For the X12’21 from Xray come these super-smooth, hardened steel 4mm kingpins that provide the foundation for the car’s tweak free front suspension. The kingpins have a stronger design, with the kit version featuring a 1.5° camber angle machined into the kingpin for precise suspension geometry. Xray now release three new optional kingpins in 0.5°, 1.0° and 2.0° camber angle to adjust the camber in fixed steps.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
For the A12 platform, Awesomatix release this suspension plate with 1,5mm shorter front wheelbase. This increases the initial steering and reaction of the car and provides a faster direction change. Recommended especially for low, low-med, medium traction conditions.
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The JBRL Nitro Series just completed its 15th season. With an average of over 200 entries per event, it is easy to understand why the JBRL Nitro Series is one of the most popular racing series in the US. Visiting 5 tracks this year throughout California to test the skills of its competitors over a wide range of track conditions, this exciting series is fun for the novice and expert racer alike. Mugen driver Adam Drake was the big winner, taking home three championships in Expert Nitro Buggy, Expert Nitro Truck, and Electric Buggy with Ryan Cavalieri finishing second in all three classes followed by Anthony Westergaard in third. Also winning championships with Mugen Seiki was Daniel Vucinich in Sportsman Nitro Truck.
Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]
Xray introduce this ultra-lightweight version of the XB4 Gamma 4D body, designed especially for low traction conditions. Lower weight reduces the roll of the car and improves corner speed, while the profile of the body improves the stability and increases downforce towards the rear of the car to help generate more traction for the car. The high-performance, low-profile aerodynamic body for XB4D is designed by Xray to perfectly fit the car and work especially in low traction conditions. Specially designed to maximise rear down force to increase traction the front was designed to give optimal steering. The sides of the body and cockpit are as flat as possible to allow air to flow around the body for improved side stability. On the top of roof are two integrated flow channels for proper airflow. Made from high-quality premium Lexan material.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
More new Mugen MTC2 options, this time T-Works have created this graphite split type upper deck. Used in place of the standard single piece carbon top deck it changes the flex characteristics of the car which can be further fine tuned using the included fasteners at the bulkhead and or centre line mounting points.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Round 5 of the FSEARA saw another strong 94 entries event at the Coral Spring RC club, The highest count for this season. Saturday’s practice was filled with lots of laps and tons of traction, The track was on fire, but Sunday was another day. Even though the perfect weather for racing, the cold air and wind brought on a new challenge. The mini wind storm blew all of the sand/dirt on the track resulting in an overall 1sec slower pace than Saturday. The Coral Spring Crew did the best to blow off the track between rounds to keep the condition as best as possible. Thank you to Chris Crowder on the mic keeping the program running smooth, we were able to complete 3 qualifying rounds and main this time.
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Mugen Seiki emulsion damper caps allow you to use one cap for all conditions and shock building styles with Mugen Seiki’s 16mm shocks. With the Emulsion Damper Caps you have the option to run the stock bladders or run emulsion style. The set includes two emulsion damper caps, two precut bladders, two damper cap bushings, two bleeder screws and two aluminium washers. The emulsion damper caps improve your MBX8/8T landing off large jumps and will have a more precise feeling when changing directions. The emulsion damper caps excel on higher speed track conditions.
Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]
RC Maker have announce their brand new collection of option parts for the car of the moment, the Mugen MTC2. Creating some fifteen new option parts they feel they have managed to improve upon the original part with each new design, and that their new range offers Mugen drivers a good selection of parts that will improve the durability, performance or aesthetics of their MTC2. The new items starts with the 1.6mm and 2.0mm CentraFlex carbon top deck, SlimFlex 1.6mm and 2.0mm carbon twin top deck sets both standard and slim battery mount sets, front bumper plate and carbon front and rear steering arms. There is also a brass centre stiffener weight, GeoCarbon medium flex bulkhead/top deck brace, GeoCarbon rear body mount plate, carbon ‘Quick Adjust’ rear body mount spacers, a full set of premium ceramic/ABEC7 bearing set and finally a carbon tweak stick.
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