July 1, 2024

Laseris Setup Stations

Coming from US based Dork Missile Performance is the Laseris setup station which is available in both 1:10 and 1:8 options.  This tool measures both camber and toe at the same time in half degree increments using a class one laser to pin point the setting.  Camber can be measured from -1 degree to -3 degrees in 1/2 degree increments. While toe will measure either toe-in or toe-out from 1/2 to 4 degrees in 1/2 degree increments.  The laser is rechargeable via standard USB connector and last for 16 hours of use.  The target uses a reflective paint to produce a bright red reflection once the desired setting is reached making it undeniably clear when the setting is reached.  The laser is strong enough to be visible in sunlight. The uprights are tall enough to clear most wings without removal for 1:10 cars and they secured against the wheel hex to eliminate additional movement associated with other systems.  Higher traction clay, truff and carpet tracks will benefit from 1/2 degree increments of adjustment for gains in cornering speeds.  The Laseris kit is designed to work with 1:10th offroad and onroad cars while Laseris 8 is for 1:8 onroad and offroad.  Packaging was designed to minimise work space footprint and to avoid taking up too much space in the pit bag for travel to and from the track.  Laseris kits are sold through BeachRC.

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July 1, 2024

Hall defends British 4WD title with Rd 4 double win

Team Associated’s Tommy Hall has successfully defended his BRCA British 4WD Buggy National Championship title with his fourth consecutive win of the 2024 season.  Winning the title for the first time last year at the penultimate round, Hall got the job done a round earlier this time round as he took the win at the fourth round hosted by Bury Metro Radio Car Club.  Qualifying 2nd behind team-mate Thomas Phipps, who claimed his first ever Nationals TQ, Hall took the opening two A2 mains to secure the win and put the title beyond the reach of his rivals.   With Phipps second, the Xray of 3rd place qualifier Jonny Skidmore completed the Round 4 podium.  The day before his title win, Saturday’s wet 2WD action would also see Hall come away with victory.  Qualifying third behind reigning Champion Neil Cragg and Top Qualifier Ben Smith, Hall managed to take A1 & A3 to deny Smith and take his second win of the season while Cragg, winner of the season opener, completed the podium.  With two rounds remaining, Hall holds a 2-point championship advantage over Smith with Cragg a further point behind.

Image: Racewayone [racewayone.com]


June 30, 2024

Kato & Kaino crowned JMRCA National Champions

Team Associated pairing Kouki Kato and Yui Kaino took the titles at this year’s JMRCA 1:10 Electric Offroad Japanese National Championships.  Returning to the indoor RC Park Gojo track where he won both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy titles last year, 18-year-old Kato would secure the TQ in 2WD after topping 2 of the 3 rounds of qualifying with team-mate Yui Kaino topping Q3 to secure P2 on the grid.   In 4WD qualifying the pair switched order with fastest times in Q1 & Q3 giving 2022 2WD Champion Kaino the TQ.  In the finals Kato successfully defended his 2WD title with wins in the opening two A-Mains while in 4WD Kaino regained the title as he also won the opening two encounters.  In both categories the podiums were completed by Xray drivers with third place going to Shoya Yamazaki in 2WD and Nana Kaiho 4WD.

Image: Kouki Kato [Facebook]


June 28, 2024

JConcepts Cougar LD3 and Cat L1R F2 bodies

Continuing its latest round of body shell releases, JConcepts is now offering its F2 for Schumacher’s Cougar LD3 2WD Buggy and Cat L1R 4WD Buggy.   As the popularity grows of both Schumacher buggies, JConcepts set off to incorporate all the functionality of the IFMAR World Championship winning shell and wrapped it around the newest offerings from Schumacher Racing.  The exclusive composition of the cab, extra rear windows, louvered roof all tied together with Finnisher “V” configuration makes the F2 a classic performer.   Each body includes two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wing which is now a standard racing item around the world.  The bodies arrive as clear polycarbonate with protective film and is available in standard and lightweight formed thickness.

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June 28, 2024

Schumacher L1R, LD3 and ST2 Alloy Shock Cap Set

Schumacher has released a new Alloy Shock Cap Set for use with its L1R 4WD Buggy, LD3 2WD Buggy and ST2 2WD Stadium Truck.  The Alloy shock cap minimises any potential play due to the new shock bush insert design.  This shock cap set allows the shock to be quickly removed from the car by removing a single M3 nut.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


June 28, 2024

Willspeed B7 Camber Blocks

Willspeed has released a new Aluminium +2 -2 Caster Block Link Mounts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy.  Manufactured in 7075 Aluminium, the single piece alu design gets machined threads to remove the factory nyloc nut.  This makes for ease of ball stud removal and adjustment.  Pair these up with our 0 +4 option you have all the possibilities covered!  Component Weight (Pair) – 3.01g

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June 27, 2024

Factory Team RC10B7 Option Parts

New from Factory Team for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy are these carbon fibre Front Bulkhead Shims, Titanium Top Shaft Screw, and Aluminium Differential Height Inserts.  These parts are of alternate materials to the kit parts to improve precision over molded parts or remove weight from steel parts.

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June 27, 2024

JConcepts MSB1 F2 body

JConcepts has released its F2 body for the Mugen Seiki MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy..   As the release drops of the MSB1, JConcepts set off to incorporate all the functionality of the IFMAR World Championship winning shell and wrapped it around the newest dynamo from Mugen Seiki Racing.  The exclusive composition of the cab, extra rear windows, louvered roof all tied together with Finnisher “V” configuration makes the F2 a classic performer. T he body includes two of the 6.5” Carpet | Turf | Dirt wing which is now a standard racing item around the world.  The body arrives as clear polycarbonate with protective film and is available in standard and lightweight formed thickness.

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