March 9, 2020

Hampus Berg sweeps Indoor Buggy Masters

The final round of the Swedish Indoor Buggy Masters series was held at the HB Racing/Team Orion racetrack this past weekend. Going into the final round teammates David Ronnefalk and Hampus Berg were both tie on points in the 2WD class while the 4WD title was already taken by Hampus. The race was held in a Reedy-style format and going into the final heat Hampus had scored five wins while David had three wins on his belt so far. With the best four rounds to count and the best round being the tie-breaker, David was on a very good pace in his last heat and Hampus started to look nervous. During the leg, David would jump short in a double which caused a quick visit on the roof, however the forecast said it was still possible for him to set the fastest round for the day. However, in the end Hampus managed to keep the fastest round for the day but the final round had no influence in the overall result.

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March 9, 2020

T-Works roll out new EB48 2.0 optionals

Coming from T-Works and made for the Tekno RC EB48 2.0 1/8th scale E-buggy kit are several new optionals. First up is a 28-piece orange seals precision ball bearing set that includes ball races with outer rubber and inner metal shields for exceptional protection and low natural drivetrain drag. Also new is a titanium turnbuckle set machined from high-quality 64 grade titanium. The parts will lower the overall weight while ensuring good corrosion resistance. Also part of the portfolio is a lightweight 130-piece UFO head titanium screw set as well as a 138-piece kit of gold colour steel screws. Like all titanium parts the screw set will greatly lower the overall weight while adding visual impact with the plated gold colour screws mainly adding bling and corrosion resistance when running in wet weather.

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March 9, 2020

Kapicka & Mara win at Czech Masters Series Rd6

This past weekend saw the running of round 6 of the Czech Masters Series in Prague. The March edition of the popular series saw the attendance of almost 100 drivers that were faced with a fast track layout and some new obstacles. In the 2WD Buggy class it was SWorkz’s Jiri Mara with the overall TQ after the three rounds of qualifying. Some close fights between Honza Kapicka (Kyosho)and Jiri Mara made the A-main finals pretty dramatic. Ultimately Honza took A1 and A3 for a maiden overall victory in the series while Jiri Mara had to settle for the runner-up spot. The top 3 result was completed by Marcel Dostál (Xray). Over in the 4WD Buggy class it was again Jiri Mara with the overall TQ as Vaclav Strupek (Xray) came in 2nd on the grid. When the dust had settled after the A-mains, it was still Jiri on the top spot with Vaclav in 2nd. Tomas Kapicka (Kyosho) would complete the top 3 result.

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March 6, 2020

Xray XB8E 2020 1/8th E-Buggy kit

Following the release of their new XB8 nitro buggy Xray now also introduce the XB8E 2020 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. The EFRA Euros winning platform makes use of many of the features introduced with the XB8 2020, such as a new +4mm longer main chassis for improved stability and easier handling, a refined front shock tower with added upper shock mounting positions, upgraded shock absorbers or equal front and rear large volume gear differentials.

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March 6, 2020

PR Racing brass wheel hex adapters

Coming from PR Racing are their new brass hex wheel adapters. Fitting all of the company’s 1/10th scale buggies the wheel hexes are machined from high-quality brass material and they are available with 4.2mm offset, weighing in at 2.9g and also as 5.2mm offset variant, weighing in at 3.8g. Using the heavy hexes will improve the vehicle’s stability over rougher parts of the track, making for a more planted ride.

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March 6, 2020

Nemo Racing Brake Balls blue & orange version

Following the release of the all-new LMR Brake Balls brake linkage cushions in red and black colour, Nemo Racing now also announce the release of orange and blue balls to better cope with the colour choices of drivers. Designed for the use on the brake linkages of 1/8th scale cars, the cushions improve brake consistency, reliability and overall feeling of the brakes as they make the car brake more smoothly and improve stopping over surface changes and bumps and they reduce the risk of uncontrolled brake grab. The balls will stay consistent over time and not fatigue like other methods, ensuring the brakes are in best possible condition. The set includes O-rings, two orange balls as well as two, slightly harder, blue balls that are best used in warmer conditions.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

March 6, 2020

JConcepts B74 aluminium arm mounts

JConcepts have announced the release of their new aluminium suspension arm mounts for the Team Associated B74 buggy. Available in blue colour, the precision machined pieces are carefully crafted to accept the standard Team Associated pill inserts. The suspension mounts are a critical piece of any vehicle, they provide the base for adjustments such as toe-in, anti-squat and wheelbase. A stout suspension mount can go a long way to assuring your vehicle is technically correct and up to specification. The JConcepts mounts are lightweight enough for the weight conscious racer but beefy enough to stand-up to the rigours of high-end 4WD modified buggy racing. The mounts feature chamfer highlighted edging which improve the curb appeal and bring out the luster in any show or race ride. They are available separately and identification markings are located on the part to show position.

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