Xray have introduced new graphite lower A-arms for the XB2 2WD off-road buggy. They are made from an exclusive composite mixture to provide the perfect balance between durability and performance. The arms are best used in high to very-high traction conditions where they help to free the car up in corners and they are available separately as left and right rear arms as well as universal front arm suitable for both sides.
Coming from Core RC are two new dedicated transportation and storage bags in the form of a tool bag and an oil bag. The tool bag measures 25.5×15.5x8cm and it keeps a range of tools in one place while the padded exterior makes for good protection. As for the oil bag, it measures 19.5x16x13cm and it features four separate compartments. The bag easily fits 16 Core RC shock/diff oil bottles and the stiff supported design prevents them from getting squashed.
Team Yokomo put in a very strong showing in practice at the Euro Offroad Series with Lee Martin topping the 2WD seeding at Round 3 in Germany. Improving his best 3-consecutive laps by 7/10th of a second in the final controlled practice, Martin again set the pace from team-mate Marc Rheinard with five Yokomo drivers making up the Top 10 times. Heading the challenge to Yokomo, despite not improving on his opening time, Team Associated Neil Cragg would open his EOS debut with the third fastest time albeit over 1-second off the pace of the reigning champion. One of the big improvers of the final practice would be Yokomo touring car star Yannic Prumper who knocked 1.3 seconds off his opening time to end the seeding 4th fastest.
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New from JConcepts and made for the TLR22 3.0 buggy are the Aero front wings. Mounted above the front shock tower on the TLR series of vehicles, the 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” for a lighter feel or “wide” for heavier down force. The front wing features a high-attack design with trim-able rear gurney options and a radical, edgy design which compliments the Finnisher and Silencer body design. The leading centre section of the wing has been formed into a unique V-shape to perfectly outline the front shock tower geometry and cut lines are included for easy trimming while triple wing mount dimples are included for a bolt-on fit to the popular TLR 22 series of vehicles.
F.T. Line have announced the addition of veteran racer Domenico and up and coming Antonio Calce to their team line-up. The 2016 campaign of the two will see attendances at national Italian races and they will also compete internationally at selected ENS events.
Source: F.T. Line [facebook.com]
During this week’s Nuremberg International Toy Fair HRC Distribution are presenting their forthcoming Team Magic E6 III BES almost-ready-to-run monster truck. The 1/8th scale electric vehicle is the full option ARR version of the popular E6 III HX RTR truck and it comes without electronics but a range of gold-coloured aluminium option parts such as front and rear shock towers, sliding motor mount, primary transmission case, shocks, wheel hex adapters and nuts, wing buttons, and suspensions arm mount plates. The kit also features a steel central diff case and steel shock pivot balls. Included will be also a set of all-terrain tyres on black wheels and a clear bodyshell.
Lee Martin set the early pace at Round 3 of the Euro Offroad Series in Germany, the reigning champion heading a Yokomo 1-2 in the first round of 2WD controlled practice. 3/10ths off over the fastest 3-consecutive laps, Marc Rheinard would post the second fastest time in what was a good morning for the Japanese manufacturer with their designer Shin Adachi fourth fastest. Making his EOS debut, Neil Cragg was quick to settle in and with just a single round of free practice to get a feel for the EOS carpet took his Associated to the 3rd fastest time.
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Schumacher have introduced the Core RC 1S 3.7V Pro Series LiPo battery. The BRCA approved battery measures 93×46.6×18.6mm and it features industry-standard 4mm plugs. Built using a 100C high-performance cell the battery is ideal for demanding applications such as 1/12th Modified racing.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
