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February 3, 2020

Trion YZ-2 quick release battery mount

Trion have introduced their new quick release battery mount for the Yokomo YZ-2 series of buggies. The set includes machined 4mm carbon fibre battery locators that feature hooks to utilise O-rings to strap the battery into the chassis. Doing so allows for quicker battery changes without the need to use additional tools while also allowing the battery to float a bit within the mount which makes for more natural torsional flex of the chassis. Last but not least allow the O-rings to use batteries of different height without having to adjust and braces or other stationary battery locators. The battery mount must be used with the Yokomo Z2-002SPT side plates.

Source: Team Trion [team-trion.jp]

February 3, 2020

Hudy ultra thin double-sided tape

Coming from Hudy is their new ultra thin double-sided tape that is perfect to mount receivers, speed controllers or balance weights. The tape comes in 140x50mm strips and due to being ultra thin it allows to place electronics much lower compared to standard thickness tape, which not only looks a lot neater, it also helps to lower the overall centre of gravity. The tape features extra-strong glue, it is yet super easy to remove and it comes in packs of five pre-cut stripes.

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February 3, 2020

JConcepts introduce new RM2 tapes

New from JConcepts are the RM2 aluminium reinforced and double-sided heat resistant tape. Starting with the aluminium tape, it allows to protect the inside of any RC body after paint and it provides several benefits including, but not limited to, added paint protection from fuel, scratches and rub marks and with the built-in fibrous material helps with rigidity of the body. The 50mm wide tape comes in 2m rolls.

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February 3, 2020

Xray Aerodisk IFMAR-legal 1/10 buggy rear wheels

Following the release of their IFMAR-legal 2WD front wheels Xray have announced matching Aerodisk 1/10th buggy rear wheels. The 12mm hex wheels feature a redesigned centre section that places the wheel nut deeper into the rim while the inner reinforcement ribbing and medium hardness material ensure optimised handling with balanced overall performance and exceptional durability for both 2WD and 4WD classes. The rims are of IFMAR-legal size and they are available as pairs or as 10-piece value packs.

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February 3, 2020

Rockstar Winter Off-road Series champions crowned

The final round of the 11th Annual Rockstar Winter Off-road Series was held at PDX Underground in Portland, Oregon last weekend. When the dust had settled it was Andy DiBrino with the overall win in the premier 2WD Mod Buggy class from Joe Pillars on the runner-up spot. Ryan Reavis would complete the overall top 3 result.

Continue reading the report here

February 3, 2020

Tristram Neal doubles at EOS opener

The opening round of the Euro Offroad Series was held in Daun, Germany last weekend with a record entry, which promised some tough competition, as well as some problems with the time schedule and late night racing. While Michal Orlowski swept the 2WD and 4WD Modified Buggy classes it was Schumacher’s Tristram Neal with the win in 2WD Stock Buggy from Xray’s Felix Stahmer in 2nd and Team Associated’s Sven Rudig in 3rd. In 4WD Stock Buggy it was again Tristram Neal with the win as Xray’s Simon Stegmeier came in 2nd overall. Schumacher’s Mick Burbach would complete the top 3 podium result.

View the 4WD Stock Buggy podium here

February 3, 2020

Hovgaard & Douglas win at RC Kongen Winter Series Rd4

The Danish RC Kongen track held round 4 of their Winter Race series this past weekend. In the 2WD Buggy class it was Yokomo’s Frederik Hovgaard who would walk away with the day’s win from Xray’s Michael Hovgaard in 2nd. Team Associated’s Mathias Douglas came in 3rd to complete the top 3 results. Over in the 4WD Buggy class it was Michael Douglas with the win as Pelle Martin and Oliver Nielsen came in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Image: Frederik Hovgaard

February 3, 2020

Kyosho RB7 series LDW aluminium rear bulkhead

Coming soon from Kyosho is their new LDW aluminium rear bulkhead for the Ultima RB7 and RB7SS kits. Machined from high-quality alloy and coming in a dark anodised surface finish the part increases the overall stability and durability of the buggy’s rear end while offering three different inner camber link positions and a sturdy base to mount a rear anti-roll bar to. A white Kyosho logo makes for a professional appearance.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]