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June 26, 2024

Raceform 1:8 Buggy Lazer Rig electronic upgrade

Raceform has announced that it is now offering an option to upgrade their 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig to electronic operation. The upgraded is backward compatible with versions of the tyre gluing jig from 2017 onwards. This innovative attachment transforms your existing jig into the first-ever portable, electronically-assisted tyre gluing system. It offers you effortless, consistent gluing as you can focus on applying glue, not turning the wheel. You can also say goodbye to CA glue contact, eliminate the risk of getting glue on your hands. Long gluing sessions become a breeze meaning mo more wrist fatigue. The upgrade is simple with it installed easily on your existing 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig is approx 3-minutes. Once fitted it will work with any power bank, charger, or USB outlet and most RC chargers. The 6500mah Power bank provides 7+ hours of continuous use or 240 sets of tyres.

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June 25, 2024

Volker to defend inaugural eSIC title

Having won last year’s inaugural Electric Singapore International Challenge, Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker is to return to the RCMC race track to defend his title. A sell out race last year, Volker beat Yokomo’s Nicholas Lee who as the country’s top international driver is one of the main organisers behind the eSIC race thats goal is to bring back racing in Singapore in style with the creation of one big exciting weekend for the on-road racers. Taking place on 14-15th September, one week before the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Volker’s return makes him the third World Champion confirmed for the second edition of eSIC with Infinity’s Jilles Groskamp and Andy Moore already announced as part of the international entry that will travel to Singapore.

Source: eSIC [Facebook]

June 25, 2024

VP-Pro Daggers Evo 1:8 Buggy tyre

Following the recent release of their Diamond Evo, VP-Pro has added another new pattern to its 1:8 Buggy tyre range with the launch of the Daggers Evo. The new tyre is designed specially for Loamy/Hard Packed/Blue Groove conditions offer stability at high-speed and high-grip. Made from high quality rubber and supplied with a durable closed cell insert the wheel os offered pre mounted on a choice of yellow, white, pink, green or orange wheels. As with other tyres in the range, the Daggers Evo is available in M1,M2,M3 and M4 compounds.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

June 25, 2024

T-Work’s Multi-function Bag w/Hardware Storage Boxes

New from T-Works is this Multi-function Bag complete with 10 Hardware Storage Boxes. The bag features double protection with Oxford cloth and waterproof lamination ensuring that tools and parts are properly protected in all environments. Built-in zipper pocket with removable compartment design you can adjust freely the layout according to your needs. Measuring 17.7×10.2×2.6cm, the transparent 15 compartment Hardware Storage Boxes allow you to quickly identify and access your parts providing you with a neat and organised parts management solution. On removal of storage boxes you have the option to adjust bag compartment space for tool and accessory storage.

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June 25, 2024

Sweep WORK Emotion wheels

Sweep Racing has released a new 1:10 spoke wheel that is officially licensed by famous Japanese car wheel manufacturer WORK. The new WORK Emotion wheels have zero offset as current dish wheels and are made of strong material for FWD or 1:10 Touring Car racing use. The wheels are available in white and black colour options.

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June 25, 2024

Sworkz 1:8 Offroad Sonic Lexan Wing

New from Sworkz and following the latest wing trends is their Sonic Lexan Wing for 1:8 Offroad racing. With a lexan wing holder, it makes the whole wing set super light weight. It is especially good in high grip and carpet track condition. The lexan wing helps stabilise the rear suspension and makes your buggy move quicker and yet in a more stable way. The Sonic Wing is “Pre-Cut” and ready to be used out of the pack saving a lot of time and preparation. Coming as a set of two wings it is offered in a standard or durable option.

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June 25, 2024

Maifield does the double at ROAR Nationals

Tekno RC’s Ryan Maifield pulled off the double at the ROAR 1:8 Nitro Offroad Nationals over the weekend taking both Buggy and Truggy titles at the Hayden Radio Control Raceway (HRCR). In Buggy qualifying it was defending back to back Champion Dakotah Phend who secured the TQ, his TLR topping all four qualifiers, with Maifield second ahead of team-mate Jared Wiggins. In Truggy it was the Sworkz of Mason Fuller who took the TQ ahead of defending Champion Maifield and Phend but in the 45-minute final Maifield would find a passed Fuller to retain his title as Phend completed the podium. In the 1-hour Buggy final, Maifield lining up P4 after the Semi-Finals, there was an intense four way battle with Kyosho’s Phi Long Nguyen, Muller and Phend all having stints at the front. In the end, it was Maifleld who took over the lead in the final quarter of the race and stayed there to win by 14.801 seconds over Phend and Nguyen.

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June 24, 2024

Ielasi Tuned GP9R24 .21 Onroad Engine

Ielasi Tuned concludes it 2024 engine releases with the new GP9R24 .21 Onroad engine. Compared to their previous flagship GP9R23WC engine the the new GP9R24 engine get an exclusive Ielasi Tuned piston which allows the Italian engine tuners to have a tighter piston/cylinder coupling than the WC allows it to maintain better compression even when hot. The GP9R24 will be released with the new “R” reinforced connecting rod, crank with different timing and balancing to attenuate internal vibrations, new engine backplate and inner head with revised configuration and cooling head with the new 2024 graphics.

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