Red RC » P Off Road

May 15, 2020

JConcepts B74 aluminium centre diff mount

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated B74 buggy is a blue anodised aluminium centre diff mount. Durability in the chassis assembly is crucial to a proper handling vehicle. The JConcepts aluminium centre diff/slipper mount is machined in high-grade aluminium and anodised blue for top-notch looks. The option part aligns and drops under the centre diff/slipper and attaches to the chassis using the stock hardware. The rigid assembly and lightweight construction of the mount is a perfect complement to the B74. The mount can be topped off with JConcepts’ optional centre bulkhead top plate #2531.

View the installed part here

May 15, 2020

Joni Skidmore joins Schumacher

Schumacher Racing welcome top UK racer Joni Skidmore to their electric off-road team. Joni will be primed and ready to go, as soon as racing resumes with his Cougar Laydown and CAT L1 Evo rides and he had the following to say;

I am so pleased and excited to be joining the Schumacher Family for the foreseeable future, the cars are super competitive at the races and the support from the team is great too. Big thanks to Robin, Muz and Trish for making all this happen, hopefully see you all at the track soon for some big air and some even bigger whips.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

May 15, 2020

Renaud Savoya teams up with Konect

Konect have announced the signing of 3-time EFRA European Champion, Renaud Savoya to their team. The Kyosho factory driver will be using the company’s K1 Elite electric brushless motors and accessories to outfit his 1/10th scale off-road rides and he has the following to say about the deal:

A french brand, dynamic, with a passionate team that always put their heart into developing the best products and customer support, I couldn’t think of a better fit! As a plus, all their products are orange, matching perfectly well with my paint scheme.

Source: Konect [facebook.com]

May 15, 2020

NathoBuilds B74 & B6 series O-ring battery straps

NathoBuilds have announced the release of their new carbon fibre O-ring battery strap sets for the Team Associated B74 and B6 series of buggies. Starting with the B74 strap, the set offers a secure adjustment of any shorty pack. Unlike the kit carbon strap with two nuts, these battery straps stay secure to the battery pack and make it quicker for the driver to change the pack over. The design allows to change weight distribution with the battery pack back or forward by just swapping the straps over. An O-ring holds the battery secure enough to keep it in place, but also flexible enough to allow for the chassis to flex underneath. The set includes carbon battery straps in three different sizings, two O-rings and stainless steel mounting hardware.

Continue reading here

May 15, 2020

Radtec 10g screw-on brass weights

Coming from Radtec is their new set of 10g screw-on brass weights for on-road and off-road kits. Machined from high-quality brass material the weights sport a black surface coating that not only looks good but it also prevents corrosion while laser-etched weight markings make for easy identification without having to use a scale. The weights measure 19.5x16mm and thanks to their design that can be screwed onto the chassis and staked if desired. The weights come in sets of two.

Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]

May 15, 2020

Torpine turnbuckle assembly tool

Torpine have introduced their new ball joint and turnbuckle assembly tool that is usable with both open and closed type ball cups. The design of the tool allows the assembly of a complete rod in one operation without damaging the ball joints, as it can happen when using pliers. To use the tool, the ball joints are inserted into the corresponding fittings on the left and right hand side of the tool and the turnbuckle is placed in the middle fitting. Then the outer brackets are pushed towards the turnbuckle so that the thread is right in front of the ball cup. Now the turnbuckle can be rotated with side pressure and a suitable turnbuckle tool. When the desired length of the complete rod is reached, the finished rod can be removed from the jig.

View more images here

May 15, 2020

Mugen Seiki Racing MBX8T LE Factory Built truggy

Mugen Seiki Racing from the U.S. have introduced their new Limited Edition factory-built Mugen MBX8T nitro truggy kit. Mugen Seiki Racing’s Ryan Maifield and Adam Drake personally assembled a limited number of MBX8T Factory Built nitro kits that were built to Ryan and Adam’s specifications and include the recommended option parts from Mugen Seiki and Flash Point Racing Products. Built using Flash Point’s performance shock and diff fluids, these kits are geared towards a seasoned racer who’s looking for true performance.

View a list of the included option parts and the specifications here

May 14, 2020

Ruddog MBX8 carbon fibre front wing set

Made for the Mugen MBX8 is Ruddog’s new carbon fibre front wing set that attaches right to the front upper arms. The set includes moulded carbon fiber wings as well as lightweight mounting brackets that fit right on top of the upper arms, making for a sturdy yet lightweight base for the wings. Using these aerodynamic aids will improve front end grip and traction at higher speeds while optimising the buggy’s balance when being airborne. In addition they are looking pretty slick and offer additional space for sponsor stickers.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]