Brilliant RC have introduced their new 5x10mm and 5x7mm clutch gap shims. They are available in one convenient package with the 5x7mm shims coming in 0.1mm and 0.25mm thickness while the 5x10mm shims are included in 0.1mm and 0.3mm thickness. The set includes a total of 20 pieces and it is available now.
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Coming from JQRacing is a new low rear shock tower for the Black Edition buggy. The shock stay sports lower shock mounting holes which reduces up travel slightly while making it easier to achieve the correct down travel. Drivers can screw the shock end on all the way, which adds safety. For smooth tracks, owners can also try adding one additional shock O-ring on the shock shaft, to reduce up travel further and the correct shock length to run is 120-121mm with this tower. As for the upper links, the stock middle hole is the same as the lowest hole on this tower. This means that there is one higher row on the new low tower. This can be good to run in high grip or bumpy conditions, where team drivers raise the hub with the middle insert.
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Kyosho Europe have released first images of their forthcoming Inferno MP9e Evo 1/8th electric buggy kit. The vehicle builds on the successful, 8-times World Championship-winning MP9 and MP9e platform but features a redesigned chassis layout with a very forward-moved weight bias as components such as the steering servo, radio box and speed controller are located towards the front axle while the motor is now in a mid-ship position. The highly regarded flat control and aerial posture of the previous model has been maintained while a forward weight shift has improved balance for optimised handling. In addition, subtle changes to the battery mount create a lower centre of gravity that combines with the race-tested body design of the MP9e Evo to deliver superior cornering, traction, and rough surface performance required of a racing buggy to perform successfully at the highest level. The kit features the front and rear suspension and drive systems from the latest Inferno MP9 TKI4 10th Anniversary Special Edition and the layout of the A7075T6 hard anodised aluminium chassis fas been specifically designed for the MP9e Evo to optimise weight distribution for electric power performance and a lower centre of gravity.
The California Summer Classic was held at Channel Islands Raceway this past weekend and in the Expert Nitro Buggy class it was veteran racer and former IFMAR World Champion, Greg Degani (JQRacing) with the win in the 30-minute A-main. Cole Jenson (HB Racing) came in 2nd, some four seconds down as TQ holder Don Vinkemulder (TLR) rounded out the top 3 another 14 seconds down.
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This year it was Sandefjord RC Club, that was going to host the Norwegian National 1/8th Off-road Championship for 2018. The event saw the running of the nitro and electric class at the same weekend and the race was very well organised with the good and warm weather further adding to the whole fun. Xray’s Daniel Kobbevik was one of the pre-event favourites as he had a clear winning streak going into the event. However he would only arrive late on Friday evening for a short shakedown of the cars and his strategy was to use the qualifiers to learn the layout and find the right setup and speed. The strategy worked out perfect, and already in first qualifier round Daniel was the only one to score a 10-laps run. The only other driver with a 10-laps run in qualification was Xray driver Lars Erik Mo. Daniel carried on in tremendous speed and would ultimately win all rounds both in 1/8 electric and nitro, all 10lap runs, so already on Saturday he was top qualifier in both categories.
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Coming from Axial and made for the SCX10 II is a 2-speed gear set. The kit allows to upgrade the 31439 SCX10 transmission into a Hi/Lo gearbox. Gears used include a 18T machined gear, 26T/28T high speed gear set, and 28T/36T 2-speed shift gears. Also part of the conversion are all needed transmission internals, shifter forks and a mini servo saver, springs and a linkage set.
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The fifth round of the Xray Racing Series Greece was held at the Fanatix Racing Track in Athens recently. In the 2WD Buggy class and in the opening A-main it was Fotinos with the win from Ioannidis 2nd with the two having a nice battle for the whole five minutes. In the second main Ioannidis was able to take profit of electronic issues that plagued Fotinos. Going into A3 the decision for the overall win was still wide open. In the opening lap Ioannidis made a nice pass on Fotinos but Ioannidis would suffer a crash and he would eventually finish on P3, handing Fotinos the win with Ioannidis coming in 2nd from Sikianakis 3rd.
The Southern Summer Payout Series was held at Thornhill Racing Circuit in Hutto, Texas this past weekend with 72 entries for a multitude of classes. 2WD Modified saw Rhett McNair taking the overall after the double A-mains, coming from the 2 spot on the grid. Rhett scored 2-3 finishes as A2 winner, Austin Jeffries had to settle for 2nd thanks to a 5th place in A1. A1 winner, Tyler Hooks however only managed a 3rd overall due to a DNF in A2.
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