New from Xceed RC is this handy shock-plier tool that allows you to safely and securely grip the shock-rods and shock-bodies, without damaging or scratching the surface. Ideal for assembling ball-joints on the shock-rods and turning the shock-caps on the bodies. Precision machined from softer grade aluminium it has a high quality green anodised finish and is suitable for 1/12, 1/10, 1/8, 1/8 off road and truggy too.
Source: Xceed RC [xccedrc.com]
The 2010 German 1/12th electric Championship was held over the weekend of 23-25th April at the high-traction and permanent racetrack in Schermbeck. Following qualification it was multiple European A-main finalist and Serpent/LRP driver Markus Mobers on the TQ spot followed by touring car World Champion Marc Rheinard in 2nd with his Associated/SP combo and in 3rd recent German TC indoor champion Ronald Völker with his Associated/LRP ride. As the finals got underway, it was Völker and Rheinard who got the best starts and they were the only ones to still have the chance for the overall win heading in to the last and decisive 3rd leg of the finals. As the tone went off for the start of the last final, Ronald had his chances of another title in 2010 significantly decreased as he got taken-out on the first lap. But Ronald never gave up and with great driving Ronald slowly started to close the gap to the leaders and with 2 min to go he managed to close up and pass Marc Rheinard for the lead and the overall championship. Marc Rheinard took 2nd overall, with Marc Fisher ending up in 3rd for Corally/GM.
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ROAR is authoring rules for the “GT” category, which it will refer to as “1/8 Super GT” to avoid confusion with other categories that are also called “GT.” The rules pertain to the 1/8 off-road based vehicles that feature on-road passenger and road racing body shells. This is a category that’s been gaining in popularity due to reasonable cost, high durability, lower maintenance and the scale appearance of these big machines. ROAR desires to preserve the most appealing elements of what has made this a popular and growing category. ROAR invites all industry affiliates and current members to inquire with questions or additional suggestions for the rules.
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Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.
– New XB808 Rear Anti-Roll Bar 3.0mm
– XB808 Wins Auckland Championship
– T3 Wins 2010 Portuguese Championship R1
– NT1 Double Podium Finish & T3 Victory at MNC R3, Malaysia
– T3 and Danni Eyde Win Danish Championships
– T3 2nd at New Zealand Electric Championships
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New from JConcepts is the officially licensed Ford Raptor SVT incorporates the latest treatment in grill and headlight design with pronounced bumper, adding street appeal. Front and rear fender flares provide the clearance necessary to run an assortment of 2.2” tires and wheels while maintaining that exclusive design. Extended cab design with recessed side windows, louvers along the front hood and sun-roof outline highlight a number of the front-end styling cues.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Kyosho America have announced the opening of Route 241 Raceway inside their headquarters in Lake Forest, California. R241 was conceived and built as a means to provide the best facility for their extensive Mini-Z and dNaNo RC racing vehicles. Starting from May 1st they will be opening the doors to the public every Saturday and Sunday sans Holidays.
Also new from JConcepts is their medium Racing Bag, a compact, multi-purpose equipment bag that can be used for about any of your R/C needs. Shown next to the small JConcepts bag above, its design and proportions allow you to store and transfer just about any combination of compact R/C equipment you desire. With a total of 3 composite drawers, there is enough room for a 1/10 scale buggy or touring car as well as room for radio gear, tools, tires, or various other R/C gear. Also from JConcepts, their new t-shirt is based on the popular splash theme, it sports a completely detailed front logo design including the popular and powerful JConcepts logo along with graffiti, splash and sketch imagery type in the background. The back includes a smaller print highlighting the JConcepts logo to show your style whether you are coming or going. Finally, there is a new World Champions logo decal sheet which is multi-purpose specifically for any body or miscellaneous accessory. Vividly printed, it includes the JConcepts brand identities with the World champion tag line.
New from JConcepts, Flip Outs give drivers that tire in-between the Goose Bumps and Double Dees they have asked for. A very small pin construction makes up the foundation for the Flip Outs design and gives the grip when racers need it most, when the conditions are wet and green in the morning, traction is sometimes hard to come-by. Alternating center bar support provides the base for the forward traction while the small accommodating tapered pins provide the dig and flex under hard acceleration and cornering. Having shown the prototype Punisher shell for the Associated RC8B a while ago, it has been finalised and is now available. The slight cab-forward treatment is amongst the most aggressive in class giving the Punisher top notch performance, while a blended wing / body design gives additional down-force to the side-pods and windshield which increases drivability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/8th buggy racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape.
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