Bodyshell producer Blitz has released a new Type S GT Wing designed for use with its GT5 Zonda and GT6 Pista 1:8 GT Onroad bodies. Compared with the original GT5/GT6 wings, the new Type S option provides more rear traction and better top speed, especially on the GT6 Pista body. The standard Type S Wing is made from 1.0mm polycarbonate material with a lightweight option offered in 0.7mm thickness.
New from German electronics brand LRP is their HV Mid Size Modified Graphene 4.1 7000mAh Hardcase Battery. To maximise capacity while adjusting the length of the battery to 113mm, the only option was to develop a new cell construction and invest in a completely new case. This new size extends the battery by 16mm over the Shorty battery length of 97mm and makes it 26mm shorter than the standard battery length of 139mm. Due to these specifications, this Mid-Size battery offers three advantages. In 1:8 Electric Offroad the 113mm battery completely fills up the battery compartment in the popular Team Associated RC8B4.1e buggy and offers increased capacity over the normal shorty batteries. Also in buggies with a full length battery compartment (139mm) the new Mid-Size battery can be moved forward and backward to adjust the weight distribution while providing sufficient capacity. In 1:10 Modified Touring Car the weight distribution can be adjusted front to rear by 26mm which can be vital to getting the perfect weight balance and cornering.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas has retained his EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy European Championship with a dominant win at the OngaroRing in Italy. Having secured the overall TQ ahead of Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic after topping three of the five qualifiers, the Spaniard went on to win his Semi Final to secure pole position for the 45-minute. With Burak retiring from the lead of his Semi, behind Canas on the grid it would be Burak’s brother Berak Kilic who lined up second followed Xray’s David Ronnefalk and Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro. Leading from start to finish it was a dominant display from Canas who has clearly marked himself as a favourite for the World Championship in just 6-weeks time in his home country. A late charge from 2018 Champion Bruno Coelho, who started P5, would see the Xray driver get by his team-mate Ronnefalk to finish within 6-seconds of Canas. Former World & European Champion Ronnefalk completing the podium ahead of the WIRC of Marco Baruffolo. Racing at his family owned track, current back to back World Champion Ongaro would see any chances of a first European title dashed when he ran out of fuel having just passed Ronnefalk for second with 15-minutes left on the clock.
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Avid has a new 7″ wide wing designed for 1:10 buggies with high clearance wheel cutouts and low drag. Available in two thicknesses, lightweight and standard, it features a flat but curved front lip to speed the air up going over it with a smooth transition to the low pressure 18.5 degree rear section so there are no pockets or hard edges to disrupt the flow. An innovative feature they have incorporated in is a small raised line in the centre, allowing easy centring during mounting. Additionally, the wing includes eight support ribs on the sides to maintain structural integrity. Two gurney options are also offered to adjust the rear bite to your preference. The wings comes uncut as 2 units.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
New from Mugen Seiki engine brand Ninja comes the JX21-B07 Buggy Engine. Over two years since the release of its predecessor, the JX21-B07 engine includes new crankcase, carburetor, backplate, and piston cylinder. The carburetor provides great power that is easy to drive, provides consistent tuning, and is fuel efficient. With options of a silver or black head version, the Ninja B07 engine has a square bore and stroke which has smoother power characteristics and improved fuel consumption. The DLC coated crankshaft is tungsten weighted. The lightweight cooling head has a lower center of gravity and provides exceptional cooling and stable operating temperatures. Also, new for the Ninja B07 is the rear backplate that includes a steel thrust plate.
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Ielasi Tuned is now offering their EFRA2186 1:8 Offroad exhaust as a Hard Coated one piece pipe set. The EFRA2186FT uses the same pipe as before. An exclusive mold to the Italian engine tuner which was created to give an exclusive sound, excellent power delivery and lower consumption, now having the muffler and manifold all in one piece further optimises performance as well as removing the ‘annoying’ exhaust gasket. More linear in the power release and with better runtime, the one piece set is being used by team drivers at the EFRA European Championship which is currently underway at the Ongaroring in Italy.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
New for its 1:10 Electric Touring Car platforms, Xray has released -1mm – Inner Shock Position (L+R) Aluminium Upper Clamp for the X4. The upper clamps move the inner pivot 1mm closer to centre with this position lengthing the upper arm and reducing camber gain to free up the car. Mid corner steering improves in long sweepers, and traction rolling is reduced in very high traction carpet conditions. Recommended for large open tracks or high traction carpet tracks. Heavy duty upper clamps improve durability in hard crashes and accommodate the inner shock mounting system. Made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black anodized, the upper clamps use caster inserts for quick and easy set-up changes, and feature centering pins for precise installation and improved crash reliability.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from US racing accessories brand 1up Racing are these Machined Aluminium Idler Gears for the Team Associated RC10B7 platform. Made in collaboration with their partners at Trion, they are precision-machined in Japan from premium grade aluminium greatly increasing the durability of your B7 transmission. Friction is kept at a minimum for a free-rolling drivetrain that provides smooth, quick acceleration. Prepare your gearbox with 1up Racing’s Gold Anti-Wear grease and these hard anodised gears will provide unmatched longevity, especially critical in the high- powered Modified 2WD class. The gears are available in either single or 3-gear packs.
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
