Similar to that released yesterday by Xray, for the RX8 chassis, there is now also this lightened middle shaft locating collar. Made from tough 7076 T6 aluminium, it replaces the composite collar used on the 2-speed shaft, reducing its rotating mass without sacrificing strength or durability.
More new parts for the Xray RX8, this time from CSO Racing products who have released these new aluminium front upper suspension arm holders. Made from lightweight black anodised 7075 T6 aluminium adds extra strength to this vulnerable area of the car.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Roche RC have released this heavy duty front spool for the Hot Bodies TCX. The spool holder is made from lightweight purple anodised aluminium, while the lightened spool cups are made from heavy duty spring steel for increased durability.
Source: Roche RC [roche.hk]
For the RX8 chassis, Xray have released this strategically lightened locating collar made from tough 7076 T6 aluminium. Replacing the composite collar used on the 2-speed shaft, its rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability.
Bringing together years of experience in rubber compound technology along with looking for a perfect tire shape, Sweep Racing have designed their all new OG Spec tire. This tire provides everything the modern touring car racer needs, consistent traction throughout the entire length of a race along with excellent tire life. Based on the optimum overall diameter of 64.8mm, the carcass has been re-designed to fit Sweep’s inserts perfectly, providing more consistent performance, while the new improved sidewall design is developed to create better cornering traction and wear characteristics. The OG Spec tire has been selected as the official tire for the 2011 Xray Challenge Series and initial impressions were very positive, performing brilliantly at the 1st round of the series at West Coast RC Raceway.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
The 2011 EFRA European 1/10th scale 200mm ‘B’ Championships was held this week at the fast and smooth Rucphen track in the Netherlands, a late venue change after the original host, the MACH in Heemstede, had problems with noise and were unable to run the event. Some 81 drivers from around Europe attended the event and with 4 rounds of qualifying, two on Thursday evening and two on Friday morning, it was Dutch National champion Pedro Rombouts that took the top qualifying spot with his Xray ahead of Shepherd driver Patrick Nähr in 2nd, the top 2 separated by less than a second and well clear of the rest of the field. Adam Catchpole took 3rd spot ahead of Daan Jacobs in 4th.
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CSO have produced a full set of pulleys for the new Xray RX8 1/8th scale on road chassis. All pulleys are made from high quality 7075 T6 aluminium and then hard coated, with the side disc featuring holes for reducing weight but also allowing debris to exit from the teeth. There is a 24T front one-way pulley, 18T middle shaft inside pulley, 29T front side pulley, 18T rear side pulley and a 20T brake disc holder pulley. The 18T middle shaft inside pulley is different from the original in that it can be fixed on the updated CSO steel shaft by set screw instead of e-clip for quick and easy replacement.
View the 18T middle pulley mounted here
More new parts for the Xray RX8 from Arrowmax, who have released these new rear and side pulley shaft collars. Made from high quality 7075 aluminium, they are a direct replacement for the standard plastic kit versions.
View photos of the parts mounted here
