Xray has released new optional Alu Shock Cap-Nut with Vent Hole for the big bore shocks for its XB4 and XB2 1:10 Electric Buggy platforms. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and additionally black coated, upper shock caps offer increased durability and extended life time. The shock caps feature vent hole and come complete with a set of shims for fast and comfortable uptravel adjustment.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Germany’s Ruddog has introduced a new Dual Channel LiPo Battery DC Charger it is calling the RC230. The powerful and versatile charger allows you to charge up to two battery packs simultaneously with up to 30A of charge current. In the combined SYNC mode, a maximum charge current of 50A is possible. The DC charger can be used with 1S to 8S LiHV/LiPo, 1 to 20 cell NiMH, or 1 to 15 cell Pb batteries and operates with an input voltage of 10VDC to 49VDC. A powerful discharge function allows for up to 30A of discharge current in Recycle mode or 10A in Normal mode. The capacitive touchscreen display offers intuitive operation and allows monitoring of the charger’s and batteries’ vital signs. With its compact dimensions, it is easy to store and transport the charger, making it ideal for weekly racing or traveling.
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The fourth round of the Belgian Nationals drew some extra high profile entries over the weekend with Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski taking the win at the Racing Club Roeselare track. With the track set to host the EFRA 1:10 Electric Touring Car European Championships next month, a number of manufacturers used the National Championship round as final preparations for the Euros with the podium being completed by Awesomatix’s Lucas Urbain and Xray’s Alexander Hagberg. Last month the Roeselare track hosted the official Warm-up Race where Orlowski also took the win on that occasion ahead of triple back to back reigning Champion Bruno Coelho. In the fourth round of Stock, it was British driver Ollie Payne who took the win for Schumacher ahead of Belgium’s own Olivier Bultynck who will be aiming for a third European title having won previously in 2019 and 2022.
Image: Michal Orlowski [Facebook]
With the IFMAR World Championship for 1:10 Nitro Touring Car coming later this year at the Huge RC Circuit in Thailand, Italian manufacturer Capricorn has released a new W.C. 2024 Chassis Kit for its LAB C04. A car that was originally launched in 2020 and which won the 2022 and 2023 European Championship titles, the first win coming with Dominic Greiner and the most recent with current factory driver Toni Gruber, the new Chassis will be stiffer at the front end guaranteeing much more steering. The updated chassis will be sold as a whole kit (see image).
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
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.
Image: Sworkz [Facebook]
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]
