A qualifying round for the German 1/8th Nitro Buggy nationals was held at the Oberhausen track last weekend. Team Durango driver Jörn Neumann (Team Durango/FX) showed great speed with the new DNX8 prototype right from the first practice run. Jörn was able to TQ and win the 30 minute final by over a lap from 2nd placed Daniel Reckward (RB/RB) and 3rd placed Marcel Guske (LRP/LRP).
Thanks to Jörn Neumann for sending the report.
Tamiya Japan released first images of their forthcoming TB Evo.6 and TB-04 Pro II shaft-driven 4WD touring car kits. Seen as renderings some time ago, the TB Evo.6 marks the latest evolution step of the company’s competition TB Evolution line of chassis. Based on a 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis and coming with a 2mm upper deck, the kit features a transversally mounted motor to overcome the negative “torque steering” effects of a longitudinally mounted motor. Other features include low-profile aluminium shock absorbers, aluminium shock tower brackets, a floating servo mount and suspension components taken over from the TRF418 kit. The TB Evo.6 is set for a release around end of June.
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SkyRC now have a nitro engine heater available. Fitting all .19 to .26 nitro engines, the heater is powered by a 12VDC power source such as respective battery packs or a power supply and it pre-heats the engine to 60°C to 70°C within 10 minutes. Pre-heating a nitro engine will result in less “pinch”, the engine is easier to start and both the engine and glow plug will wear less compared to a “cold” start. Made from tough fabric an upper access port allows to insert a glow plug igniter or thermometer. Included with the heater comes a XT60 DC adapter wire.
Source: SkyRC [skyrc.com]
Exotek have new option parts for the Serpent SRX2 buggy available in form of titanium front axles and aluminium shock posts. First up are the Flite-series titanium front wheel axles. They are almost as strong as steel shafts but weight in at only 4.3g while the stock steel axles weight 7.6g a pair. Using the lighter shafts reduces unsprung weight as well as rotational mass resulting in quicker direction changes. Also new are the front and rear 12mm shock absorber posts. Coming in pairs the parts are machined from high-quality aluminium, they are orange anodised and offer a thicker mid section for added durability.
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Round 3 of the 2014 JBRL Electric Series was run at Rainman’s Hobbies in Bakersfield, California. While Kevin Motter and Matthew Pages came out successful in the 2WD and 4WD Modified Buggy classes, Cody Turner took the win in Pro2 Short Course followed by Kevin Motter and Nicholas Blais in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Pro4 SC went to Rudy Rico who left Ryan Dunford and David Jenson behind while the 2WD Modified Truck win went to Jake Mayo. Matt Gilbert and Wayne Wyrick completed the top 3 result. In 1/8th E-Buggy Ryan Dunford ended the day on top with Rudy Rico and Nicholas Blais grabbing the two remaining podium spots. More results can be found on the official JBRL website by clicking here.
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German company PSM introduce a new optional part for the Team Associated B5 line of buggies in the form of aluminium shock standoffs. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming in a shiny silver finish, the parts are designed to replace the stock standoffs with a more durable, lightweight and cooler looking alternative. Included in the set are four standoffs and four optional spacers for the use with PSM’s V1 or V2 carbon fibre shock towers.
Source: PSM [psm-rc.com]
The 2nd round of the Benelux Truggy nationals was held on the astroturf track of Helmond. 35 racers from the Netherlands and Belgium attended the event that was won by Belgium driver Kurt van Vlemen (Serpent). Jarno Pijper (Xray) and Jordy Velder (Kyosho) completed the top 3 result. The national series resumes on the 25th of May in Appingedam.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Pro-Line soon have the Electron VTR 2.4″ 1/10th buggy rear tyre available. Coming in PL’s M4 super soft and MC clay compound, the tyre sports a mesh-type tread with supporting dots and a specially designed carcass. The indoor and outdoor clay track tyre fits Pro-Line’s new VTR range of wheels and will become available very soon.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
