Designed by Tekno RC and tested in Southern California this is the first true universal driveshaft system available for the beast that is the Baja 5B. CNC machined out of high grade steel, then hardened and black oxidized for improved durability and wear they are completely rebuildable with replacement parts sold separately.
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
Having received many requests to make an in-line conversion for the CRC Gen-XL, SpeedMerchant have now released that kit. Much like their Xray 12th conversion, this kit allows you to mount the battery in-line on the left or right side, or across the back like normal, but with more for/aft adjustability than stock. When drawing up the conversion, it quickly became apparent that the cleanest, easiest and strongest design would be to box in the rear pod with a new Top Plate, and give the car a full length tweak brace. This allows the battery to sit further back in the chassis and stiffens the rear end of the car. By adding a matching motor/pod plate on the left side they really strengthened the rear pod area which increases durability as well as helping your rear axle stay perfectly aligned after a misadventure with an immovable object. They have also added mounting holes so you can adjust shock length for finer on track tuning. The kit comes with almost everything you need to convert your CRC Gen-XL, including main chassis, tweak brace, top plate and two battery brace/shock mounts as well as SpeedMerchant linear tweak spring set, stand-offs, ball-studs and all the required hardware to complete the conversion.
New for all Team Associated fans is this all weather jacket produced by UK agents CML Distribution. Professionally flock printed with bold AE logos it is a must have over the colder winter months. Now you can continue to show your colours whatever the weather throws at you.
The new Core RC Sensor Widget is a fantastic tool for anyone who runs a brushless set up. As experienced users will know sensors in brushless motors and sensor wires are a problematic area and cogging and non starting is a common issue. This simple sensor widget makes testing the sensor signals from a brushless motor quick and easy. Most common faults can be detected and prevent wasted track time. In addition to testing the signals from the motor, it can also be used to check sensor cables for damage. Simply plug motor and sensor wire into the connector on the right side of the widget and view the LED light sequence to determine a fault. No external power source required.
View the widget in action here
The organisers of the DHI Cup, who announced that last January was their last event, were in touch to tell us that they are back and will run both onroad and offroad together in the Stadium Arena Fyn in Odense, Denmark on the 6th to 8th of January. The international race scene has changes a lot since the first DHI-CUP back in 2001, so now they think it is also time to do something different. For the first time a big international indoor race will do both offroad and onroad on 2 different tracks, that will be 32 x 22 meters. So you will be able to compete in both classes or all classes if you like and have enough cars. They hope to have drawings of the Stadium Arena and the tracks in a couple of weeks.
Source: DHI Cup [facebook.com]
New from On-Point Racing is their Serpent S120L conversion kit. Capable of 5 different battery positions, its three post top deck design offers easy battery changing and rigidity as well as more space for electronics and wiring. The kits’ split rear cross brace gives more space, better motor mounting and more weight placement options, while a longer wheelbase and wider front track is great for LiPo racing.
Xray have released some simple pre cut shrink wrap for the central CVD on their 808 buggy. Place it over the collar and heat it for a neat way to help prevent the drive shaft pin from moving. The pack contains ten pieces.
This past weekend ARC Raceway held their Summer Sizzle race which attracted over 100 entries including some of So Cal’s best drivers. Adam Drake, Richard Saxton, Josh Alton, Matt Castellano, Drew Moller, Ronda Drake and Matt Schreffler were in attendance. TLR / Novarossi driver Adam Drake TQ’d both rounds of qualifying, while second on the grid was TLR teammate Matt Castellano. The start of the final was action packed with many lead changes. At one point Drake and Castellano were shuffled as far back as fifth or sixth. About the seven minute mark Drake resumed the lead for the final time and didn’t look back. Drake went on to win the 30 minute final by almost one lap followed by TLR teammates Castellano, Schreffler, Moller, and Ballow.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
