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September 2, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Alu Front Ball Stud Mount & Weight

Continuing its roll out of option parts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy, California based R1 Wurks has released this Aluminium Front Ball Stud Mount and simple drop-in 10gram Brass Weight. Weighing just 10.9 grams, this upgraded bulkhead is lighter than the stock plastic mount and offers two additional in-between ball stud mounting locations, providing more tuning options than the original. In certain conditions, adding weight to the front of your buggy can be beneficial. In most cases, doing so may help with front-end traction, steering response, and stability, especially in corners. Additionally, added weight can help reduce front-end bounce, leading to smoother handling and control. Of course, you should consider the overall weight distribution of your platform and may want to adjust the battery placement in conjunction with the added nose weight.

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September 2, 2024

Aerox Digital Castor Gauge

New from Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, is this Digital Castor Gauge. Used to accurately check and adjust the castor on a range of modern touring cars, such as the Schumacher Mi9 but not for use with FT8 FWD cars, the castor meter is fixed with double sided tape to the included carbon fibre plate which is screwed accurately to the top of the hub carrier. The castor value is clearly and easily shown on the digital meter making adjustments super accurate and easier than ever. The unit measures just 36x36x20mm so is super small to fit in your pit bag. You may check the castor with the chassis flat on a set-up board. It may also be used when the car is on a set-up station. The screws can be left in place if using the plastic hub carriers to save time in future use. The Castor Meter can be charged using the included USB cable.

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September 2, 2024

Next generate of Groskamp takes first National win

It is always great to see the next generation of racers coming through the ranks with Valentino Groskamp, son of former ISTC World Champion Jilles, taking his first National Championship race win over the weekend. Round 5 of the NOMAC 1:10 Nitro Dutch National Championship took place at the Modelbouw Club De Sluis track in the famous cheese producing city of Gouda, where the 13-year-old took his Infinity to victory in the 30-minute. Towering above Valentio on the podium, Tim Bosmann would finish 2nd half a lap down with third going to Tim Bosmann.

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September 2, 2024

Sontag claims ROAR 1:8 eBuggy title

Team Losi Racing’s Tater Sontag is the new ROAR 1:8 eBuggy National Champion, the 1:10 2WD World Champion claiming the title at G’s RC Raceway in Pennsylvania over the weekend. In qualifying it was the Team Associated of Spencer Rivkin who secured the overall TQ topping 3 of the 5 rounds of qualifying. Fastest in Q1, Sontag would line up second with the Xray of Chase Lemieux completing the Top 3 with a TQ run in Q3. In the triple finals, A1 would see Sontag make a pass on Rivkin on the opening lap before the Top Qualifier went out of the race after an early off that left a rear wheel hanging off his buggy. Winning by over 5-seconds from Lemieux, in A2 Sontag would again took the early lead which he held for the 7-minutes to wrap up the title, last year won by the absent Ryan Maifield. With Horne winning A3, the Team Associated driver would finish runner-up with Tekno’s Spencer Heckert completing the podium. In Electric Truck (eTruggy), it was Sontag who took the TQ from Rivkin. A1 saw Sontag convert but Rivkin would win A2 and 3 to take the title. The pair where joined on the podium by the Associated of Lee Setser.

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August 31, 2024

Bittydesign Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 1:10 190mm body

New from Italian body shell manufacturer Bittydesign is their new licensed body shell for the rally rc enthusiasts, the 1:10 Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. The body shell is universal and mounts on all 1/10 190mm models, both “touring” chassis as well the ones created specifically for the rally category. It is compatible with the Tamiya TT-02 chassis in all its variants. Officially licensed by ŠKODA Auto the body is available in 0,8mm (light weight) and 1,2mm (hard) thickness and fit all the 190mm electric chassis on the market with 257-258mm wheelbase. Included with the body are a pre-cut decal sheet and windows mask as well as a set of small screw, nuts and washers to fix properly the rear wing (pre-cut). The rally tyres recommended to have the correct height between the ground and the body are those in the photos whose diameter is 68mm.

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August 31, 2024

Factory Team RC8B4.1 Shock Towers | Shock Standoffs

New from Team Associated’s optional parts brand Factory Team Carbon Fibre Shock Towers and Aluminium Shock Standoffs for the RC8B4.1 1:8 Buggy. The 5mm Front and 4mm rear shock tower together with hard-anodised aluminium shock standoffs lower the centre of gravity. The updated design towers require shorter standoffs #81657 due to the solid cross-section around the shock mount screws. Overall, this is the most durable way to execute this lightweight design. The Front tower fits the RC8B4.1 26.5mm kit front shocks and with the Rear tower fits 36.5mm kit rear shocks. The new hard-anodised alu shock standoffs come in two different sets. One is set is the standard kit length 14mm and 17mm (distance from the base to the pivot ball) while the other is a custom shorter set with 12.5mm and 16mm offset intended to mate with the FT carbon fiber shock towers which do not have the recessed pockets that the aluminium kit towers have.

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August 30, 2024

1:12 World Champ Mächler confirmed for MonTech NYGP

Reigning IFMAR 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler is the first international entry to be confirmed for this year’s MonTech New York Grand Prix. A former winner at the event, the German will return to New York for the sixth edition of the high profile US indoor race which takes place at 360v2 RC in New Rochelle from October 10-13th. Winning his World title last December in Florida, the Awesomatix team manager’s main focus for his NYGP return will be on the 1:12 13.5T SuperStock class. A Touring Car class winner at the 2019 NYGP, the former European Pro Stock Touring Car Champion is also expected to compete for top honours in the 13.5T SuperStock Touring Car Category. Drivers will battle it out over a total of 12 classes with Touring Car divided into Modified, 17.5T SuperStock, 21.5 Stock, and 25.5 LMH (LeMans Hypercar) while 1:12 offers Modified GTP, SuperStock GTP, Stock GTP, and GT12R. Additionally there are classes for USGT, PRO10, USVTA, and FWD.

Source: Fordham 360 Hobbies & Raceway [Facebook]

August 30, 2024

JConcepts Vintage 4/40 thumb nuts

JConcepts has added these Vintage 4/40 thumb nuts to cater for the 1:10 Offroad vintage market as vintage vehicles requiring battery hold down options too. Over the years, the possibilities have opened with the introduction of Lipo batteries to vintage vehicles, securing them in the vehicle is now easier than ever. Instead of using screws with washers in vehicles such as the RC10 and RC10T, the thumb nuts are an easier way to install and remove battery packs quickly and securely. The package contains 2 aluminium and knurled nuts which are designed to press down and into most battery brace applications. Also included, 5/8” long set screws to install into the battery cups or buckets prior to installation of the thumb nuts.

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