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August 16, 2023

Team Associated Apex2 Sport Datsun 620 RTR

In another officially licensed Datsun release, Team Associated has added the Datsun 620 truck to its highly-detailed and fun-to-drive Ready-to-Run RC car line-up. Like the Datsun 240Z and the A550 Rally Car, the track is built on the budget-friendly Apex2 Sport chassis, the Datsun 620 features some of the latest features in racing. A front and rear independent suspension with coil-over shocks and active rear toe give the Apex2 Sport the ultimate in handling on uneven tarmac. With the Datsun 620 a 1970s Japanese classic truck, this superbly designed single-piece polycarbonate body features a highly detailed decal sheet, injection-molded fender mirrors, windshield wipers, and spoiler. Modelled after wheels from that era, the 1.9 bronze-coloured turbine-style rims are the perfect fit on this realistic-looking Datsun 620. The included LiPo Combo comes with a Reedy Compact Balance Charger and Reedy 7.4V 2S LiPo Battery with T-plug.

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August 16, 2023

Exotek Losi 22S Wheelie Bar Set

New from Exotek Racing is this wheelie bar set for the Losi 22S drag car. Made of heavy duty 3mm carbon fibre with a titanium turnbuckle and nylon ends and mounts to the stock chassis and motor guard, it is extra long adjustable wheelie bar for the Losi 22S Drag car and extends from 9.5″ to 12″ (axle to axle). The longer bar gives you more stability, for straighter and faster passes without needing to let off the throttle as often compared to the stock short bar. And the flat bar designs adds limited upwards flexing which acts like a shock for softer landings on the wheelie wheels. You are able to finely adjust the wheel height via the 4mm turnbuckle or make large adjustments by adding spacers under the wheel (M3 spacers not included).

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August 16, 2023

Team Associated RC8 V2 Aluminium Front Shock Towers

For its latest 1:8 offroad buggy and truggy chassis’ Team Associated has released new Aluminium Front Shock Towers. Available for both the RC8B4 nitro & eBuggy and the RC8T4 truggies, the V2 design is more durable. The new shock towers have a 1mm pocket to capture the front upper suspension insert, as well as incorporating a 2mm longer 48mm hinge pin to support the front upper suspension arms. The resulting combination is the most durable design to get your Team Associated vehicle across the finish line in one piece.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

August 16, 2023

JConcepts S15 ET48 2.0 Body

JConcepts has announced the release of their S15 body shell for the Tekno ET48 2.0 1:8 Truggy. The S15 body style is a staple in the line-up at JConcepts and its IFMAR World Championship winning design has served well over the years, even spawning many look-alikes around the industry. When it comes to eTruggy racing, the Florida company has worked on and finalised an S15 for the popular truck class. The cab is redesigned, going to single window S15 treatment, the opposing angular window layout blends into the mid sidepod winglet so famous with this design. The roof features the centre fin stabilising structure to strengthen the cab while also providing some stability in forward tracking ability. The bed of the body shell is a lowered area and features a deep draw with surrounding geometry to strengthen the rear of the section. To escape out of the rear, a large ramping wing feature maintains rear stability while matching the look and intensity of the S15. The package includes both, a nose cone, and front scoop for additional front-end downforce and enhanced steering characteristics.

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August 15, 2023

Team Associated RC8B4 Medium composite arms

Team Associated has developed a new Medium composite arm material for 1:8 offroad racing. Compared to the RC8B4 kit Hard material, the Medium arms have reduced fibre content which offers several improvements. Medium arms are marked with a blue dot on all parts. Benefits of Medium arms include increased impact strength while maintaining responsive racing feel as well as increased durability in cooler temperature range. They also offer more grip on low traction conditions where added flex makes the car more forgiving. Over the kit arm the have a slightly reduced weight of approximately 1.5 grams per arm.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

August 15, 2023

Quek wins HobbyWing Challenge Malaysia

Xray/Hobbywing team driver Dominic Quek enjoyed victory at the HobbyWing Challenge Malaysia at SACC RC Park – the roof top track situated in Shah Alam city in the state capital of Selangor. Attracting over 100 entries from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines, with no Mod Touring Car class the Singapore driver would contest FWD and secure the TQ with the fastest time from the three rounds of qualifying. Behind Malaysian driver’s Shukri would secure P2 with Esmail Apandi from Singapore third. In the double leg A-Main, Quek would lead from start to finish from the 3 Racing of Shukri with Shaikh Mohd Shahrin coming through from 7th on the grid to complete the podium on a tie-breaker with Apandi. In Pro Stock, the biggest class of the event with 38 entries, Adik Haikal took the win for 3 Racing. 13.5 Stock was won by the Yokomo of Top Qualifier Azhari Azhar while the 17.5 GT victory also went to the Top Qualifier Hafiz Shahrin.

Image: RC Planet [rcplanet.com.my]

August 15, 2023

MST MRX-S PRO 1:10 drift car kit

Drift RC specialist Max Speed Technology has announced the release of their latest innovation, the MRX S PRO RWD 1:10 drift kit which implements the Quick Change Differential system concept from the real FD/D1 drift racing. MST will continue the MRX series and release a more affordable version called the MRX S PRO, making it easier for drivers of all levels to own an MRX equipped with the Quick-change differential system. The MRX-S also includes the Quick-change differential system with 19T/21T “steel gears” and a reinforced gear diff as standard equipment. The plastic gears are now crafted from a more robust and impact-resistant material, ensuring heightened durability. All parts and OP parts of the MRX-S PRO can be used with the currently available MRX GT version.

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August 15, 2023

Kobbevik takes 16th National title with 1:8 Offroad win

Sworkz’ Daniel Kobbevik claimed his 16th National title over the weekend with victory at the 2023 Norwegian 1:8 Nitro Offroad Championship at 3starRaceway in Nedenes. Open 2-years, while track is small in size it is fast and features many cool elements. Having won the title back in 2021 but forced to miss the race in 2022 due to a clash with the 1:10 Offroad European Championships, Kobbevik’s limited 1:8 racing didn’t hamper his efforts as he topped 3 of the 5 rounds of qualifying to become the Top Qualifier. Mugen’s Vincent Rüger would TQ Q1 & 3 to take pole for the other Semi Final. With ever changing weather conditions, the Semi Finals proved challenging but Kobbevik won his in the faster time to secure pole for the 45-minute final ahead of Rüger and the Kyosho of Mathias Fink. Switching to a softer compound tyre for the final, Kobbevik would quickly run out of tyres causing the battle for the lead to heat up with Rüger. With both drivers adjusting their fuel strategy as the pushed each other unfortunately Rüger would come up short and run out fuel. This gave Kobbevik breathing space he would hold to finish over half a lap up on Kruger. With Fink retiring after just 8-minutes of racing, 11th place starter Danny Kwiatkowski would come through to complete the podium with his Kyosho.

Image: Magne Kobbevik