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February 6, 2024

EXO Design`87 JJ Ultima Replica Conversion Kit

EXO Design has started shipping its latest conversion kit intended for the Kyosho ’87 JJ Ultima Replica 60th Anniversary limited chassis. The kit includes a 7075 T6 chassis and 8 separate carbon fibre parts, all made with 100% carbon fibre plate, aluminium stand offs, washers and screws. The kit has reinforced front and rear 3.5mm shock towers and in addition to using original shocks it is compatible with modern 1:10 buggy shock systems. Extra mounting positions on the shock towers are available for fine tunings. Another feature of the conversion is the adjustable battery mounting positions with three easy to use options.

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February 5, 2024

Drake & Anderson join Hobbywing

Continuing its 2024 driver announcements, Hobbywing has confirmed top American racers offroad legend Adam Drake and 1:12 star Kemp Anderson have joined its official team line-up. A major figure not just on the offroad track but on the racing scene in general, Drake will be a huge asset to the electronics manufacturer and with Mugen Seiki now involved in the 1:10 offroad market with the release of their MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy, his deal with Hobbywing should be mutually beneficial. Kemp, a leader driver on the US onroad scene, shot to international fame in December when he became the Top Qualifier at the IFMAR 1:12 World Championships in Florida using a Hobbywing ESC and motor and now for 2024 officially becomes a team driver as he continues his racing programme with Awesomatix.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

February 4, 2024

Wins for Kaerup & Orlowski at EOS Daun

Reigning European 1:10 Offroad Champions Marcus Kaerup and Michal Orlowski were the winners at EOS Daun, Team Associated’s Kaerup securing the TQ & win in 4WD after 2WD honours went to Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski. As the defending Champion, having won the three round 2022/23 series, Orlowski completed a clean sweep of reduced 2 round 2023/24 series by backing up his Hann. Munden win in November with another dominant TQ & win performance in 2WD. While Orlowski maintained status up front, the weekend would see fellow countryman Bartosz Zalewski showcase his impressive talents as he qualified second ahead of the returning Joona Haatanen. With Orlowski sowing up the overall win in A2, Haatanen would take his Team Associated to the win in A3 to secure second ahead Zalewski’s Xray with Kaerup finishing just off the podium in fourth having started P6. As the event moved onto 4WD, Kaerup opened qualifying with a TQ run following that up with another in Q3 making the Dane the Top Qualifier. Orlowski topped Q2 to start second ahead of Zalewski who was fastest in the fourth & final qualifier. With Kaerup taking A1, and A2 going to Orlowski, it all came down to the third encounter but with the former laying down the fastest lap to keep Orlowski a bay he took the overall win. The podium in Daun was completed by Zalewski with Haatanen fourth ahead of fellow Scandinavian’s Elias Johansson and Alexander Landen while World Champion Davide Ongaro ended up P7.

Image: EOS [eos.racing]

February 2, 2024

Nova Engines power for McBride

Nova Engines has announced that it is to power the campaign of top Australian 1:8 Offroad racer Kyle McBride. A multiple World Championship finalist, over Christmas it was confirmed the McBride was returning to Kyosho’s International 1:8 Offroad team with today’s news that he will use the Italian made engines in his MP10 completing his all new 2024 race package. Having also secured the support of Hotrace Tyres, the 27-year-old will debut his new combo at next weekend’s opening round of the four round Asian Buggy Championships which kicks off at the Counties RC Car Club in New Zealand.

Source: Nova Engines [nova-engines.com]

February 2, 2024

Hobbywing announce Champlin & Kobbevik

Hobbywing has announced the addition of offroad racers Broc Champlin and Daniel Kobbevik to its team line-up for the 2024 season. American Champlin enjoyed a very impressive 2023 season the highlight of which was a podium finish at the 1:10 2WD Buggy World Championships in Arizona. Also joining Hobbywing having raced for LRP last season, Norwegian Kobbevik is a 14-time National Champion and is a regular podium finisher at top European races as team-mate to Schumacher Racing’s Michal Orlowski who he will now run the same electronic as. Commenting on the announcement Champlin said, ‘Im excited to have joined and I’m looking forward to working with the whole Hobbywing team! It’s been proven that they have top notch equipment and the best of the best products. Let’s do this.’

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

February 2, 2024

JConcepts RC10T ‘vintage’ rear spoiler

A popular build in the vintage RC community is the championship winning RC10T from the 1991 Florida Winter Championships and to assist with such a build JConcepts has added a pre-formed rear spoiler which attaches to the rear of the original RC10T body. During this debut, the “buggy master” Cliff Lett attached the rear spoiler to the rear of the body which requires a bend and placement slightly different than used as the class developed. The stylised piece is formed in clear polycarbonate providing a great base for the customer to work with. The spoiler is designed to mount to the wider and original version RC10T body but can also be used on the team truck body and JConcepts Ford F-150 RC10T body.

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February 1, 2024

Mugen Seiki MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy

Having been given a first look at their first foray into the 1:10 2WD Buggy class at the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship in Arizona last September, Mugen Seiki has now officially released its MSB1 kit. This is a hugely significant launch for the Japanese manufacturer who despite its small size is a major force in the 1:8 Buggy competition market. A brand that punches well above its weight given the actually size of the company, the MSB1 has the potential to bring them a whole new customer base and as well as open up an all year round season due to the popularity of indoor 1:10 offroad racing. Designed by Shin Adacahi, the MSB1 was conceived from years of testing and development. It is designed to be used for multi-purpose purposes on dirt, carpet and astro road surfaces. The slim aluminium chassis provide exceptional precision and stability when jumping and cornering with the kit including front and rear stabiliser, highly adjustable gear differential and 13mm shocks. The design of the rear suspension is unique and adjustable than other vehicles in this class. The height of the deferential is adjustable, giving you quick and easy access to the deferential. MSB1 kit also includes cab forward body shell, front wing and rear wing.

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January 31, 2024

T-Works 1:8 Offroad tyre gluing tool

New from T-works is this tyre gluing tool intended for 1:8 Offroad use. Available in two models, one for buggy and one for truggy, it is made from aluminium and can be adjusted for precise gluing of different tyres types. With a 2mm hex you can adjust the push wheel that opens the tyre wall for the application of glue. The height of the wheel can be adjusted using 3 included 1mm shims and with a 1.5mm hex you can also adjust the angle of the push wheel. The unit comes complete with its own carry case.

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