Xray have released two new additions to their range of RX8 steel rear anti-roll bar wires. Allowing for additional tuning beyond the stock rear anti-roll bar, the new wires are available in 2.6mm and 3.0mm thickness, adding to the already available 2.8mm version. Manually measured, selected and straightened to eliminate all tweak, they are laser engraved for easy identification.
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This year’s Nordic Championship was held at the nice Spydeberg Raceway in Norway with drivers from Norway, Sweden and Denmark taking part, however regrettably no Finnish drivers this year. There was a total of 17 drivers in the 1:8 class and 34 drivers in the 200mm class and the event was very well organized, with excellent food and beverages all weekend. Practice Friday and qualifying Saturday were run in dry and sunny conditions and local young hotshot and rising European star Adrian Berntsen (N) showed who was the boss and TQ’ed both 1:8 TR and 200mm.
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Last weekend the first round of the Greek 1/8 On road Championship was held in Athens at the Arena Racing club. A well attended event, the race was won by the pole man Kostas Zacharopoulos driving a Blitz shod Mugen, taking the fastest lap, to win ahead of 5 time Greek Champion John Sotiropoulos in 2nd, driving a Serpent. Kyosho driver Vaggelis Totomis took 3rd, only 3 seconds back from 2nd place.
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For the third race of the Belgian touring car season last weekend, they went to the track of RCR at Roeselare. On practice Saturday the competitors had a sunny day but during the night some rain was expected. The track was wet on sunday morning but a little sunshine and the track was dry and for the whole day it was cloudy but no rain. Qualifying in the EFRA class it was Corally driver Olivier Bultynck that took the TQ ahead of Thomas Stockman and Nick Joosens. The final results were a repeat of the qualifying results, with Olivier taking the win after the first 2 A-mains despite having to come from behind in the first final. Xray driver Thomas Stockman took 2nd and Nick Joosens driving a Yokomo was 3rd.
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Motonica have announced the signing of Italian ace Raimondo Gilletti. Raimondo has been racing RC since 2000 and has acquired great experience for his young age. For the last 3 years he has been ranked in the Italian Top 10 and has already taken part in the most important racing events at both National and International Level. The first events that will see Raimondo running the P81 RS are the Ecomodel Trophy in Gubbio, Italy (11/12 June) and the Euro Nitro Challenge in Hildesheim, Germany (23/26 June).
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For serious racers conscious of weight savings, Xray have created this new optional front middle shaft for the RX8. CNC-machined from Hudy Spring Steel, it has been strategically lightened by 55% compared to the standard front middle shaft. The front middle shaft is highly wear resistant at contact points, helping to increase the lifespan of the shaft bearings, while rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability.
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Capricorn have been busy lately, with more new parts for their LAB-C801 chassis. First up is the new set of lightweight red anodised aluminium wheel nuts, that replace the quick release lever, allowing for a more accurate and true mounting of the wheels. Next up are a pair of rear shock stays, which have the same design as the original carbon version but have been made from treated steel for more strength. A new rear body mount centering assembly, with new carbon plate, features ball bearing for a smoother movement. For tuning purposes there is a new 3.2mm rear wire anti-roll bar, which comes with the mounting collars and ball bearings. And finally for all 1/10th scale cars, Capricorn also have a simple set of nylon rear wing screws & nuts.
Xray have released a set of hard suspension parts for their XII and X10 cars. The new parts which include the front upper suspension arm and both the left and rear steering blocks are now also available in the new harder material which is stiffer and stronger.
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