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January 24, 2009

Groskamp & Vd Berg win MACH Challenge

Last weekend saw the 1/12th scale MACH Challenge race held on the same track that will host the 1/12th European Stock Championships from the 27th of February to the 1st of March. In the modified class it was Jilles Groskamp that took the win for CRC from Olivier Bultnick in 2nd and Joey Sorber 3rd. The Stock saw the TQ spot and win go to 1/12th debutant Hugo van den Berg, with fellow Xray driver Bart Wubben in 2nd, while Daan Jacobs was 3rd, just finishing in front of former European Champion Erik Jonk who took 4th.

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January 24, 2009

Tourex X100 Minipin buggy tire

New from Tourex, is the X100 Minipin, a tyre which features pyramid shape spikes, with flat tops. Available in all the usual Tourex compounds, including the new SyntracK compound, these tires are recommended for use in low grip conditions such as grass or wet clay.

Source: Vita Tuning [vita-tuning.de]

January 24, 2009

Associated RC8FT Electric LE Kit

For a limited time only, Team Associated is offering their RC8 Factory Team kit including the eConversion kit and Factory Team 16mm ‘Big Bore’ shocks, making for the ultimate electric-powered 1:8 scale buggy. Normally you would have to buy the gas buggy and eConversion separately, which would see you left with parts you don’t need, like the fuel tank and clutch. With this kit, that’s not the case.

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January 24, 2009

Edit RC Lightweight D4 WCE slipper

Edit RC have released this Lightweight WCE slipper set designed to improve the performance of your Hot Bodies D4 or D4 WCE. Made from a combination of light and tough 7075 aluminium alloy as well as superlight high-grade titanium, this slipper set will not only improve performance but will last the lifetime of your car.

Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]

January 24, 2009

Duratrax Ultimate E-Clip tool

Duratrax have released this handy e-clip tool, making the task of installing and removing e-clips quick and easy. The ‘Ultimate E-Clip Tool’ is made of durable steel and features a new space-saving folding design. It can be used with 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 mm size e-clips.

Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]

January 23, 2009

JConcepts Illuzion 8ight 2.0 bodyshell

JConcepts have released their new Illuzion Hi Flow 2.0 body for the Losi 8ight 2.0 buggy. Special consideration has been made for the Hi-Flow 2.0 body in regards to the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and brake linkage, and thanks to JConcepts, the Illuzion body is also a drop fit and requires no hassles when installing or removing the body. In addition, JConcepts has taken the frustration out of the stock body design and has eliminated the front nose piece for extra durability and functionality around the front body mount. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make this new body stand out.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 23, 2009

Jared Tebo wins CRCRC 4wd Mod class

Kyosho America are reporting on the CRCRC race in Columbus, Ohio in which their team driver Jared Tebo, in his first race with the Lazer ZX5 FS, TQ’ed and won the 4WD modified title. In his debut with the Ultima RB5 and prototype Ultima RB5T, Tebo also qualified and finished second in both classes, a notable achievement given that this was the first time he’d never driven any of these vehicles in competition. Dan Griffin won the 2WD stock class driving an Ultima RB5 buggy.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

January 23, 2009

Futaba S9157 Servo & 4PK case

Futaba S9157 servo & 4PK Case

Futaba have released the S9157, a servo which packs 425 oz/in of torque and a speed of .14 seconds for full travel. Featuring metal gears, ball bearings and a coreless motor in an aluminium center case, it is ideal to be used as a steering servo in monster truck as well as 1/8 scale buggies and crawlers. Also new from Futaba is a metal transmitter carrying case for their 4PK pistol grip radio. The rugged brushed aluminum exterior, and custom-fit foam padded interior, safeguard the your transmitter from damage, dirt and track-side debris. An extra cutout provides room for storing radio accessories and for security the case features two lockable latches.

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