MST have released first teaser images of their forthcoming new TCR-M MX5 and A110 body shells. The MX5 is a 168mm wide 225mm wheelbase body shell while the A110 is a 176mm wide 239mm wheelbase lid, both of which will hit stores in the third quarter of 2020. We bring you more details on both body shells as they become available.
SS Hobbies & Raceway in Tampa, Florida hosted their Memorial Day race last Sunday and Monday, attracting some of the state’s fastest off-road racers. 2WD Modified Buggy saw Lee Setser with the overall TQ and he also came out on top after the single 6-minute A-main event, leaving behind 2nd place qualifier, Julien Oliveras in 2nd and 3rd place qualifier, Paul Wynn in 3rd. Kenny Setser, Jason Ruona and Ryan Casteline completed the top 6 results.
Beachline Raceway of Cocoa, Florida held round 1 of the Carpet Wars series last weekend, attracting over 60 entries. 2WD Modified Buggy saw Julien Oliveras taking the overall TQ, however it was Paul Wynn who would hold the upper hand after the single 5-minute A-main with both swapping the lead several times. Ultimately Julien had to settle for 2nd overall, some eleven seconds back as Tyler Rimes, Kyle Paquette and Kai Goff completed the top 5 results.
Image: Julien Oliveras
Available now from ProTek RC is their new soft case universal transmitter utility bag. The bag is a great radio transportation option for those who don’t want a hard shell case. The bag fits most popular transmitters, such as the Sanwa M17 and M44, Futaba 7PX and 3PV/4PV, KO EX, Traxxas TQ and more. The true multi-use accessory that can also be used to haul tyres, hardware boxes, or anything else that fits within the 250x140x210mm interior dimensions. The bag features a high density foam lining to help keep the contents protected, while a zipper closure lid allows easy access. An exterior zipper pocket and three interior pockets can be utilised to fit a variety of accessories, and a foam block is included to take up excess space inside the bag, that can also be used as a car stand.
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T-Works have announced the release of their new soft bristle brush set that is ideal for most cleaning purposes. The set includes 50mm, 38mm and 24.5mm wide brushes of 210mm of length with the soft bristles ensuring good cleaning performance without scratching and harming delicate surfaces. Black handles and white T-Works logos make for a professional appearance and the brushes are also available separately if needed.
RC Maker have introduced their new pre-cut light and grill decal kit for 1/10th scale touring car body shells. Designed and manufactured by 2mm Designs in the USA, the decals boast quality and style and they are universal to fit all touring car bodies and contain three different styles of headlights, grills and tail lights so owners can mix and match. Additionally, the quality of the decals allows them to be re-used with ease. Simply peel them off the old body and onto the next one. The decal sheet also contains the original RC Maker logo, and their new “Short” RCM star logo.
Coming from Kyosho and made for the Ultima 2WD vintage re-release buggy is a front and rear anti-roll bar set. The kit includes front and rear swaybars as well as all needed mounting hardware, making the set a direct fit. Using the anti-roll bars will reduce overall chassis roll when running on high-bite surfaces, improving overall stability and making for a more planted ride especially when using grippier tyres.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
HB Racing have announced the soon release of their new E819RS 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. The vehicle is based on the successful E819 kit and includes the latest development features from the HB Racing team. A new V3 rear shock tower allows racers to adjust the wing height and body mount height while revised rear shock shafts and lower eyelets offer improved durability. A heavy duty aluminium centre chassis brace is now included as are new 17.5 degree caster blocks, now with M4 set screws for improved tightening and durability. Also included are new steering blocks with 2 degree inclined kingpins that split the difference between the previous stock 0 degree and the optional 4 degree blocks, along with new Delrin steering block spacers. A heavy-duty servo saver has been added, utilising a stronger spring and matching upper adjustment cap. And, new screw-type shock pins feature standard and reverse threads, and are colour coded for easy identification. The E819RS comes without body shell, giving racers the ability to choose their own body shell, and it will hit stores in August.
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