Coming from RPM and made for the Team Associated B6 series of 2WD buggies are gull wing front A-arms. They add to the recently released straight-type arms and are designed to have less slop around the hinge pin area while also offering improved durability thanks to RPM’s renown nylon material. The arms replace the stock AE #91673 arms and are sold in pairs.
Following a couple of teasing features Tekno have now released all information on their forthcoming EB410 1/10th 4WD buggy kit. The company’s first ever 1/10th buggy kit sports a range of new-to-the-class features such as an unusual forward-biased weight distribution, and a reverse bellcrank steering system known from the current breed of 2WD buggies. Other goodies included are large diameter 13mm shock absorbers with 3.5mm shock shafts, quick access differentials, heavy duty 6mm stub axles, as well as a hard-anodised 3mm aluminium chassis, a sliding design aluminium motor mount and full aluminium suspension hangers. The kit is set for a release in October.
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Coming from Hudy is their new large travel bag. Measuring 80x40x40cm the hauler bag features an aluminium frame, lower protective bars, a spacious interior, four ball-raced wheels, a telescopic handle and sturdy nylon straps. Carrying handles on the sides make handling the bag a breeze while large side pockets allow to carry manuals and other paper work. The features list is rounded out by bright Hudy graphics to match the remainder of the brand’s merchandise.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Coming from Awesomatix is the new IFJ inner front joint system. The somewhat revolutionary construction reduces the friction between the spool outdrive and the dogbone drive shaft during suspension movement. This results in a smoother car behaviour, improved steering and increased corner speed due to a reduction in the binding and forces acting between the drive shafts and outdrives during acceleration, braking and cornering. The friction-reducing capabilities also improve the efficiency of the transmission which is important especially for Stock racing classes but also when running Modified motors. The ball-raced set is available now with a dedicated IRF inner rear joint set for the rear diff coming soon.
Round 6 of the Swiss 1/10th Electric Off-road Nationals was held this past weekend at the Dielsdorf dirt track. One of the last real dirt tracks of the country with a challenging layout, technical sections and also lots of elevation changes the track offered a level playing field for all competitors. Unfortunately bad weather on Saturday meant all qualifiers and mains had to take place on Sunday and in the Stadium Truck class it was Philip Jeisy (Xray) with the TQ and a sixth win in a row, meaning he would take the Swiss national champion title with one round to spare. Behind him, Jan Dissler (Team Associated) would come in 2nd from Martin Weidmann (Xray) 3rd.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
HRC Distribution have introduced their new HRC Racing TSW ultra light spur gears. Machined from high-quality Delrin material the gears are of a universal design, allowing to use them with 2, 3 or 4-bolt adapters and pulleys, and they come as 48 pitch 60T to 90T gears and also as 64 pitch 80T to 120T variants.
The 260-meter track of Velp in the Netherland with its fluent layout was the venue of round 5 of the Nitro-West-Masters last weekend. Velp is the traditional one-off race of the popular nitro on-road series outside Western Germany. A total of 50 participants joined the competition which was held for once between the German 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro on-road nationals. On Saturday, it was pouring down most of the time limiting practice to only two dry slots. On Sunday, the start of qualifying was delayed for one hour to ensure a dry track for the competitors.
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Fenix have introduced a new version of their popular gear differential for 1/10th scale 235mm pan cars. Now coming with a 7mm Grade 5 titanium rear axle shaft the gear diff can be used in Pro10 cars such as the VIP Performance and Corally kits that use 7mm rear axles from standard. The diff and axle set comes including a sturdy 48 pitch 84T spur gear and it is available now.
Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]
