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November 18, 2016

Ricardo Monteiro departs Team Losi Racing

2010 1/8th Buggy European Champion B and multiple National Portuguese Champion, Ricardo Monteiro has announced his departure from long-term sponsor TLR. Ricardo leaves behind a successful campaign but he is leaving open for now what the future will be holding for him in terms of chassis sponsors. This is what Ricardo has to say:

All good things come to an end. After 7/8 years of awesome racing and many many good moments, it is time for me and TLR to part ways. First of all I would like to thank the people at Modelcar, in the form of Luis and André for believing me at the very start of my career and helping me get through to this stage, I wish you all the best luck on your future endeavours. Then a very BIG thank you to all the guys at TLR that ever helped me (Todd, Jerome Sartel and Ryan, Jerome Chambon and Adam Drake while they were there). It was many many years of ups and downs that make a good part of my r/c racing career that I will forever hold deer to me. I’m still not sure what’s ahead of me, but I am certain it will be an awesome new ride.

November 18, 2016

H.A.R.M. RK-1 large scale kart kit

German large scale specialists H.A.R.M. have released first images of their new RK-1 1/2.5th scale kart kit. Aimed at modellers that seek a more easy and cost-effective way into large scale racing the kart offers scale looks with performance to match. The vehicle is based on a sturdy alloy chassis and features front and rear brakes, a scale chain drivetrain, a powerful gasoline engine and also a scale driver with helmet. The kit will become available by December and includes a Zenoah G260 engine, Mielke exhaust and airbox, GRP tyres and clear polycarbonate body panels.

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November 18, 2016

Samix SCX10 II aluminium front shock plate

Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX-10 II truck are aluminium front shock mounts. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised in a range of colours the parts offer a multitude of different shock mounting positions while allowing the use of Samix’s upper stiffener plate. The mounts are a direct fit and they are available in green, gun metal and black colour.

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November 18, 2016

Team Associated tease new 1/10th scale 4WD buggy

Team Associated have started teasing their all-new and highly anticipated 1/10th 4WD buggy. The follow-up model of the long-running and highly successful B44 platform will utilise an aluminium main chassis plate, new suspension components with aluminium suspension mounts and it will also use metric hardware as do the B6 and B5 platforms. More teaser images of the prototype buggy are expected to surface soon and we keep you up to date on the progress of the project.

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November 18, 2016

T-Works T4’17 hard foam bumper

T-Works T4'17 hard foam bumper

Made for Xray’s T4 2017 and coming from T-Works is a hard front bumper. Cut from a special foam material and offering improved impact protection the part is a direct replacement for the standard kit bumper, offering improved resistance in hard crashes while being light of weight at the same time.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

November 18, 2016

Bezerk RC A800 carbon fibre rear body mount

Berzerk RC A800 carbon fibre rear body mount

Bezerk RC have a new carbon fibre rear body mount for the Awesomatix A800 touring car available. The part is made from high-quality 3mm sheet material and both lighter and stronger than the original item. It is designed to survive a few off track excursions and hold its shape in the process.

Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]

November 18, 2016

Raceform Lazer car stand

Coming from Raceform is their new Lazer car stand. Made from high-quality plexiglass and being available in five colours, the stand utilises EVA foam pads to prevent slippage and scratches and the clever flip-able design also incorporates two shock holder patterns for 1/10th and 1/8th scale shock absorbers. Included with each stand comes an extra set of foams for future replacement.

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November 17, 2016

TLR 22SCT 3.0 2WD short course truck kit

Team Losi Racing have introduced their new 22SCT 1/10th 2WD mid motor short course truck kit. Building on the proven 22 platform the latest incarnation offers a revised mid motor mounting location with the motor being 12mm closer to the diff gear, resulting in an increased rear weight bias and thus improved rear traction on corner exit. The 3-gear transmission also makes for quicker acceleration and better handling with a 4-gear gearbox being available separately. Also new to the 3.0 is a revised rear suspension geometry that further adds rear end grip without loosing corner speed. The rear arms and shock towers have revised shock mounting locations. The jumping, landing, and chassis roll dynamics of the rear end have been optimised for a higher rear weight bias percentage. Rounding out the drivetrain is the new HDS slipper with heavy-duty spring that allows for a wider range of adjustments while being more consistent at the same time.

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