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October 30, 2010

Ryan Maifield extends deal with Associated, Reedy & LRP

Just a week ahead of the 1/8th scale buggy World Championships, Team Associated have announced that Ryan Maifield has extended his contract which sees him continue with Associated, Reedy and LRP products. Over the years, Maifield has won countless titles, including multiple ROAR National Championships in a wide variety of categories, including 1:8 Gas Buggy, 1:8 Electric Buggy, 1:8 Gas Truggy, 2WD Electric Truck, 2WD Short Course and 4WD Electric Buggy. When asked about his re-signing, Maifield had this to say:

Team Associated has been behind me since the beginning of my racing career, and during the highs and lows they have always been supportive and constructive. I have many friends at Associated that are 100% committed to me and the products they produce, so it was a no-brainer when it came to sign a new contract to stay with the company that has been there through it all. I want to thank everyone at Team Associated and all the Team Associated customers for their support. I’ll see you at the track soon with my Reedy- and LRP-powered Associated vehicles.

Team Manager, Brent Thielke, and long-time friend of Ryan, had this to say about the re-signing: “All of us here at Team Associated are excited to continue our relationship with Ryan. We look forward to supporting him as he continues to grow as a racer and ambassador for the sport we all have an unwavering passion for.”

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

October 30, 2010

JConcepts pre-mounted Short Course tires

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JConcepts has hit the easy button once again with an entire line of pre-mounted Short Course Tires. JConcepts set a new standard in Short Course tire design and performance with the original Goose Bumps, and now, they are even easier to use than ever before with the introduction of pre-mounts. The line-up includes the versatile Subcultures and ROAR National Champion Goose Bumps, Double Dees and Bar Codes all in sticky green compound. Stay on-track in SCT and hit the easy button with JConcepts.

View the full line up of SC pre mounts here

October 30, 2010

Capricorn LAB-C01 flanged uniballs

New for the LAB-C01, Capricorn have released these 5.8mm flanged uniballs for the rear upper suspension upright mounts. The new flange on the ball ensures that the plastic ball joint will not be popped off in the event of an impact and crash as it prevents it from doing so.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

October 29, 2010

RT Speed 2.5 mix Clutch Reckward edition

New from Tourex is this Daniel Reckward Edition of the RT Speed 2.5 Mix clutch assembly. Designed for competition drivers, the know-how gained from seven German National titles in 1/8 off-road have helped to create this product. This particular clutch won the 2010 German truggy championships in Daniel’s Mugen MBX-6T. The clutch set features one special carbon, as well as two aluminium, shoes along with 1,1mm springs, which makes for a good performing, rugged, stable and durable clutch system.

Source: Tourex [rmv-deutschland.de]

October 29, 2010

Quaggies RC DirtBag

New British based company, Quaggies.com has launched their debut RC Car Bag. The multi-purpose RC DirtBag is designed for both the basher and experienced racer who likes to keep their stuff clean. The 100% waterproof drawstring bags are made from extremely durable, coated fabric designed to withstand all the use and abuse RC racing demands, including Petrol, Oil, Brake Fluid & Nitro Fuel. Initially available to suit 1/10th scale cars, buggies & truggies and with bags for 1/8th & 1/5th scale coming soon, the RC DirtBag is the ideal way to transport your model. With its drawstring design, that snugly encompasses your RC Car, it keeps all dirt & water inside the bag, while the comfortable handles and lightweight construction ensure your RC Car is transported safely even while you have other items to carry like transmitters & batteries etc. RC DirtBags are machine washable and Quaggies.com also offer the option of having them customised with your own logos & graphics too.

Source: Quaggies [quaggies.com]

October 29, 2010

Christopher Krapp joins Team Muchmore

Muchmore Racing have announced that front running German electric touring car driver Christopher Krapp has joined Team Muchmore for 2010 and 2011. The Kyosho driver placed 4th at this year’s World Championships and has many other good results to his name including winning the German Outdoor Nationals in 2009 and multiple European Championship A-main appearances. Christopher had the following the say about his new deal:

I am very proud to be a member of the Team Muchmore. The products are amazing and I am looking forward to a great future with Muchmore racing.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

October 29, 2010

Xray XB808E pinion gears

Xray have released a complete line of high-performance XB808E pinion gears. Manufactured from special steel for toughness and durability with precise tolerances that assures unparalleled concentricity, they feature precision-cut teeth with chamfered edges. Available in 13T, 14T, 15T, 16T & 17T, they include the M4x4 set screw.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 28, 2010

DuraTrax Pit Mats

DuraTrax have introduced these take anywhere Pit Mats. Featuring a durable construction that’s also resistant to fuels and solvents, they stay in place giving you a solid reliable base to work on. Available in two sizes, 5” x 5” (125 x 125mm) & 29” x 19” (735 x 485mm), the mats make on-site maintenance tasks easier not only for ground-based modelers but for airplane and heli pilots, too. Each mat features recessed areas that keep small parts and tools handy while preventing them from rolling away. And there’s still lots of space for a vehicle, heli or small aircraft.

View the small hardware mat here