September 27, 2024

Kato Top Seed at Asian Buggy Championships Finale

Kouki Kato is the Top Seed at the season finale of the Asian Buggy Championships, the Japanese driver leading an Infinity 1-2 in Indonesia from fellow countryman Naoto Matsukura.  Racing on the completely natural dirt West Side Raceway track which is proving a big hit with the visiting drivers, Kato set the fastest two consecutive laps in the single seeding round.  The only driver to dip into the 40-second lap times, Kato ended up almost 1-second quicker than Matsukura over the 2-laps.  A regular in the Asian Buggy Championships finishing on the podium at the previous round in Brisbane, Sworkz driver Christian Wolhuter opened his third race of the current season with a Top 3 time.  Just 3/10th back on the Australian, Indonesia’s own Rama Tribudiman took his Kyosho to fourth fastest time, the local racer saying afterwards that the traction is completely different to what he used as a result of the large entry who have made the trip to Jakarta this weekend so bring a close to the second season of Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships.

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September 26, 2024

Atomic MRX Double Wishbone Suspension Conversion

Specialist 1:28 kit manufacturer RC Atomic has released this Double Wishbone Suspension Conversion Kit for the MRX pan car series with it launched at the start of this year.  Double wishbone suspension (DWS) for the MRX features machined 7075 aluminium bulkhead and arms.  Every parameter is adjustable such as camber angle, ride height, upper arm height, camber gain, caster angle and the kit comes with 0.5 degree caster mount while optional 1.5 and 3.0 degree mounts are available separately.  Quick and easy adjustment of camber angle with Steel turnbuckle included, this is a system for experts and will require advanced car setup knowledge. Compared to single arm of SF system, DWS system will offer more and faster mid corner steering.

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September 26, 2024

Willspeed B7 73mm Arm Wide Pivot C and D Block Set

Willspeed is now offering this 73mm Arm Wide Pivot C and D Block Set for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy.  That’s right, a wide pivot set to be used with the 73mm Wishbone from the B6 series. 
This increases the pivot width +5mm each side (10mm total) and MUST be used in conjunction with the AE #91853 or #91873 73mm Rear Suspension arms.

When used in conjunction with AE #91853 or #91873 73mm Rear Suspension arms this retains the original kit B7 position of the outside (Hub) Hinge Pin.
 This leaves the track width unchanged but gives the short arm, wide pivot setup.   The wide pivot gives the car more on power steering and more stability when cornering and will allow the car to centre (square-up) faster coming through the last third of the turn as the driver is getting on power.

This product includes both C and D Blocks and must be used as a pair.

Both items follow design trends from our proven standard geometry parts.  D block remains in Willspeed’s full brace fashion which has been highly popular for ultimate reliability.

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]

September 26, 2024

RaceformRC 1:10 PRO Bodypost Lazer Tracer

Raceform RC has introduced its new PRO Bodypost Lazer Tracer, to accurately align the location of bodyposts on 1:10 Onroad chassis in both EP 190mm and GP 200mm body shells for tracing the location over to a new body shell.  This Self-centering system enables the holes to be perfectly aligned to the chassis.  This 1:10 PRO Bodypost Lazer Tracer for vertical posts is the only tool that is able to trace the position of the body post, perfectly and precisely, onto the bodyshell in preparation for reaming.  Be it unpainted or painted, it is the only risk free tool in the world that saves you time and stress, and also a system that will change how we locate the bodypost position.  Your body will look better than ever, improved consistency between changing bodies, and save you from damaging your nicely painted body.  With a Perfect Self Centering System, you are assured of proper air flow and results in a more predictable drive.

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September 26, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Body Support w/Bumper Integration

New from Yokomo for its flagship MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car is this Front Body Support with Graphite Bumper Integration.  This front body support is engineered to work seamlessly with graphite bumper supports, providing critical reinforcement for the body hood.  By minimising flex caused by downforce, it efficiently channels aerodynamic forces to boost front-end traction, ensuring better stability and handling at high speeds.

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September 26, 2024

Kyosho Plazma 2WD MK.3 Limited A2 1:12 Kit

In its latest release under the ‘Legendary Series’, Kyosho has announced the Plazma 2WD MK.3 Limited A2 1:12 Kit which is the 16th instalment in the iconic Japanese manufacturer’s Vintage Series.  1:12 scale was the center of on-road electric R/C car racing in the 1980’s and was dominated by the Kyosho Fantom EP-4WD series. However, the Fantom enjoyed a strong rivalry with the rear drive 2WD Plazma series, also made by Kyosho. The Plazma’s final and ultimate model was the MKIII Limited which was released in 1987.  More than 30 years later it lives again as part of the Kyosho Vintage Series! Like other Vintage Series models, the reborn Plazma MKIII Limited is true to the original design but features some modern adaptations for the latest R/C systems and power sources.  Now you can relive the glory days of the 1980’s while enjoying the power and performance of modern racing.  While sharing some components with the Fantom EP-4WD Ext, the simple structure of the Plazma makes it lighter and faster than the Fantom over circuits with enough grip.

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September 25, 2024

Orlowski adds 1st 2WD Offroad European title

Michal Orlowski has added the EFRA 1:10 2WD European Championship title to his CV for the first time, the Schumacher/Hobbywing driver taking the win in Sweden where the championships are being hosted indoors for the very first time.  The reigning 4WD European Champion would secure the overall TQ in Malmo topping 4 of the 5 rounds of qualifying.  Schumacher team-mate Daniel Kobbevik took Q5 to secure P2 on the grid with Team Associated’s defending Champion Marcus Kaerup claiming 3rd ahead of the Xray’s of Bruno Coelho and David Ronnefalk.  In the triple finals, Orlowski took A1 by almost 4 seconds over Norwegian Kobbevik as Ben Smith came through for third.  A2 would be a much closer finish as Kaerup with the only 18-second lap of the race tried to force the fight to A3 but coming up 9/100ths short it was Orlowski who took A2 and the title.  With a number of drivers in contention for the other podium placing in A3, it looked to be Kobbevik who would fill the second step but chased down by Kaerup, a mistake with 30-seconds to go, allowed Kaerup through for the win and runner-up spot.  Kobbevik completed the podium ahead of Smith.  Orlowski will now try to go for his first Euros double as the rest of the week switches to the 4WD title fight.

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