rear hub carrier for the XB808. CNC-machined from lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, it is hard coated for extra durability and long life. New adjustable rear hub carrier offers new and unique adjustability of roll-centers with 3 holes where the upper linkage can be mounted by aluminum ball with thread and so aluminium shims can be used for increasing or decreasing roll center angle. Also the double lower eccentric holes allow adjustment of roll center positions on arms.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Team Durango have announced the imminent arrival of the DEX410v3. This new model is an evolution of the previous DEX410 model and features parts that have been tested and proven by their Team Drivers over recent months. Some of the new features include Big bore shocks which are more consistent on rough tracks due to the larger volume of oil. A new ‘Kuhler’ body with increased space inside the body and improved air flow to the electronics as well as new RR suspension holder that allows the rear squat to be altered using composite inserts. New ‘Fine Tune’ shock towers with finer adjustment for the upper mounting positions, and more rear camber link positions on the rear tower. New HD Ball Ends are used throughout that are tighter fitting and less likely to pop-off during a collision. 14mm Hex hubs that provide stronger and more reliable wheel fitment and gold Ti Ni coated shock shafts as standard for super smooth action. Expected to be available mid September.
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This past Labor Day weekend, Jimmy Babcock’s JBRL Nitro Series headed to ARC Raceway in Temecula, CA for Rd6. With little over 150 entries, it was sure to be a competitive day. In 1/8 Electric Buggy, Dylan Rodriguez of Mugen Seiki/ Proline Racing/Tekin set the TQ going into the 10min main event. Lining up 2nd was Shane Lyon with his Mugen/Proline Racing ride and 3rd was Aaron Huerta of Mugen Seiki/Proline Racing/Handle IT Hobbies. The main event was a tight race between Dylan and Aaron. Aaron taking the lead at one point for a few laps but a mistake with a few minutes to go would put Dylan back to the lead to never look back, winning by a 4 second margin. Shane rounded up the last podium spot.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
By popular demand JConcepts is bringing the Rulux 12mm hex design to the Losi SCT-E Short Course 4×4. Rulux wheels are 1:1 inspired and offer a look that is unmistakably JConcepts. No detail has been missed as the Rulux wheel incorporates a lug nut and spoke affect that emulates the real thing. Wheel profile, interior and exterior ribbing and spoke design were all areas of focus while creating the combination of durability, clearance, functionality and appearance.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
JConcepts introduces an update to their One Size Fits Most ROAR National Champion winning, Ford Raptor SVT X-Flow body. With an ever increasing number of 2wd and 4wd SCT trucks on the market, a need for a body that is extremely versatile is in demand and so with confirmed placement on the Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, SC10 4×4, Losi XXX-SCT and SCT-E, when it comes to the X-Flow body being versatile is an understatement. Officially licensed by Ford, the JConcepts Ford Raptor SVT body is inspired from the ground up as an all-out SCT race body. The X-Flow is the best handling Raptor body to date and offers even more escape paths than the original to minimize the parachute affect.
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Losi have introduced their new 1/5-scale 5ive-T 4wd Offroad racing truck, the closest thing to a full-size vehicle in realism, performance and experience. It features a 4WD drivetrain based on the racing-winning, award winning 8ight platform, Spektrum telemetry receiver, installed sensors and 1/4-scale servos. And since it’s a Bind-N-Drive vehicle, you complete it with the DSM transmitter of your choice.
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The sad news reached us yesterday evening that IFMAR founder and Hon. Life President Ted Longshaw has passed away, he was 85 years old. An RC enthusiast for as long as the sport existed, he took part in the first organised race in the UK back in 1971. It was 8 years later in 1979 following a World Championship in Switzerland that he proposed the idea of founding a World governing body to establish uniform rules across the different blocs and so the International Federation of Model Auto Racing (IFMAR) was born. Ted was appointed President and the first IFMAR World Championships was held for 1/8th on road two years later in Indianapolis in 1981. Having grown the sport over the next decade and a half, Ted stepped down from the day to day running of the federation and was appointed to the position of Honorary Life President. He continued to attend events and could be seen trackside as recently as last November’s Buggy World Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. A real trail blazer for our sport, Red RC would like to pass on our condolences to his family, friends and those close to him within the RC community.
