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August 18, 2021

Yokomo YD-2SXIII graphite high traction chassis

For the YD-2SXIII, Yokomo have introduced this new main chassis made of graphite that changes the running characteristics of the machine by drastically changing the shape. Although optimised for the YD-2SXIII, the screw hole positions on the main chassis are the same, so E-series gearboxes and rear motor conversions can also be installed. While using the 2.5 mm thick plate material common to the YD-2 series graphite chassis, it has been slimmed down overall and has been significantly lightened, so it can be used on low grip road surfaces such as P tiles and coloured concrete. In particular, the area around the rear is designed to be as thin as possible by slit processing, making it possible to maximise rear traction. This main chassis has the perfect characteristics when you want to improve the stability of drifting in corners.

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August 18, 2021

Willspeed B6.3 TakeOne D Arm Mount

Tried and tested on their RF2 platform as well as on the standard B6.3 Willspeed are happy to release their new TakeOne D Arm Mount. A must have for all Team Associated carpet racers, the TakeOne D Hanger does exactly as it says on the tin. Removing 1 degree of inboard Toe In allowing you to now achieve 0.5 and even 0 degrees inboard toe. Removing toe allows the rear axle to act more efficiently, reducing tyre scrub, increasing mid corner rotation and increased on power steering. Available in either clear (silver) or blue anodised finish.

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August 17, 2021

JConcepts Finnisher magnetic wrench & wheel nuts

JConcepts is making the job of taking your tires on and off a little easier with the release of the Finnisher magnetic T-handle wrench. With the locking wheel nuts of today such as the new JConcepts serrated wheel nuts, the initial spin is always easy, however, once you lock, it’s important to have a T-handle to clinch against the wheel. One of the trends is to feature a magnet inside the wrench to allow for quicker or user-friendly tire changing and maintenance. The wrench is designed so a driver can quickly spin with the tip of the wrench in a conventional style and then move lower to the T-handle portion to lock into position. The main structure of the design is aluminium and anodised blue, while the T-handle is constructed of steel with a black oxide finish attached to aluminium finger paddles for the feel and touch to adjust easier and with less pain. The wrench has etched size and JC logos for authenticity and identification.

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August 17, 2021

RC Maker Pro Storage box sets

RC Maker have released their brand new Pro Storage box sets. Organising your pit bag can often be difficult, with different sized containers required to fit your tools, additives, electronics, spares etc. Together with local RC Brand Tix Race Designs, they have developed a compact solution for all of your storage needs to fit your Pit Bag, Ogio Bag or suitcase. With 6 popular colours available, you’ll be able to rock your favourite style and colour to match your scheme. The set comes with 6 different sized boxes and the great thing about the sizing of these boxes is that they can all fit inside each-other. Made from high quality Corflute plastic and CNC precision cut and printed in Melbourne, Australia.

View the complete set here

August 17, 2021

Roche P10W Evo2 -1mm front lower bulkhead

From Roche is this optional front lower bulkhead for the Rapide P10W Evo2. It makes the front suspension 1mm lower and provides a larger overall height adjustment. The lower bulkhead allows the use of small diameter foam tires on high grip indoor carpet track. Made by 7075 high grade aluminium with black anodised and laser marking. Available as a set or individually.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

August 17, 2021

Rêve D crab spacer series

Rêve D have introduced their new crab spacer series, constructed from aluminium and ideal for adjusting the height of gearboxes and suspension mounts. The crab spacer has a crab claw-shape for ease of use enables you to adjust/remove by simply loosening the screws making it a super easy way to make car set up changes. There are 2 versions, one for MC-1 use and another for general use. The MC-1 set consists of a set of spacers (dedicated 2-hole type and 1-hole type, total 6 pieces) that is perfect for adjusting the height of the gear case, altering driveshaft angles and upper mount positions. Also available is a highly versatile 1-hole version that can be used in a lots of different areas, and they have prepared a set of 4 pieces in each thickness, 0.5mm an 1.0mm.

Source: Rêve D [teamreved.com]

August 17, 2021

Daniel Kobbevik wins 2021 Norwegian 1/8th Nitro title

The 2021 Norwegian 1/8th scale offroad Nationals took place last weekend at Hverven Raceway in Oslo. The club put down new clay and prepped the track just one week prior to the event and during qualification the surface got very loose and many drivers had problem with getting small stones into drivetrain or clutch, but track got better and better, and by the finals there was no problem anymore. It became a real offroad track with sharp bumps and you needed to find new lines every time you went out on track. Daniel Kobbevik had full control in qualification and took overall TQ and would also win his semi final to start from pole with his Xray XB8. Mathias Fink would line up second with his Mugen Seiki and Vincent Ruger in third with his Agama.

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August 16, 2021

Völker wins again at ETS Rd2

ETS Rd2 took place at Arena33 in Andernach, Germany last weekend, only four weeks after RD1 at the same venue. With 173 entries in the six ETS classes the event started with a free practice day on Thursday and a great weather forecast for the whole weekend. As always at the ETS, the race included 4 rounds of qualifying followed by triple mains for everybody. In the Matrix Modified class, a dominant Ronald Völker took three out of four rounds (with one DNF) of qualifying with his LRP powered Mugen Seiki car ahead of his strongest rival Marc Rheinard who qualified second on the grid with his Awesomatix. Yokomo`s Christopher Krapp took third on the grid followed by Oliver Havranek (Xray) and Yannic Prümper (Yokomo). Völker never looked back after the start of the first and second A-Main and won both heats without any mistakes in front of Rheinard. With Völker sitting out A3, Marc Rheinard took the win in the last modified final ahead of Yannic Prümper who finished second to secure third overall on the podium. For Ronald Völker it was the fourth consecutive ETS race win and his second in a row with his new Mugen Seiki team.

Continue reading the race report here