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September 23, 2009

AKA Pro-5 1:8 buggy wheel

AKA have announced the release of their Pro-5 1:8 buggy wheel aimed at the Short Course truck segment. The Pro-5 wheel is designed to use standard 1:8 buggy tires, but retain the scale look of Short Course trucks. This makes it a perfect compliment to the AKA 1:8 Wheel Adapters for the SC-10 and Slash SC trucks or a great ‘dress-up’ item for any buggy. Manufactured in the USA, it features a zero off-set, 17mm hex and will fit all standard 1:8 buggies, the Associated SC8 and the SC10 or Slash using the AKA adapters for those trucks. The five spoke design with the chrome accented bead lock really captures the essence of the SC trucks while offering the flexibility of fitting all the current buggy tires on the market.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

September 23, 2009

AKA Pro-5 1:8 buggy wheel

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

September 22, 2009

Kyosho DBX VE brushless powered racing buggy

Following an earlier sneak preview Kyosho have announced full details of their new DBX VE brushless powered racing buggy. The DBX VE brings you the best of both worlds, Kyosho’s legendary world championship quality and Team Orion’s high performance Vortex brushless system. Not just a nitro buggy chassis with a motor, this is a brand new buggy platform from the ground up, strategically placed components achieve optimal weight balance and handling characteristics. The deep stroke 4-wheel independent suspension and full-time 4WD drive-train means nothing can stand in your way. Fully-factory assembled and in a Readyset package for instant off-road excitement.

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September 22, 2009

JConcepts Rulux T4 Rear standard axle wheels

JConcepts new Rulux T4 rear standard axle wheels are here, great for Associated T4 owners. Rulux wheels make a statement with their large appearance, spoke design and superior inner rib design and also incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process. All JConcepts wheels are branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity. Available in fluorescent yellow and white.

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September 22, 2009

Futaba 3PM-X 2.4GHz FASST Radio system

Futaba have released the 3PM-X 2.4GHz FASST radio, which claims to eliminate the need to have one radio for racing, another for rock crawling and yet another for monster trucks. The 3PM-X is the single, affordable system that can handle them all. It retains the features of the popular 3PM while adding performance and programming pluses that expand driving fun, all with the security and dependability of 2.4GHz FASST technology. Now modelers can set up a two or three position switch to control the dig function on their crawler while, with just the push of a button, they can access normal, crab, front-wheel only or rear-wheel only steering modes. Other features includes digital trim strips that allow the user to choose a level of trim adjustability, from fine-tuning finesse (1) to maximum travel (16), while an adjuster function keeps throttle and steering throws as well as centering at programmed ideals for optimum performance.

Source: Futaba [futaba-rc.com]

September 22, 2009

Elliot & Lawlor win rescheduled Irish Nationals Rd3

Originally due to run back in May when heavy rain forced race organisers to postpone the event, the rescheduled third round of the Irish Onroad Nitro National Championships took place at the St. Annes track in beautiful sunny conditions on Sunday with the Kyosho’s of Austin Elliot and Chris Lawlor claiming their second wins of the season. In 1:8 it was Mugen driver Clive Connolly who took TQ honours. The multiple champion was in dominant form in the half hour final but 43 laps in, the rear pulley came loose on the leader’s car. This handed Serpent’s Michael Byrne the lead but in the closing stages of the race Elliot found his way through to take the win by half a lap. After losing almost 2-minutes in the pits Connolly rejoined the race to record a new lap record of 14.4 seconds with his IDM powered MRX-4R enroute to taking the final step on the podium.

Continue reading the report here

September 22, 2009

Futaba 3PM-X 2.4GHz FASST Radio system

Source: Futaba [futaba-rc.com]

September 22, 2009

Báez & Tirado win Puerto Rico Nats Rd6

The eighth round of Puerto Rico National Championships were held in Barcelonta this past weekend. In the 1/10th scale class Mugen team driver Andy Báez, driving a MTX4R, was once again in top form taking the TQ spot and going on to win the 30 minute final. The battle was for the second position between Mugen team mate Javier Laureano and Kyosho driver Pedro Alvarado, but 4 minutes to the finish of the race and Laureano had a touch with another car, allowing Alvarado up into second position. In 1/8th scale Báez also took the TQ spot and was leading the whole race until the last 6 minutes when had some fuel issues while 2 laps in front. This dropped him down to 2nd and gifted Edgar Tirado the win driving a Serpent 966, with Carlos Fuentes driving a Kyosho took 3rd spot.

Thanks to Zobeida Ocasio for the report.