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June 15, 2020

Dillon Caldwell sweeps RC Pro Series Rd1

452 Raceway of Lindale, Texas hosted the opening round of the RC Pro Series this past weekend, with the event attracting over 120 entries. In Pro Nitro Buggy it was HB Racing’s Dillon Caldwell with the win in the 30-minute A-main event after having a troubled start to the race with his buggy’s engine running lean in the opening stages. However he was able to recover from an early pitstop to re-adjust the settings and from there he never looked back to take the lead in the final stages of the race and ultimately he walked away with the win from Agama racer and top qualifier, Jake French while another Agama pilot, Brandon Rose completed the top 3 results. Over in the E-Buggy class it was Dillon Caldwell with the overall TQ and he also came out on top after the A-mains, leaving behind Brandon Rose in 2nd and Tekno RC’s Tyler Hooks in 3rd.

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June 15, 2020

T-Works A800MMX & FX titanium top deck screw

T-Works have introduced their new titanium top deck screw for the Awesomatix A800MMX and FX kits. The specially designed bolt is a direct replacement for the standard item, however it is of a lower weight with the natural titanium finish making for a more aesthetic appearance of the car when using titanium screws throughout. The top deck screws are machined from high-quality 64 grade material and they come in sets of three.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

June 15, 2020

Kyosho MP10e 1/8th E-buggy kit

Coming soon from Kyosho is their new MP10e 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Building on the popular MP10 nitro buggy, the electric-powered variant utilises its nitro-sibling’s reliable transmission and proven suspension components with the chassis being specially developed to provide optimised flex and weight distribution. The motor mount allows the use of a range of motor sizes while its position within the chassis ensures best possible weight balance in combination with the new “spread” battery mounting positions. The newly developed layout promised less chassis roll in corners for increased stability, better car control and higher corner speed. In addition, a specially designed receiver box and a screw-secured speed controller mount provide component protection and maintenance efficiency. Other features include aluminium big bore shock absorbers that are both diaphragm and aeration-type compatible and a dedicated body shell makes or a balanced handling and eye-pleasing looks. The buggy is set for a release this June.

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June 14, 2020

LMR carbon fibre parts tray

Available now from Lee Martin’s LMR brand is a carbon fibre parts tray. The accessory is made from F1 grade carbon fibre with a matte bottom plate and a gloss top plate for cool looks. The bottom of the 3-compartment tray also features the machined LMR logo for band recognition and due to its compact dimensions and low weight it is easy to store and transport.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

June 14, 2020

Serpent Viper 989 40th Anniversary kit

Coming from Serpent is their new Viper 989 40th Anniversary 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The car is issued to celebrate Serpent’s 40th Anniversary and it builds on the proven Viper 989, however it includes many of the parts the team used at the 2019 IFMAR World Championship in California. The base of the car is an ultra-narrow main chassis that offers improved flex characteristics with the main plate being milled down in less load-stressed areas to make it as light as possible while still retaining stiffness in areas needed. The chassis can be loaded with optional balance weights who are attached using a rubber-damped carbon weight bridge that reduces vibrations. On top of this Serpent have incorporated the possibility to add a sliding weight right in the front, also mounted on a carbon bridge. It helps a great deal in avoiding traction rolling and in order to fine-tune the handling of the car.

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June 14, 2020

SWorkz S35-4 aluminium hub carrier insert

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-4 1/8th scale buggy range is an aluminium rear hub carrier insert. The part is taken from the S35-3 rear wide suspension conversion kit and it also fits to the S35-4 rear upper linkage with the 6061 aluminium insert fully covering the linkage in between the carbon plates. The bushings come anodised in a gun metal colour and are supplied in pairs.

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June 12, 2020

Lit R/C Products 8ight-X C & D blocks

Lit R/C Products have introduced their new lightweight C and D suspension blocks for the TLR 8ight-X buggy. The suspension blocks are machined out of 7075-T6 aircraft grade aluminium and are anodised black for surface protection and looks. The blocks have been designed to use square pill inserts, this allows the user to achieve multiple pill orientations not possible on the current 8ight-X platforms. The square pills inserts are machined out of Delrin for direct fitment in the blocks and in addition to allowing for multiple pill orientations is the capability to raise or lower the rear end roll centre or to widen the hinge pins with the included square pill inserts. The set includes the C and D blocks as well as 20 inserts.

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June 12, 2020

SWorkz S35-4 carbon fibre rear arm covers

Following the introduction of carbon fibre lower front arm cover, SWorkz also release the respective rear arm covers. They are available in 1.0mm, 1.5mm, and 2.0mm thickness, allowing to adjust overall arm flex according to track conditions of personal preferences. Each thickness is available as separate sets and they include 3mm socket head screws.

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