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June 6, 2019

Schelle Racing Innovations B74 fan mount & wire clip

Schelle Racing Innovations have introduced their new fan mount and wire clip for the Team Associated B74 buggy. The simple fan mount design and included wire routing clip will make the install a breeze. No servo tape, no customisation needed – and it fits all 30mm fans. The design features a low profile fan placement, hovers a fraction of a millimetre off the chassis and it is a direct bolt on fit that installs in minutes. Included comes a wire clip to keep those wires from getting sucked into the drive-train. The set includes the 3-D-printed fan mount, wire clip, M3x16 BH screws for fan, and M3x10 BH screw for mounting.

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June 6, 2019

Tamiya TBLM-02S 17.5T & 21.5T brushless motors

Tamiya have announced the soon release of their new TBLM-02S sensored 17.5T and 21.5T brushless motors. Maintenance-free and featuring dual ball races for efficiency the motors are ideal for both on-road and off-road vehicles where drivability and long run times are called for. The 17.5T/2200kV variant is ideal for touring cars, M-Chassis, Formula and Buggy kits while the 21.5T/1800kV variant basically covers the same applications, however its lower speed makes for an easier to drive car. The motors are usable with virtually every 540-class sensored brushless speed controller.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

June 5, 2019

Reds Racing V2.1 Tetra Scuderia Edition clutch system

Reds Racing have released the V2.1 Tetra Clutch system setup specifically configured for the 721 Scuderia off-road engine. The clutch features aluminium shoes and four 1.0 springs which improve the 721 Scuderia engine power delivery. The clutch assembly combined with Reds Racing Clutch bells have proven to guarantee extraordinary fuel mileage in recent tests and competitions and the clutch set is available both with 32mm and 34mm diameter to make it suitable for any type of car. Optional parts to further fine-tune the performance include high Inertia flywheels for low acceleration, recommended for low grip tracks, and low inertia flywheels for high acceleration, recommended for high grip tracks. Using the configurable top plate and springs, there are also six other combinations to further tune clutch action: 1.0 and 1.1 mm springs and three preload adjustments with the top plate.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

June 5, 2019

Estonian 1/8th Off-road Nationals Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Estonian 1/8th Off-road Nationals was held on the natural grass track of Vaike-Maarja. Featuring the infamous jump into the fire pit, the spectators knew there were going to be long flights with crazy overtakes about to happen. At the end of the five qualification rounds, Rainer Ressar would take the TQ in Nitro and Risto Haug in E-Buggy. In Nitro, Rainer would hold on to the lead from start to finish in the 30-minute final, followed by Arco Aria and Janek Pahn.

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June 5, 2019

Xray XB8 71.5mm rear shock shafts

Coming from Xray and made for their XB8 series of buggies are 71.5mm rear shock shafts. 4mm longer than the standard parts the shock shafts allow for increased droop which comes handy especially on bumpy surfaces. The parts are made of high-tensile steel and feature super-smooth finish for best possible suspension efficiency. The shafts come in sets of two.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 5, 2019

Corner Speed RC 1/10th turnbuckle tool

New from Corner Speed RC is a turnbuckle tool that fits almost all on-road and off-road 1/10th scale vehicle ball-cups. The tool is made of black anodised 7075-T6 aluminium for high durability and it also features silver chamfered edges and laser-engraved logos for a professional look. It is a set of clamp style adaptors that fits on any standard vernier callipers to help building turnbuckles more precisely in no time. Another feature of the tool is that it can help building turnbuckles evenly on both sides while measuring their lengths at the same time.

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June 5, 2019

Performa Racing waterproof crawler brushless combo

Performa Racing have announced the release of their new waterproof brushless speed controller and motor combo for trail trucks and crawlers. The set includes the new Limited Red Rock Edition Radical Crawler motor and the new Radical Crawler controller. A specialised sensor technology and a crawler special staggered pole rotor deliver a new level of speed accuracy for uphill, downhill, and super slow crawling conditions. The Radical Technology provides ultra-smooth throttle control without cogging and allows precise deceleration when going down steep inclines. Included is a waterproof switch and waterproof sensor harness, making the Radical Crawler Combo water friendly so owners can enjoy the most extreme crawling adventures. The controller is set up so it can be used right out of the box and for owners that like to experiment and fine tune for ultimate control, 14 parameters can be adjusted using the electronic switch or with an optional program box. The Radical Crawler Controller is compatible with other sensored, sensorless, or brushed motors and both the ESC and motor are also available separately.

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June 5, 2019

Arredondo & Butterfield double at JBRL EP Series Rd3

Control Chaos Raceway of Palmdale, California hosted round 3 of the JBRL Electric Off-road Series last weekend. Tekno RC’s Carlos Arredondo took the overall TQ in 2WD Open Buggy and he also came out on top after the single 6-minute A-main event, taking the win a lap in front of the TLR duo of Sammy Moran and Brendon Larrowe.

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