Coming from Xtreme Racing is their new rear carbon fibre shock tower for the Traxxas Rustler, Slash and Stampede 2WD trucks. Machined from 4mm thick carbon fibre, the shock stay offers greatly improved stiffness compared to the standard moulded shock tower, ensuring optimised suspension efficiency and and damping action. Included with the shock tower comes all needed mounting hardware.
Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]
The Buggyland 6.0 race was held this past weekend at the Circuito de Fuencarral in Madrid, Spain. SWorkz’s Juan Carlos Canas would dominate the event with wins in both the Nitro Buggy and Electric Buggy classes. In Nitro however it was Mugen’s Robert Batlle with the overall TQ from Kyosho’s Riccardo Berton and Juan Carlos Canas. The hour-long A-main then saw Robert dropping back the order in the opening stages while Juan Carlos Canas and Kyosho’s Joao Figueiredo battled for the lead, swapping positions several times. After the final pitstop Juan Carlos however was able to take over the lead and extend it to 2.4 seconds on the line, handing him the win from Juao in 2nd. Robert Batlle would complete the overall top 3 another 14 seconds behind.
The Ospy Team track in Gussago, Italy played host to the 2019 Reds GP this past weekend. SWorkz’s Elliott Boots was in control of things all weekend in the Nitro Buggy class as be brought home both the overall TQ and also the win in the 45-minute A-main final. Kyosho’s Mattia Polito came in a close 2nd from SWorkz’s Leonardo Valante who rounded out the top 3 podium result.
Muchmore have introduced their new multifunctional shock maintenance tool. The pliers grip different diameter 1/8th and 1/10th scale shock shafts and shock bodies for easier ball cup attachment and removal as well as easier upper and lower cap assembly. Also incorporated into the design is a pin that allows for easier pivot ball insertion and removal while machined 4mm and 5mm holes hold euro-style connectors during soldering. The tool is made of high-quality aluminium and it comes black anodised for wear and looks.
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas 4-Tec 2.0 are several new aluminium optionals. First up is an aluminium motor mount that is a direct upgrade for the standard plastic item. The mount offers improved rigidity and better heat dissipation for longer gear and motor life. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes blue anodised and with laser-etched markings.
Kyosho have announced the soon release of their Inferno Neo3.0 VE 1/8th scale ready-to-run electric buggy. Building on the proven, World Championship winning Inferno platform the factory-assembled buggy offers a full-time 4WD 3-diff drivetrain, widely adjustable suspension components with big bore shock absorbers, and a fully ball-raced drivetrain with machined metal gears for exceptional durability. Other features include front universal driveshafts, a metal module 1 main gear as well as KC Cross tyres mounted on black multi-spoke rims for optimised grip on a wide range of surfaces. The buggy comes including the Kyosho Speed House Torx8 2000kV brushless motor and the Brainz8 programmable speed controller. The set is rounded out by a pre-decorated body shell, available in two colours, as well as a 2.4GHz radio system.
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Mobile Hobbies of Shelby, North Carolina held their Fall Classic race last weekend. In Sportsman Nitro Buggy it was Mugen’s Michael Kuntz with the overall TQ and win, leaving behind Dennis Allison in 2nd. Luke Demming in 3rd would round out the all-Mugen podium.
Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]
Made for the Team Associated B74 4WD buggy is Avid’s new -2mm carbon fibre rear shock tower. The shock stay is made from 100 percent carbon fibre and designed to limit the shock up travel to keep the dogbone from hitting the outdrives. The tower is machined from 4.0mm thick material, it maintains the stock shock angles and it has two small drill holes under the centre hole of the wing mount for notification.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
