May 14, 2024

RC Upgrade AE Arm Mount Insert Box

New from RC Upgrade is their Arm Mount Insert Box for 1:8 Team Associated vehicles.  Inside, you’ll find 20 individual compartments each of which is specifically designed to accommodate an Arm Mount Insert.  With these compartments, you can neatly organize your Arm Mount Inserts by size so whether you’re fine-tuning your suspension setup or swapping out inserts for different track conditions, having them neatly stored and easily accessible is essential.  The box features a sliding lid, which makes it incredibly convenient to access its contents.  No more fumbling around when you need to grab an insert quickly.

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May 14, 2024

Boots gets first win of BRCA title defence

Round 2 of the BRCA 1:8 Nitro Buggy British National Championship took place in Shrewsbury over the weekend where Sworkz’s Elliott Boots registered the first win of his title defence.  In qualifying it was the Xray of season opener winner Jonathan Skidmore who would take TQ just as he did at Round 1 with Boots 2nd and the Team Associated of Neil Cragg third.  In the Semi Finals, the event would come to an early finish for Skidmore who misjudged the back step up, brushed the wooden board and broke the car just 5 laps in.  With Boots winning his Semi final he took up pole position for the final ahead of the WIRC of Lewis Jones, Cragg and Michael Lewis.  Just as the 45-minute final had started Boots hit trouble.  A flameout caused by a stone on Lap 1 meant he was in the pits and despite the fast reactions of his pitman, the former European Champion found himself rejoining 2-laps down.  Making a charge back through the field, with 8-minutes to go he had worked his way back to the front eventually crossing the finish line 2-laps clear of Cragg with the HB of Graham Alsop completing the podium.  A five round championship, Brookthorpe is the next stop for drivers with the third round taking on June 15/16.

Image: Elliott Boots [Facebook]

 


May 13, 2024

T-Works RC10 B7 Carbon Fibre Servo Chassis Weight

T-Works has added a Carbon Fibre Servo Chassis Weight for the Team Associated B7RC10 to its range of aftermarket parts for the hugely popular 1:10 2WD Buggy.  The lightweight carbon fibre chassis plate will give racers the option of tuning different weight bias to suit your rear traction needs on different track conditions.  Additionally the Carbon Fibre Servo Chassis Weight adds rigidity.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


May 13, 2024

JConcepts ‘The Adventure Team’ crawler t-shirt

The JConcepts team has rolled out a new t-shirt just for the crawler, and scale truck market with ‘The Adventure Team’ dedicated to the enthusiast who enjoys the path less traveled and has their roots firmly planted on the rocks, under the trees, or under water. The front of the 100% cotton black t-shirt shows off the team logo as the centre piece with tire tread running horizontally. On the rear of the shirt, the Off-Road primary mark is contained in a shield and gives off a relaxing vibe.  JConcepts and the Adventure Team motif repeats itself carrying the theme front and rear to finish off the design.  Powerful colours cut through the dark shirt and the yellow pops for all to see at the competition.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


May 13, 2024

Moto Obscura Losi XX Front Bulkhead

Moto Obscura has released an aluminium front bulkhead for Team Losi XX models.  This piece fits both 2WD Buggy and Stadium Truck vehicles, and features an internal pocket for optional brass weights to adjust weight distribution.  Each bulkhead is machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminium and finished with a beautiful black anodised coating.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]


May 12, 2024

IFMAR 2024 1:8 Offroad World C/ship Stage 1 Report

The organisers of the 2024 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship to be hosted at the RC-Redován circuit in Spain have published the Stage 1 report for the 19th running of the Championship.  At the end of March, the impressive track which hosted the previous World Championship in 2022 was announced as a late replacement venue just a week after the originally selected hosts Brazil announced it would be unable to run the event for the FAMAR Bloc.  Since then, the well known Baldo brother’s family have been busy making preparations once again for hosting the sport’s biggest race.  Executing an excellent World Championship in 2022, where Davide Ongaro defended his title win from four years earlier in Australia, the Stage 1 Report contains important and useful information for the capacity entry that will descend on the track in early September.   One big announcement from the report is that former EFRA President Javier Garcia will be Race Director.

View Stage Report here


May 10, 2024

VP-Pro Diamond Evo 1:8 Buggy tyre

VP-Pro has extended their range of 1:8 Buggy tyre offerings with the addition of the new Diamond Evo pattern.  The pattern is a diamond-styled tyre recommended for hard-packed surfaces and also particularly suited for multi- surface.  Made from high quality rubber it comes with a durable closed cell inserts and is available in a choice of four compounds.  Available un-mounted, VP-Pro also offer it pre-mounted on a choice of yellow, white, pink, green or orange rims.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]


May 10, 2024

175RC Mini B upgrade parts

175RC has released a variety of aftermarket products for the Team Losi Mini B 1:16 2WD Buggy.  As an upgrade to the stock motor plate they have produced a Carbon Fibre motor plate for the Mini-B / T 2.0 platform with it featuring slots instead of holes.  This allows you to run all pinion gears, with full adjustability of gear mesh.  Another carbon fibre upgrade are their front shock tower for the Mini B.  This tower is a direct replacement for the plastic tower and is made from 3mm thick carbon fibre.  Also available from 175RC for the Mini B are their vinyl chassis protectors which they offer in 5 different colours.  These little buggies take a beating, but the bottom of your chassis doesn’t have to but using the protector to keep the dirt out of your screw heads, saving your driver tips from wearing out.

View Shock Tower & Chassis Protectors here