New from CS Electronic is this 1/18th scale Lola closed cockpit bodyshell, that is suitable for the Xray M18 and the LRP Shark S18 TC. Made using lightweight Lexan, the streamlined design of the shell ensures good downforce and consistent handling, something that is very important in mini class racing.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
Avid RC are proud to announce the release of the Avid 5x12x4 Revolution bearing for the Xray 808 1/8th scale buggy clutch. What makes this bearing unique is that it has a rubber seal on one side while having a metal shield on the other. Rubber seals are great protectors against dirt but they offer a little more friction due to the tighter seal and thats why these bearings only use one. Xray choose a larger bearing for their new buggy to withstand the load and in doing so they actually made this bearing specific for RC, meaning that nothing else in the world uses this size. Typically this means that the bearing will cost more, however Avid are keeping their industry changing price point of just $1.
Source: Avid RC [avidrc.com]
A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:
> Kidderminster buggy Season Opener Report – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Xray V.I.P. Service at the 200mm Euro B’s – Link [teamxray.com]
> Navan Winter Series report – Link [mirageracing.com]
> S400 wins Romanian National Championship – Link [serpent.com]
> RB report on Belgian Touring car opener – Link [rbproducts.com]
> Graham Alsop wins Frankley Panther Cup – Link [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Last weekend saw the first round of the 2008 BRCA 10th off road National series, held at the multi-surface Kidderminster track in the mid-west of England. Saturday’s 2WD event saw early promise for Tom Yardy who won the first two qualifiers, but Neil Cragg came back in style to take the next two and line up Pole for the final. Neil Went on to win legs 1 and 3 to take the first 2WD National of the season. In the 4WD things were far more simple – 2007 reigning champion, Lee Martin, dominated from start to finish with his Associated B44, taking every qualifier and all three legs of the A final.
Read the full report here, including lots of great photos.
Source: oOple [oople.com]
The first in a new monthly column from VRC, the games developers have given us a sneak preview of the new V4 Professional version that is still in the works. While still too early to reveal all the finer details we have some of the games highlights, as well as some amazing 3D images.
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New from Atomic Carbon are these replacement shock towers for the Associated B44 buggy. Made from 4mm carbon fibre, and featuring additional shock holes alongside the standard kit holes, these towers are available for both the front and rear of the car. Having completed final testing they are now available to buy.
Source: Atomic Carbon [atomic-carbon.co.uk]
K-Factory have introduced their latest option part for the Team Magic E4, a pair of aluminium hinge pin mounts. Compatible with either end of the E4, these new aluminium option parts improve durability of the chassis while also improving suspension performance. Machined from high quality 7075-T6 aluminum, they are a direct replacement for the standard plastic parts included in the kit and are supplied with all the mounting hardware required. Part of the advantage with this new part not only lies with their improved strength but also with the new hinge pin ball, which thanks to the materials used have great wear resistance, impact resistant, chemical resistance and are self lubricating.
Source: K-Factory [kfactoryracing.com]
Italian company BP Racing have released information about their complete line of gas engines for 2008. Starting with their circuit engine, this 3.5cc is available in 2 versions, a 7 port and 9 port version and both feature a 14mm crankshaft, CNC machined piston and composite carburettor with interchangeable venturi. Similar in features, the buggy engine is available in a 3 and 5 port version, while the rally game motor comes in a 7 or 9 port version. For truggies, BP have also produced a 4.0cc motor available in 3 and 7 port versions.
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