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April 1, 2016

Serpent Cobra SRX8 buggy

SerpentSRX8-1

Following a number of teasers, Serpent have finally released their all new Cobra SRX8 1/8th scale buggy. Designed by Billy Easton, the focus was on performance, ease of use and durability. A very well specced kit, the major changes include new gear-differentials that have a larger case to allow for more oil inside and a built in pressure compensation system, resulting in a more consistent diff over longer runs. A new gear-mesh plate system allows for easy and secure engine (dis)assembly without worrying about gear mesh. For tuning, the front and rear lower wishbones allow inserts to be both mounted in the top and bottom for many possible flex options, using no inserts, moulded inserts, carbon inserts, or mixed of both inserts. Finally the new angled steering system offers optimal Ackermann settings as well as reduced bumpsteer.

View more details and images here

April 1, 2016

VBC Racing D08 brass mounts & LCG towers

VBC Racing have released these new brass suspension mounts for their WildFireD08 touring car. There are 3 new pieces, a brass suspension mount which is 9.5grams compared to the original aluminium version which is 2.5grams, a solid FR mount that is 10.9grams versus 3.3grams and finally a split mount that are 4.3grams each compared to the original which are 1.1grams each. Also for the WildFireD07 there are new graphite LCG shock towers that work with the new TBBS shock system.

View the different new products here

April 1, 2016

Kurt Hubeny joins Ielasi Tuned

Ielasi Tuned have announced that Austrian Front runner Kurt Hubeny has joined their team. Kurt will use the new ITD.21-9CL WC Edition engine in his new WRC car and will be contesting the Austrian Nationals, all ENS rounds, the Matrix Challenge in Austria as well as the Ielasi Tuned Trophy in Leno on the 22nd of May. Kurt says “I’m happy to get in to the Ielasi Tuned team, thanks to Daniele and Modellsport Trinko for the support in 2016.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

April 1, 2016

Xray XB2 4-gear gear box

Xray have released this optional molded composite motor gear box for the XB2, which accommodates 4 gears and orientates the motor on the left side. All parts fit perfectly together, and give super-easy access to the rear differential. The durable gear box houses the differential and rear transmission, allowing the mounting of the rear roll center holder, motor plate, and rear shock tower.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 31, 2016

Hot Race Tyres selected for Gubbio 200mm Worlds

IFMAR have announced that Hot Race Tyres have been chosen as the official handout tire for the 2016 IFMAR 1/10th 200mm Worlds in Gubbio, Italy. The Italian company will supply tires for each racer at 9 Euros a set with 11 sets required for the event with details of the shore and diameters to be released in due course. IFMAR also announced that Maxima, MLC and Runner Time will be supplying the handout fuel for the event.

Source: IFMAR [ifmar.org]

March 31, 2016

Xray XB4 +3.75mm Offset wheel hubs

New for the XB4, Xray have produced these CNC-machined 12mm wheel hubs with +3.75mm offset for wider track-width. Made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium they have been strategically machined for optimum strength, balance and lightness. Marked for easy identification they are secured onto the drive axle with a setscrew.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 31, 2016

Drake wins at Pro-Line Series Rd3

This past weekend Dialed In Raceway hosted the third round of the Pro-Line Series with the event attracting nearly 100 entries. The atmosphere of the event was very laid back and the Dialed In staff even treated all the racers to lunch. Adam Drake was the top qualifier in nitro buggy and won the final followed by Jeremy Kortz and Shawn Kirkman. Mugen also took the victories in 40+ nitro buggy and Intermediate nitro buggy with Robert Wickman taking the victory in 40+ but the race of the day was between Jason Snyder and Lerone Hearn in Intermediate nitro buggy. Jason Snyder took the win by a narrow margin over Lerone Hearn.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

March 31, 2016

Le Mans Meeting Hudy Arena – Announcement

Le Mans Meeting Hudy Arena - Announcement

Hudy Arena have announced the first inaugural “Le Mans Meeting Hudy Arena” which will take place on April 30th 2016 at the Hudy Arena’s outdoor track in Trencin, Slovakia. Open to old school 1/8th gas cars from the eighties, there are also support races for the Pro 10 based 1/10 Le Mans Series and 1/10 Formula 1 classes. Full information and rules can be found here while the entry is now open here.