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JConcepts B6-series Elephant Trunk style waterfall

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 10:34 AM PST

Another 3-D-printed part has been added to JConcepts’s Shapeways store in the form of the Elephant Trunk style waterfall for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. Designed for B6-series owners using a laydown transmission, the Elephant Trunk style waterfall replaces the stock unit and is more flexible than the stock piece. The part uses a single column support which promotes flex characteristics giving traction gains associated with these types of adjustments. The mount splits at the bottom to attach using the stock B6 hardware and uses the same pivot ball at the top making it a snap to install. The Elephant Trunk waterfall has already shown success in the hands of Alex Kosciuszek during the JConcepts Indoor National finals event by running the single fastest qualifying run over 5 minutes and it is available through JConcept’s Shapeways store here.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

RDRP B6-series brass electronics mounting plate

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 07:03 AM PST

Coming from RDRP and made for the Team Associated B6 series of 2WD buggies is the brass electronics mounting plate. The 2mm plate is 0.5mm thicker and at 53g about 17g heavier than Team Associated’s own steel plate set while being designed to be a drop fit for the chassis’ machined pocket behind the steering servo. Using it allows to easily remove the speed controller and receiver from the car for cleaning and maintenance purposes while also adding weight to the buggy when running lightweight LCG battery packs. On top of this the black and golden design improves visual impact and the chamfered golden edges make for a smoother chassis-to-plate transition for further improved looks and functionality. The mounting plate fits both the B6 and B6D and it comes including suitable mounting hardware.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

Estonian Onroad Racing Series Rd3 – Report

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 05:23 AM PST

Round three of the 2016/17 Estonian Onroad Racing Series was held this past weekend and the event saw Karl Kasekamp taking the win in the Touring Stock A-main. Kalev Lukk in second and Raivo Laak in third rounded out the top 3 podium result.

Touring Stock final results:
1. Karl Kasekamp – Team Durango
2. Kalev Lukk – Awesomatix
3. Raivo Laak – Sakura Racing
4. Tanel Kauna – Team Durango
5. Rando Mere – Yokomo
6. Marko Roolaid – Yokomo
7. Reimo Kosk – Awesomatix

In the Formula class it was Rainer Ressar who dominated the field by TQing all three qualifiers and also winning the 15-minute A-main in style. Behind Rainer, Rando Mere ended the day on the 2 spot from Reimo Kosk in third.

Formula final results:
1. Rainer Ressar – Xray
2. Rando Mere – Yokomo
3. Reimo Kosk – Yokomo
4. Kalev Lukk – Yokomo
5. Arpo Ensling – Yokomo

The GT12 class saw Üllar Kasemets (Schumacher/Core RC) walking away with the win from Rain Ramm (Schumacher/Core RC) while in the 1/18th scale Latrax SST class it was top qualifier Jüro Ressar who took the win from Sebastian Kosk in second.

Source: Hobizone [hobizone.eu]

Xray XT2 front anti-roll bars

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 05:01 AM PST

Xray have introduce new optional front anti-roll bars for the XT2 stadium truck. Coming in addition to the standard 1.4mm variant are 1.2mm, 1.6mm and 1.8mm wires that help to fine-tune the front suspension for a range of traction conditions. All come made from high-quality spring steel, they sport laser-etched markings for easy identification and are available separately.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Tesla T12 V3 Black Edition 2.1cc nitro engine

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 04:51 AM PST

Coming from Tesla is the new T12 V3 Black Edition 2.1cc nitro on-road engine. The competition power plant features an updated, silicone-filled crankshaft with different timing setting while the crankcase uses newly shaped transfer ports. Both updates will result in increased bottom end power while a new, black anodised and laser-engraved cooling head makes for optimised heat management.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

Lu Yi Heng TQs & wins at SMP Buggy Race

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 04:33 AM PST

The recent SMP Buggy Race in China saw Lu Yi Heng taking the TQ in the 2WD buggy class. In the opening A-main, Lu tried to open a gap to the field but the second and third placed drivers were hot on his heels until they both crashed, allowing Lu to bring home the win in A1. For the second A-main the track started to loose traction but a fresh set of tyres allowed the pole position holder to bring home another win to grab the overall win with one leg to spare. A3 then held some difficulties for Lu who suffered several collisions with other drivers but putting his head down he was able to move up to the second place again while up front Lu Yi Heng’s teammate Jimmy Qian scored the win to secure himself the overall runner-up spot.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Fariz Mazri wins at FEMCA GT Champs support race

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 03:51 AM PST

Last weekend saw the running of the FEMCA GT Championship, held at the KLIRCC track in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the supporting 1/8th nitro on-road category drivers from Malaysia and China battled for the win. The qualifying saw Fariz Mazri taking the TQ in front of Wong Yoong Keong and Nelson Woo. At the start of the 45-minute race Fariz managed to defend his first position while Nelson Woo climbed up the order from third to second position. Until the checkered flag it was a close race between these two drivers but Fariz was able to defend his first position and he crossed the finish line some three seconds in front of Nelson. Neil made his way up from sixth to third position to complete the podium.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

Yokomo YZ-2 front anti-roll bar set

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 03:41 AM PST

Yokomo have released a new front anti-roll bar set for the YZ-2 2WD off-road buggy. It contains six swaybar wires for ultra-fine chassis roll control while also including all needed mounting hardware such as hard-anodised aluminium pivot balls, ball cups, links and screws.

Source: Yokomo [team-yokomo.com]

Maurice Lüscher wins at ART Championship Rd2

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 03:12 AM PST

The second round of the ART Championship was held in Münsingen, Switzerland on a small and technical track. In the 1/12th scale class it was Maurice Lüscher who took the win from Michael Schäfer , the latter suffered from a dumping battery. Stefan Wüthrich would round out the top 3 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

3DRC Rapide P12 2016 chassis protector

Posted: 22 Dec 2016 01:47 AM PST

Coming from 3DRC and made for the Roche Rapide P12 2016 1/12th scale pan car is a 3-D-printed chassis protector. The super-lightweight part helps to protect the front part of the chassis from damage and delamination caused by collisions, as it surrounds the exposed front contour of the lower chassis plate. The part is a direct fit on the 2016 variant and it is available now through 3DRC’s Shapeways store.

Source: 3DRC [shapeways.com]