March 12, 2018

JConcepts Satellite tire mounting rubber bands in red

JConcepts have introduced a new take on a classic product, the Satellite tire mounting rubber bands are now available in red. A uniquely molded design, specifically developed for tire mounting, the rubber band is produced in a high-elasticity material capable of stretching to a full assortment of different sized tires. Finely detailed array of handles are designed to ergonomically conform to your fingers so the user can deftly adjust the rubber band to the sidewall of each tire to apply the pressure where it is needed. Includes 4 bands per package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 12, 2018

Yardy & Williams take Silverstone Winter Series

At the final round of the Silverstone Winter Series Tom Yardy took a comfortable 2WD win with his Schumacher KC and wrapped up the championship, ahead of team mates Danny McGee and Jack Neal. James Harrold won 4WD but a 2nd place for Greg Williams was enough for him to take the title, ahead of James, and Ian Mellish. Richard Miller won the truck championship ahead of Russel Lee and Daniel Gardner. Schumacher drivers Ben Pugh and Ben Smith won the 2WD under 16’s and under 13’s respectively while Tommy Hall won the 4WD juniors. Daniel Gardner and Oliver Nattress won the truck under 16’s and under 13’s.

View the other podiums here

March 12, 2018

Xray XB8 extreme heat-resistant centre diff pins

New from Xray for the XB8, are these extreme heat-resistant centre diff pin with inserts. These precision-ground polished steel pins (3.5 x 33mm) work with the internal satellite gears used in the large centre differential. Mounted in steel inserts instead of directly mounted in the differential case, it helps to increase the lifetime of the diff, especially in high temperatures. Sold in a set of 2.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 12, 2018

Stavanger Open Cup Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Stavanger Open Cup was hosted by the Stavanger Modelcar Club last weekend. Offering different tracks such an offroad track laid out with EOS carpet and an onroad track laid out with ETS carpet, the facility also includes a drift track. For round 2 close to 40 cars signed in to race in the seven different classes of 2WD Buggy, 4WD Buggy and Truck as well as 13.5T Touring, 21.5T Touring Junior and M-Chassis. Being a 2 days event, the drivers were offered amble track time, one seeding practice was held followed by four qualifiers and triple A-mains.

Continue reading the report here

March 9, 2018

ONE Black Blend high-performance nitro fuel

Capricorn have introduced the ONE Black Blend high-performance nitro fuel. Made by the Pepe Group using a unique formula, the fuel is characterised by its special black colour and it is sold in 25 percent and 16 percent nitro blends.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

March 9, 2018

PSM MP9 TKI4 aluminium shock standoff set

PSM have introduced an aluminium shock standoff set for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 buggy. The alloy shock standoffs are designed for lightweight shock fastening and will work with Kyosho MP9 TKI4. The special design features the flat-width moved to the centre of the standoff to provide easier access for tightening. The standoffs are treated with a dark gold anti-wear coating and they come in sets of four.

Source: PSM [psmfactory.com]

March 9, 2018

Ádám Izsay sweeps Team Carpet Brothers 2.0 race

The recent round of the Austrian Team Carpet Brothers 2.0 racing series attracted drivers from Austria and Hungary and it was Ádám Izsay who set the pace in both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes. After the four rounds of qualifying Ádám took the TQ in both categories and he also went on to win all A-mains to take the 2WD win from Werner Spannbrückner and Zsolt Bajusz Jr, while the 4WD top 3 was completed by Zsolt Bajusz Jr. and Martin Fischer.

View the 4WD podium here

March 9, 2018

Xray XB4 graphite composite diff case

Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 1/10th 4WD buggy is a graphite composite differential case. Moulded from a special graphite reinforced material the case is lower in weight than the standard part while offering increases strength for a perfect balance between reliability and performance.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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