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Neil Cragg takes European 2WD Electric Off-road title Posted: 27 Jul 2016 12:11 PM PDT This week’s 2016 EFRA European Electric Off-road Championships are held in Valladolid, Spain. First up was the 2WD event that saw the battle between UK’s Neil Cragg, campaigning Team Associated’s new B6D buggy and Germany’s Jörn Neumann, running a prototype of the forthcoming Serpent SRX2 Mid Hybrid low-medium traction buggy. Jörn would TQ three of the five qualifying rounds but the better tie-breaker time handed Neil the overall TQ. Behind the two Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski would line up third on the grid. In the opening A-main, Jörn would follow Neil in his slipstream but never found a way past and so the top 3 would end the leg as they started. A2 then had Jörn taking the win ahead of Michal while Neil had to settle for fifth due to massive traction rolling problems. In the third and decisive A-main, Neil brought home a very narrow win, only some two tenth of a second ahead of Michal while Jörn came in fourth. Ultimately and with two wins, Neil Cragg would take the 2016 2WD title from Jörn while young Michal rounded out the podium in third. 2WD final results: Image: Serpent [serpent.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
JConcepts 8ight-T 4.0 Finnisher truggy bodyshell Posted: 27 Jul 2016 07:13 AM PDT JConcepts have officially introduced the ROAR National Championship winning Finnisher bodyshell for the TLR 8ight-T 4.0 nitro off-road truggy. A drop fit on to the 4.0 variant of TLR’s successful racing truck the body incorporates pre-dimpled locations and it features a slight cab forward design with raked windshield and an aggressive stance. The body incorporates a large centre fin which begins on the roof line and finishes just past the half-way point on the bed. Extended front chin spoiler, headlight and grill protect the frontend from unwanted up-drafts during flight and the body also has a built-in air escape passage on the roof which allows the customer to fine-tune the body for maximum outdoor performance. The new body includes champion rear name plates which provide additional high-speed stability and improved positioning of the rear bed rails to strengthen the assembly. As usual the body comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet. Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
Serpent SRX8 aluminium shock towers Posted: 27 Jul 2016 05:09 AM PDT Coming from Serpent and made for the Cobra SRX8 1/8th scale buggy are front and rear aluminium shock tower. Made from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 material and sporting a heavy-duty design the shock stays are both lightweight and durable while offering increased stiffness compared to the standard carbon fibre shock towers which leads to improved steering and traction. Both the front and rear tower come grey anodised, they are laser-etched, sport multiple shock and camber link mounting holes and they are available separately. Source: Serpent [serpent.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
Scorpion RR-3420 21.5T ROAR-spec brushless motor Posted: 27 Jul 2016 04:28 AM PDT Scorpion keeps releasing more winding options of their newly introduced RR-3420 competition brushless motor. Offering the same features as the previously released variants the 21.5T motor comes with a 12.5mm high-torque rotor for high braking power and performance while keeping the operation temperatures low. The motor is built to meet ROAR specifications and it is available now. Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
Reflex Racing RR12T2 conversion & geometry update kit Posted: 27 Jul 2016 03:15 AM PDT Reflex Racing have introduced the new RR12T2 conversion kit for the RR12V2 and the Team Associated 12R5.2 as well as an geometry update set for the RR12V2. Starting with the conversion, it will take the RR12V2 to new RR12T2 specifications and it includes a 7075-T6 aluminium chassis, 2mm quasi weave lower pod plate, a new rear motor mount brace as well as revise geometry motor pod and pod sliders compatible with a motor fan. Also included is a revised geometry shock mount, new stronger rear droop plate, symmetrical servo mount a well as a new 7075-T6 unimount with silver chamfered edges and a left side axle spacer. The kit will also work with the Team Associated 12R5.2 and it is available now. The second new set is the RR12T2 geometry update kit for the RR12V2. It includes a 2mm quasi weave lower pod plate, a new rear motor mount brace, revised geometry upper shock mount, a new stronger rear droop plate, and the symmetrical servo mount. The set is only usable on the V2 and in stock now. Source: Reflex Racing [reflexracing.net] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
Giuliano Marra wins at Swiss Touring Nats Rd4 Posted: 27 Jul 2016 02:46 AM PDT Round four of the Swiss Electric Touring Nationals was held at the HSH outdoor track in Dintikon. In the Pro Stock class Giuliano Marra made a clean sweep in the qualifiers to take the pole position for the finals from Jan Hässig in second and Cedric Brütsch in third. Giuliano and Jan would also make it out in the triple A-mains with Giuliano taking wins in A1 and A2 and Jan coming in first in A3. Overall Giuliano Marra (Yokomo) took the winning honours from Jan Hässig (Yokomo) while Marco Balmer (Team Magic) snatched the final podium spot in the tie-breaker. Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
Avid A800 Aura driveline bearing kit & Ti ball studs Posted: 27 Jul 2016 01:54 AM PDT Coming from Avid and made for Awesomatix’ A800 touring car are the Aura driveline bearing kit and the titanium ballstud conversion. Starting with the bearing kit, included are a total of 14 ceramic ball races that utilise Si3N4 ceramic balls for smooth rotation and reduced drivetrain drag. The ball bearings come lubed with high-speed AeroShell light oil to further reduce friction. Please note that above image is just a sample with the actual set containing differing sizes and also shielded bearings. Also new for the A800 is the Avid titanium ball stud conversion that includes 18 pieces to minimise weight without sacrificing strength. It does require to get 4.9mm ballcups from either Xray or ARC but scrubs about 40 percent of weight compared to the stock steel ball studs. Included are one 4.9x5mm ball stud for the steering rack, six 4.9x6mm examples for the inner/outer front toe link and rear inner toe link as well as eleven 4.9x8mm ball studs for the front/rear inner upper arm, rear outer toe link, and the servo arm. Source: Avid [avidrc.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
Yeah Racing Traxxas Slash nylon mesh chassis guard Posted: 27 Jul 2016 01:28 AM PDT Yeah Racing have introduced their new nylon mesh chassis guard for the Traxxas Slash, E-Revo and Summit. Designed to protect the electronics from dirt and rocks the mesh cover fits like a glove around the chassis tub and it is easily fastened using velcro-backed tape. A zipper along the centre line allows for easy battery changes without the need to remove the whole cover. Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
MIP B6 Roller Pucks bi-metal drive system Posted: 27 Jul 2016 12:41 AM PDT Coming from MIP and made for Team Associated’s B6 2WD buggy is the Roller Pucks bi-metal drive system. It features two-piece bi-metal outdrives that are comprised of both 7075–T6 aluminium and high-grade heat tempered machine steel to shred 30 percent off of the OEM rotating mass, which equates to quicker acceleration without compromising strength. Being that the diff outputs are steel, it is fully compatible with the popular MIP Roller Pucks which have a 360 degree wear pattern and are 100 percent replaceable. The system is ideal for racers using 10.5T motors or higher and it not only fits the new B6 but also the older B5 and B5M. The kit includes all needed parts to perform the conversion minus the stock diff gear, wheel axles and CVA rebuild kit. Source: MIP [miponline.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
X Factory Infinity RB5/6 carbon idler shafts Posted: 27 Jul 2016 12:23 AM PDT X Factory have introduced their new Infinity carbon idler shafts for the RB5 and RB6 line of 1/10th 2WD vehicles. The shafts are exactly 5mm in diameter and they replace the somewhat undersized original parts that can lead to idler gear failures due to the bearings wobbling on the shaft. The Infinity items are made from high-quality carbon material and they are of a hollow design, making for slight weight savings. Source: X Factory [xfactoryrc.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
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