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September 23, 2019

Juan Carlos Canas takes Spanish 1/8th Nitro Buggy title

History was written at last weekend’s round 4 of the Spanish 1/8th Nitro Buggy Championship when Juan Carlos Canas took the National title by the smallest possible margin, leaving behind 13-times National Champion, Robert Batlle in 2nd overall. Juan Carlos Canas, Robert Batlle and Oscar Baldo would make up the top 3 after the qualifiers at the Antas track, and the 45-minute main final was also a very thrilling affair with Juan Carlos recovering from the end of the field to take the lead from Batlle in the closing stages – the latter suffering a mechanical soon after the pass when his car’s front suspension collapsed. This allowed Juan Carlos to cruise to the win and with it the overall championship, taking the title from 13-times consecutive National Champion, Robert Batlle.

View the final results of round 4 here

September 22, 2019

Bittydesign Vision MBX8 Eco body shell

Bittydesign have announced the soon release of their Vision body shell for the Mugen MBX8 Eco 1/8th electric buggy kit. Following the design elements introduced with the Vision MBX8 nitro buggy body, the electric variant will also offer a more balanced feeling while providing an easier to drive car compared to the stock Mugen kit body shell. The lid is moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan polycarbonate, and it comes pre-cut, ensuring swift and easy prepping. Several venting holes, that can be opened if needed, allow to cool down the buggy’s electronics while the overall shape allows ample room for the LiPo battery. The body comes clear, including window masks and a pre-cut decal sheet and it fits the MBX8 Eco as well as the older spec MBX7 Eco buggies.

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September 21, 2019

T-Works MP9 series steel CVD sets

T-Works have announced the release of new steel CVD driveshaft sets for Kyosho Inferno MP9 based vehicles. Available for the front of the MP9 TKI4, MP9E Evo and GT3 is a 93mm set while for the rear a 91mm set suits the MP9 TKI3 and GT3 kits. The driveshafts are machined from high-quality steel material, they include precision-ground wheel axles as well as couplers and cup-shaped cross pin retainers. The driveshafts come as pairs and they are available now.

View the 91mm driveshaft set here

September 21, 2019

JConcepts Octagons Aqua compound 2.2” buggy tyres

JConcepts have announced the release of their popular Octagons 2.2” buggy tyres in Aqua compound. Developed for high-bite slick tyre racing, the tyre features a heavy X-pattern style inner ribbing for increased support while the continuous thickness carcass is light-weight and utilises the industry standard 2.2” mounting bead. Like the name suggests, the embossed tread which is Octagon-shaped is repeated and overlapped to form a subculture of grippy surface edges for dry or abrasive surfaces. The main surface of the tyre has the reliable slick and smooth surface which grips conditions as expected from a JConcepts tire. The Octagons are available as 2WD front, 4WD front and 2WD/4WD rear variant in aqua, green, black, and indoor clay, gold compounds to match just about any racing surface. Each package includes the Dirt-Tech insert.

View the other new tyres here

September 20, 2019

Samix Enduro aluminium shock hoop stiffener

Made for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks is a new aluminium shock hoop stiffener from Samix. The brace is machined from high-quality aluminium and it was designed to reinforce the kit’s plastic shock mounts, ensuring greater stability, precision and suspension efficiency. The stiffener plate comes black or gun metal grey anodised, with machined silver edge details for looks and it can be mounted in the front or rear but only when using the standard plastic shock mounts.

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September 20, 2019

T-Works MP10 steel centre driveshaft set

T-Works are busy adding more Kyosho Inferno MP10 released optionals to their range with the latest being a steel centre dogbone driveshaft set. It included two high-quality steel 85mm and 119mm centre driveshafts as well as heavy duty couplers for the diff input gears. Using dogbone-style driveshafts can help to free up the drivetrain under load which changes the drivetrain’s behaviour, resulting in improved steering up front and greater traction in the rear.

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

September 20, 2019

Pro-Line X-Maxx Jeep Gladiator Rubicon body shell

Coming for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck is Pro-Line’s new pre-cut Jeep Gladiator Rubicon body shell. The Gladiator combines the iconic and unmistakable Jeep body styling with the utility and ruggedness of a truck that tells everyone that you are ready for adventure. The body is pre-cut specifically for the X-MAXX and designed to work with the stock cage and body mount system. Pro-Line has also included all the scale Jeep Gladiator detail into the body and sticker sheet that will completely transform the look of the truck. The lid comes clear, so owners can customise the look of the truck in any way they desire.

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September 20, 2019

Ultimate Racing fuel filter & exhaust gas cooler

Modelix Racing have announced the release of the new Ultimate Racing fuel filter and exhaust gas cooler. Both feature machined and red anodised aluminium cans that offer a heatsink design for looks and functionality. While adding visual impact, the fins can also help to reduce the temperature of both the fuel and exhaust gas which can lead to better idling, as well as slightly increased power and run time. Included with the fuel filter and exhaust gas cooler, the latter is being placed into the pressure line between the exhaust pipe and fuel tank, come plastic mounting clamps for easy installation. Both accessories are available separately or as combo package.

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