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February 23, 2018

Orlowski snatches close Q2 in Slovakia

Michal Orlowski has taken the second round of qualifying at EOS Slovakia, a late push from the Schumacher driver paying reward helped by a bad last lap from Q1 Top Qualifier Neil Cragg. With Cragg the leader for most of the 5-minutes having seen off the pressure of Martin Bayer until the Xray driver had a small but costly error, the Team Associated driver looked to have another TQ run in the bag but a rough last lap allowed both Orlowski, who just set his fastest lap of the heat on his penultimate lap, and Lee Martin to jump ahead. With the Top 3 very closely matched, the separation between the trio half a second, for Bayer, his mistake would leave him 4th as again he couldn’t deliver on his blistering seeding pace.

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February 23, 2018

ProStar B64-series centre brace kit

Coming soon from ProStar R/C is the centre brace kit for the Team Associated B64 and B64D buggies. The design allows to change the diff without having to take off the top deck plates and it also incorporates screws for the front servo bracket. The rear top plate also allows compatibility to adjust the rear flex of the vehicle by using two support screws or if the driver wants more flex, a single support point. These options allow for countless possibilities of adjustment so drivers can find the proper traction on the race track. The custom diff gear cover is made from a high-tech aerospace additive manufactured carbon plastic while the carbon plates are available in red, black, crystal green, crystal Blue, and navy blue. The product will be available by special order around the week of March 16th.

Source: ProStar R/C [prostarrc.com]

February 23, 2018

Cragg TQs opening qualifying at Hudy Arena

Neil Cragg has TQ’ed the opening round of 2WD qualifying at the Euro Offroad Series in Slovakia. Only 7th fastest in practice, the Team Associated driver put in a faultless drive to top the times ahead of Martin Bayer after a late mistake from the top seed. Behind them, Kája Novotný recovered from a first lap error to complete the Top 3, his Xray posting the fastest lap of the opening qualifier. For Michal Orlowski he too would have to recover from a costly mistake at the same place as Novotný, getting by Lee Martin in the final minute to open his qualifying with a P4.

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February 23, 2018

Bayer tops 2WD seeding at EOS

Euro Offroad Series 2WD Championship points leader Martin Bayer has topped seeding for Round 3 at the Hudy Arena, the Xray fastest from team-mate Kája Novotný. A former winner at his home event, Bayer had a clear advantage over an otherwise closely match field, his best 3-consecutive laps of 1:13.601 almost a full second quicker than Novotný’s. Behind the pre race favourite and Novotný, it was last year’s winner Michal Orlowski who was third quickest with Schumacher looking the best of the rest on Xray’s home turf as Joern Neumann posted the 5th fastest time. Lee Martin set the fourth fastest time, the Yokomo driver unable to improve on his time from the first of the two counting timed practice rounds. Coming into the event on the back of his first EOS victory last month, Team Associated’s Neil Cragg will be seeded 7th for qualifying, all four rounds taking place later today.

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February 23, 2018

7075.it MP9 TKI4 Mk3 WT main chassis plate

7075 Special Parts from Italy have introduced their new Mk3 WT aluminium chassis for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 buggy. The part is machined from aircraft-grade 7075 aluminium and it is of an updated design that allows to attach 7075’s new 30g WT rear chassis weight for improved driveablilty in various track conditions. The chassis has also been optimised for the use with the latest TKI4 suspension arm version and it sports an enlarged motor pocket to allow a wider range of engines to be fitted. The hard-anodised surface ensures less wear in abrasive track conditions and the chassis is available now.

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February 23, 2018

Kyosho RB6 carbon composite bulkhead & upper plate

Kyosho have introduced theRB6 buggy’s front upper bulkhead and upper plate in a new carbon-reinforced composite material. The parts will flex less than the standard items, for a more linear and precise steering feeling on various surfaces, with the effect fully unfolding on high to very high bite tracks. The parts are available separately and they are usable for the latest RB6.6 buggy as well as the older spec RB6, the RT6 stadium truck and SC6 short course truck.

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February 23, 2018

RPM E-Rustler rear bumper kit

RPM have introduced a rear bumper kit for the electric variants of Traxxas’ Rustler 2WD monster truck. The bumper is designed to protect the rear of the chassis, the motor and the body, all while still allowing the use of a stock Traxxas wheelie bar. Additionally, if owners decide to run without the wheelie bar, the bumper is so versatile, it’ll adapt and allow either configuration. The part is designed tough, with serious impact absorption characteristics built in. With the use of the optional RPM Rear Bumper Mount, the protection for the motor becomes nearly indestructible. The bumper is made of engineering grade nylons and comes in black or blue colour.

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February 22, 2018

X-Grip M3 titanium screws

European X-Grip distributors Mikimodel have introduced a new range of high-quality titanium screws. The M3 fasteners are available as countersunk and button head variants and come in various length including 6mm, 8mm and 10mm. The screws are available in packs of ten from now on.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]