Coming from Raceform RC is a dedicated Lazer series tyre glueing jig for 1/10th short course tyres. The tool helps to easily and conveniently glue SC tyres, ensuring reliable bonding of rubber and rim. The jig is convertible for the use with 1/8th buggy tyres and the first batch will even include the conversion for free. The tool is made of high-quality polycarbonate material and it is available now.
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Coming from T-Works and made for the new HB Racing D819 1/8th nitro buggy are lightweight aluminium centre driveshafts. The dogbones are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised for wear and laser-engraved for easy identification. Using the parts will reduce the drivetrain’s rotational mass for quicker spool-up and acceleration. The 85mm front and 118mm rear shaft are available separately or as 2-piece combo package.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
The second round of the Andalusian regional championships was held at the Circuito de Automodelismo Luis Chacon track this past weekend. SWorkz’s Juan Carlos Canas swept both the triple qualifiers and also the 45-minute A-main final, only swapping positions with Mugen’s Jose Miguel Sanchez a couple of times around the 10-minute mark of the race. Ultimately Juan would bring home the win with a 2-laps margin from Jose Miguel in 2nd as Kyosho’s Alejandro Perez would round out the top 3 result.
Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]
Willspeed have introduced their new RF2 chassis and gearbox conversion kit for the popular Xray XB2 2WD buggy. The conversion platform was designed and manufactured by engineers and racers alike to further up the performance of the car. The kit features an aircraft grade billet aluminium tub style chassis for a lightweight, low COG and strong platform with a single-piece no-tweak design. The chassis comes individually serial numbered with name engraving available. The ultra low profile aircraft grade aluminium 5-gear transmission housing ensures optimised weight distribution with lowered idlers, lowered layshaft and unique no tower “A” frame design, hugely lowering COG. Other aircraft grade billet aluminium parts include the motor mount with low COG design, and the rear shock tower with internal undercut keyway which interlocks with transmission housing for super solid tower mounting. Pocketed features key shock standoffs and turnbuckle locknuts for quick easy tuning. The ultra lightweight platform weighs in race ready with full size shorty LiPo, full size servo and Schumacher tires at approximately 1495g. Included with the conversion comes the Willspeed RF2 Falcon bodyshell.
The second round of the Madrid E-Buggy regionals was held at the Circuito Serracines track this past weekend. Young Daniel Pariente was in control of things all weekend, taking the TQ and also the overall win to leave Miguel Izquierdo and Jose Vidal behind in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Runner-up after the qualifiers, Felix Zamorano had to settle for 4th overall, leading the best of the rest.
Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]
The OngaroRing held their season opener race at their outdoor track in Sacile this past weekend. In the 1/8th Nitro Buggy F1 category it was Team Associated/LRP’s Davide Ongaro with the overall win from Kyosho/Novarossi’s Mattia Polito on the 2 spot. Mugen’s Marco Ravaglia would put his VSEngine powers ride on the 3 spot overall.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
Coming from Kyosho are new balance weight and anti-roll bar options for the Inferno MP10 buggy. First seen back in March and available soon are front and rear balance weights in 10g and 20g variants. The weights are designed to be placed close to the front and rear gearboxes and their stackable design allow to add up to 30g per position. The weights come marked for easy identification and they include mounting hardware. Also new are front and rear anti-roll bar wires in 2.9mm specification.
The final round of the Winter Indoor Cup was held in Falun, Sweden. The one day event made for a packed schedule for the 2WD and 4WD classes with Elias Johansson taking the TQ and win in the 2WD Buggy class from Wilhelm Skjöldebrand 2nd and Lars Hägerman in 3rd.
