Capricorn have introduced the ONE Black Blend high-performance nitro fuel. Made by the Pepe Group using a unique formula, the fuel is characterised by its special black colour and it is sold in 25 percent and 16 percent nitro blends.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
PSM have introduced an aluminium shock standoff set for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 buggy. The alloy shock standoffs are designed for lightweight shock fastening and will work with Kyosho MP9 TKI4. The special design features the flat-width moved to the centre of the standoff to provide easier access for tightening. The standoffs are treated with a dark gold anti-wear coating and they come in sets of four.
Source: PSM [psmfactory.com]
The recent round of the Austrian Team Carpet Brothers 2.0 racing series attracted drivers from Austria and Hungary and it was Ádám Izsay who set the pace in both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes. After the four rounds of qualifying Ádám took the TQ in both categories and he also went on to win all A-mains to take the 2WD win from Werner Spannbrückner and Zsolt Bajusz Jr, while the 4WD top 3 was completed by Zsolt Bajusz Jr. and Martin Fischer.
Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 1/10th 4WD buggy is a graphite composite differential case. Moulded from a special graphite reinforced material the case is lower in weight than the standard part while offering increases strength for a perfect balance between reliability and performance.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Yeah Racing have introduced new aluminium lock nut set in 2mm and 3mm specification. They are machined from high-quality aluminium and feature a nylon locking inserts to prevent the nuts from becoming loose due to vibration. The nuts come in sets of ten in black or red colour.
Coming from Vision Racing Products and made for Mugen’s new MBX8 buggy is a carbon fibre fuel tank guard with added heat shield. The carbon guard will keep the pipe from ever burning into the buggy’s fuel tank, and the heat shield will keep the tank from absorbing excess heat from the exhaust pipe. The guard easily bolts right onto the lower two screw holes on the side of the tank and the heat shield is precision cut 0.5mm smaller so it is easy to seal the edges with thin c/a, giving a a nitro proof set-up that will last.
ProTek RC have announced the signing of Mugen’s Adam Drake to their team. “The Drake” will use ProTek RC products such as servos, batteries and chargers in his upcoming campaign that will see appearances at all major races throughout the USA.
Source: ProTek RC [protekrc.com]
French brand Rusti Design have introduced a collection of carbon fibre option parts for the iconic Team Associated RC10 2WD buggy. First up is a standard geometry front shock tower that uses the Worlds Car suspension geometry while the Big Bore tower adds 7mm of height, ideal for modern era or big bore shocks. Both are cut from 3mm carbon fibre and sport machined sections for looks and clearance. Next up is a 3mm rear shock tower that uses the standard geometry for the use with standard or big bore shock units. Also new is a 3mm rear transmission brace for the 3-gear Stealth transmission while one full-size LiPo strap – for standard size LiPos or 6-cell NiMH packs – as well as shorty LiPo strap and a shorty LiPo mini strap allow the use of modern shorty packs with the RC10. All parts are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and they are available now.
