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August 8, 2007

Pro-Match 6 cell battery case

Our partners Kimihiko Yano in Japan have started selling these heavy duty 6 cell battery cases from Pro-Match. Suitable for holding ten 6 cell packs, the contents are well protected using foam while the outer shell of the case is made from a hard wearing plastic that sports the Pro Match logo printed in green. The contents can be closed inside using 2 sliding type latches, which can also take a padlock for added security, while the opening action utilises a simple but durable hinge.

Source: Kimihiko Yano [kimihiko-yano.net]

August 8, 2007

Xray NT1 lightweight XCA flywheel

More optionals for the NT1, this time from Xray themselves who have released this new optional lightweight XCA flywheel which has been made from tough 7075 T6 hard coated aluminium. Strategically lightened by 20% compared to the standard kit flywheel, this reduces rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 8, 2007

Bavarian Off-Road Cup Rd8

Last weekend in Kempten saw the 8th round of the Bavarian Off-Road Cup take place under sunny conditions, however with rain during the previous days the track was still wet in the morning. The race was open to hobby and expert level racers and a total of 72 participants showed up on the day with an exciting race expected due to the quick racers all turning the same lap times. Qualifying saw the pole position go to Kyosho driver Uli Probst, and right from the start of the race he could pull away, with only Florian Braun able to stay in touch. It looked to be an easy victory for Uli but just before the end he encountered some problems lapping slower cars and this allowed Florian to pass for the lead and take the win. Uli Probst came home in 2nd with Alois Offner in 3rd, with all drivers on the podium using PMT tyres.

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August 8, 2007

East Coast 1/10th Buggy tires

Powers International have announced that they will start selling these new 1/10th scale buggy tires from East Coast Bodies in late August. Sold separately, the front tires are only suitable for 4wd buggies, while the rear tires can be used on both 4wd and 2wd chassis’, both tires are best suited for hard packed conditions. Also available from East Coast Bodies are foam inserts for front and rear.

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August 8, 2007

Mugen MRX-4X Conversion Kit

Mugen Seiki have released information about their upcoming conversion set for the MRX4-R that will convert it to the MRX4-X, the car that the team will run at this years World Championships in Argentina. As you can see from the image above, it is a pretty extensive upgrade that includes new shorter rear upper wishbones, new uprights with adjustable offset, front and rear bulkheads with adjustable belt tension, new chassis plate, new front and rear shock towers and a lot more.

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August 8, 2007

Chinese National Junior Championship

Last weekend saw one of Chinas biggest annual races, the National Junior Championships, run at the B.M.W. track 200 kilometres from Hong Kong. Thousands of students had attended the local qualifying races hoping to claim a place at the main race but only 12 teams managed to make it to the Championships. In the 1/8th scale buggy class it was 15 year old LInJunBin, who was driving a Team Losi 8ight, that took the win having started in 10th spot. Starting near the rear of the field he had to push and after 3 laps he was up into 2nd place and a few minutes later, when the current leader HongNanfang broke his car and retired, LInJunBin could take the lead and go on to win the race.

Source: RC Fans [rcfans.com]

August 8, 2007

Upgrade RC Flame 2 Graphic kit

Upgrade RC have announced the impending release of yet another graphics kit, this rather nice looking yellow and blue design, called the Flame 2. When released it will be made available for use with the Kyosho Inferno SP2 & STR, Mugen MBX5R & MBX5T, Jammin X1 CR & CRT, Losi 8ight & 8ight T, Revo, Associated RC8 and Hobao Hyper 8.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgrade-rc.com]

August 8, 2007

Xray XB8EC Chassis Flex Tech Tip

Xray have published a notification that they will start to only include the composite chassis braces in their XB8EC kits as it allows the chassis to flex more and give more traction, where the aluminium versions previously included made the chassis too stiff for most conditions.

Some XB8EC drivers who were used to the XB8TQ may feel that the chassis is softer, but please note that the XB8EC chassis is not softer but rather it is more flexible due to the use of composite braces both front and rear. The XB8TQ included both composite and aluminum braces and experience has shown us that most customers installed the aluminum braces; this made the XB8TQ chassis flex less and in most racing conditions where a more flexible chassis was required the XB8TQ did not have sufficient traction. For this reason XRAY decided to include only the composite braces in the XB8EC kit, which can be used in most standard racing conditions as they provide more chassis flex, making the car easier to drive.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]