VP Pro has a new addition to its 1:8 Buggy range of tyres with the release of the Spider Web Evo. The pattern is a go-to tyre for hard packed surfaces and is particularly suited for high traction or sugared surfaces. Additional VP Pro has announced the upcoming release of the Hurricane Evo tyre for use in dusty track conditions and which in extensive testing providing both quick response and excellent forward traction.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
New from Xray for its GTXE 1:8 Electric GT chassis is this battery box with cooling holes for saddle pack batteries. The Tweak-free split battery box accommodates both standard and short battery packs having the added ability to move front/back for additional weight balance adjustment. The battery box fits GTXE’22 onwards.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Fenix Racing has announced details of two new items that feature on the new G56.2 Pro10 chassis it released last week, the new Sphere Differential and new Upper Mounts. The Italian manufacturer took advantage of the releasing of the new G56.2 to rework their Pro10 sphere diff. As they did with the Pro 10 Gear Diff, in the Mk2 version, they’ve a complete new right hub, with the main bearings distance almost doubled, to ensure better trueness. They kept the thrust bearing to the diff, as well the gr.5 Titanium axle (a carbon fibre one will be released later, as option), 5 belleville springs to ensure a proper force over the spheres. Also new are upper arm mounts that will fit the F1 Mistral 2.0 and 3.3 as well G56 and G56.2. The new upper arm mounts are machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and they greatly reduce play and unwanted flex, resulting in a more precise feeling of the car on the track. The newer version allows you to get some extra caster angle in an easier way, compared with the old ones. It’s just enough to move the 1mm shims back or front to get some more caster. Black anodised for wear and look, they come in pairs including all necessary hardware.
AMain Hobbies, the well known online retailer and hosts of the 2013 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship, has announced that it is to acquire the Hobbytown retail chain which has 106 retails stores across the United States. In a press release, the company founded by Kendall Bennett and which has supported many racers & races over the years, said, ‘AMain Hobbies is announcing an agreement in principle to the acquisition of HobbyTown, the largest hobby, specialty toy/game, and STEM retail chain in the World. The agreement, which includes the Lincoln, Nebraska headquarters and distribution center will begin later this summer. Combined with AMain Hobbies’ current distribution network, AMain will now have three strategically placed distribution centers to reach wholesale and retail customers with unprecedented speed. The combination of AMain Hobbies’ and HobbyTown’s industry experience, knowledge, and wealth of data will offer hobbyists an even wider product selection and modern retail shopping experience while making it easier and more profitable for stores to operate in the current economy.’
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MSE has released these new Aluminium Diff and Spool Cams for the Mugen MTC-2 and MTC-2R 1:10 Electric Touring Car. They are super light, and stronger than the plastic versions supplied in the kit. They are available in a “standard” and in a “low” version which allows you to run Diff and Spool lower in the car.
Sunpadow has announced the launch of its new ERC range of entry level batteries. Best known for providing battery power to drivers like newly crowned European 4WD Buggy Champion Michal Orlowski and Touring Car World Champion Bruno Coelho, the ERC range is aimed more at the hobby end of the market. High performance, high quality and high cost performance at budget level pricing are the important characteristics of ERC brand series and the range of 2S, 3S & 4S will cover everything from 3800mah to up 9800mah capacity.
Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]
Mugen Seiki has released an optional carbon fibre fuel tank guard plate for their MBX8 1:8 Nitro Buggy. The plate protects the tank from the heat of the exhaust as well as acting as a mounting point for fuel tubing with two sections milled out for the placement of tubing mounts. In addition to heat countermeasures, the plate helps avoid problems such as the muffler coming off and melting the fuel tank. The plate is designed specifically for use only on the buggy and not their truggy.
Following the hugely successful inaugural running of the MIBO International Race in the Czech Republic in March, former international touring car racer Michal Bok has confirmed the race is back for 2024 on the slightly earlier date of February 16-18. A long time dream of Bok to host his own major international event in Hrotovice, the indoor event finally came to fruition in 2023 bringing together both electric onroad and offroad racing on two tracks build side by side by the team from Mibosport. The first edition of MIBO International saw Mugen’s Ronald Volker crowned the inaugural Touring Car Champion and Xray’s Bruno Coelho take double buggy honours at the Sport V Hotel venue. With everything from the track, restaurant, bowling alley and hotel rooms all under one roof, the venue was a hit with racers who travelled from 13 different countries. With a capped entry limit the relaxed schedule also meant plenty of time in the evening to wind down and socialise over dinner after each day’s racing. On the onroad track, the racing action will again cater for Modified, Stock & FWD Touring cars plus Formula. The Offroad track will cater for 2WD and 4WD Buggy as well an open class of ‘Offroad Kids’ that will give the future stars of racing an opportunity to be a part of this international event.
