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March 3, 2009

Extra Vitamin C – Xray T2’009

For some time now Xray is known as one of the most proactive manufacturers when it comes to enhancing the performance of their own products. While other companies stick with a design for many years it’s a good tradition of the Slovakian manufacturer to update their products on a yearly basis. The best example is the T-line of electric touring cars, that for some time now is named after the year they are designed for. This tradition started in 2006 when the T2 ‘007 came out. At the end of 2008 the T2 ‘009 was introduced, and beside the change in name something new, at least for Xray, pleased the eyes of the strong Xray following: orange anodising.

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March 3, 2009

Craft RC 1/8th buggy & truggy wheel decals

Craft RC have announced that they have expanded their line up to include 1/8 buggy & truggy wheel decals. This new design series is available with fifteen different exclusive designs matching previously available skin designs and have new versions becoming available soon. As usual the quality is really top of the line, and is easy to apply, stay good for a long time and look great. Craft RC also announced that they are now the official supplier of decals and skins to current European Champion Renaud Savoya.

Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]

March 3, 2009

Xray Composite Rear Body back stop

Xray have released this new composite body back stop set for 1/10 touring cars (electric or nitro). Made from lightweight composite material, it provides support for the rear of body shell to prevent tucking under the rear wheels due to a collision from the rear, thus reducing lost racing time and increasing body lifespan. Posts are quickly & easily mounted, and can be trimmed for perfect fitting. Set of two, includes mounting hardware.

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March 3, 2009

Alien Power Raptor 18TC

Following on from the teaser shot of the Raptor 18TC that Alien Power sent us a while back, the company has sent us photos and full information of their new car.Looking very much like a belt driven M18, the car sports a 1.8mm thick carbon fibre 6 cell chassis, a 2mm adjustable upper deck and of course has a centrally mounted motor that powers the front and rear belts. The advantage of this setup is that unlike shaft driven cars it wont suffer from torque steer. Full ball bearings throughout, front and rear ball differentials, composite drive shafts front and rear and touring car style wheel mounting system complete the features. Supplied fully factory build, it includes steering servo, tools, mounted foam tires and a pinion set.

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March 3, 2009

Miguel Matias joins GS Racing

GS Racing have announce that Miguel Matias, 7x Portuguese National Champion, former European Champion and multiple European and World Championship podium finisher, has joined GS Racing as their newest factory driver and company representative. The long time Kyosho team driver has already been testing a prototype of the new Storm CLX buggy, providing feedback and contributing to the development of the car, in anticipation of the April 2009 launch date. Miguel will attend local races, as well as major races worldwide, concentrating on the Euro Champs 2009/2010 and Worlds 2010.

Source: GS Racing [gsracing.com.tw]

March 3, 2009

Associated RC8Te Electric Truggy

Team Associated have released the RC8Te, a 1/8 scale electric powered competition truggy kit based on the championship-winning RC8T platform. The car’s engineering team has developed a practical design that incorporates the same exceptional strength, durability, cornering capability, jumping ability, and rough track handling that characterize the nitro-powered RC8T. With special features such as a hard-anodized machined chassis, correctly balanced and optimized weight distribution, composite Big Bore shocks featuring 4mm gold shafts, upgraded steering system, and lightweight wheels, every inch of the RC8Te screams high-performance and durability.

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March 2, 2009

Xceed RC lightweight foam tires

Xceed RC have announced the release of a new range of Italian made foam tires for 1/10th scale 200mm gas cars. The new tires are sold on super lightweight wheels that have been made from a lightweight, yet strong material, and the wheel now sports a new twin 6 spoke design to further lighten the wheel. Available in 26mm and 30mm widths, they come pre glued in 32, 35, 37, 40, 42 and 45 shores.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

March 2, 2009

Marc Fisher wins 1/12th Stock spec Euros

Last weekend, the MACH indoor track in Haarlem, The Netherlands, played host to the European 1/12th scale Stock Spec Championship, an event that had a last minute change of venue to Haarlem and something that the well organised club took in their stride. The 62 racers that attended the event where presented with a tight and technical track on new good quality carpet and which offered little rest throughout the lap, with the drivers having to contend with fast sweepers, tight hairpins and a tricky right left chicane in the centre of the track. Following a day of practice on the Friday, the first qualifying round of 6 was run and immediately it looked like German Corally racer Marc Fisher was the man to beat, setting a new lap record and ending up heading the time sheets from Xray driver Bart Wubben in 2nd and Serpent S120 developer Markus Mobers sitting in 3rd.