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August 18, 2020

RC Maker BD10 Slimflex chassis & weight options

RC Maker have introduced their new Slimflex carbon fibre chassis and floating electronics plate for the Yokomo BD10 touring car. Tested and developed for months the chassis will improve on the original chassis, especially in low-med traction conditions. The chassis is narrowed all round to provide less scrubbing in corners, leading to increased corner speed. This increases flex, so to counteract this, the designers have recessed the diff and spool cutouts instead of cutting them all the way through. Not only does this bring the chassis back up to the desired amount of flex, it also improves aerodynamic performance by not preventing air from under the chassis being forced up into the car, detrimental to downforce. Overall, the chassis is slightly stiffer than the kit chassis, and provides improved response.

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August 18, 2020

T-Works RC8B3.2 CVD driveshaft set

Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated RC8B3.2 and B3.1 is a CVD driveshaft set that is usable for both the front and the rear of the buggy. The dogbones and wheel axles are made of high-quality steel and they feature a black surface coating for wear resistance. The 94mm long driveshafts can be used both front and rear of the buggy and they fit the new B3.2 and older specification B3.1 alike.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

August 18, 2020

David Ronnefalk wins at South Swedish Cup Rd2

The second round of the South Swedish Cup was held at the Tomelilla Motor Club in 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggy classes. The Nitro Pro class saw HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk taking the overall TQ after a clean sweep in the qualifiers from HB Racing teammate, Hampus Berg in 2nd. Agama’s Jessica Palsson came in 3rd overall after the qualifiers. In the 30-minute A-main, David would bring home the win with a 1-lap margin from Hampus in 2nd. Victor Gunnarsson came in 3rd overall to round out the all-HB-Racing podium.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

August 18, 2020

Joona Haatanen crowned Finnish Nitro Buggy champ

The Finnish 1/8th Off-road Nationals were held in Vaasa this past weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class saw Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen taking the overall TQ after winning three of the five qualifying rounds while Joseph Quagraine (JQRacing) and Pekko Iivonen (Team Associated) came in 2nd and 3rd respectively, both taking a single qualifying round. In the 45-minute A-main final Joona holding the upper hand as he took the win with a lap margin from Mugen’s Ari Heinonen in 2nd while Pekko Iivonen rounded out the top 3 result only 1.1 seconds behind Ari.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

August 17, 2020

Kobbevik does Norwegian National double

Having reported on the 2wd portion of last weekend’s Norwegian nationals previously, 4wd on Sunday saw more of the same for Daniel Kobbevik who would take his 10th National title. Held at the west coast of the country, close to the city of Bergen, it was the same venue he attended his first big race back in 2011. Topping the seeding in the morning, and coming on top of all qualifiers, Kobbeviki topped off the perfect weekend with two A-main wins to take his 2nd title of the weekend ahead of Nikko Haaheim in 2nd and Vincent Ruger in 3rd..

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August 17, 2020

Bittydesign Vision E819RS buggy body shell

The latest addition to the expanding Vision buggy body shell line-up Bittydesign have released a version for the HB Racing E819RS buggy. The lid’s design will offer an easier to drive and more balanced feeling thanks to a mid-advanced cab, side pod and rear side flaps shape that optimises the aerodynamic characteristics. In addition a flap behind the engine area guides the air towards the rear wing for a smoother and more directed airflow around the shock tower and lower wing mount. The pre-cut body is moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan polycarbonate, it comes with window masks, overspray protective film and a decal sheet.

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August 17, 2020

T-Works RC8T DLC-coated shock shafts

Coming from T-Works are new DLC-coated shock shafts for the Associated RC8T truggy. Available in 57.8mm front and 66.8mm rear shafts, both types have been made of high-quality steel that has been given a DLC coating for a slick and rigid surface. The coating is usually used to protect the crankshafts of nitro engines, ensuring a very low wear and long durability of both the shock shafts and shock O-rings.

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August 17, 2020

Max Götzl double at Czech Open Rd4

The 4th round of Czech Open series was held last weekend at the RC AUTA LCM club in Terezin. With rain on Friday there was no possibility for free practice, but the club did a good job to get the track ready and everyone could race in the morning on Saturday. Qualifying for Nitro Buggy go to Xray driver Max Götzl with Jiri Mara taking 2nd and Tomas Kapicka 3rd. In the eBuggy class it was again Götzl that came out on top, this time with Jiri Benes 2nd and Jan Petr in 3rd.

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