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September 2, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Alu Front Ball Stud Mount & Weight

Continuing its roll out of option parts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy, California based R1 Wurks has released this Aluminium Front Ball Stud Mount and simple drop-in 10gram Brass Weight. Weighing just 10.9 grams, this upgraded bulkhead is lighter than the stock plastic mount and offers two additional in-between ball stud mounting locations, providing more tuning options than the original. In certain conditions, adding weight to the front of your buggy can be beneficial. In most cases, doing so may help with front-end traction, steering response, and stability, especially in corners. Additionally, added weight can help reduce front-end bounce, leading to smoother handling and control. Of course, you should consider the overall weight distribution of your platform and may want to adjust the battery placement in conjunction with the added nose weight.

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September 2, 2024

Sontag claims ROAR 1:8 eBuggy title

Team Losi Racing’s Tater Sontag is the new ROAR 1:8 eBuggy National Champion, the 1:10 2WD World Champion claiming the title at G’s RC Raceway in Pennsylvania over the weekend. In qualifying it was the Team Associated of Spencer Rivkin who secured the overall TQ topping 3 of the 5 rounds of qualifying. Fastest in Q1, Sontag would line up second with the Xray of Chase Lemieux completing the Top 3 with a TQ run in Q3. In the triple finals, A1 would see Sontag make a pass on Rivkin on the opening lap before the Top Qualifier went out of the race after an early off that left a rear wheel hanging off his buggy. Winning by over 5-seconds from Lemieux, in A2 Sontag would again took the early lead which he held for the 7-minutes to wrap up the title, last year won by the absent Ryan Maifield. With Horne winning A3, the Team Associated driver would finish runner-up with Tekno’s Spencer Heckert completing the podium. In Electric Truck (eTruggy), it was Sontag who took the TQ from Rivkin. A1 saw Sontag convert but Rivkin would win A2 and 3 to take the title. The pair where joined on the podium by the Associated of Lee Setser.

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August 31, 2024

Factory Team RC8B4.1 Shock Towers | Shock Standoffs

New from Team Associated’s optional parts brand Factory Team Carbon Fibre Shock Towers and Aluminium Shock Standoffs for the RC8B4.1 1:8 Buggy. The 5mm Front and 4mm rear shock tower together with hard-anodised aluminium shock standoffs lower the centre of gravity. The updated design towers require shorter standoffs #81657 due to the solid cross-section around the shock mount screws. Overall, this is the most durable way to execute this lightweight design. The Front tower fits the RC8B4.1 26.5mm kit front shocks and with the Rear tower fits 36.5mm kit rear shocks. The new hard-anodised alu shock standoffs come in two different sets. One is set is the standard kit length 14mm and 17mm (distance from the base to the pivot ball) while the other is a custom shorter set with 12.5mm and 16mm offset intended to mate with the FT carbon fiber shock towers which do not have the recessed pockets that the aluminium kit towers have.

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August 30, 2024

JConcepts Vintage 4/40 thumb nuts

JConcepts has added these Vintage 4/40 thumb nuts to cater for the 1:10 Offroad vintage market as vintage vehicles requiring battery hold down options too. Over the years, the possibilities have opened with the introduction of Lipo batteries to vintage vehicles, securing them in the vehicle is now easier than ever. Instead of using screws with washers in vehicles such as the RC10 and RC10T, the thumb nuts are an easier way to install and remove battery packs quickly and securely. The package contains 2 aluminium and knurled nuts which are designed to press down and into most battery brace applications. Also included, 5/8” long set screws to install into the battery cups or buckets prior to installation of the thumb nuts.

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August 30, 2024

Mugen Seiki MSB1 updated Top Deck & Diff Gears

Mugen Seiki has released a number of updated parts for its MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy. A new Top Plate features a redesigned shape to avoid rod interference when using the optional servo weight plate. Having entered the 1:10 2WD Buggy market for the very first time earlier this year with the release of the MSB1, the Japanese manufacturer has also updated the gear set for the ball diff. By reducing the diameter of the gear part of the B2301D, the rotation of the gearbox has become smoother. The gear differential has also been redesigned to improve oil leakage from the B2302A/B. For identification purposes, the new gears will be grey in colour.

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August 29, 2024

LC Racing BHC-1ST 1:14 2WD Stadium Truck

Complementing its 1:14 2WD Offroad Buggy, LC Racing has released the new BHC-1ST 2WD Offroad Stadium truck race kit. The kit incudes a newly developed Batan D132F Metal Gear Servo and an oil filled competition grade gear diff as well as many aluminium option parts including a Dual padded slipper clutch set, Alu Front Bulkhead (Hinge pin mount), Alu Rear Pin mount (3 deg toe), and Alu Rear Ballstud Mount (upper camber link mount). As part of the assembly kit LC Racing also include Graphite Front & Rear Shock Towers, an Anti Roll Bar Set, an Alu 7075 Motor Mount and Alu Servo Horn.

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August 29, 2024

Reedy Sonic 900/900XL 1:8 Competition Motors

Reedy has released an all-new range of Sonic 900 and 900XL Competition motors for 1:8 eBuggy and eTruggy. Several months of development by engineering staff and factory team drivers has resulted in motors that deliver performance that far exceeds what is required at the highest level of competition. The Sonic 900, available in both 1900kV and 2100kV versions, is intended for use in 1:8 eBuggy classes. Each version comes with a unique rotor which is interchangeable between both and sold separately to fine tune power output and delivery for specific track conditions and driver preference. The Sonic 900XL features a longer, higher torque stator for heavier 1:8 eTruggy use. However, the 900 and 900XL are interchangeable between chassis types to create a wide range of performance options suitable for a wide variety of track conditions. The motors feature a precision CNC-machined case with adjustable timing while an integrated heat sink lowers operating temperatures, which results in less fade over the course of a race, longer run times, and increased motor life. Sensored operation results in a smooth and controllable power band while a powerful 4-pole rotor is supported by precision ball bearings for reliability.

Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]

August 29, 2024

5th Annual Kinwald Klassic – Announcement

Hobby Action RC Raceway in Chandler, Arizona, has announced details of the 5th annual Kinwald Klassic which takes place on October 11-13th, 2024. One of the 2023 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship host venue’s two big annual events, the other being the Desert Classic, the Kinwald Klassic is held in honour of Offroad RC great Brian Kinwald. With the multiple World Champion passing away in 2019 after life-long health issues, part of the entry fees is donated to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Southwest Chapter. The race will cater for several 1:10 2WD & 4WD Buggy classes, Short Course, Stadium Truck, as well as vintage 2WD categories for buggies that were racing at the height of Kinwald’s career.

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