November 1, 2018

RPM X-Maxx threaded hinge pins

In response to customer demand, RPM have release a set of threaded hinge pins for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck. They work with stock Traxxas A-arms as well as RPM A-arms, are manufactured from stainless steel and are tough as nails. The hinge pins are 4mm x 56mm and work in the outer A-arm hinge pin location. Each kit comes with four threaded hinge pins and four M3 locknuts. The hinge pins can be used as a replacement for CEN GS025 hinge pins as well but RPM versions use a 3mm locknut instead of a 4mm version.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]


November 1, 2018

Schumacher release new Cougar KC & KD option parts

Schumacher have announced the release of two new Speed Secrets option parts for the Cougar KC and KD cars. Firstly a new carbon fibre chassis that is 5mm shorter than the standard carbon fibre one. Used by Schumacher’s high-level team recently, it provides the car with more overall steering and agility on tight and twisty tracks which is especially good for carpet racing.

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November 1, 2018

Team Associated RC28 Jammin’ Jay Halsey Replica

Team Associated have introduced the RC28 scale replica buggy of the iconic RC10 Jammin’ Jay Halsey used to win the first-ever IFMAR 1:10 scale Off-road World Championships back in 1985. This RC28 looks great and drives smooth thanks to a powerful electric motor and capable drivetrain. The included 2.4GHz transmitter allows complete control, enabling drivers to navigate around, through, and over obstacles with ease. After the vehicle’s integrated battery becomes discharged, the convenient built-in transmitter charger makes it easy to get back to full power and ready to run in less than an hour. A built-in rechargeable battery and 4 AA’s are included, so it is ready to go right out of the box.

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November 1, 2018

Fastrax TRX-4 aluminium option parts

CML Distribution have introduced three new aluminium Fastrax option parts for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The range includes a CNC-machined aluminium gearbox case, an aluminium front bumper set and an aluminium rear bumper set all of which are made of high-quality alloy. The black anodised surfaces prevents the parts from becoming stained or damaged and machined edge details on the bumper parts improve the visual appearance.

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November 1, 2018

Tasos Paparegas crowned Greek National Champion

The STR track played host to the final round of the Greek 1/8th Buggy National Championship last weekend. It was the deciding round of the championship and it was multi-time National Champion, Tasos Paparegas who was the man to beat all weekend. After taking the pole position he also took the win in the main final, scoring the fastest lap in the process. With the victory Tasos also took his seventh consecutive title. Giannis Perogiannis came in 2nd at the final round as Thanos Makropoylos rounded out the top 3.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


October 31, 2018

Muchmore CDS10 high voltage low profile servo

Coming from Muchmore is their new CDS10 high voltage low profile servo. Equipped with a coreless motor and dual ball bearings the servo is capable of up to 12.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.055s utilising 6V to 8.4V input. The geartrain is made up using titanium and aluminium gears for a low weight and exceptional durability and the case uses composite upper and lower parts with the middle heatsink section sporting white Muchmore logos. The servo weighs in at 42g and it will hit stores soon.

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October 31, 2018

Jason Nugroho wins at Urban Community Park Rd4

The 4th round of the Urban Community Park series was held last weekend at the UCP Track in Cisauk, West Java. The track is located about 50km from Jakarta city and a total of 55 drivers from Jakarta, Medan, Bandung, Batam, Padang, Banjarmasin as well as local drivers attended the race. The schedule consisted of four rounds of 5-minutes qualifiers with the three best to count. Jason Nugroho didn’t had the best of starts as he missed the practice sessions going into the weekend, however he was able to bump-up from the B-main into the A-main and from the 11th position on the grid he soon took over the lead, after some ten minutes into the race, to bring home the win from Stanley Wangsanegara 2nd and Richard Suryo 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


October 30, 2018

STRC TRX-4 brass +3mm off-set hex adapters

ST Racing Concepts have introduced their new brass +3mm off-set hex adapters for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. Having more weight at the lower part of the scale crawler can help with stability and climbing capability of the vehicle and brass option parts with its combination of durability and heavier weight can help achieve this performance edge. STRC’s hex adapters not only add more weight to the front and rear drive axles – a combined total of 25g – it also slightly increase the width of the TRX-4 giving it more stability. The adapters are black treated for a realistic look and durability and they come in sets of four.

Source: ST Racing Concepts [teamstrc.com]