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August 28, 2017

Kyosho reveal first Javelin re-release buggy images

Following a first teaser video Kyosho now officially revealed that they are working on a Javelin re-release buggy. The 1/10th scale icon will feature the distinctive roll cage chassis that made the 1980’s buggy famous with the 4WD buggy being based off of the already released Optima buggy. Thus it will sport red anodised small bore shock absorbers, a redesigned rear wing mount, silver rims with knobby high-grip tyres and just like the other re-release kits Kyosho issued so far, the Javelin will rock several improvements over the original version to ensure it will withstand the brute force of modern day motors and batteries. We bring you more information on the specifications and features as soon as they become available.

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August 28, 2017

Ruddog 3mm aluminium washer sets

Ruddog have introduced their new 12-piece 3mm aluminium washer sets. Machined from high-quality aluminium the kits include four 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm washers each that can be used for applications such camber link height, roll centre or wheelbase adjustments on 1/10th scale on-road and off-road cars. The shim come in orange, red, bright blue, dark blue or black colour to match nearly all of today’s chassis colour schemes.

View the other washer sets here

August 28, 2017

2017 Quebec Classic – Report

The 2017 Quebec Classic was held this weekend near Montréal, Canada. Nearly 230 entries for the event made for full days of racing in the 1/8th off-road and 1/10th SC classes. In the premier Nitro Buggy class special guest Richard Saxton took the TQ showing everyone he is still super fast. TLR’s Aaron Kothman and Jerome Treignier came in 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the main, Richard and Aaron battled for few laps but the King took the win at the end followed by Aaron Kothman, Sam Langer and Jerome Treignier.

Continue reading the report here

August 28, 2017

RDRP B64 aluminium battery posts & thumb nut

Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products are aluminium battery posts and thumb nuts. Starting with the battery posts, the parts are machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and they sports RDRP’s new signature cooling fin look. The posts are a direct replacement for the standard parts, they work with the kit’s battery mounting hardware and they are available in blue or black anodising, allowing to add visual impact or create a stealthy all-black look.

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August 28, 2017

Team Orion Vortex VDS2-HV Pro alloy case servos

Team Orion have introduced their new Vortex VDS-2HV Pro full-aluminium case servos. The VDS2-HV PRO 1605 HS Aluminium (0.05s/16kg-cm) and VDS2-HV PRO 2607 HS Aluminium (0.07s/26kg-cm) both feature an all-aluminium case for durability, making them especially useful in demanding nitro and 1/8th scale classes. The coreless motor digital servos are high-voltage compatible and can be used with 2S LiPo receiver packs or the high voltage BEC setting of brushless controllers.

View the VDS2-HV PRO 2607 HS Aluminium here

August 28, 2017

David Ronnefalk gets the job done in Italy

The 2017 edition of the The Italian Job Race was held at the Alseno Nicolas track in Italy this past weekend. As usual the event attracted the country’s fastest drivers as well as guests from abroad and one of them would be HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk who took the win in the 45-minute Pro Nitro Buggy A-main encounter. David qualified 2nd behind Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro and in the main he would take a convincing win some 30 seconds in front of the newly-crowned European Champion, Robert Batlle (Mugen). Young Mattia Polito (TLR) would take the final podium spot some two laps down.

Continue reading the report here

August 28, 2017

Techra YZ-2 bulkhead mount with brass weights

Coming from Techra and made for the Yokomo YZ-2 buggy are aluminium front bulkheads mounts with removable brass weights. The mounts are machined from black anodised 7075 aluminium and they special design allows to add 9g brass weights, something that can be beneficial in bumpy or slippery track conditions. In addition to adding weight the option part also takes away a bit of chassis flex, helping with steering precision and emphasis on high-bite surfaces.

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August 28, 2017

Cragg & Martin take BRCA 1/10th Buggy titles

The final round of the BRCA 1/10th Buggy National Championship was held at Stotfold Model Car Club this past weekend. The 2WD event, run on Saturday, saw Team Associated’s Neil Cragg excel as he took the TQ, triple wins in the A-mains and with it the overall championship to cap off a successful season. In 4WD, run on Sunday, it was Lee Martin with Yokomo’s forthcoming YZ-4S who was the man to beat and ultimately he would take home a dominant TQ and win for the overall championship title.

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