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July 13, 2023

JConcepts ET410.2 S15 and F2 bodies

JConcepts has released its popular S15 and F2 bodyshells for Tekno’s ET410.2 1:8 electric Truggy. The S15 body style (green colour scheme) is a staple in the line-up at JConcepts. The cab is redesigned, going to single window S15 treatment, the opposing angular window layout blends into the mid sidepod winglet so famous with this design. The roof features the centre fin stabilising structure to strengthen the cab while also providing some stability in forward tracking ability. The bed of the body shell is a lowered area and features a deep draw with surrounding geometry to strengthen the rear of the section. To escape out of the rear, a large ramping wing feature maintains rear stability while matching the look and intensity of the S15. The F2 body (orange colour scheme) was constructed to perform at the highest level using the latest trend of reducing surface area above the shock tower line, reducing the overall weight while maintaining a tight silhouette. The narrow shape, double upper railed cab with inner louvers are undeniable traits carried over to the new mini truggy performance body. The V-shape off the back of the cab is JConcepts fit, function, and styling from the get-go with a blend to recessed bed area for a low-slung base shape. A strategically placed spoiler outlet in the bed transitions to the mounting area.

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July 13, 2023

Gotzl crowned double Czech 1:8 Buggy Champion

Team Xray’s Max Gotzl claimed yet another national title in his native Czech Republic with a double victory in Terezin last weekend. Having won nitro and finished second in eBuggy to Martin Bayer at the season opener in Kolin at the start of June, Gotzl pulled of the perfect weekend at Round 2 claiming the TQ and win in both classes. Securing the eBuggy win over the Sworkz of Dominik Vlasek and Serpent of Jan Domansky, in nitro he took his FX Engines powered XB8 to victory over the Kyosho pairing of Jan Hujer and Jan Horacek, Hujer claiming runner-up in the final championship standings.

Image: Team Xray Czech [Facebook]

July 13, 2023

Sparko F8 Suspension Arm Inserts

Offroad market newcomer Sparko Racing has released a number of option part for its recently released F8 1:8 Buggy. The range includes carbon fibre Front Upper Arm Inserts (R/L) 2.0mm, Front Lower Arm Inserts in 1.5mm and 2.0mm options and Rear Arm inserts in 1.5mm and 2.0mm thicknesses. Offered a tuning option to adjust arm flex. The inserts attach to the arms providing extra rigidity for hot weather or high traction conditions.

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July 13, 2023

T-Works XB2 Rear Chassis Skid Protector

Adding to its range of skid plates, T-Works has introduced an option for use on Xray’s XB2 ’21, ’22, ’23 1:10 Buggy chassis. Made from stainless steel, the rear plate, which comes supplied as two plates, is designed to provide protection for the buggy’s chassis against scratches which are part of the wear & tear that comes with racing offroad.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

July 13, 2023

AGFRC SCX24 Alu Servo Horn

New from servo manufacturer AGFRC is their new HPS06B micro aluminium horn which is intended as a upgrade for Axial’s popular SCX24 1:24 Crawler. A pro version of the HPS06 horn they produce for RC planes, which has micro 25T spline, it can be widely used with AGFRC A20, A23, A24, A26, A27 and B13 series servos. Over the HPS06 model, the HPS06B is thicker and has bigger size screw mounting holes. Providing higher hardness and durability, which also can withstand more violent impact force while operation in mini crawler or buggy.

Source: AGFRC [agfrc.com]

July 13, 2023

Capricorn RC Multi Tire Additive Machine

Italy’s Capricorn RC has presented CAD images of its new Multi Tire Additive Machine. The main features are the possibility of performing the treatment on up to 4 rear and 4 front wheels at the same time. Heating is generated by 4 halogen lamps capable of bringing the rubber to about 50 °C to facilitate penetration of the liquid. The motor and lamps managed separately by a double command switch and it has interface tools dedicated to 1:10 and 1:8 wheel types with anti-bending flanges. For the front wheels it is possible to choke to 1/3 1/2 2/3 of the width. The Multi Tire Additive Machine is powered at 12V DC, and requires a minimum power supply of 50W.

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July 13, 2023

Ielasi Tuned GT manifold & Hardcoating

New from Ielasi Tuned is their V3 GT Manifold and the news that the Italian brand is now offering all pipe sets across both their onroad and offroad range with optional Hardcoated finish. The 2185 GTR, which is from their own mold, comes with the new manifold V3 giving more power and rpm for the GP5 Engine. Following testing with their team driver Toni Gruber with his GT car, it was decided the new V3 manifold was best performance match for this pipe.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

July 13, 2023

Smart Starter GT Version

Smart Workshop has released a new version of their Smart Starter intend for 1:8 GT use. The extended front tips are capable of accommodating GT models with a higher body shell height. Like the original glow plug starter, it is a high efficiency high frequency synchronous step down DC/DC regulator capable of delivering up to 6A output current. It integrates main switch and synchronous switch with very low RDS (on) to minimise the conduction loss, Internal Soft-start Limits the Inrush Current. It uses a replaceable 3.7V 1800mAh Lithium Iron Rechargeable Battery (Size 18500) with JST connector with build in protection board to prevent over charge and discharge. One touch button to show five levels of the battery capacity. Red and Green indictor to show the charging progress. Changeable Inner hexagon contactor use direct plug-in design without locking, user can insert or remove fast and smoothly during operating. In order to reduce the phenomenon of flashover and oxidation, Inner spring power contactor come with gold plated and both contactors make by 100% copper to minimise internal resistance.

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