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September 27, 2024

Kato takes Q1 in Indonesia

Having set the pace in seeding practice, Kouki Kato carried that form into qualifying to TQ the opening round at the season finale of the Asian Buggy Championships in Indonesia, but only just. While putting together a perfect error few 5-minute run, the Infinity driver didn’t have the same outright pace as the morning with local Sworkz driver Jason Nugroho coming to within 0.1 of a second of denying him the top spot. With visiting drivers still finding their way in terms of how the track conditions change over the day, another local to open qualifying with a strong showing was track owner & builder Adrian Wicaksono who took his Team Associated to third ahead young Australian Christian Wolhunter.

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September 27, 2024

Takashima D-13 404SBS-E Wireless 2.4G Receiver

Hong Kong’s Takashima D-13 has launched its latest 2.4G Receiver this time to work with the Futaba 10PX. After six months of testing, they have produced a 2.4G wireless four-channel receiver that supports the F-4G communication protocol and which can be perfectly paired with the 10PX and supports software upgrades. They have reduced the size of the receiver to 27.5 x 18.5 x 20.5mm which weighs in a just 6.5 grams. Supporting a working voltage of 3.7-8.4V, unlike their previous Takashima D-13 receivers, they have also redesigned the case making the product better compatible with Futaba’s original servo plugs without the need for modification or trimming.

Source: Takashima D-13

September 27, 2024

Kato Top Seed at Asian Buggy Championships Finale

Kouki Kato is the Top Seed at the season finale of the Asian Buggy Championships, the Japanese driver leading an Infinity 1-2 in Indonesia from fellow countryman Naoto Matsukura. Racing on the completely natural dirt West Side Raceway track which is proving a big hit with the visiting drivers, Kato set the fastest two consecutive laps in the single seeding round. The only driver to dip into the 40-second lap times, Kato ended up almost 1-second quicker than Matsukura over the 2-laps. A regular in the Asian Buggy Championships finishing on the podium at the previous round in Brisbane, Sworkz driver Christian Wolhuter opened his third race of the current season with a Top 3 time. Just 3/10th back on the Australian, Indonesia’s own Rama Tribudiman took his Kyosho to fourth fastest time, the local racer saying afterwards that the traction is completely different to what he used as a result of the large entry who have made the trip to Jakarta this weekend so bring a close to the second season of Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships.

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September 26, 2024

Willspeed B7 73mm Arm Wide Pivot C and D Block Set

Willspeed is now offering this 73mm Arm Wide Pivot C and D Block Set for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy. That’s right, a wide pivot set to be used with the 73mm Wishbone from the B6 series.  This increases the pivot width +5mm each side (10mm total) and MUST be used in conjunction with the AE #91853 or #91873 73mm Rear Suspension arms.  When used in conjunction with AE #91853 or #91873 73mm Rear Suspension arms this retains the original kit B7 position of the outside (Hub) Hinge Pin.  This leaves the track width unchanged but gives the short arm, wide pivot setup. The wide pivot gives the car more on power steering and more stability when cornering and will allow the car to centre (square-up) faster coming through the last third of the turn as the driver is getting on power.  This product includes both C and D Blocks and must be used as a pair.  Both items follow design trends from our proven standard geometry parts. D block remains in Willspeed’s full brace fashion which has been highly popular for ultimate reliability.

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]

September 25, 2024

Orlowski adds 1st 2WD Offroad European title

Michal Orlowski has added the EFRA 1:10 2WD European Championship title to his CV for the first time, the Schumacher/Hobbywing driver taking the win in Sweden where the championships are being hosted indoors for the very first time. The reigning 4WD European Champion would secure the overall TQ in Malmo topping 4 of the 5 rounds of qualifying. Schumacher team-mate Daniel Kobbevik took Q5 to secure P2 on the grid with Team Associated’s defending Champion Marcus Kaerup claiming 3rd ahead of the Xray’s of Bruno Coelho and David Ronnefalk. In the triple finals, Orlowski took A1 by almost 4 seconds over Norwegian Kobbevik as Ben Smith came through for third. A2 would be a much closer finish as Kaerup with the only 18-second lap of the race tried to force the fight to A3 but coming up 9/100ths short it was Orlowski who took A2 and the title. With a number of drivers in contention for the other podium placing in A3, it looked to be Kobbevik who would fill the second step but chased down by Kaerup, a mistake with 30-seconds to go, allowed Kaerup through for the win and runner-up spot. Kobbevik completed the podium ahead of Smith. Orlowski will now try to go for his first Euros double as the rest of the week switches to the 4WD title fight.

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September 25, 2024

Yokomo RO1.0 LW Body | Gokuraku Straight Wing

Yokomo has introduced a new Lightweight body for its entry level Rookie Offroad RO1.0 1:10 2WD Buggy along with a new Gokuraku Straight Buggy Rear Wing. The lightweight body is designed for seamless integration with the RO/SO series, offering enhanced performance, particularly on high-grip surfaces. By reducing roll, it significantly improves handling and stability. The Gokuraku Straight Wing is a high-performance, lightweight wing designed to deliver exceptional downforce, enhancing its performance. It ensures optimal performance on surfaces, making it a perfect choice for drivers who demand agility and control at high speeds.

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September 25, 2024

T-Works IFB8 Hard Coat Alu Axle Shafts | CF Upper Plate

More new aftermarket parts from T-Works for Infinity’s IFB8 1:8 Buggy with the release of Hard Coated Aluminium Front/Rear Axle Shafts and a carbon fibre Upper Plate. The Axle Shaft are made of high quality 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and hard anodised to provide high strength, light weight, and high transmission efficiency and durability. Each axle is approximately 4.9g lighter than the original factory axles. Also making the buggy ligther is the Lightweight carbon fibre material Upper Plate which is fitted on the front of the buggy, better protecting the front structure and improving driving performance.

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September 24, 2024

Avid AE Shock Rebuild Kit

Avid Racing Concepts has released this Team Associated shock rebuild kit that gives you everything you need to freshen up your current AE 1:10 offroad suspension. The kit includes (2) 3×23 and (2) 3×27.5 Avid Chrome Shock Shafts, (12) Avid Machined Shock Spacers, (8) Avid X-Rings, and (1) Avid Slop Oring Grease. All of these items are available separately if you don’t need everything as well.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]