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July 26, 2024

1up Racing B7 Machined Aluminium Idler Gears

New from US racing accessories brand 1up Racing are these Machined Aluminium Idler Gears for the Team Associated RC10B7 platform. Made in collaboration with their partners at Trion, they are precision-machined in Japan from premium grade aluminium greatly increasing the durability of your B7 transmission. Friction is kept at a minimum for a free-rolling drivetrain that provides smooth, quick acceleration. Prepare your gearbox with 1up Racing’s Gold Anti-Wear grease and these hard anodised gears will provide unmatched longevity, especially critical in the high- powered Modified 2WD class. The gears are available in either single or 3-gear packs.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]

July 26, 2024

Yokomo MD1.0 LTS (Load Transfer Special) Drift Kit

In its latest Drift car development, Yokomo has released the MD1.0 LTS (Load Transfer Special). This high-end chassis replicates the movement of a real car, characterised by its weighty load transfer and chunky suspension with sinking and stretching legs. Building on the MD1.0 configuration, the LTS features a high-mounted battery that strategically adjusts the centre of gravity to produce body roll, allowing the car to navigate corners with the realism of a true vehicle. The front and rear boast specially designed, supple, multiple-wound springs exclusive to the LTS, enhancing the roll and providing a pronounced sense of weight through effective rebound utilisation. At the front, an aluminium steering block with high-mounted upper arms minimises excessive nose dive, a common issue in rolling machines. This setup offers a balanced reduction in understeer and improved controllability. Additionally, the adjustable kingpin angle allows for realistic camber changes during steering, making low-angle video shooting even more captivating.

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July 26, 2024

Canas Top Qualifier at European Championship

Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas is the Top Qualifier at the EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy European Championship at the Ongaroring in Italy. The defending Champion, secured the overall TQ after topping 3 of the 5 qualifiers at the home track of reigning World Champion Davide Ongaro. It would be the Italian who got qualifying underway on Thursday with his Team Associated fastest from the Mugen of Burak Kilic and Bruno Coelho’s Xray. Round 2 would Canas hit the top, the Spaniard fastest from Kilic and Ongaro. Making for a interesting first day in Sicile, after his two strong opening showings Kilic then delivered a TQ run in Q3 ahead of Canas, Coelho and Ongaro. With everything still to play for, Day 2 of qualifying would see Canas get the better of his two main rivals in the first encounter taking Q4 by just 4/10th of a second from Kilic with Ongaro third. Now a two way battle for the overall TQ between Canas and Kilic, on an increasingly grippy track Canas, pushed intensely by Coelho, posted the fastest time of qualifying to seal the overall TQ – just 6/100ths of a second separating the Top 2 Q5 times. Overall Kilic would end up second followed by Ongaro with Coelho fourth ahead of team-mate David Ronnefalk with the Top 6 rounded out by Berkan Kilic.

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July 25, 2024

T-Works IFB8 Carbon Fibre option parts

T-Works has added to its range of aftermarket parts for the new Infinity IFB8 1:8 Buggy with a number of carbon fibre option parts. A Lightweight carbon fibre Rear Hub Link A is specially designed for the rear wheel, effectively reducing the weight with T-Work’s adding new holes to increase the range of variation of internal camber. A Rear Hub Link B optimises the rear wheel position design by 1.5mm, effectively adjusting the rear suspension structure and improving the steering response as well as enhancing the in corner stability. They are also offering Lightweight Carbon Fibre Steering Arms. Finally there is also a Wing Mount One Piece Adapter made from carbon fibre. Lightweight and durable, the one-piece design makes it easy to install the Wing Mount and improves installation speed.

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July 25, 2024

Xray XB8 Carbon Fibre Battery & Receiver Cover Plates

New from Xray for its XB8 1:8 Buggy are these carbon fibre radio case plates for use with the hard radio case. Made from high-grade carbon they have been CNC-machined from bottom for super-lightweight design. Coming as a set of front and rear covers, they also fit the XT8 and GTX models.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 25, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Adjustable KPI Steering Block Set

More after market options for the Team Associated RC10 B7 with R1 Wurks releasing an Adjustable KPI Steering Block Set for the marketing leading 2WD Buggy. These precision-machined steering hubs enable easy adjustments to the kingpin inclination angle, allowing for fine-tuning beyond the standard range provided by the kit’s plastic hubs. They also offer improved steering feel and durability. Machined from high strength 7075 T6 Aluminium, and black anodised with R1 laser etched branding, each hub weighs 6.6grams.

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July 24, 2024

CRC MetriCKs 1:12 Kit – More images

Having officially announced on July 4th it had a new 1:12 in the works, CRC has released further information and better images of the the new MetriCKs. The new car platform was a project that started well over a year ago and is now set for shipping in mid-August. The 1:12 World Champion chassis manufacturer which is based in Oneida County, New York, said some of our goals for the new car were Fast and efficient in the corners, Super low center of gravity, Super simple in design and use, Easy to race and maintain, Excellent durability, and in the CRC tradition, keep the car affordable.

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July 24, 2024

Xray XB8 Carbon Rear Hub Extensions

Xray has introduced these carbon fibre extensions for use with the aluminium rear uprights on its XB8 1:8 Buggy. The extensions feature camber link mounting holes 2mm lower which allows to move link lower when hub rises to keep link in same position. Made from premium-grade carbon fibre material, they fit both the XB8 & XT8 and come as a set of 2.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]