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August 23, 2018

Exotek B6.1 suspension & drivetrain optionals

Exotek have introduced more option parts for the Team Associated B6.1 buggy. First up is a 2-colour rear hub set. Coming in a stealthy 2-colour anodised finish, the hubs are 1g lighter than the AE alloy items thanks to careful cutting and shaping and they offer additional ballstud mounting positions. They also include 2mm roll centre alloy spacers to match the stock geometry of the Associated alloy hubs and the updated design works as either the left or right hub, giving more camber link hole options. The alloy hubs require the use of shorter ball studs such as ASC91047 or ASC91752.

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August 22, 2018

JConcepts D418 F2 body shell

The latest buggy to receive JConcepts F2 body treatment is the HB Racing D418. Designed with aspects learned from the original Finnisher bodies, the F2 provides an even more aggressive look with included details which remain crucial to performance. The F2 body is a drop fit for the popular HB Racing D418 buggy and features an increased windshield angle that provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance/visible bias which help steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralise the at-speed handling. The rear of the pods have a dual step, scoop treatment which give a first in class look to the F2 body. The rear of the cab has the Finnisher step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also several louver options off the rear. The F2 body in the hands of David Ronnefalk won the 2018 4WD European Championships. The JConcepts body, that is available in standard and lightweight version, is designed exclusively for the HB Racing machine and includes all the cut-lines necessary to fit and finish around the unique suspension shock tower mounts and brackets. Each package includes the S-Type wing marked and dimpled for direct fit for the D418.

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August 22, 2018

Lutz & Ogden win at The Wicked Weekend

The 2018 edition of The Wicked Weekend was held in Gainesville, Georgia. The event was held in a multitude of classes and categories an in the premier Pro Nitro Buggy class it was Tekno RC’s Ryan Lutz with the TQ and win from Team Associated’s Evan Vail and AE teammate, Julien Oliveras. The Serpent duo of Billy Easton and Adam Johnson would round out the top 5 podium result.

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August 22, 2018

Kyle McBride wins at Australian 1/8th Nats

The Townsville Model Off Road Club in Townsville, Australia played host to the Australian 1/8th Off-road Nationals last weekend. Team Associated’s Kyle McBride took the overall TQ in Nitro Buggy and he would also come out on top in the 60-minute main final. Young Caleb Noble (Mugen) secured the runner-up spot from Mugen teammate, Brady Pigott. Over in the Truggy class a 2nd place at the nationals for Caleb Noble won him the AARCMCC Truggy Championship and Buggy Junior title for 2018.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

August 22, 2018

Tamiya Super Astute & Avante Black Special 2018

According to more or less confirmed rumours, Tamiya’s Super Astute 1/10th 2WD and Avante Black Special 4WD vintage buggies will make a return to the shops this year. Together with the original Astute the Super Astute is one of Tamiya’s most sought-after buggies for collectors and vintage racers alike and soon the Super Astute will be up for grabs as a re-release kit. The same goes with the Avante Black Special, however the Super Astute for sure is the more desirable one. No official information is available for now but we bring you more details as soon as they become available.

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August 22, 2018

Urban Community Park GP Buggy Series Rd2 – Report

In celebration of the Indonesian Independence Day, the Indonesian R/C Car Community IRCC together with the Urban Community Park held the UCP GP Buggy Series Rd2 this past weekend. The Indonesia Independence Race, like the opening round, was attended by racers from all over Indonesia that were greeted by a challenging yet fun track layout. The format of the race was four qualifying rounds followed by bump-up finals. Stanley Wangsanegara took two TQs out of four rounds but young and talented Kenji Liono snatched the overall TQ position due to being more consistent over the four rounds.

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August 22, 2018

BSRC D817 carbon rear chassis brace insert

BSRC from Australia have a new option part for the HB D817 range of vehicles available in the form of a carbon fibre rear chassis brace insert. Using the insert will reinforce the rear end of the vehicle for less flex and thus faster rotation and higher corner speeds in higher grip conditions. Leaving the brace away will generate more grip in low grip and bumpy conditions. Required to fit the brace insert are three M3x10mm button head screws, three M3 Nyloc nuts and an M3 drill bit.

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August 22, 2018

2018 ROAR 1/10th Off-road Nationals – Report

Each year, RC racers from all over the country patiently wait for the most prestigious race of the year, the 1/10th ROAR Off-Road Nationals. This year’s host to the ROAR Nats was none other than the popular Hobby Action R/C Raceway in Chandler, AZ. While the temperature outside was a scorching 100F+, inside the spacious track facility was a cool and comfortable 74F thanks to the luxury of having air conditioning in a huge facility. One of the challenging aspects of racing is the track. This time, however, it wasn’t about the difficulty of the layout, but more so the track’s evolution. From early on, the track required some treads to make laps happen, but as the track transitioned from low, med, to high bite, it required less tread and eventually slick tires. Naturally, this also required drivers to adapt to a more precision style of driving that not many were able to master over the weekend.

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