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MD Racing Mini-10 M-class touring car kit

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 11:26 AM PST

Coming soon from MD Racing is the Mini-10 M-class touring car kit. The car utilises a carbon fibre main chassis with a dual vertical top deck design, a mid layshaft layout and highly adjustable suspension components with a multi caster and camber system front end, reactive toe rear suspension and the adjustable 225mm or 235mm wheelbase. As for the drivetrain, the car can be run in a 4WD, FWD or setup that also has influence on the available motor and battery positions with the all-wheel and RWD car using a side mounted battery while the FWD car can make use of a transversally mounted battery pack. Full details will become available in time of the release.

Source: MD Racing [mdracingrc.com]

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Mon-Tech Racing 308TCR FWD touring car body shell

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 08:54 AM PST

Mon-Tech Racing from Italy have introduced their all-new 308TCR body shell for 1/10th scale FWD touring cars. The ETS-approved body shell is modelled after a popular French compact car and it sports a large front splitter for high corner speeds, sculptured fenders for looks and downforce as well as a wide rear wing for optimised overall balance. Included with the Italian-made body shell, that is moulded from lightweight 0.75mm high-quality polycarbonate, come window masks as well as a large decal sheet with grille and light details as well as the graphic elements visible in the images above and below.

Source: Mon-Tech Racing [mon-techracing.net]

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JConcepts S15 RC8B3.1 body shell

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 07:58 AM PST

JConcepts have introduced their S15 body shell for the popular Team Associated RC8B3.1 1/8th scale buggy. The S15 blends performance features of the popular Silencer body with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabiliser kick-up. The roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability. The engine area remains clean and a deep rooted position allows the engine head maximum side exposure to air and escape. The front and rear body mount area is cleanly designed and allows for a drop-fit on the Team Associated RC8B3.1 and other kit variants. For the precise fit, the design has undergone changes to match the Team Associated chassis side-guards and body mount positioning. The S15 stance cockpit allows ample fuel tank access, a smoother high-speed windshield transition which tackles even the most high-speed conditions. The hard edged chamfering provides the classic JConcepts look while also delivering aero benefits and perfect decal positioning. Included with each body come window masks and a decal sheet.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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Xray T4’20 1.6mm carbon fibre upper deck

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 06:53 AM PST

Coming from Xray and made for their all-new T4 2020 mid-motor touring car kit is a 1.6mm carbon fibre upper deck. Thinner than the kit top deck the 1.6mm variant is best used in combination with the aluminium flex or solid chassis as it allows for a softer overall chassis setting compared to the 2.0mm part which helps especially in lower grip conditions where a softer setting can improve steering and rear side bite. Like the original top deck the thinner variant is fully symmetrical and usable with the rear ball bearing or bushing chassis stiffeners to further fine-tune the overall chassis flex.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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RC Kongen Winter Off-road Series Rd3 – Report

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 05:03 AM PST

The Danish RC Kongen club held round 3 of their Winter Off-road Series last weekend in 2WD Modified, 4WD Modified and Sportsman classes. In 2WD Mod Buggy it was young Marcus Kaerup (Team Associated) with the overall TQ from Jonas Kaerup (Team Associated) in 2nd and Yokomo’s Frederik Hovgaard in 3rd. In the single A-main event Marcus took a popular win with a lap margin from Frederik while Jonas came in 3rd, less than a second behind Frederik.

4WD Mod Buggy again saw Marcus leading the way as Rune Gustavsen and Daniel Bubel came in 2nd and 3rd respectively. The single 5-minute A-main event then once again had Marcus coming out on top, leaving behind Kim Nielsen in 2nd a lap down while Rune Gustavsen completed the top 3.

In the popular Sportsman class Magnus Willumsen took the TQ and he also brought home the win from Jens Otto Frederiksen in 2nd and Emil Brændegaard Hansen in 3rd.

Source:RCProRacing [rcproracing.dk]

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Ruddog blue medium thread lock

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 04:02 AM PST

Ruddog Distribution have introduced their new blue medium thread lock. The chemical comes in a new pump bottle dispenser that allows for easy and convenient application even of very small amounts of thread lock, making securing metal to metal connections a breeze. The product comes in 15g bottles and it is available from now on.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

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RC-Square Parsec pan car alloy side spring retainers

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 02:19 AM PST

RC-Square have introduced new aluminium side spring retainers for the Parsec pan cars. Machined from aluminium and sporting a black surface coating for wear, the spring retainers offer greater precision, they hole the side springs more secure and also allow for easier adjustment. The retainers come as pairs and include suitable mounting grub screws.

Source: RC-Square [rc-square.com]

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Xray XB4’20 multi wheelbase aluminium chassis

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 02:05 AM PST

Coming from Xray and made for the XB4’20 is a multi wheelbase aluminium chassis. Machined from high-quality 2.5mm 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised for surface protection the chassis allows to use two different wheelbase settings, a shorter one for increased car rotation in corners on high-grip tracks while the longer wheelbase setting, that shifts the rear bulkhead towards thew rear, increases stability in low-traction conditions. The chassis also features strategically placed milled-out section to achieve the desired flex characteristics without harming overall stability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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2019 Top Gun Shootout – Report

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 01:31 AM PST

San Diego, California based SDRC RC Raceway hosted the 2019 Top Gun Shootout last weekend, drawing nearly 270 entries. While Matthew Gonzales and Tanner Ashmore took home wins in the 13.5T 4WD and 17.5T Expert 2WD Buggy class respectively, it was Broc Champlin who snatched the 2WD Mod Buggy title, coming from 3rd on the grid. 2nd place qualifier, Dustin Evans would retain his runner-up spot after the single 10-minute A-main as top qualifier, Aydin Horne had to settle for 3rd overall, making it an all-Team-Associated top 3.

Over in 4WD Mod Buggy it was Dustin Evans (Team Associated) with the overall TQ and he would be able to bring home the win also, leaving behind Team Associated teammate, Broc Champlin with a lap margin as Xray driver Tommy Hinz rounded out the top 3 results after the single 10-minute A-main.

In the 13.5T Stadium Truck class it was the King of 40+, Brent Thielke (Team Associated) with the win, coming from P2 on the grid, as top qualifier, Shane Borden (TLR) had to settle for 2nd overall, some 5.6 seconds behind. Tyler Hicks (Team Associated) came in 3rd, another 5.2 seconds back.

TQ John Ko came out victorious in the 13.5T 4WD Fixed Timing class, leaving behind 6th place qualifier, Tyler Hilderbrand in 2nd and 9th place qualifier, Levi Raymond in 3rd overall.

The 21.5T Buggy Fixed Timing class saw TQ Chuck Tucker bringing home the silverware from 2nd place qualifier, Branden Sommerville, who ended the race a lap down. Edward Garcia, coming from 8th on the grid, came in 3rd, some 1.2 seconds short of Branden.

The 40+ A-main had TQ Scott Spear coming out win top a lap in front of Chris Champlin as Richard Lake completed the all-Team-Associated top 3 results.

In the 2WD Buggy Rear Motor class Nick Wautlet (Team Associated) brought home the win, coming from P2 on the grid as Scott Spear (Team Associated) snatched the runner-up spot some two laps in front of TLR driver, Gary Slater.

Finally in the 2WD Buggy Rookie A-main Levi Raymond took a popular win from Chase Raymond 2nd and Austin Riley 3rd.

Source: SDRC RC Raceway [facebook.com]

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Xtreme Racing T4’20 carbon fibre front bumper holder

Posted: 11 Dec 2019 01:00 AM PST

Xtreme Racing have introduced their new carbon fibre front bumper holder with brace for the Xray T4’20 touring car. Machined from high-quality 2.0mm carbon fibre, the upper bumper plate was designed to contact the front bulkhead to prevent the chassis from breaking during impacts. The bumper holder was designed to use the stock body mounts and does not work with the offset body posts.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

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