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March 14, 2018

Vision Racing Products V2 shock stand

Coming from Vision Racing Products is their new V2 Shock Stand for both 1/10 and 1/8 off-road vehicles. The 3-piece shock stand features a carbon fibre top and base, along with an aluminium centre post and it sports slots to hang the shocks upside down to drain, as well as small pegs to hang the shock caps from to keep them clean. The carbon base features cutout pockets with felt pads and a small magnet on the front to hold items like shock nuts. The rear section of the base shows off a holographic VRP logo embedded within the carbon. The logo has a neat effect to it as it changes colour at different angles, providing the ultimate bling. The V2 shock stand comes including a felt storage pouch and it is available now.

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March 14, 2018

6mik Axium 4WD 1/10th buggy front tyre

6mik have introduced their new Axium 4WD 1/10th buggy front tyre for artificial surfaces such as carpet and astroturf. The tyre uses the company’s Optimized Control Concept design with softer inner and harder outer carcass for improved steering precision in both low and high bite track conditions, depending on the mounting direction of the tyre. The tread makes use of rounded outer pins for great balance between steering aggressiveness and bite while the inner blocks ensure good traction. The tyre will become available in green soft and blue medium compound.

Source: 6mik [6mik-racing.com]

March 14, 2018

Xray XB2 35g stainless steel battery weight

Coming from Xray is a 35g stainless steel battery weight for the XB2, XT2, and XB4 range of vehicles. The weight was developed for the use with lightweight standard or low-profile shorty LiPo battery packs as it ups the vehicle’s overall weight for improved handling, better landing and an easier to drive car. The weight places underneath the battery, it comes laser-etched for easy identification and is available now.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 14, 2018

Yokomo YZ-2caL2 2WD high-grip spec buggy kit

Yokomo have introduced their new YZ-2caL2 2WD buggy kit that was designed especially for high-grip carpet and astroturf surfaces. The fully equipped kit uses the DNA of the successful YZ-2CA with subtle updates further increasing performance and durability on high to very high traction tracks. The kit will hit stores by end of March and will include parts such as front gullwing and rear S4 suspension arms, new 5.5mm HD ball ends, a aluminium centre link, alloy bellcranks, a 3-gear laydown gearbox with 3-pad slipper clutch, a high-capacity gear differential as well as a graphite battery plate and a new gearbox support. The kit is topped off by a JConcepts YZ-2 lightweight body shell and a LMR rear wing.

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March 14, 2018

Exotek EB410 Edge lightweight body shell

Coming from Exotek and made for the Tekno RC EB410 buggy is the new Edge lightweight body shell. The body was designed to sit 8mm lower than the kit shell to lower the overall centre of gravity while offering a new look. Exotek have also taken great care to still allow the mounting of the fan above the motor and still allow normal height or low profile servo use. Clean lines are used throughout for a clean “aero” downforce package yet allows easy custom painting thanks to the smooth and rounded corners. The Edge body weighs in at a svelte 27g unpainted versus the 37g stock unpainted body thanks to a premium lightweight thickness polycarbonate that is a proprietary custom produced material only for Exotek that is much stronger and longer lasting. Included with the body come window masks but no wing.

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March 14, 2018

Yeah Racing TRX-4 brass diff cover

Yeah Racing have introduced a brass differential housing cover for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The part is machined from high-quality brass material and adds about 65g of weight for better traction and lower centre of gravity. In addition the metal part improves axle stiffness and it comes in a natural finish for a cool look.

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March 14, 2018

Malaysian Electric National League Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Malaysian Electric National League was held at The Dirt Bureau RC Raceway, in 3StonePark, Malaysia. For the first time in Malaysia, this race was an open round to encourage participants from neighbouring countries to qualify on a Malaysian Ticket for the IFMAR World Championships. Although the track seemed visually simple, racers commented that it was all a deception as the technicalities were in the tricky combination jumps, pronounced chicanes, corners and table tops and a tempting long jump at the end of the back straights. The 2WD Modified class heats was a close race between current championship leader, Jade Lim (Team Associated), Jody Long (Xray) and Kelvin Yong (PR Racing) who won a heat each but it was Jade Lim who secured the TQ.

Continue reading the report here

March 13, 2018

JConcepts F2 body for Yokomo YZ4-SF

JConcepts have introduced the F2 body shell for the Yokomo YZ4-SF 4WD buggy. 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. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while the forward cab placement changes the performance and visible bias which help steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralise the at-speed handling and 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. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included two of the latest Aero S-type rear wings used by Ryan Maifield to win the IFMAR World Championships.

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