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September 20, 2012

Reflex Racing TC6/TC6.1 options

Reflex Racing introduce new option parts for the Team Associated TC6 and TC6.1 as well as their own RSD6 conversion. The bell crank system V3 is the latest incarnation of Reflex Racing’s ball-raced TC6 steering assembly and is designed to give smoother, faster steering response as well as increased corner speed. Also available are the steering arms V3 and the steering bridge V3. Also new are the RSD 311 and 315 shock pistons that are manufactured with the biggest diameter possible in order to provide a shock that allows less oil blow-by which allows the car to switch directions faster in high grip situations. Available are the 311 pistons with three 1.1mm holes for hot weather conditions and the 315 pistons with three 1.15mm holes for bumpy track surfaces.

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September 19, 2012

Torsten Müller wins German 1/8th champs

The German 1/8th nitro on-road champs took place at the Dormagen track with 67 drivers in two classes attending. The event started with wet practice sessions on Thursday and Friday. Come Saturday the weather became better and the qualifying sessions took place in dry weather conditions. In the 45 minutes final a fight arose between Torsten Müller undo Michael Kammer with the better end for Torsten who at the end got German 1/8th class 2 on-road champion 2012.

Source: Power-Save-Racing [power-save-racing.de]

September 19, 2012

Team Alien titanium turnbuckles

Thunder Innovation introduce the Team Alien titanium turnbuckles made from 6AL/4V material. The threaded rods are CNC-machined and available in several diameters including 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm and 5mm. Beside separate turnbuckles also complete sets for many of today’s popular brands will become available.

Source: Thunder Innovation [thunderinnovation.com]

September 19, 2012

Xceed on-road ride height gauge

Xceed introduce this ride height gauge for 1/10th and 1/12th scale on-road cars. Made from strong yet lightweight aluminium the tool comes with laser-etched markings to measure ground clearances from 2.0 to 6.0mm in 0.2mm increments.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

September 19, 2012

Pro-Line Ion 1/8th buggy tire

The Pro-Line Ion 1/8th buggy indoor clay tire was designed from the ground-up and requires zero break-in tine. The unique molecular structure tread design provides forward and side traction and with the super-low tread height, maximum wear is reached by the alternating dual center lugs. The ION is also extremely easy to drive due to the super-smooth side tread that flows organically out of the tire sidewall. The new tire already proved its performance by taking the ROAR National Championship in Electric 1/8th buggy in the hands of Ty Tessmann.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

September 18, 2012

Marsh wins East Coast Race against Cancer

Mccullough’s Offroad in Sarver, PA hosted the 11th annual East Coast Race Against Cancer. This year’s event had just over 200 entries, which provided some great racing in all classes. Team Associated driver Brandon Marsh competed in the 2WD Buggy and 1:8 eBuggy classes. In 2WD Buggy, Brandon was able to secure the overall TQ after TQ’ing three of four rounds of qualifying. He then went on to win the single 10-minute A Main with his Team Associated RC10B4.1. In 1/8th eBuggy, he TQ’d two of the four rounds of qualifying, but lost the tie-breaker for overall TQ. However, in the single 10-minute Main he was able to get out front early on and never looked back to take his second win of the weekend with his Team Associated RC8.2e. After all was said and done, this year’s event raised $15,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]

September 18, 2012

Wayne Joelson takes SA title with Rd4 win

This past weekend Round 4 of the South African Gas On Road Nationals too place at the TRAP facility near Pretoria and it attracted over 70 entries for both Nitro Touring & 1/8th categories. Heavy rainfall on Saturday night would make the Sunday finals tricky with tyre strategy & setup. In the 1/8th category, Wayne Joelson, back from the recent Novarossi Cup event held at Fiorano in Italy, was Top Qualifier and would go on to win the 45 minute final, securing another South African Championship. He was closely followed by Willie Noordman also driving the Mugen Seiki MRX5, with Faizel Salie in 3rd.

Source: PTA [pt-a.co.za]

September 18, 2012

Wilck Racing Products strong racing glue

Wilck Racing Products have introduced this specifically developed ’strong racing glue’. It features a thin viscosity, staying liquid for about 5-7 seconds before drying, when it will permanently bond your tires and wheels with little or no clean up needed after.

Source: Wilck&Andersson [tlr.nu]