Continuing their release of Mugen MRX-5 parts, Arrowmax have release this one piece engine mount. Machined from a single piece of aluminum, the one piece design ensures that the engine is not tweaked when mounting which can affect performance. Also the mount offers more surface area to dissipate heat from the engine.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Tresrey have released yet more option parts for the Durango DEX410/R buggy. First up are these high precision machined shock cases with special smooth coating (MOS coating). Offering less friction than the standard material, this conversion set includes 3mm shafts also for less friction against the O-rings. With the included machined shock pistons, you can upgrade your standard shocks to the next level. Also new are these front and rear 4mm thick light weight carbon shock tower with more shock mounting positions for fine tuning your setup. The rear tower also sport a lower upper arm mounting position compared to the standard version for more setting variations. Finally is this high traction weight (30g) that can be mounted under the rear gear box that will give more traction directly to the car. Available mid to late November.
The TWheels 700 from Twintip is especially designed for 1/8 scale buggies and Short Course trucks. Its exclusive unique conception offers a perfect solution to organize, protect and carry your equipment. Specific compartments have been designed for the car, tires, starter, radio transmitter, tools & accessories into a technical reinforced bag with a smart look. Twintip bags are made with the highest grade materials for the production process and are fully padded with high density foam to provide the best protection for your equipment.
The fourth and final round Spanish National Series (SNS 2010) for electric buggies was hosted this past weekend by the Club Rueda Loca in León, in the north-east of Spain. The race saw a good attendance with almost 100 drivers signing up in the two categories, 4wd and 2wd. On Saturday the 4wd event was held under sunny skies and saw four drivers battle it out for the victory. Local B44 driver Miguel Santos took the win, in front of David Bustos in second with a Durango and Zacarias Villalba in third with another B44. The 2wd event was held on Sunday under perfect weather conditions. Yet again another local driver, Jona Reguera won, taking benefit in good knowledge of the difficult track. In second place, Associated driver Zacarias Villalba and in third Kike Fuciños with Kyosho.
View videos from the event here
Having previously awarded the different venues the various National Championships, ROAR have today announced the final dates for those races, which you can see below.
March 24-27 – On Road Carpet Nats @ Timezone Raceway
June 2-5 – Off Road 8th Scale Fuel Nats @ Thunder Alley RC Raceway
July 28-31 – On Road Paved Electric Nats @ Jackson RC
August 11-14 – Off Road 10th Scale Electric Nats @ Norcal Hobbies
September 8-11 – Off Road 8th Scale Electric Nats @ HobbyPlex Raceway
September 22-25 – On Road Fuel Nats @ Control Freakz
All dates have been added to our calendar section which you can visit here.
Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]
Having just last week brought you exclusive first photos of the new Schumacher Mi4CX, the British company have released full details on their new high performance electric touring car. Developed from Chris Grainger’s 2010 British championship winning Mi4LP, it incorporates the latest innovations from Schumacher’s multiple championship winning engineering team. With an efficient transmission and ultra precise CNC machined components, it handles like a dream. The superb suspension and pro shocks enable the Mi4CX to carry fantastic speed through the corners, helping you to reduce your lap times.
View the full features list and more photos here
Having written previously about the Yeah Racing Transformula F1 conversion kit, that allows the one car to have both t-bar and link configurations, the company has announced that it is now available. Developed with the help of top Japanese racer Hideo Kitazawa, the F104/F103 conversion kit features all the parts and fasteners to mount the two different versions including a full set of wheels.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Answering the growing demands of their customers, RB have released their own line of glue. These 3 types of cyanoacrylate glue, super glue, include versions for metal/plastic, rubber and wood. Professional quality they have been extensively tested by their team drivers with very good results.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
