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November 3, 2023

STRC SCX10 Pro 4×4 option parts

In their final wave of Axial SCX10 Pro 4×4 competition crawler option parts, ST Racing Concepts has added two vital components to add more overall weight to the lower part of the vehicle. First is the front weight brass steering knuckles, with a combine weight of nearly 140 grams for the pair. Second is the rear axle tube, which adds nearly 70 grams of weight to the rear axle. These two option parts combine for almost 200 grams of weight at the lower part of the vehicle to help with steep incline and overall vehicle crawling capabilities.

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]

November 2, 2023

VP Pro 1:8 Offroad Coloured Rims

VP-PRO has extended the range of colours in their 1:8 Buggy and Truggy rim range. Adding the option of pink, green and orange, the rims are made of high-quality plastic, lightweight, high rigidity which adds to better stability during turns and conforms to IFMAR standards.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

November 2, 2023

JConcepts S2 Schumacher LD3 body

JConcepts has released its popular S2 body for the recently introduced Schumacher LD3 1:10 2WD Buggy. The S2 is a performer straight out of the package and includes the Carpet | Turf rear wing to help deliver results on any racing circuit. Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for superior balance and steering. A channeled roof directs the flow through the center of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit. The dual side-window design that has become famous on the JConcepts bodies remains to bring a traditional feel to the layout. The upper side-pods feature distinct vents used to help relieve hot air build-up inside the body for those high-powered runs or hot days at the track. Carved and detailed side-pods edge the body giving the highly aero unit a stylish look with a tight fit and finish.

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November 1, 2023

JConcepts RM2 1:8 Offroad carbon bodyshell washers

Under the RM2 product line, JConcepts has released 1:8 offroad carbon fibre bodyshell washers. Adding carbon fibre never hurts, in the case of body mounts, you can protect the geometry of placement holes with the RM2 body shell washers. The thinly sliced carbon with adhesive backing is ideal to place in flat areas where additional reinforcement is needed. Due to the nature of carbon, it’s difficult to bend, so flat surfaces are recommended for application. Being a handy racer, the items can always be modified, cut, or relocated to better fit the needs. The inside diameter is set for an 8mm body post hole while the outer diameter is set to a much larger size to accommodate body geometry. Two of the pieces are slotted for movement and traditional chassis flex found on 1:8 offroad vehicles.

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November 1, 2023

Schumacher LD3 Alloy Differential

New from Schumacher is this Alloy Differential for their recently launched LD3 1:10 2WD Competition buggy. Also compatible with the ST2, LD2, LD, KD and Cougar KR models, this optional diff gives super precision and strength and has a larger oil volume for more consistency during a run. Available as a complete diff build with all necessary parts included, it can also be purchased as a conversion kit that includes all the parts to form a new diff using your existing kit parts.

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November 1, 2023

JConcepts Scalloped 2.2″ carpet | turf inserts

JConcepts adds an open cell buggy insert option to the line-up specifically for carpet and turf racing. The scalloped insert takes some technology from the latest in 1:10 and 1:8 offroad closed cell inserts and incorporates it in to the soft and pliable open cell material. The inserts have shown to produce better rolling speed and supports the centre section of wide and narrow front tires used in 2WD and 4WD buggy racing. The tyre holds up to large impacts and landings and abuse from the front end but still allows the insert to buckle and steer and carve corners with care. The scalloped design front insert holds up to repeated use without premature wear characteristics by allowing flex in the centre of the tyre. On the rear insert, the scalloped nature of the detail cuts allow a buckling effect which promotes forward drive while still allowing the tire to hold up to repeated use without premature wear characteristics.

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October 31, 2023

Team Associated RC10CC Classic Clear Edition Kit

Having teased us with pictures of a car for its SEMA Show display, Team Associated is now offering the opportunity to own the car that changed RC off-road racing forever in a crystal-clear collector’s edition! Having shown the SLA prototype race cars for years and how they use them for parts fit and testing, the iconic US manufacturer’s goal with the RC10CC is to provide you with the same look and feel as our SLA prototype display vehicles but more cost-effective and practical. They have taken the RC10 Classic and shot many of the molds in polycarbonate clear. While it is stronger than SLA and could be driven, it was manufactured as a display piece for your collection. The polycarbonate clear components will only be available in the kit which is due for release in December. They will not be sold individually.

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October 30, 2023

Bernadzik is Australian Champion

Alex Bernadzik is the new Australian 1:8 Nitro Buggy National Champion. Racing at the MORBC track, the venue of the 2018 1:8 Buggy World Championship, the Team Associated driver took the RCRA title with victory in the 1-hour final of the SpeedyRC supported championship. In qualifying it would be Kyle Ward-McBride who secured the TQ after he went fastest in 3 of the 5 rounds at the same track where he did his National Championship double in 2015. With one TQ run a piece, Bernadzik and Aaron Dexter completed the Top 3 in the qualification ranking, 74 drivers taking part in this year’s Nationals. While Ward-McBride would win his Semi from Dexter, an unlucky run for Bernadzik would see him finish 5th putting him 12th on the 15 car grid for the final. Coming from the back it wouldn’t take Bernadzik long to get to the front and with Ward-McBride retiring after 12-minutes, he cruised to the win by a comfortable 4-lap margin over the Tekno of Caleb Noble and Sworkz of Christian Wolhuter. In eBuggy, Noble would reverse that result taking the title from the Queensland driver with Jayden Edmunds’ Team Associated third.

Source: RC Race Media [Facebook]