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November 20, 2008

Team Associated RC8T-RS RTR truggy

Team Associated have announced the RC8T-RS, the RTR version of their RC8T truggy, which comes fully assembled and set up, ready to hit the ground running. Team Associated’s Pro.28 engine and XP3D Computerized Digital FM Radio system are factory installed and the differentials and shocks come filled with silicone fluids, making it faster and easier than ever to get going. The car’s suspension features four composite 16mm ‘Big Bore’ shocks featuring extra large bladders and 4mm shock shafts for smooth action and durability. The shocks hang on 3mm low profile black aluminum shock towers for strength and reduced weight. It features a full-ball bearing drivetrain with 4.30:1 ratio gear boxes, and a high-torque capacity three-shoe clutch does the job of getting all the power to the drive train smoothly and efficiently. Getting the all the power to the ground is a set of six CVAs all featuring captured pins for bullet-proof reliability. The backbone of the RC8T-RS is a strong and durable 3mm black hard-anodized 7075 aluminium chassis that has been designed to take all of the punishment and abuse that a competitive 1:8 scale truggy will have to face in stride.

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November 20, 2008

Awesomatix EP Touring car prototype

During the World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand last week, Russian company Awesomatix gave us some details of their future touring car project, which we first featured back in April 2007. Currently in the prototyping phase, the car has some unique features, biggest of which is the fact that it is shaft drive, a concept abandoned by manufacturers some time ago for a number of reasons, one of which was the torsional effect caused by the positioning of the motor, which conventionally ran perpendicular alongside the shaft. However this new car claims to have solved that problem by mounting the motor perpendicular to the central shaft, yet how the power gets transferred to the shaft is still to be confirmed. Also unique is the lack of shock towers, and in fact conventional shock absorbers, which we are told have been replaced by a special kind of damper mounted at chassis level, which not only helps to keep weight down but by their very nature can absorb small bumps better and help with directional changes. The prototype has been tested and even won a race in Finland on its debut, but dont expect it to be released anytime soon, there is still some testing to be done. We will bring you more details as we get them.

November 9, 2008

Caster Racing Pro EX-1R & Sport RTR

Caster Racing have announced the release of their Pro EX-1R and the Sport EX-1RTR. The pro kit is made with 7075 Swiss aluminum, together with lightened parts. It has heli cut gears, big bore shocks, 6 CVDs, new Caster Racing tires, aluminium battery straps and front &rear swaybars. The RTR kit is based off the Sport kit and it is made with T6 aluminium and comes supplied with the new Caster gearing, Caster Racing brushless motor (36x60x2045), Hobbywing ESC, Caster Racing steering servo, FM radio and receiver.

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November 9, 2008

New in Thailand – Xray XII

New in the pits - Xray XII

As mentioned previously on our news page as well as in our 1:12th scale introduction piece, Xray are the latest manufacturer to enter the market, with the XII. We were able to get up close and personal with the LRP X12 powered example belonging to Factory Xray driver Alexander Hagberg from Sweden. Already in it’s second version, following feedback from the team after a recent test at the RCS track, the car is in appearance at least very similar to other brands on the market. Chief designer Juraj Hudy, who has limited experience of the class, says that while the car may be similar in appearance to others out there, that is more a reflection of the state of development of the class which has seen chassis design developed to a point where extra performance can only be found in small refinements. Featuring a T-bar, which some believe would be more suited to a lower traction surface, as opposed to the trailing link design seen on the CRC and Associated cars, the cars debut later today will be closely watched by all racers and manufacturers present.

Visit our event site here for XII photos from Bangkok.

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November 8, 2008

Xray enter the 1/12th scale market

Xray are to become the latest major competition RC manufacturer to enter the resurgent 1/12th market with the news that they will run a prototype of their all new XII at the 1/12 World Championships in Thailand which get underway tomorrow. Joining Serpent, who recently entered the market with the S120, the Slovak company will be out to impress on their debut in the category with the formidable line-up of Teemu Leino, Alexander Hagberg, Paul Lemieux and Martin Hudy all set to run the car at the RCS track. We will catch up with the XII’s designer Juraj Hudy later to bring you more on Xray’s latest creation.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 8, 2008

Tamiya TRF801XT – oOple review

Tamiya TRF801XT - oOple review

Our friends at oOple have managed to get their hands on one of the new Tamiya TRF801XT truggies, which has been designed by David Jun at Tamiya USA. Jimmy has done his usual great job of reviewing the car’s building process and track testing it. Lots to read and loads of high quality images to look at.

Check out the full review here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

November 6, 2008

X-Factory X-60 new body complete

Last week we brought you the first X-60 body shell photo and today we have received more new photos of the X-60 conversion kit from X Factory. These photos show the new body in its entirety mounted on Paul’s truck. The X-60, expected to be on the market in about three weeks, converts the AE T4 into a mid-motor truck for improved handling in corners, over bumps, and in the air. Team driver Brian Kinwald said:

This thing is awesome. No other word needed. Awesome. It looks super-cool and is faster than any truck I’ve ever driven. All four of the Team trucks were dialed at the Reedy Race. Jeremy Felles put his in the Show with two great qualifying runs. Alex Krieg’s truck was just stuck to the track. My X-60 was super-dialed. In qualifier 3, a back-marker took me out while I was on a TQ run. We worked very hard on this truck, changing everything several times as we went along to make it perfect. Like, we tried five different chassis lengths until we got the one that works best at most tracks. The whole thing has taken lots longer than we thought, but, trust me, it is worth the wait. And now we’ve got this incredible body! Totally dialed!

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October 31, 2008

Xray officially announce the T2’009

Xray officially announce the T2'009

We brought you exclusive details last week and now Xray has introduced their latest 1/10th scale EP touring car chassis, the T2’009, which the company claims is the most advanced RC touring car on the market today. Revolution, evolution, optimization… those are the key terms that describe how the T2 platform came to be over the last few years. Xray Research & Development along with the Factory Team devoted themselves to extensive testing, all in the effort to bring the consumer the latest evolution of the successful T2 platform. With the fast paced rule changes in touring car, the main focus of the T2’009 has been to evolve & optimize. To take on what the world can offer and outperform all others under any racing conditions with any rules. Take your pick, asphalt, carpet, rubber or foam tires, NiMh or cutting edge LiPo batteries, high‑performance brushed or brushless motors, the T2’009 can handle them all and dominate the competition in the process.

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