More new products from newcomer Elangears with the release of these simple to use camber gauges. Available in orange and black, these compact and lightweight gauges features pre set angles to quickly and conveniently check the camber of your on car. Comes pre set with 0, 0.5, 1.0 & 1.5 degree angled corners.
New for the Lab C801, Capricorn have released these new 2-speed spur gears made from a carbon/kevlar compound. The new construction makes for a smoother transmission as well as making them more durable. Also new are a pair of blue front springs to add to the current range of tuning springs.
Last weekend the last round of Spanish 1/8 Off-Roads Nats was held at Fuencarral close to Madrid. Under typical summer weather, 122 drivers took part in the race. Robert Batlle was the main favorite for the title as a 4th place in the race would be enough to secure his 6th consecutive National title. Also Borja Hernández and Richi Gómez were involved in the fight and they had serious options finishing ahead Batlle. After a slow first heat, Robert Batlle was first in Q2 and Q3, taking the TQ, followed by Bryan Baldó and Borja Hernández. The A Main saw a close fight between Batlle and Alberto García who was racing at his home track. Finally Robert managed to get a good pace and opened a gap over Alberto García who finished second ahead former European Champion Dani Vega, also racing on his home track. With this result Robert takes his 6th Spanish National title followed by Borja Hernández and Richi Gómez.
The new P1 Brand Pit Pad is the practical, convenient and stylish solution for your workbench or pit table. Measuring a generous 24″ x 60″ (61cm x 152.4cm) it is constructed of water-resistant, black foam with a textured, non-slip surface. It also features the familiar and functional P1 Brand ‘Barrier’ graphic, die cut along the bottom edge, that is designed to catch and trap small parts and fasteners before they roll away from your work surface. Whether you’re wrenching in your garage or setting up a pit area at the track, the Pit Pad is easy and simple to transport. Thanks to the included mesh storage bag, just roll it up and stow it away.
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Atomic Carbon have announced new Durango DEX410 V3 buggy shock towers. Non V3 owners can now upgrade and have the ability to fine tune the top shock positions and use the new camber link holes. The front is the same as the kit tower, while the rear has an extra row of camber link holes and has had the unnecessary holes removed on the rear tower to strengthen it. Made from genuine 4mm full fat Carbon Fibre and available in standard black or red.
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Designed with several key aspects in focus, JConcepts introduces the Silent Speed line of spur gears for select Team Associated vehicles. Spur gears or straight-cut gears are some of the simplest forms of gears, however they directly influence the ratio, speed and sound of R/C vehicles and they are extremely important. These gears when meshed together correctly provide the transfer of power from the motor to the transmission and are one of the key elements in the versatility and sound of the vehicle. Silent Speed spur gears are precision machined making them uniquely concentric over standard or molded gears giving the user a consistent gear mesh allowing a more precise adjustment and more “silence” on the race track. The detailed machining provides a pattern vented area and secured slipper pad on both sides giving more consistent slipper performance. The gears are marked for size in 2 different ways so they are identifiable either assembled within a slipper assembly or as a stand-alone part. These 48P gears are available in 75T, 78T, 81T, 84T and 87T.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Capricorn have released a new LAB C801 European Edition kit. The new set includes a number of updates including a black hard coated main gearbox shaft plus new and larger one way housing for increased durability. Other updates include carbon fibre rear upper wishbone mounting brackets and new aluminium front upper suspension brackets. Finally there are eccentric bearing inserts, for adjusting belt tension, and a new exhaust mounting spring.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
The opening round of the South Swedish Indoor Cup was held on an indoor track, close to Gothenburg. 26 drivers attended it in the Modified class on the fast high traction track. After three rounds of qualifying Michael Nilsson took TQ followed by Daniel Carlsson and Mattias Johansson. In the opening final there was a goof race between Michael and Daniel with the latter making a big mistake going on the straight which allowed Michael to take home this leg pretty easy. Leg two again saw some nice moves in the opening minutes from the top runners. The leg was decide with around a minute to go as Daniel begun to catch Michael with the latter making a mistake allowing Daniel to slip through and going for the win in the second leg. Leg three would decide the race victory and Daniel followed Michael closely for about two minutes into the race waiting for an opportunity to pass. The the heat of the race Michael hit a corner marker allowing Daniel to pass only to become passed by Michael the lap after. With 30 seconds to go Michael was held up by traffic badly, allowing Daniel to win not only the third final but also the meeting.
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