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July 2, 2024

Reds Racing Tetra-X Clutch System

REDS Racing has unveiled its latest innovation, the new Tetra-X™ Clutch System. This state-of-the-art clutch system has been meticulously engineered to provide superior performance, ease of use, and unmatched durability, ensuring that racers can achieve their best results on the track. One of the most significant advancements in the new clutch is its user-friendly design, the clutch also coming pre-assembled. Racers no longer need to rely on specific tools or complicated procedures to adjust the clutch and it can be easily assembled and set without any tools, allowing for quick and hassle-free setup. The new clutch system comes with 3 preload adjustments on the front plate to fit any type of ground and engine output. You can change the spring preload on the front plate from H to M and to L (High, Medium and Low position). The 1.1mm spring was introduced (available as an optional part) to further increase the number of setup combinations to best suit your driving style and track conditions.

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July 2, 2024

Yokomo YZ870c Flo-Yellow 2.2″ wheels

Yokomo is now offering its larger 2.2-inch wheels for its YZ870c vintage 4WD Buggy in florescent yellow. The YZ-870C’s distinctive wheel hubs are retained, but the wheel outer diameter is increased to allow the use of 2.2-inch size tyres, which are widely available on the market today. This greatly expands the tyre options for both dirt and carpet surfaces, allowing you to enjoy driving with increased grip. The wheels do not have air holes, so require drill holes using a taper reamer or similar tool.

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July 2, 2024

Leadfinger B6.3 | 6.2 | 6.1 Retro-mod body

Having released its Retro-mod body for the Team Associated B7 and B6.4 in May, Leadfinger Racing has now added a version for the previous B6.3, 6.2 and 6.1 versions of the 2WD Buggy. The Retro-Mod Buggy Body is a nostalgic throwback that pays homage to the golden era of RC racing. The body design captures the essence of classic RC aesthetics while incorporating modern engineering and performance enhancements. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, the Retro-Mod Buggy Body brings back the iconic style of yesteryears, reminding us of the roots and rich history of RC racing. Each body is sold clear and ready for paint with included window masks with wings sold separately and its is compatible with the Team Associated RC 10B6.1, RC 10B6.2 and RC10B6.3.

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July 1, 2024

JConcepts Falcon and Dirt Bite 1:8 Truck tyres

Having introduced the new Falcon and Dirt Bite tyre patterns to its range of 1:8 Buggy tyres at the start of this year, JConcepts is now offering the tyres for Truggy. After successful tyre designs such as the Reflex, Detox, and Kosmos, the JConcepts team went back to work developing a fresh design, the result being the Falcon. A triple row, double spaced concept is unique, and incorporates a new tapered and square shaped pin. The tight nest of pins works together forming a rubber surface patch that handles the harder surfaces and resists wear due to their proximity. The Dirt Bite concept involves the pins of the tire being positioned in a radius giving new alignment to racing surfaces. No matter how you view the new tire, the arrangement flows at a curvature making the Dirt Bite unique to all other tires on the market. The Square pin, with tapered sizing has a crisp feel, malleable to the racing terrain and contorts to meet the demands of surfaces ranging from wet and loamy, to blue and black groove conditions.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 1, 2024

Laseris Setup Stations

Coming from US based Dork Missile Performance is the Laseris setup station which is available in both 1:10 and 1:8 options. This tool measures both camber and toe at the same time in half degree increments using a class one laser to pin point the setting. Camber can be measured from -1 degree to -3 degrees in 1/2 degree increments. While toe will measure either toe-in or toe-out from 1/2 to 4 degrees in 1/2 degree increments. The laser is rechargeable via standard USB connector and last for 16 hours of use. The target uses a reflective paint to produce a bright red reflection once the desired setting is reached making it undeniably clear when the setting is reached. The laser is strong enough to be visible in sunlight. The uprights are tall enough to clear most wings without removal for 1:10 cars and they secured against the wheel hex to eliminate additional movement associated with other systems. Higher traction clay, truff and carpet tracks will benefit from 1/2 degree increments of adjustment for gains in cornering speeds. The Laseris kit is designed to work with 1:10th offroad and onroad cars while Laseris 8 is for 1:8 onroad and offroad. Packaging was designed to minimise work space footprint and to avoid taking up too much space in the pit bag for travel to and from the track. Laseris kits are sold through BeachRC.

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July 1, 2024

Hall defends British 4WD title with Rd 4 double win

Team Associated’s Tommy Hall has successfully defended his BRCA British 4WD Buggy National Championship title with his fourth consecutive win of the 2024 season. Winning the title for the first time last year at the penultimate round, Hall got the job done a round earlier this time round as he took the win at the fourth round hosted by Bury Metro Radio Car Club. Qualifying 2nd behind team-mate Thomas Phipps, who claimed his first ever Nationals TQ, Hall took the opening two A2 mains to secure the win and put the title beyond the reach of his rivals. With Phipps second, the Xray of 3rd place qualifier Jonny Skidmore completed the Round 4 podium. The day before his title win, Saturday’s wet 2WD action would also see Hall come away with victory. Qualifying third behind reigning Champion Neil Cragg and Top Qualifier Ben Smith, Hall managed to take A1 & A3 to deny Smith and take his second win of the season while Cragg, winner of the season opener, completed the podium. With two rounds remaining, Hall holds a 2-point championship advantage over Smith with Cragg a further point behind.

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June 30, 2024

Kato & Kaino crowned JMRCA National Champions

Team Associated pairing Kouki Kato and Yui Kaino took the titles at this year’s JMRCA 1:10 Electric Offroad Japanese National Championships. Returning to the indoor RC Park Gojo track where he won both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy titles last year, 18-year-old Kato would secure the TQ in 2WD after topping 2 of the 3 rounds of qualifying with team-mate Yui Kaino topping Q3 to secure P2 on the grid. In 4WD qualifying the pair switched order with fastest times in Q1 & Q3 giving 2022 2WD Champion Kaino the TQ. In the finals Kato successfully defended his 2WD title with wins in the opening two A-Mains while in 4WD Kaino regained the title as he also won the opening two encounters. In both categories the podiums were completed by Xray drivers with third place going to Shoya Yamazaki in 2WD and Nana Kaiho 4WD.

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June 28, 2024

JConcepts Cougar LD3 and Cat L1R F2 bodies

Continuing its latest round of body shell releases, JConcepts is now offering its F2 for Schumacher’s Cougar LD3 2WD Buggy and Cat L1R 4WD Buggy. As the popularity grows of both Schumacher buggies, JConcepts set off to incorporate all the functionality of the IFMAR World Championship winning shell and wrapped it around the newest offerings from Schumacher Racing. The exclusive composition of the cab, extra rear windows, louvered roof all tied together with Finnisher “V” configuration makes the F2 a classic performer. Each body includes two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wing which is now a standard racing item around the world. The bodies arrive as clear polycarbonate with protective film and is available in standard and lightweight formed thickness.

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