The second round of the XRS/PLMS on-road series was held in Ścinawka Średnia with more than 60 drivers in attendance. In the fastest class of the weekend, Touring Modified, the number of entries was pretty low, however the quality of racing was second to none as the top 3 had some super close battles for the win with Martin Korinek ultimately bringing home the overall from runner-up, Jarosław Siwek and 3rd placed Jakub Michalski who rounded out an all-Xray top 3.
Coming soon from Spektrum is the DX5C DSMR 5-channel radio system. The intermediate-level transmitter offers five fully proportional channels, DSMR technology, removable non-slip rubber grips and easy SimpleScroll programming. Its software features include steering mix, 4-wheel steering mix, one assignable mix, Pro-Level servo monitor, and Active Vehicle Control programming. Included in the set is a 6-channel SRS6000 AVC receiver and the transmitter is also available with a SR415 micro receiver.
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The organisers of the Dirt Nitro Challenge have announced that the official registration for the 2018 edition is now open. With upgrades to the Fear Farm facility underway, the organisers have been given the green light for the upcoming event and they will also limit the number of 1/8th scale entries to ensure a reasonable nightly finish hour and guarantee quality advertised track time, meaning spots available will sell out fast. Sign-up for the 19th annual Nitro Challenge is now available here.
Round 6 of the Belgian SCT Cup was held at the Off-road Racing RC Torhout club. The event marked the serie’s first visit at the venue whose 250 metres long astro turf track offers both technical and flatout sections, with some tricky jumps in between that require very precise driving. Due to rainy weather in the built up to the event, the track was still wet in the morning and it took until the afternoon to dry up, making tyre choice critical. In Pro2 qualifying, Géry Ledocq (Kyosho) took the TQ by winning all three rounds while Nicolas Evens (TLR) obtained the second spot of the grid despite some mechanical issues in the final run. Tom Vercarre (TLR) and Guillaume Laffut (TeamC) fought for P3 all morning long and eventually it was Tom who rounded out the top 3 results.
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Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai has announced the soon release of two gear differential sets for the MP9 and GT3 series of kits. The convenient packs do away with the need to buy all parts separately with the front/rear kits include the needed diff gear while the centre diff pack comes without main gear to let drivers choose the required size. All include hard-coated 7075 aluminium cross shafts for a low weight and to keep the oil cleaner for longer. The diff sets will hit stores soon.
Coming soon from Tamiya is the M-05 chassis kit with NSU TT Jägermeister body shell. No further information is available when it comes to chassis features and specifications but as usual for most modellers the highly detailed body is the most important item in the kit with the NSU TT being an iconic German 1960/70’s race car whose replica body will feature plastic mirrors and a detailed decal sheet.
Source: Tamiya Blog [tamiyablog.com]
Coming from Mugen is a range of option parts for the Mugen MBX7 series of buggies, trucks and GT cars. Available from November are new front steering knuckle sets in in-line and 1.5 trailing axle configuration that include carbon fibre steering upright arms – the latter also being available separately to replace the standard alloy parts. The front uprights and carbon fibre steering arms are usable on the MBX7R buggy, MBX7TR truck and MGT on-road car, with the in-line configuration offering smooth steering response while the trailing knuckles make for increased steering. As for the carbon arms, the design was modified to allow space for the larger 15x21x4mm bearings when running the trailing front uprights. Also new is a 47T main gear for the HT centre diff that is good for use on smaller tracks or when in need of additional low-end power and acceleration. Last but not least comes a new IFMAR-legal, lightweight high downforce rear wing in white, yellow or black colour.
Xray have introduced a brass chassis stiffener for the T4’18 touring car. Designed to replace the carbon fibre brace, the stiffener adds 5g of weight to the most central part of the chassis, it eliminates pitch flex and holes for the multi-flex screws allow to fine-tune the chassis’ torsional flex characteristics.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
