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August 18, 2016

JConcepts Yokomo YZ2 narrow & wide front wings

Tailor-made for Yokomo’s YZ2 buggy are JConcepts’ new Aero narrow and wide front wings. Mounted above the front shock tower on the Yokomo YZ2 series of vehicles, the Aero front wing mounts in clean air and is quite easy to trim, use and test without sacrificing all important track time. Available in two widths, the driver can choose either the narrow variant for a lighter feel or the wide wing for heavier down force. The Aero wing features a high-attack design with trim-able rear gurney options. A radical, edgy design which functions and compliments the Finnisher and Silencer body design includes elements and features fresh for the latest off-road conditions. Cut lines are included for easy trimming while triple wing mount dimples are included for a bolt-on fit to the popular Yokomo series of vehicles. The wings come clear and in sets of either two narrow or two wide wings.

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August 18, 2016

RC Concept Losi-style air filter set

Coming from RC Concept is a Losi-style air filter set for a range of 1/8th off-road vehicles. With the double elbowed design being a popular choice in today’s nitro buggy racing, the air filter makes for improved engine performance while the special high-quality air filter foams offer perfect airflow without sacrificing dust protection. The air filter is available separately or including two non-oiled foams with the foams also being available in convenient 6-piece packages.

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August 18, 2016

Mugen MBX7TR universal centre driveshafts

Mugen Seiki have introduced a two new universal centre driveshafts for the MBX7TR and 7TR Eco. Available separately for the front and the rear the driveshafts reduce the drivetrain’s friction for an overall smoother operation while also improving durability and ease of maintenance.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenseiki.com]

August 18, 2016

T-Works BD7-2016 progressive damping system ver.2

T-Works have introduced the refined version two of their progressive damping system for the Yokomo BD7-2016. Offering larger diameter pistons and a greatly reduced wall thickness of the alloy inserts the set, in combination with 400 to 600 oil, will make for even better performance especially on technical tracks with high corner speeds. The set includes four alloy inserts and four plain pistons and it is available now.

View a comparison image between ver.1 and ver.2 here

August 18, 2016

Arrowmax 1/32 Mini 4WD tool set

Arrowmax have introduced a special tool set for the Tamiya 1/32 Mini 4WD vehicles. The tailor-made set includes all necessary tools, wrenches and gauges to build, maintain and tune Tamiya’s popular Mini 4WDs. Included are tools like a pinion and wheel puller plate, puller extension, wheel piercer, 1.8mm, 1.9mm and 2.0mm hand drill, hex and nut drivers as well as a dedicated tool holder and a setup board. The tool handles sport Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design and the set is available in black, orange and gun metal colour.

View the colour variants here

August 18, 2016

2016 Full Throttle Championships – Report

The inaugural running of the Full Throttle Champs was held at Banana RC Raceway in Dallas, Texas with the race kicking off the carpet season in the United States. The track layout was tight and technical; challenging all drivers to be smooth and avoid mistakes. The traction was high as usual on the CRC black carpet. 74 entries were in attendance between the seven classes. The event utilized a unique 3-day racing format. Day one was all open practice. Day two was three rounds of rocket round qualifying and bump-up B-mains for the last spot in the A in each class. Finally, day 3 was triple mains for everyone.

Continue reading the report here

August 18, 2016

Nandos RC Challenge – Report

The Nandos RC Challenge was held at the high-grip indoor asphalt track at Welkom RC Club in South Africa. The drivers were seeded according to their 2015 National results and the current national standings and then divided into the Invitational, Cup and Plate groups in Touring modified. The challenge took on the Reedy-style heads-up racing over five rounds. In Modified Invitational local driver and track owner Antonio Caroli had an excellent day at the track and won all the races with fast and consistent runs. He was however kept honest by youngsters Jacques Myburg and Ashley Hurley and the experienced Anderton Smith also pushed hard to beat Antonio. The other drivers Willie du Plooy, Shaun Schutte and Andre Greeff showed good pace and used this event for preparation of the upcoming Nationals in September.

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August 18, 2016

2016 Midwest Series Rd4 – Report

With the threat of 100 percent chance of rain all weekend, the Tri State Radio Controlled Auto Racers hosted the fourth race of the 2016 Midwest Series at their track in Cincinnati, Ohio. In spite of the weather, the TSRCAR crew had the track prepped and ready for action. This six race series was established back in 1970 and is the longest running series in the United States. It features both 1/10 Sedan and 1/8 Open 4WD classes as well as Masters classes for both scales. The cars are run together by scale but scored separately by class.

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