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July 8, 2016

T-Works introduce XB8’16 hardware sets

T-Works introduce XB8'16 hardware sets

Coming from T-Works and made for Xray’s XB8’16 1/8th off-road buggy are several new hardware sets. First up is a 64 titanium turnbuckle set including a total of six links and two suitable wrenches. The high-quality titanium turnbuckles replace the standard spring steel ones for lighter parts that also add some visual impact. Also new are two screw sets, one made of 64 titanium to scrub overall weight while the gold-plated steel screw set adds some bling to the buggy. Last but not least comes a 22-piece 7075-T6 hard-coated aluminium ball set. Included are various pivot balls to replace the standard steel parts for lighter items that scrub a good amount of weight.

View the other new parts here

July 8, 2016

Team Associated B6 laydown transmission conversion

Team Associated have introduced the laydown transmission conversion set for the B6D 2WD buggy. Including everything needed to convert the B6D from a standup configuration to laydown, the set comes with new gearbox halves, blue anodised motor plate, idler gear and gearbox brace. The laydown transmission will lower the vehicle’s overall centre of gravity, reducing polar moment and thus increasing corner speed in higher grip conditions.

View a comparison image of both gearboxes here

July 7, 2016

Ronnefalk comes good in Q3

David Ronnefalk finally came good in the third round of qualifying at the 1:8 Euros in Spain to become the third different driver to post a TQ run in Redovan. The championship’s last back to back champion, the HB Racing driver concluded the first day of qualifying with the overall fastest time finishing 4/10ths of second up on Darren Bloomfield. Taking the opening qualifier and second in Q2, Elliott Boots would complete the Top 3, the reigning champion holding the overnight TQ ahead of tomorrow’s final two qualifiers. Taking the TQ in the second qualifier, Davide Ongaro would back up his P1 run with fifth just behind Mugen team-mate Robert Batlle with Byran Baldo completing the Top 6.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

July 7, 2016

Team Associated Apex 1/10th 4WD limited edition kit

Coming from Team Associated is the limited edition Apex 1/10th 4WD touring car kit. Available for the North American market only the kit, that is the base for AE’s popular Apex RTR vehicles, features a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain, large volume shock absorbers, realistic brake discs and callipers and it is the ideal base to get started into VTA, touring on-road or drift racing. The rolling kit needs and RC system, electrics, a body and wheels for completion.

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July 7, 2016

Team Orion Touch Duo V-Max dual output LiHV charger

Team Orion have announced the addition of the Advantage Touch Duo V-Max dual output charger to their lineup. Based off of the proven Touch Duo the V-Max features a dedicated LiHV charge program that allows to charge high-voltage LiHV Lithium-Polymer batteries to a charge end voltage of 4.35V. The remainder of the features and specifications are similar to the standard Touch Duo, meaning the device is capable of up to 10A charge current per channel, it offers a large touch-sensitive screen, split views for both channels, a large selection of charge and discharge modes and it comes including two balancer adapter boards, T-plug charge harnesses and USB wire for software updates.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

July 7, 2016

Ryan Maifield confirmed for Dragon Stone Champs

Multi-time IFMAR Worlds TQ, finalist, and US National Champion, Ryan Maifield has been confirmed and will be attending the inaugural 2016 Dragon Stone Asian Nitro Buggy Championship race located in the Longshi Park in Liaoyang City, China. Arguably the fastest man on the planet and also a huge fan favorite known for his ‘hold nothing back’ driving style, Ryan is a great addition to this major international 1/8th Nitro Buggy event in China. With Ryan’s long history of incredible accomplishments and his world class talent, racing equipment, and racing program, unquestionably making this a world class event uniquely different from others. More information about the Dragon Stone Asian Buggy Championship are available here.

July 7, 2016

7075.it MRX6 2016 aluminium main chassis plate

Italian company 7075.it have introduced a new aluminium main chassis plate for the Mugen MRX6 2016 car. Made from Swiss billet 7075 T651 aluminium the chassis underwent some redesigning to make for improved stiffness and rigidity while also being of very high quality and precision. The part is a direct fit and available now.

Source: 7075.it [7075.it]

July 7, 2016

Ongaro TQ’s 2nd Euros qualifier

Ongaro TQ's 2nd Euros qualifier

Young Italian talent Davide Ongaro has TQ’d the second round of qualifying at the 1:8 Offroad Euros. After a disappointing opening qualifier, the Mugen driver put in an impressive run setting a new fastest time around the Redovan RC track to top the times ahead of Q1 pace setter Elliott Boots. Running in the same heat as Boots, Ongaro would improve on his own pace a massive 11-seconds ending up 8/10th quicker than the reigning champion. Behind them Robert Batlle would post the third fastest time with an almost identical time to his Q1 pace with Davide Ronnefalk again completing the Top 4 in Spain.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.