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Reds Racing have released the all-new 521 Sport off-road engine. This new engine belongs to Reds S Line together with 721 Scuderia, Superveloce and Corsa, a new range of engines produced with different materials, from different suppliers and with new technologies. All assembled in-house and 100% made in Italy. The new engine features great reliability, tuning stability and fuel mileage and combined with specific technical changes in the porting and new materials, this 5 port engine features good power and fuel efficiency. Supplied with the same aluminium carburettor as 721 engines to guarantee reliability and tuning stability and features a new and unique high stiffness crankcase design. The engine is produced with pressure die casting, a very high quality process, while previous generation R line crankcases were produced with gravity casting.

Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]

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New from Schumacher, the Cougar LD2 is the ultimate buggy for 2WD off road racing. It is fast, light, and now features an even lower centre of gravity for improved cornering speed. It is a very versatile platform, with outstanding performance on a wide range of grip levels, from carpet to astro to dirt. The LD2 has been designed to be easy to drive and user friendly for the most enjoyable racing experience. It is backed by Schumacher’s world class international racing team who will put the LD2 at the top of the podium all over the world. Available in two configurations, standard and stock spec.

– NEW Class leading front suspension geometry with durable components and a range of optional alloy parts, offering more adjustments to set up your LD2 for all track conditions.
– NEW Front end, enables zero and minus five wheelbase lengths, without the need of an additional chassis.
– NEW 2.5mm aluminium chassis, with sensor lead wiring channels.
– NEW 90° phased lightweight steel CVD driveshafts.
– NEW Easy access battery fitting system with multiple fitting options.
– NEW Low drop wing mount.

– Compact steering system for improved in-line weight placement, with adjustable and dynamic ackerman.
– Front 5 deg yokes with adjustable roll centre heights.
– Triple position equipment mounting plate.
– ‘Gull Wing’ wishbones with anti roll bar option.
– Durable, lightweight, ball mounted, two-piece shock cap with bleed screw.
– Front camber captive ball joints.
– 12mm Hex Wheels with industry standard offset.
– Strong front steering hub, with fine ‘Kwik Klip’ adjustment.
– Big bore shocks with big bore “CORE” springs. Threaded collars and twin o-ring sealing.
– Shock seal pack housing with ‘O’ ring sealing to prevent loosening.
– Lightweight lower spring retaining cup.
– Threaded spring collars, for better location and adjustment.
– Screw Piston Fixing, with titanium nitride shafts, for easy build, precision and durability.
– Optional rear shock location in front or behind the wishbones, standard in the kit.
– Front shock tower cover to protect your car and the track.
– Rear transmission mounted pivot strap. Increased chassis clearance.
– Adjustable rear roll centres, inboard toe-in and anti-squat.
– Durable, specially formulated composite “S2” material 4mm shock tower mounts.
– Cable management system.
– Specially formulated composite moulded side pods for advanced chassis stiffness tuning.
– Lightweight, twin pad 80t slipper clutch with ultra fine adjustment spring.
– Easy access transmission system. For quick diff access and maintenance.
– 23 super precision ball bearings.
– Spur Gear Shield.
– 3 gear, low centre of gravity sealed gearbox, with CNC machined idler.
– Small, low rotating mass transmission. Including gear differential. With 3 position height adjustment, to adjust for driveshaft plunge and mixed track conditions.
– Optional ball diff available.

The Cougar LD2 STOCK SPEC has the following differences to the standard MOD car.
– Carbon Filled Transmission Housings.
– Slipper Lockout Assembly.
– Carbon Fibre Chassis.
– Alloy Layshaft.
– Carbon Fibre Motor Plate.
– Ultra Light Bodyshell.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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From Assault RC, the Revolver gluing jig spins on a ball bearing turn table to eliminate the stress of the pulling the tire bead back evenly. By simply putting the top piece on the and twisting it a 1/4 turn you evenly open the bead up in a matter of seconds with equal amounts of pressure all the way around therefore when releasing the top after applying the glue you eliminate most of if not all of the risk of the tire lifting and warping giving uneven side walls. After twisting the top off you pull the tire out, put a band or tape around the bead for pressure and let it sit.

Source: Assault RC [assaultrc.com]

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