May 19, 2008
The 18th instalment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about the development and testing of the all new XB808. The new prototype suspension I decided to make so quickly before leaving were working really good, so I was really pleased that the efforts and energy we spent on that venture were really worth it. The testing team confirmed that these new parts improve the 808, so I had to arrange for the production of the new parts and fine-tuning the moulds. Unfortunately this would mean…
May 9, 2008
…all major brands will be available for full VRC members. These cars can be used for official competitions and multiplayer sessions on world class on- and off-road tracks from around the world. Full membership will be made available on subscription basis. VRC WORLD SOCIAL NETWORK Full members and trial members will have a chance to meet up in the VRC WORLD community that is reaching completion at this very moment. The VRC WORLD community will be a social network similar to MySpace and Facebook, where you will have your buddy network, show images, video, post tips etc. VRC WORLD will…
April 20, 2008
We have been contacted by the organisers of this Summer’s Much More UK GP, run in Stonehaven, Scotland,which is shaping up to be a great event. Almost fully booked they only have 18 places remaining in Pro Stock which takes place on June 14th, with similar limited numbers in 5 and 6 cell modified, which are both run on June 15th. They have many RC super stars attending and one very special guest who will be announced shortly. Booking in now is strongly recommended via www.rcracecontrol.com to avoid dissapointment….
April 13, 2008
The 17th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about the teams trip to this years TITC event. Arriving a few days earlier before the race gave us a great opportunity to prepare, and having all the other factory teams at the track as well gave us the chance to do some benchmarking. The track was prepared very well, so after charging the first batteries and getting the tires ready, we were ready to race! I was the first one to get track time, and…
April 3, 2008
It seems that EFRA have been listening to your objections regarding their strict new policy on the EFRA number placement on bodyshells at their events. Franky Noens, the 1/10th IC Section chairman, sent us a letter outlining that for a number of reasons they understand it would be unfair to implement such a rule at such short notice and so have delayed this policy until 2009. Click more to read the full letter… To All: EFRA have for many years enforced manufacturer to emboss the EFRA homologation number in the windscreen of 1/10 IC Track bodies for clearer recognition of…
March 31, 2008
On Friday we published the list of the approved 1/10th scale body shells and informed everyone that EFRA will be very strict in checking these to ensure that they are indeed EFRA approved. We have now received a similar list of the 1/8th scale body shells, from Sander de Graaf, who also informs us that in order to compete in an EFRA sanctioned event the body homologation number must be embossed in the body, preceeded by the word “EFRA”. If this is not the case, you will not be allowed to use that bodyshell at an EFRA race, even if…
March 28, 2008
…2015 – Alfa Romeo 156 [Parma 2016 – Cadillac CTS-VR # 1475-00 [Protoform] 2017 – Dodge Stratus 2005 [Protoform] 2018 – Blitz Mada 6 [Titan] Approved in 2006 2019 – Blitz Mazda 3 [Titan] 2020 – Blitz Altis [Titan] Approved in 2007 2021 – BMW M3 GTR [Thunder Tiger Corp] 2022 – SLBMZ6 [TRT-Technik] 2023 – SLBStratus X07 [TRT-Techniks] 2024 – Euro- R [East Coast Bodies Tune] 2025 – M-Type / Mazda 6 [Parma] Approved in 2008 2026 – DNA [Protoform] 2027 – Toyota Altis [Titan] 2028 – East Civic [Central] Download the original letter here (PDF). Source: EFRA [efra.se]…
March 27, 2008
Upgrade RC have been quiet for some time but have come back from their break in releases with a great new product, fully customizable buggy skins. Customize your own buggy skin using their simple online selection process, the possibilites are virtually endless. You can choose the main colours, flame pattern, as well as add logos and on top of that, each skin comes with a complete wing skin kit. Source: Upgrade RC [rcidcustom.com]…
