Made for vintage Yokomo YZ10 buggies is JC Racing Products’ 6 spoke 2.2” wheel set. Containing two front and two rear rims, the set suits original Yokomo YZ10 vehicles made in the early 1990’s, they allow the use of modern day 2.2” carpet or dirt off-road tyres and they are available in black or white colour.
With the DX3 2.4GHz DSMR radio system, Spektrum makes their Smart technology available for budget-conscious bashers and RTR owners. However the DX3 is much more than an economical 3-channel radio. Together with the included SR315 receiver, it offers the superior range, response, and interference resistance of exclusive Spektrum DSMR technology. Plus, drivers using the DX3 are also equipped to enjoy the breakthroughs of innovative Spektrum Smart Technology. When installing a Spektrum Smart LiPo battery and Smart Firma ESC in the model, owners can view vehicle battery capacity at a glance on the DX3 transmitter’s convenient voltage level indicator. Plus, if the model is outfitted with the optional BT2000 Bluetooth module and after downloading the free Spektrum Dashboard app to a smart device, the whole system is ready to use Smart real-time telemetry — without needing on-board sensors or modules.
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Available now from Trinity is their Certified ceramic red seal bearing kit for the Team Associated B6.2 2WD buggy. Including a total of 16 high-quality ball races, the kit will offer a performance boost over standard bearings thanks to their high precision and thus low natural drag, which is further helped by the use of a lightweight synthetic oil for assembly. The kit is ideal for both Stock and Modified motor classes alike.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
The final round of the Xray Racing Series Germany was hosted by the Racing Arena Limburg last weekend. In the Touring Stock class it was Marwin Riedelbauch (Awesomatix) with the day’s win from the Xray duo of Jorg Baldes and Uwe Baldes in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
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Mugen have introduced their new suspension refresh kit for the MBX8 series of nitro and electric buggies. The kit allows racers to refresh the high stress suspension components and upgrade to the optional carbon fibre arm stiffeners that come in handy when racing on high-bite surfaces or in high ambient temperatures. The MBX8/8E buggy refresh kit includes E2132 front upper suspension arms, E2144 front lower suspension arm, E2145 rear suspension arms, E2146 inline front uprights, E2154 carbon fibre front arm stiffeners and E2156 carbon fibre rear arm stiffeners.
Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]
Serpent have announced the soon release of their all-new X20FF front-wheel drive touring car. The kit will be based off of the X20 4WD car, sharing many of its design features. Full details of the car, that utilises the now-popular front-mid motor layout for an overall lower centre of gravity, will become available in time of the release.
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ARC have released a first drivetrain teaser image of their forthcoming new R12 mid-motor 1/10th scale 4WD touring car. The R12 will feature a completely new design of the belt pulleys, differential and bulkheads, with the motor mount being an all-new single-piece construction to reinforce the centre part of the chassis and help reduce belt skipping. The redesigned bulkheads will relocate the anti-roll bar to a lower position with all of these features helping to lower the overall centre of gravity of the car. Full details will become available in time of the release.
Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]
Round five of the 2019/20 BRCA LMP12 nationals was hosted by Barley Mow club in Birtley in the North of England last weekend. A reduced entry compared to the last round didn’t detract from the excellent racing this championship has become known for. The event took place in a large hall with the club laying a flowing layout with a variety of corners requiring careful car setup and consistent driving to get the best time from the circuit. Saturday would see drivers competing in 13.5 and 17.5 stock classes. In the 13.5 class there was a three way battle between David Spashett, current stock World Champion Andy Murray and Louis Parker for pole position. In round three Andy and Louis posted identical times after swapping first and second by a tenth or two throughout the eight minute run. At the end of qualifying it would be Andy who would claim the front spot from David Spashett and Louis Parker with Mark Stiles very close behind in fourth.
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