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November 15, 2022

T-Works Stainless Steel Chassis Skid Protector

T-Works has added to their extensive range of optionals parts with these skid plates intended for use on Team Associated’s B74.2 4WD 1:10 Buggy. Made from stainless steel, they are offered in both and a front and rear plate with each supplied as 2 pieces. The stainless steel plate is designed to provide protection for the buggy’s aluminium chassis against scratches which are part of the wear & tear that comes with racing offroad.

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

November 15, 2022

Batlle confirms departure from Mugen

Former World Champion Robert Batlle has announced his much anticipated departure from Mugen, a combination that triumphed at the 2012 IFMAR 1:8 Buggy World Championships in Argentina. The Spaniard’s announcement ends a lengthy and fruitful 12-year stint with the Japanese manufacturer. Batlle made the announcement on his Facebook page in an open message to Mugen.

Read Batlle ‘Letter to Mugen’ here

November 14, 2022

Urbain wins opening round of MRC Longwy Winter Series

The opening round of the popular MRC Longwy Winter Series took place over the weekend with Lucas Urbain taking the TQ and win. With a number of international drivers making the trip to France, Urbain would take his Awesomatix to victory at the first of the four scheduled rounds ahead of factory Mugen driver Ronald Volker and Yokomo’s Yannic Prumper. MRC Longwy will host the 18th edition of their famous GP3 on January 21-22 with drivers using the Winter Series as preparations for the international race. Round 2 takes place December 11.

Image: Lucas Urbain [Facebook]

November 14, 2022

Boda does the double at Coupe des Champions

The Coupe des Champions race returned over the weekend with past double champion Clement Boda again doing the double at French indoor offroad event. The Sworkz driver kick off the weekend buy securing pole position for the 2WD Final as he topped 3 of the four qualifyng heats. From the TQ he then took the overall victory for 2WD Buggy with a triple of wins in the finals. Behind him the Xrays of Mathieu Briere and Martin Bayer completed the podium. In 4WD Boda had a little more work to do to take the win. Failing finish 2 of the qualifier, he final hit the top in Q4 to secure P2 on the grid behind Bayer. A second in A1 and third in A2, the last one was the critical one for Boda as he took the win in the fastest time securing him the double. Behind young driver Noha Benmohamed claimed second with Bayer again final the final step on the podium.

View 4WD podium here

November 14, 2022

Yokomo BD11 US Style Aluminium Chassis Kit

Yokomo is now offering their successful BD11 in a new American-spec chassis kit equipped with a new hard aluminium main chassis. The 2mm-thick high-strength aluminium main chassis is a solid spec, with no cutting of any parts to reduce weight. The strength of the chassis improves stability and lowers the centre of gravity, making it ideal for the ultra high-grip surfaces found in American indoor racing. It optimises steering response for smooth driving and prevents high-sides caused by over-grip. The US aluminium chassis version also features suspension tuning to match the rigidity of the main chassis, with 2.1-2.4 progressive springs installed in the front and 1.3mm front and rear sway bars made of a new material. In addition, a new rear belt tensioner has been installed to prevent the belt from jumping teeth during sudden acceleration, making it possible to be fully prepared for driving on high-grip surfaces.

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November 14, 2022

T-Works B74.2 Carbon optionals

T-Works has released a number of carbon fibre parts for Team Associated’s B74.2 1:10 4WD buggy. The product line-up consists of a Top Plate Set, Steering Post Plate, Chassis Brace Support Plate 1.5mm and Adjustable Steering Bellcrank Input Arm. The optionals offer a weight saving over the standard kit parts.

View parts here

November 14, 2022

Yokomo GT1 Lightweight Graphite Parts

Following the recent launch of their much applauded new GT1, a car that was conceived as starting point for bringing new people into RC racing, Yokomo is now offering some lightweight graphite parts for the simple 1:12 chassis. By replacing the standard FRP plates with carbon ones, the car’s weight can be reduced and the rigidity can be increased. Offering a lower chassis, upper chassis, rear bulkhead plate and body mount plate, they will dramatically increase the performance of the car, and at the same time, will give the car a racing look. The main chassis is made of 2.4mm thick material to increase pitching rigidity while minimising roll rigidity for easy manoeuvrability. The side slits, which serve as the rear suspension, are also longer than standard to provide supple suspension operation.

See parts here

November 13, 2022

R1 Wurks DC1 Lay-down Transmission

R1 Wurks has released a new lay-down transmission for their DC1 Drag Car. The transmission is made in house at R1 Wurks HQ in California and is machined out from 7075 Aluminium. The lightweight lay-down transmission, features a low centre of gravity design, weighing in a 69.28grams. R1 Wurks have eliminated the shock-tower mount and adapter and they have removed the camber link mount and created a direct connection to the transmission itself. This kit includes the new shock-tower that mounts directly to the back of the transmission. This new transmission mounts seamlessly to the existing DC1 Chassis with no modification required. The kit includes transmission, shock tower, shim kit, 3mm, 8mm, & 14mm screws.

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