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March 19, 2020

T-Works NB48 2.0 precision ball bearing set

Made for the popular Tekno RC NB48 2.0 1/8th scale buggy is a new precision ball bearing set from T-Works. The included ball races are of a hybrid design with outer orange colour rubber seals and inner metal shields with the design helping to keep dust, dirt and moisture away from the ball race while ensuring low natural drivetrain drag thanks to the inner metals shields. The kit includes 32 ball bearings as a direct replacement for the kit parts.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

March 18, 2020

Mx B4R Euro Evolution Edition nitro engine

Maxima Mx Europe have introduced their new B4R Euro Evolution Edition nitro off-road engine. Based on the popular B4R the Evolution Edition features a new low-friction back plate for mimimised internal friction and thus higher performance, a cooler running engine, improved mileage and increased parts life. The backplates are also available separately, and they can be customised with a name logo, in order to upgrade the first batch of B4R Euro engines.

View the back plate here

March 18, 2020

Auto Model Racing RB7 balance weights

Auto Model Racing from Japan have introduced their new servo and ESC balance weights for the Kyosho RB7 buggy. Designed to fit right into the already existing chassis pockets of the RB7 and RB7SS, the servo weight adds 13g while the speed controller weight adds 11g of weight. They will be attached using thin double-sided tape, come in handy especially on high-bite surfaces such as carpet and grippy astro turf, and they come as a set.

Source: Auto Model Racing [automodel.shop-pro.jp]

March 18, 2020

Adam Drake wins at Holiday Hangover RC Arenacross 2020

The city of Moses Lake, Washington hosted the Holiday Hangover RC Arenacross 2020 last weekend. While Joe Bornhorst swept the Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy and Electric Buggy classes it was Mugen’s Adam Drake who took the win in the Pro-Line Spec Nitro Buggy A-main. Adam started from P1 and brought home the win flag to flag, leaving behind Kyosho’s Cody Grams in 2nd, a lap down as Xray’s Joseph Johnson came in 3rd, another lap down.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

March 18, 2020

Lunsford Racing 5.5mm titanium riser ball studs

Lunsford Racing have introduced their new 5.5mm titanium riser ball studs. Machined from American-made and certified Grade 5 titanium the ball studs are available as +2mm, +3mm and +4mm rise variants, doing away with the fiddly need to use ball stud shims in order to adjust camber link height. The ball studs fit a multitude of cars and they are available from now on.

Source: Lunsford Racing [lunsfordracing.com]

March 18, 2020

Kyosho MP10 & MP9 12T/18T steel diff gear sets

Announced just recently by Kyosho’s own Yuichi Kanai and being available shortly are two new 12T/18T differential bevel gear sets for the Inferno MP10 and MP9 series 1/8th scale vehicles. Coming as separate sets for the front/rear and centre diffs, the kits allow to change the differential’s internal gearing from 10T/20T to 12T/18T which has an effect on the differential action, improving the vehicle’s stability over rough or bumpy parts of the track. Included in the sets are precision-made steel gears, steel cross pins as well as shims and drive pins.

View the centre diff set here

March 17, 2020

Bittydesign RC8B3.1e Vision body shell

Bittydesign have introduced their new Vision body shell for the Team Associated RC8B3.1e. Building on the proven, futuristic Vision design language, the electric variant features an even cleaner design compared to the recently announced nitro body, with the sleek and efficient design ensuring perfect aerodynamics. Included with the pre-cut body, that is moulded from high-quality 1mm polycarbonate, come window masks and a pre-cut decal sheet.

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March 17, 2020

Matthew Gonzales wins at Supercross Series Rd4

Round 4 of the Supercross Series was held at SDRC Raceway in San Diego, California last weekend, drawing nearly 90 entries. The 2WD Mod Buggy class saw Yokomo driver, Matthew Gonzales taking the overall TQ and also the single 5-minute A-main was pretty much smooth sailing for him as he brought home the win with a lap margin on 4th place qualifier, Kevin King (Team Associated) as Eli Westrup (TLR) came in 3rd another lap down.

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