Xray released their 2009 Spec edition of their successful XT8 truggy some time ago but although it hit the market a few months back it is still one of the quickest and best equipped truggies out there. We take a look at the innovations that went into the 2009 Spec and tell you, why Xray’s XT8 is a hot ticket for racers and bashers alike.
ST Racing Concepts have released new CNC machined delrin rod ends for the Traxxas Mini Slash and Mini E-Revo. Made with light weight anodized aluminium centers, these push-rods greatly reduces the flex in the push-rod suspension and also adds great looks, matching up perfectly with the line of option parts for the Mini E-Revo and Mini Slash. Sold in pairs and available in blue, red and silver.
Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]
A.M.R.C., who we reported recently had lost their distribution of the Sirio brand, have bounced back with the announcement that the Italian company will now cooperate with engine and car company Capricorn RC. Starting in December, they will begin developing the brands worldwide distribution network, with the first project to be released under this new arrangement being the new Capricorn RC 1/10th scale 200mm chassis that is due for release in the next two weeks.
Serpent has announced that they have developed the first purpose made 1/8 scale electric on road car. Based on the highly successful Serpent 966 platform, sharing its main components, but the center section is completely different and is reserved for the electric components. It features a purpose designed nylon bracket / holder for all components, such as the 2 pairs of saddle packs, the speedo and the receiver. The large high power brushless motor is securely mounted on a sturdy aluminium motor plate between the rear 2-speed bracket and the aluminum radio plate support and all elements have been positioned in such a way that an optimal weight balance of the car is maintained. The release date is expected to be mid December 2009. Serpent will also offer a conversion set, to change your 960 or 966 into a full blown electric racer.
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Sweep Racing have introduced their new EXP-30E 1/10th scale rubber tires. Featuring superior traction levels compared to their successful Sweep ‘R’ and ‘QTS’ series, they use a new rubber compound to gain maximum traction. The diameter of these new tires is 64.5mm, between the ‘R’ (65.5mm) and the ‘QTS’ (63.5mm), to work well on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. Supplied in Sweep’s exclusive EXP rubber 30 compound.
Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]
Xceed RC have released this new brake disk, suitable for the most popular brands of 1/8th scale on road cars, as well as the Serpent 733 1/10th scale. The single piece ventilated disk has been made from steel with weight kept to a minimum due to the way it has been machined. Great fade free stopping power, it is suitable for Serpent, Kyosho, Mugen and Motonica 1/8th scale chassis’.
Source: Xceed RC [xceedrc.com]
New from RB is this limited edition 1 engine plus polished inline pipe set. Many drivers are looking for the best combination of price and quality and so RB decided to make an engine combo that didn’t compromise on the performance, quality or reliability but with a very interesting price. This 5 port 3,5cc buggy engine features a bi-turbo crankshaft, lightened cooling head and turbo combustion chamber and comes with a RB homologated in-line pipe and compact manifold. Quantity limited to 300 pieces for the whole World.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
The 36th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about the company’s successes on Regional and National levell.
Being away at races, test sessions, or warm-up preparations, nearly every weekend is spent away at some event. The racing though is not only about the Worlds, Euros, or International races — those are really just the tip of the iceberg — but there are also hundreds of other races going on every week… club, local, and regional races and of course the numerous national race series in every category in all countries around the world. The XRAY national and regional teams around the world have been well known for their very active work and racing during the whole season, and we do our best to publish all the latest news on our Web site. I closely monitor all race reports coming from around the world and I am always very happy and proud for every single XRAY victory no matter where it comes from.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
