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December 9, 2021

Marco Baruffolo joins Tekno RC

Tekno RC have announced the addition of Italian front-runner Marco Baruffolo to the Tekno RC family. Marco will be racing their full line of vehicles at major events throughout the world and together with their International Team Manager Ilias Arkoudaris, Marco will restart Tekno RC’s European racing presence after International R/C competition was brought to a near halt by the pandemic. The multiple National Champion said, ‘I am really excited to take part at TeknoRC family! Thanks to Daniel and Ilias for this awesome opportunity, I will do my best!’

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

December 8, 2021

Factory Team 1/8th aluminium pinion gears

Team Associated’s Factory Team brand has released a line of aluminium pinion gears for 1/8th scale. The Mod 1 pinion gears are made from hard-anodised 7075 aluminium and offer a lighter rotating mass over a steel gear. Only to be used with plastic spur gears the new line up includes a 15T, 16T and a 17T version.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

December 8, 2021

Penguin Vintage Schumacher bodies

New from Penguin Custom Bodyshells are these reproduction vintage shell sets for Schumacher cars of the past. All the body sets include under trays, wings and belt covers where required and they are supplied clear in .75mm lexan with overspray film. The line up includes the Bosscat, CAT 2000, CAT EC/98, Cougar 95 and Fireblade 2000/USA bodies.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 8, 2021

Yokomo YZ-2CAL 3.1 2wd offroad buggy

The Yokomo YZ-2CAL 2wd offroad buggy specialised for use on carpet and astro turf surfaces, has been upgraded to the 3.1 version. Even though it is an upgrade, it is no longer an exaggeration to say that it is a new machine with newly designed parts throughout the chassis. The chassis has been lengthened, the wheelbase has been changed on the steering hub carrier, and the rigidity of the front and rear parts has been rebalanced to achieve a total balance that will lead to improved times. The suspension has also been upgraded to the latest configuration with 3mm shock shafts for a more responsive suspension, and is now fully prepared for the 2022 season.

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December 8, 2021

Associated RC8 softer big bore springs

Team Associated have added four softer springs to their big bore lineup for more tuning options. Suitable for the RC8B3.1, B3.2 RC8T3.1 and T3.2 series nitro and electric vehicles, these rear springs range in stiffness from 11.25T-12T in .25 increments.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

December 7, 2021

Tekno RC EB/NB48 2.0 aluminium shock towers

Tekno RC have announced the release of two new optional shock towers for the EB/NB48 2.0 buggies. Improve the handling of your EB/NB48 2.0 with this new 7075 aluminium, CNC machined front and rear shock towers. The shock and camber link mounting locations on both towers have been fine-tuned, making it easier to dial your vehicle into the track conditions. An extra column of inner camber link positions was added to allow running a longer front and rear link for added stability. They also added an additional shock position to further lay down the front shocks for high grip tracks. The rear tower features two additional, higher wing mount positions have also been added to increase high-speed downforce and mid-corner rear grip. Both towers are gun metal anodised.

View the front shock tower here

December 6, 2021

Willspeed RF2 conversion platform for XB2

The new Willspeed RF2 conversion platform for the Xray XB2’20 & ’21 was designed and manufactured by engineers and racers alike for the true ultimate in performance on medium to high traction surfaces. The RF2 design focus’s on moving the weight bias forwards by utilising a 5 gear transmission that allows the motor position to be moved further forwards creating a smaller located area of main mass which aids to control weight transfer. The billet aluminium tub chassis is the ultimate in chassis design, the centre of gravity is super low, the chassis has no additional guards or stiffeners removing unwanted tweak and is self integrally stiff. The aluminium was selected for its natural dampening properties that not only allows for an incredibly agile platform but its also super predictable. The end result, a platform that not only loves corner speed but it is also dependable and predictable lap after lap making going fast, easy.

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December 6, 2021

Moon & Brown win at EssexCarpetClash Rd3

Last weekend was round 3 of EssexCarpetClash4 and the drivers arrived to find a track layout that was to test a lot of people’s skills on track. A little more technical from previous rounds and included a cross over, but getting the lap correct would pay dividends on the timing sheet. In 2wd, Ellis Stafford found his feet easily taking the 1st 2 rounds and looked comfortable to take pole. Kyle moon had other thoughts and would take the last 2 rounds and took pole position having had a better time, demoting Stafford to the 2 spot. Harley Eldridge lined up 3rd ahead of Richard Gasson who had a good qualifying.

Continue reading the report here