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June 10, 2020

Rivkin doubles at Super Cup Championship Series Rd5

Last weekend SS Hobbies & Raceway in Tampa, Florida was the host to Round 5 of the 2020 JConcepts Super Cup Championship Series. This race was originally scheduled to be Round 6 in the 2020 Series, but due to the pandemic the stop at Triple Nickle Raceway has been rescheduled to a later date. So the race this past weekend was technically number 5 in the Super Cup Series, but the racing competition didn’t skip a beat as drivers packed the pits for this two day event. Many fast drivers from around the region were in attendance as the race saw nearly 120 entries in total.

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June 10, 2020

T-Works roll out R12 optionals

Coming from T-Works and made for ARC’s new R12 mid-motor touring car are several option parts. First up is a 7-piece titanium turnbuckle set as a direct replacement for the kit’s standard links. Machined from 64 grade titanium the turnbuckles are both lightweight and strong, reducing the car’s overall weight while adding visual impact. Included comes a suitable turnbuckle for easy link building and adjustment.

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June 10, 2020

Fenix Classique CT2 Formula body shell

Fenix have introduced their Classique series CT2 12-cylinder Formula body shell. Back in the good old days 12-cylinder engines were the hot ticket and for the 1967 season, several teams made use of them. Fenix now recreated one of the popular designs with the new Classique CT2 body shell sporting a highly detailed 12-cylinder engine with matching exhaust system. The lid is moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate material and it fits Fenix’s wingless Formula chassis and it is available from now on.

Source: Fenix [fenixracingshop.com]

June 10, 2020

Xtra Speed Astute hex adapter rear driveshafts

Coming from Xtra Speed and made for Tamiya’s vintage Astute 2WD buggy is a hex adapter rear driveshaft set. The kit includes new wheel axle shafts, 12mm hex adapters, and dogbone driveshafts with the whole assembly allowing for easier use of common 12mm hex rims. All parts come with a black surface coating for wear protection and looks.

Source: Xtra Speed [facebook.com]

June 10, 2020

Schumacher Cat L1 Evo layshaft lockout conversion

Schumacher’s new layshaft lockout conversion for the Cat L1 Evo reduces the rotating mass and the overall weight of the car. It incorporates a slipper lock out and is great for stock racing where maximum acceleration is required. The set includes a super lightweight titanium layshaft and fixing screw as well as 71T and 76T slipper lockout spur gears.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 10, 2020

Serpent SRX Gen3 aluminium servo levers

Serpent have released a new optional part for the SRX2 Gen3 Spyder buggy in the form of clamping-style aluminium servo levers. Replacing the standard plastic piece increases strength and rigidity giving a more direct feel. They come anodised in Serpent grey for a sleek look and come with both 23T and 25T splines.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 10, 2020

Exotek TLR 22 stand-up MM gearbox swaybar mounts

Exotek have introduced their new swaybar mounts for the TLR 22 3.0 to 5.0 using the stand-up MM gearbox. The machined aluminium posts allow mounting of the TLR 22 laydown sway bar set onto the 3-gear or 4-gear stand up gearbox via the wing mounts and they come in handy especially on street eliminator cars. The set includes a pair of black anodised aluminium posts and mounting hardware.

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June 9, 2020

Team Associated RC8B3.2 FT arm inserts

New from Associated Electrics’ Factory Team brand are optional carbon fibre inserts for the Team Associated RC8B3.2 suspension arms. The 1.2mm thick carbon fibre inserts replace the stock plastic inserts and offer improved stiffness and a clean Factory Team look. Available are front lower arm, rear lower arm and front upper arm inserts for the RC8B3.2 and B3.2e suspension arms 81434, 81438, and 81442.

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