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July 2, 2024

Axon TC10/3 option parts

Axon has announced the introduction of four new option parts for it TC10/3 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The first of these is a 2.0mm aluminium Main Chassis. The alu chassis gives the perfect balance of moderate flex and chassis rigidity. Lightweight yet strong, the chassis improves stability and handling performance of the car. Also new for the car are Front Roll Posts. The roll rigidity of the entire top deck can be freely adjusted. Subtle chassis flex adjustment is possible by changing the mounting position of the post at the front and rear. This is a setting item that can respond to all kinds of road surface conditions. There is also a Rear Roll Post Type B that does not fasten the rear roll post to the top deck with screws, and allows natural chassis flex without losing chassis pitching rigidity and roll rigidity. Combined with the front roll post, it provides a higher level of mechanical grip. Finally the Japan manufacturer has added 6mm ball bushing O-rings. These O-rings secure the 6mm ball bushings for the TC10/3 front and rear lower suspension arms, replacing C-clips and improving road gap travel for a smoother ride.

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July 2, 2024

Thurston makes it 4 out of 4 at British Nationals

Alex Thurston’s impressive 2024 BRCA 1:8 Onroad British National Championship season continued as he made it four from four at the Halifax track over the weekend. In qualifying it was the Shepherd of reigning Champion Tim Wood who secured the TQ with the fastest time from the four rounds of qualifying. 1.2-seconds off the new nitro track record set by Wood, Thurston would line up P2 for the half hour final with his YMC Racing Mugen Seiki with Karl Dransfield’s Shepherd completing the Top 3. A great battle between Wood & Thurston would see the championship leader eventually coming out on top with Wood just holding off team-mate Dransfield. The win puts Thurston on 402 points out of a potential maximum of 404. With three rounds still remaining, and 5 to count, Thurston will be aiming to get the title wrapped up at the fifth round at Wombwell on August 3/4th. Wood won in Wombley last year en route to the title but a year early it was Thurston who took the win at South Yorkshire track.

Image: Alex Thurston [Facebook]

July 2, 2024

Yokomo YZ870c Flo-Yellow 2.2″ wheels

Yokomo is now offering its larger 2.2-inch wheels for its YZ870c vintage 4WD Buggy in florescent yellow. The YZ-870C’s distinctive wheel hubs are retained, but the wheel outer diameter is increased to allow the use of 2.2-inch size tyres, which are widely available on the market today. This greatly expands the tyre options for both dirt and carpet surfaces, allowing you to enjoy driving with increased grip. The wheels do not have air holes, so require drill holes using a taper reamer or similar tool.

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July 2, 2024

Leadfinger B6.3 | 6.2 | 6.1 Retro-mod body

Having released its Retro-mod body for the Team Associated B7 and B6.4 in May, Leadfinger Racing has now added a version for the previous B6.3, 6.2 and 6.1 versions of the 2WD Buggy. The Retro-Mod Buggy Body is a nostalgic throwback that pays homage to the golden era of RC racing. The body design captures the essence of classic RC aesthetics while incorporating modern engineering and performance enhancements. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, the Retro-Mod Buggy Body brings back the iconic style of yesteryears, reminding us of the roots and rich history of RC racing. Each body is sold clear and ready for paint with included window masks with wings sold separately and its is compatible with the Team Associated RC 10B6.1, RC 10B6.2 and RC10B6.3.

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July 1, 2024

JConcepts Falcon and Dirt Bite 1:8 Truck tyres

Having introduced the new Falcon and Dirt Bite tyre patterns to its range of 1:8 Buggy tyres at the start of this year, JConcepts is now offering the tyres for Truggy. After successful tyre designs such as the Reflex, Detox, and Kosmos, the JConcepts team went back to work developing a fresh design, the result being the Falcon. A triple row, double spaced concept is unique, and incorporates a new tapered and square shaped pin. The tight nest of pins works together forming a rubber surface patch that handles the harder surfaces and resists wear due to their proximity. The Dirt Bite concept involves the pins of the tire being positioned in a radius giving new alignment to racing surfaces. No matter how you view the new tire, the arrangement flows at a curvature making the Dirt Bite unique to all other tires on the market. The Square pin, with tapered sizing has a crisp feel, malleable to the racing terrain and contorts to meet the demands of surfaces ranging from wet and loamy, to blue and black groove conditions.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 1, 2024

Laseris Setup Stations

Coming from US based Dork Missile Performance is the Laseris setup station which is available in both 1:10 and 1:8 options. This tool measures both camber and toe at the same time in half degree increments using a class one laser to pin point the setting. Camber can be measured from -1 degree to -3 degrees in 1/2 degree increments. While toe will measure either toe-in or toe-out from 1/2 to 4 degrees in 1/2 degree increments. The laser is rechargeable via standard USB connector and last for 16 hours of use. The target uses a reflective paint to produce a bright red reflection once the desired setting is reached making it undeniably clear when the setting is reached. The laser is strong enough to be visible in sunlight. The uprights are tall enough to clear most wings without removal for 1:10 cars and they secured against the wheel hex to eliminate additional movement associated with other systems. Higher traction clay, truff and carpet tracks will benefit from 1/2 degree increments of adjustment for gains in cornering speeds. The Laseris kit is designed to work with 1:10th offroad and onroad cars while Laseris 8 is for 1:8 onroad and offroad. Packaging was designed to minimise work space footprint and to avoid taking up too much space in the pit bag for travel to and from the track. Laseris kits are sold through BeachRC.

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July 1, 2024

Hall defends British 4WD title with Rd 4 double win

Team Associated’s Tommy Hall has successfully defended his BRCA British 4WD Buggy National Championship title with his fourth consecutive win of the 2024 season. Winning the title for the first time last year at the penultimate round, Hall got the job done a round earlier this time round as he took the win at the fourth round hosted by Bury Metro Radio Car Club. Qualifying 2nd behind team-mate Thomas Phipps, who claimed his first ever Nationals TQ, Hall took the opening two A2 mains to secure the win and put the title beyond the reach of his rivals. With Phipps second, the Xray of 3rd place qualifier Jonny Skidmore completed the Round 4 podium. The day before his title win, Saturday’s wet 2WD action would also see Hall come away with victory. Qualifying third behind reigning Champion Neil Cragg and Top Qualifier Ben Smith, Hall managed to take A1 & A3 to deny Smith and take his second win of the season while Cragg, winner of the season opener, completed the podium. With two rounds remaining, Hall holds a 2-point championship advantage over Smith with Cragg a further point behind.

Image: Racewayone [racewayone.com]

July 1, 2024

Harper wins BRCA Round 3 at Adur

Schumacher’s Elliot Harper has won the third round of the BRCA 1:10 Electric Touring Car British National Championship. Having lead a Schumacher 1-2 at the previous round last month at West London, Harper this time lead an all Mi9 podium at the Adur track with Andy Murray second and Chris Grainger 3rd. In qualifying it was Harper who took the TQ ahead of Grainger but a p5 in A1 would allow Murray to demote him one place over the double A-Mains. In 13.5T it was also victory for Schumacher with top international 1:12 racer Ollie Payne taking the TQ and win ahead of young Charlie Colby and Billy Fletcher. The penultimate stop of the 5 round British Nationals travels to Stafford on August 3/4.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]