The Finnish 1/10th Off-road Nationals recently concluded and it was Joel Valander who came out on top after the five round championship. Run on a single astroturf and four dirt tracks, Joel scored a 1-2-2-2 finish which was enough to win him the 4WD title. Karri Salmela came in 2nd while Konsta Saarinen rounded out the overall top 3 result.
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Carisma have introduced the all-new line of Scale Adventure RTR kits with the first one being the 50’s pickup truck inspired SCA-1E Coyote truck. It features a solid axle 4-link suspension, a sturdy 4WD drivetrain, detailed bumpers with winch and tow hitch and it is powered by a 35T brushed motor and waterproof crawler ESC. The 1/10th scale vehicle will initially only be available as an RTR, with everything needed for operation included, such as an USB charger. A self-build kit version will follow, as well as other models based on the SCA-1E chassis and running gear. The truck will hit stores this Fall with other variants, including officially licensed products, coming at a later date.
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Serpent have announced the forthcoming release of the Cobra SRX8 Evo 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Not much is known yet but subtle changes in the chassis, drivetrain and suspension areas be awaited. Full details and images will become available next week.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Traxxas’ poplar 1/10th Rally ready-to-run car received a small update with the introduction of the Fiesta ST body shell. The car rocks a full-time 4WD low centre of gravity chassis with heavy duty gear differentials, oil-filled Ultra Shocks, long travel suspension and a powerful Titan 550-size brushed motor. Also included in the package are waterproof electronics for go-everywhere capabilities, as well as a 2.4GHz radio system for glitch-free operation. In the front the Fiesta ST body is mounted to the new high approach front bumper that gives increased ground clearance while grippy all terrain tyres help to take all sorts of tracks, from tarmac racing to backyard bashing. The kit is rounded out by an officially licensed Ford Fiesta ST body shell that sports a flashy paint job and a durable moulded rear wing.
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Tekin have introduced their new RS Pro Black Edition brushless speed controller and Spec-R motors. Starting with the ESC, the RS Pro Black Edition was developed with ultra low internal resistance in mind to boost the performance of 1S and 2S-powered stock motors. This was achieved by utilising both hardware and software advances in combination with the Ultra Low Resistance ULR circuit design and ULR flex wires. The controller measures 24.5x33x17.25mm, it weighs in at 35g and it has no motor limit, however Tekin recommends their RSX controller for all modified applications as these setups tend to run at higher temperatures and so the billet housing and fan shroud on the RSX will provide more sufficient cooling.
Coming from JConcepts is their new tyre balancer suitable for 1/8th and 1/10th scale tyre and wheel combinations. The collapsible design rests in a lay-down configuration but pivots to a 90 degree stance and locks when in usable condition. The centre point of any balancer are the bearings, the free spinning action rests inside the hub design. The interchangeable thumb nuts for 1/10th and 1/8th wheel versatility are located on the main axle which can be moved from its home base position to its critical balancing position with ease. The upright is built in aluminium material, anodised blue, etched with instructions and chamfered for that extra lustrous look. The base of the item is built to protect, position and maintain a small footprint at all times. The base has four stand-off legs to hold a steady structure while a thumb screw secures the upright in either the up or down position. The all-aluminium and steel design comes set in a storage box for protection and travel convenience.
The Norwegian 1/8th Nitro Buggy Championships were held at the Hof MBK track last weekend. The biggest track in Norway offered a multi-surface layout with mostly dirt but an astro and a wooden corner, and also a paved stones section with made tyre choice critical. Nearly 50 drivers signed in and the weekend would kick off on Friday with the first practice sessions. During Saturday’s qualifiers Rune Karlsen took the overnight TQ from Bjorn Ivar and Yngve Brække Ulfset. Going into the main final a total of six drivers looked to be able to take the win, making it the strongest field in many years. From the tone, Rune would be in the lead followed by Daniel and Yngve. Some nine laps into the race Yngve made a mistake and let Rune and Daniel play a little before Rune started to push a little harder. His strategy worked out as Daniel made a mistake. Now Rune was on fire and just getting a bigger lead. 40 minutes in the final Rune had lapped everybody while Daniel was in 2nd place at that time, but Bjorn Ivar was faster and took over the 2 spot. In the closing stages Yngve got past as well as Daniel made a big mistake. Ultimately Rune Karlsen (Kyosho) would take the win from Bjorn Ivar Haug (Kyosho) 2nd and Yngve Brække Ulfset (Mugen) 3rd.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]
Raceform have introduced their new Lazer differential rebuild pit. Precisely machined from Plexiglas for a low weight and good durability the tool includes machined holes to hold the gear differentials of 1/8th and 1/10th vehicles during building, maintenance and setup. Tray compartments with milled slots make for easy pick-up of shims and small parts while the included inserts allow to reduce the diameter of the diff holding holes when working on smaller 1/10th diffs. The underside features an anti-slip padding and the pit is available in eight different colours to fit any colour scheme.
