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December 1, 2021

T-Works X4 & MTC2 tungsten balance weight

Coming from T-Works and made for the Xray X4 and for the Mugen MTC2 is a 11g and 10g tungsten balance weight respectively. The use of the heavy material allows for a low profile design while still adding a good amount of weight compared to brass weights with the adhesive backside ensuring easy mounting of the weight in the under-motor pocket of the chassis. The weight comes laser-engraved for easy identification and is usable with both aluminium and carbon fibre chassis.

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

November 30, 2021

OfficinaRC X4 brass 6mm pivot balls

From OfficinaRC for the Xray X4, these brass 6mm pivot balls are made in Italy with the best machinery and by expert craftsmen with many years of experience. The brass used, thanks to its characteristics, guarantees maximum sliding by minimising the friction of the pivot ball in the arm. The weight is very similar to that of the original versions.

Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]

November 30, 2021

T-Works MTC2 roll centre spacers

From T-Works for the Mugen MTC2 is this range of roll centre spacers. The roll centre spacers simply slide between the bulkheads and the chassis for quick adjustment. Available for both the front and rear of the car, they come in 1mm and 0.5mm variants.

View the different roll centre spacers

November 30, 2021

Alexander Landén dominates Rd3 & overall Swedish Cup

Last weekend it was time for the final round of the Swedish National Cup in tenth scale buggy. This year three rounds were run to crown the Champion and the third and final round was organised by Karlskrona MRK and was held at the great DR Racing arena in the small town of Kallinge. In 2wd qualifying it was straight away obvious that Alexander Landén (AE/Hobbywing) had the pace, in the first round he was the only one posting a 17 lap run. Behind Alexander his team-mate Nils Gustafsson (AE/Reedy) was battling it out with Hampus Berg (HB/Performa). In the end Alexander managed to TQ all four rounds of qualifying and Hampus edged out Nils to reach the runner up spot for the triple mains.

Continue reading the report here

November 29, 2021

JConcepts tire inner sidewall support adaptors

The team at JConcepts have developed a new option for tire sidewall support. During high traction or loaded conditions, tire sidewall deflection causes oversteer and inconsistency with driving performance. By adding the inner sidewall support adaptor and gluing it into place, the sidewall effectively becomes much harder and allows a driver to enter smoother arcs and radius turns on the race track. Already used in competition, the sidewall support pieces have shown to work on glued, sealed, or naturally grippy surfaces where traction rolling or oversteer is an issue. In addition, when conditions are rough, bumpy or dusty, the additional support drives smoother and with more consistency. Available for 1/10th buggy (above) and 1/8th buggy tires, they come in a pack of 4 pieces.

View the 1/8th version here

November 29, 2021

Ryan Cavalieri to use Ielasi Tuned engines

Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of US 1/8th offroad front runner Ryan Cavalieri to their team for the 2022 season and beyond. Ryan, a 4 time World champion and 29 time US National champion, will use Ielasi Tuned nitro engines at all major National and International races. The TLR facto had the following to say about the deal, ‘I’m super excited to be joining Ielasi Tuned engines for 2022. I feel with Daniel’s knowledge and passion for engine building we will have great success together.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

November 29, 2021

Core RC diff & shock oil additions

Core RC have introduced these new additions to their diff and shock oil range. The the new shock oil additions are available 25 cSt incremental weights within the most popular oil range and now include 325cSt, 375cSt, 425cSt, 475cSt, 525cSt and 575cSt. Made with 100% pure silicone oil, it is extremely temperature resistant in both warm and cold conditions and is supplied in fully sealed 60ml bottles for best transport without leakage, and super easy to use lid for easy precise pouring. Along with the new shock oils they have new diff oils to broaden the range with 60000cSt, 80000cSt, 150000cSt, 200000cSt and 500000cSt also now available.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

November 29, 2021

T-Works clamping style servo horns

From T-Works comes this range of clamping style two ended servo horns. Made from 7075-T6 aluminium, each horn has been black anodised and has machined chamfers on the edges. They come in two versions and with two different spline types. There is the standard flat version and one that is 1.5mm taller on one end and there is the 23 and 25 tooth spline version of each. The screw down clamp on the collar ensures that servo horn doesn’t slip under heavy work loads. The horns come complete with mounting hardware as well as bushings for the mounting holes.

View the other new servo horns here