Stay warm and dry and look good too, in Team Associated’s all-new winter jacket. It features a zip-up front with Velcro storm flap, zip-off hood and drop-tail hem with drawcord and toggle for adjustability. Embroidered Associated logos on the front left chest and large across the shoulders.
Xtreme Racing have released this carbon fibre battery forward servo tray for the Mugen MBX-6. This servo tray replaces the stock version and allows the rx pack to be placed forward in the car for better weight distribution. The set includes servo tray, battery tray as well as aluminium posts and fasteners. Made in the USA.
Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]
The PMTC 1/10th 2011 was run last weekend in Guangzhou, China. It was a fair day, humidity was low, and the air temperature was between 20 and 24 degrees and the event attracted about 100 entries. In the RR class, from the qualifiers to the finals, it was a tight race between K. Lee and Tony Su, with Tony TQ’ing. During the finals, K. Lee was as fast as Tony but couldn’t find a way to pass him in all 3 finals so Tony won the race. In the 2WD Mini Class, Penny Yip was leading from the qualifiers to the finals by half a lap, so he TQ’d and won the race. The battl was for second between Anson Lee and Vincent Yip with Anson getting the runner up spot.
Radio Controlled Hobbies and Raceway, otherwise known as RCHR, in Waterbury, CT held their 3rd annual Northeast Grand Prix 1/10 off road electric event. Team Associated had drivers competing in all classes, including 2wd Mod Buggy, 4wd Mod Buggy, 17.5 2wd Short Course, and 4×4 Mod Short Course. 2wd Mod Buggy saw Mike Gay set the pace throughout qualifying, putting his Reedy/LRP-powered B4.1 on the TQ pole position for the A-Main event. In the end of the main, new AE/Reedy driver Mike Wilder was able to put together the cleanest run to take down the win. Rounding out the podium was another new AE/Reedy/LRP driver and local fast kid, Alex Kosciuszek, from in third.
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The LRP VTEC Competition 5400 30C is the ultimate power package for all competition rookies. This budget LiPo from the competition car line series features a rated current of 30C. It is therefore powerful and persistent enough to withstand the toughest racing. In addition to the High Density Stacking (HDS) technology and a 3C charge current, the gold coated connectors guarantee lowest contact resistance.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Following Naoto Matsukura’s recent Japanese offroad title, Yokomo has scored another title, this time on Eastern European soil in the Czech Republic. The Czech Offroad Nationals were held in Hrotovice this past weekend, at the same indoor venue where the Euro Touring Series has been previously held, and also the upcoming Euro Offroad Series event taking place in February 2012. Multiple Czech Champion Michal Bok piloting his Yokomo B-MAX4 II Worlds Edition, finished strongly ahead of Martin Bayer (Durango) and fellow Czech teammate Radek Flek, also piloting a Yokomo B-MAX II Worlds Edition, to capture the National title.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
KM Racing have introduced more new parts for the MTX5 with the release of this new rear shock tower. Made from a thicker 4mm carbon fibre, its construction is much stronger than the original kit part, yet remains lightweight thanks to the material used and strategic machining of the surface.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
Method RC have released their Mirage body for the TLR 22 in both mid and rear motor configurations. The compact proportions of the Mirage lower the overall vehicle weight and center of gravity, improving performance. The blade-like styling complements the narrow and angular chassis, while also enhancing aerodynamic performance and overall downforce moving the centre of pressure forward to help steering feel without giving up forward bite. The nose tucks tightly behind the front shock towers to reduce profile drag of the body.
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