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February 12, 2019

Xray XB2 rearward linkage alloy steering plate

Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 series of buggies is a rearward linkage alloy steering plate. CNC-machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with a white Xray logo, the plate is of an updated design that utilises rearward linkage mounting for a more linear and thus predictable steering reaction. The plate allows for easy steering Ackermann adjustment and it is usable for both the carpet and dirt specification kits.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 12, 2019

Albertoni & Easter win at Propo Off-Road Champs

The Track Hobby Shop and Raceway of Gaithersburg, Maryland hosted the East Coast KO Propo Off-Road Championship last weekend. In the premier 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Enzo Albertoni (Kyosho) with the overall TQ and he also went on to win the 6-minute A-main from Nathan Easter (Team Associated), who ended the race some 5.7s behind. Yokomo’s Jay Drakeford would come in 3rd, a lap down. In the 2WD 17.5T Buggy class Nathan Easter (Team Associated) took the TQ and he would lead the 6-minute main from tone to tone, taking a dominating win some two laps in front of Yokomo’s Kenny Kong as Team Associated’s Mike Sunderland completed the top 3 result in 3rd.

View the 2WD 17.5T Buggy podium here

February 12, 2019

Schaffner Racing Products B6.1 shock tower plugs

Schaffner Racing Products have introduced their new front shock tower plugs for the Team Associated B6.1 buggies. 3-D-printed the plugs fir snuggly into the shock tower saver and prevent the unused upper shock mounting holes from clogging with dirt. Each package contains two sets of plugs to cover all standard hole positions and the plugs are available in black, blue or orange colour.

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February 12, 2019

Collin Weatherholt doubles at Winter Series Rd3

The third round of the Winter Series was held at The Ohio RC Factory track in Jeffersonville, Ohio this past weekend. The event attracted nearly 110 entries for the 1/8th off-road and 1/10th SCT classes and in Pro Nitro Buggy it was Collin Weatherholt with the TQ and also the win in the 20-minute A-main, leaving behind Brandon Hogan in 2nd by a 12-seconds margin. Scott Kuchler would round out the podium a lap down.

Continue reading the report here

February 12, 2019

Dustin Evans sweeps Rumble in the Rockies

The annual Rumble in the Rockies race was held at MHOR RC Raceway in Aurora, Colorado this past weekend. The race attracted some of the region’s fastest electric off-road racers and in the 2WD Mod and 4WD Mod classes it was Team Associated’s Dustin Evans who would lead the way, taking the TQs and wins in both categories. The 2WD Mod podium saw Xray’s Zac Gastelum finishing in 2nd and TLR’s Tyler Whitt coming in 3rd while Zeke Ballinger (TLR) and Andrew Kurtchi (TLR) completed the 4WD Mod Buggy top 3.

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February 12, 2019

Muchmore CTX-W Pro long belt type tyre warmer

Coming from Muchmore is a long belt type tyre warmer for 1/10th off-road and 1/8th GT tyres. The proven CTX-W tyre warmer unit offers 4-button navigation, an easy-to-read LC display and it is usable with with 12V DC power or an optional 11.1V LiPo battery pack that makes for a stand-alone unit that allows to carry the heater around even when heating the tyres. The included warming belts measure 440x60mm, large enough for 1/10th off-road and 1/8th GT tyres.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

February 12, 2019

Reedy Zappers SG2 competition LiHV 4S batteries

Team Associated have announced the released of the new Reedy Zappers SG2 competition LiHV 4S battery packs. Zappers SG2 batteries continue to utilise silicon-graphene construction but with an emphasis on reducing internal resistance and increasing cycle life. They also feature HV chemistry, which means that with a suitable charger, the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V per cell. However, even when the typical 4.2V per cell charging limit is enforced, the batteries still offer advantagew thanks to a flatter discharge curve, which results in more voltage deeper into the race. The batteries are available in two versions: as 5200mAh low-profile variant (138×46.8×38.2/472g) for improved handling and as 6400mAh high-capacity (138×46.8×47.5/542g)for conditions that require maximum run time. A high-quality durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded socket connectors keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum. Male ESC connectors and a 4S balance lead are included.

View the 6400mAh pack here

February 11, 2019

RSRC M4 titanium screws

Coming from Reno Savoya’s RSRC brand are new M4 titanium screws. Like their M3 counterparts the fasteners come machined from high-quality Grade 5 material and they are specially machined with a deeper head to allow for easier wrenching and greater durability. A gold-colour PVD coating further enhances life span while adding visual impact. The screws come as 10mm to 20mm variants and in packs of ten pieces.

Source: RSRC [rsrc.biz]