Coming from ST Racing Concepts and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is a range of aluminium option parts. First up and made to improve the durability and adding more weight to the drive axles are CNC machined outer portal drive housings and the rear axle portal mount. These option parts greatly improve the durability of the drivetrain and add a bit more weight lower to the ground for more stability.
This past weekend saw the 2017 Korea TLR Masters being held at the GRC Circuit in KimPo, Korea. 55 racers attended the event that was held in 2WD and 4WD Modified and Stock classes and in 2WD Modified Buggy it was Jeff Joo with the win from Jeongu Lee 2nd and Seunghwan Ra 3rd.
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Round 4 of the Indonesia National Buggy Championship was held this past weekend at the Banana RC Track in Batam, Indonesia. A total of 43 drivers from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Banjarmasin, Kendari, as well as local drivers signed in for the event that originally saw six rounds of 10-minute qualifying with the best four to count. Unfortunately and due to rain on qualifying day, the race director had to cut qualifying short that now only consisted of four rounds with the best two to count. Ultimately it was Jason Nugroho (Xray/Novarossi) with the TQ for the main final that also had to cut short due to weather and available day light. In end it was again Jason who excelled in the 45-minute main with Stanley Wangsanegara (HB Racing/O.S.) in 2nd and Adrian Sutanto (Kyosho/O.S.) rounding out the podium in 3rd.
Reedy have introduced their new range of Pro LiPo and LiFe RX/TX batteries that feature high capacities and durable construction, which make them perfectly suited for use as receiver batteries in nitro-powered vehicles. They are also a long-life alternative to NiMH and alkaline batteries in a variety of transmitters. A standard power plug fits directly into the transmitter or receiver/switch harness while a XH balance connector allows for simple balance charging. The LiPo batteries are available as 2400mAh 7.4V flat or 2700mAh 7.4V hump pack while the LiFe packs come as 1600mAh 6.6V flat or 1900mAh 6.6V hump variant.
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Coming from Samix and made for the MST CFX-W trail truck are the 313mm and 300mm high clearance titanium link kits. Machined from high-quality material and coming with a natural finish each link sports an engraved position marking for easy identification and more convenient building and maintenance. The high clearance design gives improved ground clearance for better climb performance and the kits include a full set of links including front and rear, upper and lower pieces as well as steering links.
Following a first teaser Tekno now also released a handful of images and a features list of their forthcoming EB410 1/10th scale buggy. The buggy is a first for the company, that is known for their 1/8th electric conversions and full line of 1/8th scale off-road kits, and it will make use of a sturdy shaft drivetrain with three high-volume gear differentials, tapered 7075 driveshafts and heavy duty 6mm stub axles. The car is based on a lightened 3mm 7075 alloy chassis, it will utilise an adjustable hinge pin system, 2-piece aluminium motor mount, a reverse bellcrank steering system and 13mm shock absorbers with 3.5mm shafts and X-ring cartridges. Downstop screws for easy droop adjustment and quick excess diffs as well as an maintenance-friendly layout will round out the package.
Available very soon is HB Racing’s new E817T electric 1/8th truggy kit. Using the race-proven features of HB Racing’s 817 platform, the electric truck is built around a tough, black anodised 7075 aircraft aluminium chassis with a symmetrical design that gives better balance for consistent jumping and cornering, all while being strategically machined to reduce weight and balance the flex characteristics. Dual clamp aluminium motor mounts hold the motor in place and the new battery mounting system is mounted directly on the chassis for the lowest CG possible.
New from Vision Racing Products are Delrin bulkhead shims for the Team Associated B64 and B64D. Included in the set are four 0.5mm shims made of high-quality Delrin that are used to raise the front or rear bulkheads, which results in more overall grip of the respective axle.
Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com]
