New from Xray for its XB8 1:8 Buggy are these carbon fibre radio case plates for use with the hard radio case. Made from high-grade carbon they have been CNC-machined from bottom for super-lightweight design. Coming as a set of front and rear covers, they also fit the XT8 and GTX models.
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More after market options for the Team Associated RC10 B7 with R1 Wurks releasing an Adjustable KPI Steering Block Set for the marketing leading 2WD Buggy. These precision-machined steering hubs enable easy adjustments to the kingpin inclination angle, allowing for fine-tuning beyond the standard range provided by the kit’s plastic hubs. They also offer improved steering feel and durability. Machined from high strength 7075 T6 Aluminium, and black anodised with R1 laser etched branding, each hub weighs 6.6grams.
Having officially announced on July 4th it had a new 1:12 in the works, CRC has released further information and better images of the the new MetriCKs. The new car platform was a project that started well over a year ago and is now set for shipping in mid-August. The 1:12 World Champion chassis manufacturer which is based in Oneida County, New York, said some of our goals for the new car were Fast and efficient in the corners, Super low center of gravity, Super simple in design and use, Easy to race and maintain, Excellent durability, and in the CRC tradition, keep the car affordable.
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Xray has introduced these carbon fibre extensions for use with the aluminium rear uprights on its XB8 1:8 Buggy. The extensions feature camber link mounting holes 2mm lower which allows to move link lower when hub rises to keep link in same position. Made from premium-grade carbon fibre material, they fit both the XB8 & XT8 and come as a set of 2.
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Yokomo has introduced a new graphite main chassis and upper deck for its RD2.0 1:10 Drift Car. The plates are cut from matte graphite with the 2.4mm thick chassis helping to improve steering response without compromising the operability of the RD2.0. The chassis supports only short-size Li-Po batteries. In addition to the standard holder, the DRB-118LA holder can be used to move the battery mounting position further back. The upper deck is made from a slightly thinner 2.2mm material, designed to balance rigidity with the main chassis. Two additional upper deck posts can be added, allowing the rigidity balance between the front and rear to be adjusted. There are also threaded holes for mounting LTS high-mount battery holders, which allow for settings that take advantage of roll.
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Japanese 1:12 brand specialists Kimihiko Yano has introduced this foam tyre processing machine that is designed specifically for 1:12 tyres. From the planning stage of the product, they interviewed people who have just started using the Twelve, as well as mid-level and expert drivers. Asking them what kind of tire cutter they actually wanted, they continued developing the product in the hope that the introduction of this product will lower the barrier to entry and increase the number of people who will try the twelve. Ideas obtained at the planning stage included making it as compact as possible and minimising the number of parts and emphasise maintainability. Feedback also indicated no need for automatic feed function for the tool and no need for reverse function for the motor. Users also wanted it compatible with hollowing out tires (popping out). A hub that allows you to work with the wheel upside down is required to improve the hollowing out (popping out) accuracy. And after testing two prototypes, the EPS-J Twelve Tire Processor was completed.
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Originally released in 1996, Team Associated is now bringing out the RC10DS Classic Kit. The original RC10 Dual Sport was engineered to deliver real racing action and performance to the less than ideal track conditions RC drivers frequently encounter, parking lots. That’s why the RC10DS was built around the most enduring chassis ever, the RC10 alloy tub. The new DS runs on semi-pneumatic tires that hook up on almost any hard surface. The RC10DS can race on surfaces that most pan cars can’t even run on with its fully tunable, 4-wheel independent suspension and with handling & durability superior to expensive 4WDs. The DS kit gives you everything you need to go fast on asphalt: the classic and near indestructible aircraft alloy chassis, scale road racing wheels with mesh inserts, molded racing tires, suspension arms, our alloy bodies, custom racing oil-filled shocks, shock towers, anti-roll bars, plus all the necessary high-quality hardware.
As widely expected following the former World Champion’s announcement that he was parting ways with Adrien Bertin, FX Engines has officially announced that David Ronnefalk’s Xrays will be powered by the engines that come from the same factory in Trencin, Slovakia. Set-up as a passion project of Xray founder Juraj Hudy, it has been common for Xray’s star factory drivers to complete their package using FX Engines. When long time Xray factory driver Bruno Coelho made the return to 1:8 Offroad in 2017 he did so with the Slovakian made engines. Former World Champion Ty Tessman who was an Xray team driver for seven years before calling time of his career when he was dropped by the brand saw out the final two years of his contract as a FX Engines driver. With the announcement coinciding with the start of the 1:8 Offroad European Championship as the Ongaroring in Italy this week, commenting on the announcement Ronnefalk said, ‘I’m delighted to join FX Engines. The quality of the engine is of the highest standards in the industry offering leading performance in power, efficiency, driveability, consistency and easy to tune. I am looking forward to using these engines and what a better opportunity than the upcoming EFRA European Championship in Italy.
Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]
