New from KM Racing is this engine bearing tool kit that allows the easy installation and removal of bearings. Made from high quality steel it is easy to use and suitable for all .12 and .21 size engines using the company’s different range of adapters and collets. The adapter and collet sets is sold separately and comes in 11.5mm and 11.9 – 12mm versions for .12 engines and in 14mm and 14.4mm versions for .21 engines.
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The Scottish round of the 2011 Much-More UK GP took place last weekend under superb sunny weather conditions for the whole weekend. John Simpson (Xray) who did not make the English round of the GP, took the Pro-Stock title for the Stonehaven round whilst team mate, Gareth Hunt took the title of ‘Much-More UK GP Champion’ by improving on 4th place at the Carlisle round with some consistent driving and a 2nd place at the Stonehaven round. In the overall championship, Gareth was followed by Neal Radwell (AE TC6) taking 2nd place and Chris Mitchell (HB TCX) in 3rd.
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Following the Hi-Flow Short Course body shell, JConcepts introduce another new product during this week’s 2011 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals. The Hazard 12mm hex wheel for Associated SC10 and SC10 4×4 kits features a 10 spoke design, bead-lock appearance and centre lug nut detail. The Hazard will make an immediate impact on the performance of the SC10 trucks by widening the stance of the truck by 6mm in overall width. The increased width will maximise the SC10 and bring it up to the ROAR maximum legal limits in dimensional width. The wheels should be available soon.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
With World Champion on road racer Robert Pietsch visiting the offroad Euros last week in Germany, he brought along with him the all new MTX-5 1/10th 200mm chassis for us to take a look at. Having written about the car previously there is no need to go into details about its unique features other than to say that the whole package looks pretty good in the flesh. We are told that the car is close to hitting the shops and for next week’s European Championships in Ettlingen, Germany the car will make its international race debut in the hands of Pietsch, the car in the photos is his race car, Rick V and Francesco Tironi. You can follow our coverage of this race and follow the progress of the new car on our Events page from Wednesday the 17th onwards.
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The legend, Brian Kinwald topped his 4th overall finish from Q3 with a TQ in round 4. Brian said he switched to a blue compound JConcepts tire this morning that made his Factory Team SC-10 handle much better. Clearly it was magic because Dirt will now sit 2nd on the grid for the mains just behind teammate Ryan Maifield. Kyosho’s youngster, Andy Dibrino drove his truck to a 2nd place finish putting him securely in the main. Travis Amezcua rounded out the top three for the fourth and final round of qualifying.
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Ryan Maifield clinches TQ in 2wd Short Course Modified with his 3rd consecutive qualifying round win. When I spoke with Ryan after his run he said no changes have been made to his truck. In fact, he is running the same setup from the Cactus Classic. His Factory Team SC-10 will be starting first on the grid for the triple A-mains and in perfect position to defend his title. The Anza Slash of Travis Amezcua had it’s best finish, second for the round, giving him a 2 and 3 for his top finishes. Third place for the round goes to TLR’s Dustin Evans. Dustin said he is “throwing the book” at his XXX-SCT to try and make it easier to drive in Q4.
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Speedtech RC from Germany now have an extended line of MobGum tyres for 1/12 scale on-road cars available. Additionally to the existing line of tyres the company now offers Jaco Magenta and Double-Pink front as well as Pink and Magenta rear foam on Yokomo R12 wheels. Also, MobGums tyres on grey Prism wheels will be shipped in a race ready size now. The rears feature 45 mm diameter with the front tyres being 43 mm in size. This does away with the often unwanted need to trim and true the tyres before use.
Source: Speedtech RC [speedtechrc.de]
BCESpeed got in touch to tell us about their new racing chassis for the Losi SCTE 4×4 Short Course truck. CNC-machined from aerospace-grade 7075 T6 Billet aluminium, the chassis is lighter than the stock part, features a redesigned tail section for improved handling and the special design does away with the need to use the adapter plastics as seen on the stock, converted, TEN nitro chassis. www.bcespeed.com
Source: BCESpeed [bcespeed.com]
