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January 12, 2023

Willspeed RF3 Conversion Kit for 22 5.0

British specialist buggy manufacturer Willspeed has released their RF3 TLR 22 5.0 2WD Buggy conversion kit. Progressing on a successful 4 years since the incarnation of the RF2 conversion platform, utilising the same principles and philosophies now proven they took the design back to basics to keep the same integral properties but improve on further adjustability, tunability and durability resulting in an all new platform, with the RF3 the results.

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January 12, 2023

Avid TLR 13mm Shock Bodies

Coming from Avid are these 13mm shock bodies for the TLR 22 and 22X-4 1:10 buggies. The shocks offer TLR racers the plush feeling of the larger bodies while utilising all your other G3 components. The larger 13mm body allows for less volume displacement under compression which allows for a much more predictable feeling on the track. This is why Avid have included (2) 2.0mm thin blank pistons for you to get going. With the piston face being larger at 13mm, this requires more oil to be moved so the standard piston configuration of 2×1.5 in the front and 2×1.6 in the rear does not work the same.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

January 12, 2023

T-works B74.2 Shock Towers +1.5mm Camber Hole

T-works has added to its offering of shock towers for Team Associated’s B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy. The V2 versions have a widened +1.5mm camber hole compared to the previous release. On the rear tower T-works has added a second row of mounting holes to the overall wider V2 tower which like the front is machine from carbon fibre.

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January 11, 2023

2023 Desert Classic – Announcement

Hobby Action in Chandler, Arizona have announced the date for the 2023 Desert Classic with the 7th edition of the annual event taking place from March 1st to 5th. An event that has established itself as a major fixture in the early part of the international 1:10 Offroad calendar after filling the void left after the demise of the Cactus Classic. Again sponsored by Stickit1 Racing, the 2023 edition is set to have even more significance on the calendar as a preparation race for the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships that Hobby Action will host in September of this year. Entries for the Desert Classic are open from the 22nd of this month and the race will be open to all the usual classes.

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January 11, 2023

Tollard joins Protek RC

AMain Hobbies has announced the signing of Cole Tollard to a contract with its ProTek RC Pro Race Team. The 22-year-old, who made a high profile move to TLR for 2023, will run ProTek RC Samurai RM engines as well as ProTek RC batteries and servos in his race program and utilise the vast line of ProTek RC tools and accessories. On the announcement Tollard said, “I am so excited to join the ProTek RC team. I have heard so many great things about the ProTek RC product line, and can’t wait to incorporate the ProTek RC engines, servos, batteries, tools, and accessories into my racing program. I want to thank everyone at AMain Hobbies for this opportunity and am really looking forward to this 2023 season.”

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]

January 10, 2023

O.S.SPEED B21 Ongaro W.C

Famed Japanese engine manufacturer OS Engines are commemorating the addition of another World Championship title with the release of the special edition O.S.SPEED B21 Ongaro W.C engine. In Redovan, Spain, last September factory driver Davide Ongaro took the overall TQ using a B21 Ongaro Edition before going on to secure a back to back World title. Now this latest edition of the engine feature parts changed to during the successful defence of this World title. The outer head has a new design that improved by reducing weight and lowering the center of gravity for better balance. The laser design has also been brushed up and a graphic with a laurel wreath that honours the world champion has been applied. The φ6.5mm reducer used at the World Championships is also used, and both parts are made with Ongaro’s request colour jewellery blue anodised aluminium, creating a strong presence as a special model. The B21 Ongaro W.C special edition is only available in Combo Set with TB02 EFRA2089 (T-2090SC) + MB01-75 (M2000SC).

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January 10, 2023

Avid HB D2 Evo Carbon Shock Towers

Avid Racing has released new carbon fibre shock towers for the HB Racing D2 Evo 1:10 2WD Buggy. The towers are made from 4mm carbon fibre and feature lightly chamfered edges to help prevent splitting. They maintain kit geometry with the shock mount holes maintaining kit locations.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

January 10, 2023

Redcat Gen9 Trail Truck

Redcat has released its latest offroader, the Gen9 – International Harvester 800A Trail Truck. Loaded with features, the Gen9 has a two speed transmission, newly designed portal axles, precision suspension geometry with zero bump steer, new compound tires, high torque steering servo, adjustable wheelbase and a highly detailed body with a rear pivot mounting design. It features a meticulously crafted officially licensed International Scout 800A body. Molded in three separate pieces which allow for a more realistic full depth interior, the body is internally braced and uses a rear locking pivot mechanism with dual quarter turn fasteners up front. In the interior, you’ll find an injection molded dashboard, front and rear seats, foot pedals, shifters, door levers, window cranks, removable steering wheel and there’s even a turn signal lever on the steering column. The exterior includes an injection molded roll cage, rock sliders, bumpers, side view mirrors, door handles, windshield wipers, front grill, and buckets for headlights and taillights.

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