October 16, 2024

JConcepts Double Bar 1:8 Buggy Tire

JConcepts has officially released its newest 1:8 Buggy tyre, the Double Bar.  The Florida based company brought the tyre to market during the march to the 1:8 IFMAR World Championship in Spain.  Using previously unseen elements with the dual nature of the tread, the JConcepts item is an entirely different monster.  The overlapping and repeated concept is one that intends to tackle conditioned track surfaces and heavy slick groove conditions like never before.  Located in the infield of the tread, diamond patterned pins consume space, surface area, and ultimately a flexible arrangement that conforms to high-end racing conditions.   As the dual tread intersects itself, a wall provides additional side bite and stability during hard side-loads and 180-degree corners.  The soft and layered tread terminates at the edge, and it rolls off to give the tyre an easy transition for an easier driving feel.  Inside, a firmer inner carcass webbing was built into the Double Bar to take on more difficult jumping tasks, faster speed European style track layouts, and reduce the ballooning effect of racing at higher speeds.  The Double Bar arrives ready with Dirt-Tech inserts known for their durability, shape, and consistent feel in a multitude of track conditions.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


October 16, 2024

Vision Racing Products N1 Performance Kit

Texas-based R/C design and manufacturing company Vision Racing Products (VRP) has released a new 2025 Performance Kit for the Agama N1 1:8 Buggy called the VRP NV.  The new performance kit completely redesigns the geometry into an even lower centre of gravity buggy.  It also simplifies and reduces weight as well.  The new configuration is needed for American style tracks, but will excel on EU tracks just the same.  In addition to keeping the lowest CG available, VRP have worked hard to make the best jumping and landing buggy too.  One very noticeable difference is the amount of grip the NV makes.  In most cases to date, VRP claim they have had the most grip of any buggy, while maintaining good turn in and cornering.  The NV does not labor in the turns due to the shocks being high like traditional buggies, and it shows.  The VRP Performance Kit offers the opportunity to have a different and unique buggy for 2025.

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October 16, 2024

Avid B7/B74 1:10 13mm Avant Shock Set

Avid Racing Concepts has introduced this 13mm Avant Shock Set intended for use on Team Associated’s latest 1:10 Buggy platforms, the B7 and the B74.  The shock bodies have Avid’s proven low-friction Avant Coating which has a polished, mirror-like finish that resists wear while offering the lowest friction on the market.  The exterior showcases our signature Ringer silver highlights and a laser-etched AV logo at the bottom, making them stand out.  They’re compatible with AE pistons, and Avid has optimised the design to use 4 fewer machined spacers, cutting replacement costs in half.  The set also includes (2) 13×23 and (2) 13×27.5  Avant Shock Bodies, (2) 3×23 and (2) 3×27.5 Avid Chrome Shock Shafts, (8) Avant AE Machined Shock Spacers, (8) Avid X-Rings, (1) Avid Slop Oring Grease, (4) piston washers, (4) piston screws, (4) cap orings, and (4) cartridge orings.  Everything you need to take your 1:10 AE suspension to the next level all in 1 package, and available separately for your convenience.

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October 15, 2024

RDRP B7 Marcus Kaerup Edition Titanium Turnbuckle Set

Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP) has released this exclusive Marcus Kaerup Edition B7 Ultra Titanium Turnbuckle Set for Team Associated’s RC10B7 1:10 Buggy platforms.  Developed in collaboration with two-time European Champion and RDRP team driver Marcus Kaerup, this set comes in a stylish gold anodised finish. Machined from 6AL-4V Grade 5 titanium, these turnbuckles offer an ideal balance of strength and lightness. Weighing just 1.9g each, they help reduce the overall weight of the car, enhancing on-track performance.  Each turnbuckle features a laser-etched RDRP logo and an arrow to indicate the thread direction, making camber and toe adjustments easier and more precise.  This set is not only eye-catching but also built for durability and precision, making it perfect for competitive drivers looking to take their setup to the next level.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]


October 15, 2024

Leadfinger MBX8R V2 Beretta Body

Continuing the roll out of their new V2 version of its Beretta 1:8 Buggy body, South Carolina based Offroad bodyshell manufacturer Leadfinger Racing has released its latest creation for the Mugen Seiki MBX8R and ECO platforms.  The V2 Beretta body is a design concept that combines Leadfinger’s previous Assassin, A2.1 Tactic and Berretta body features.  The modern combination complements both hard and soft lines that provide perfect overall balance under multi surface track testing.

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October 15, 2024

JConcepts RC10GT rear shock tower

The most classic nitro stadium truck design in RC history, JConcepts has released a Carbon Fibre Rear Shock Tower option for the Team Associated RC10GT.  The stock vehicle comes standard with a fiberglass unit which carries all the original geometry; however, it lacks the pizzazz, strength, optional holes and appearance that 3.0mm Carbon Fibre can provide.  The new rear shock tower includes the Factory Team Truck geometry as well as the original for the best handling characteristics from that era.  The tower includes detailed reinforced areas adding strength in key areas as well as the improvement in material creates a more rigid feel, increasing the response in the rear-end.

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October 14, 2024

Raymond doubles at 2024 Kinwald Klassic

Hobby Action RC Raceway in Chandler, Arizona, played host to the 5th annual Kinwald Klassic where young Team Associated driver Levi Raymond completed the double.  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.  Decided over 3 rounds, qualifying would see Matthew Gonzales secure the 2WD Mod Buggy TQ ahead of Chase Boyd while in 4WD it was Raymond who secured the top spot from Gonzales.  In the triple finals, all three counting, 2WD would see three different winners but winning A2 it was P4 qualifier Levi Raymond that took the win over A1 winner Gonzales with his brother Chase Raymond completing the podium.  In 4WD Buggy, Raymond would win A1 & 2 and finish P2 in the third encounter to complete the double again with Gonzales and Chase either side of him on the podium.  The biggest winner of the event however was the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation who in Brian’s name received over $5,000 from collections during the event – well done to everyone involved.

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October 14, 2024

Inaugural Borneo Buggy Race – Report

The inaugural Borneo Offroad Buggy race organised by KKKJC (Kelab Kereta Kawalan Jauh Catz) concluded successfully last weekend at the privately owned Mulu RC Speedway track. The track, owned by a dedicated RC enthusiast for over two decades, played host to the Borneo Offroad Buggy event. A total of 38 from Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and France participated in this race, divided evenly into Electric and Nitro buggy categories.

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