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July 7, 2020

T-Works 22X-4 aluminium spindle bushing set

Coming from T-Works and made for the TLR 22X-4 4WD buggy is an aluminium spindle bushing set. The kit includes eight bushings that allows to adjust the height of the steering knuckle in relation to the C-hub in order to fine-tune the roll centre and thus front end grip and steering reaction of the buggy. The bushings are machined of high-quality aluminium, they come black anodised and feature machined rings for size recognition.

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

July 7, 2020

RC Maker release new T4’20 GeoCarbon optionals

RC Maker have released three new GeoCarbon series optional parts for the Xray T4’20 touring car in the form of a forward servo mount plate and two sets of battery clamps. Starting with the forward servo mount plate, the part was designed to be used with the Xray #306205 forward mounting bulkhead. It shifts the servo mounting forward and the GeoCarbon servo mount plate adds some style to the chassis.

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July 6, 2020

JConcepts 22 5.0 Fin black turnbuckle kit

Following the black colour Fin turnbuckle kit for the TLR 22X-4 4WD buggy, JConcepts have also introduced a set for the TLR 22 5.0 2WD buggy. The base of the design is centred around a 4mm titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3.5mm thread base design which accepts the standard TLR ball-cup configuration. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the finned cuts that rotate about the centre. The turnbuckles are lightweight, they are produced with left- and right-hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation, and a black colouring gives the stealthiest look in the pits and on the track.

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July 6, 2020

Reedy S20 T-shirt

Associated Electrics have introduced the new Reedy S20 T-shirt in black colour. The shirt is made of 100 percent pre-shrunk cotton and available in adult S to 3XL sizes. Stylish Reedy graphics emblazon the front and back.

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July 6, 2020

JConcepts 22X-4 Fin black turnbuckle kit

Coming from JConcepts and made for the TLR 22X-4 4WD buggy is the Fun titanium turnbuckle kit in black colour. The base of the design is centred around a 4mm titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3.5mm thread base design which accepts the standard TLR ball-cup configuration. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the finned cuts that rotate about the centre. The turnbuckles are lightweight, they are produced with left- and right-hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation, and a black colouring gives the stealthiest look in the pits and on the track.

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July 6, 2020

WRC Racing LM16.3 1/10th pan car kit

Coming soon from WRC Racing is their new LM16.3 1/10th scale pan car kit. The car is based off of the F18.3 and features a multi-functional battery compartment that allows the use of both inline and transversal battery positions, it includes a redesigned chassis and a new, aerodynamic 7075-T6 aluminium front bumper support. The kit is rounded out by a new ball differential.

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July 6, 2020

Joan Espasa wins at Levante Cup

The Levante Cup was held at the Circuito de Silla track this past weekend. In the single 2WD Buggy class it was Joan Espasa with the overall TQ after winning two of the three qualifiers and also bagged the overall victory early with wins in A1 and A2, leaving behind Marcos Abarca in 2nd and Jaime Casanayor in 3rd.

Source: Shark Racing Products [sharkracingproducts.com]

July 6, 2020

Kostas Sidiropoulos takes Greek Nitro GT title

The 2020 Greek 1/8th Nitro GT Championship was held at the Fanatix Racing Track in Athens this past weekend. The race attracted a total of 17 entries and was held in hot summer weather conditions. In qualifying Kostas Sidiropoulos (SWorkz) was able to take the pole position in front of Michalis Xristodoulou (Mugen) and Konstatinos Terlepanis (Serpent). In the 45-minute A-final Sidiropoulos took an early lead showing good pace but nitro newcomer Dimitris Ioannidis (Xray) was able to take advantage of his long stints to take the lead for a couple of laps before retiring with a mechanical failure. From that moment on Sidiropoulos established himself in the lead, lapping the field twice to take the win and with it the 2020 Greek Nitro GT title. Starting from 8th on the grid Konstatinos Agrafiotis (Xray) finished on a popular 2nd place with Konstatinos Terlepanis rounding out the podium.

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