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May 18, 2020

Konect K1 Elite 540-size brushless motor

Available now from Konect is their K1 Elite 540-size electric brushless motor. It utilises a new and unique stator design for improved torque and high RPM while a special stator coating ensures optimised heat dissipation and surface corrosion resistance. High-purity Copper windings ensure maximised conductivity which further adds to the overall performance. The CNC-machined Billet T6 can sports heavy machining for best possible airflow inside the motor and thus lower operation temperatures while accurately mounted sensors, ensure best possible performance. The package is rounded out by dual sensor ports and the motor is available in 4.5T to 10.5T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock variants.

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May 18, 2020

Lam Cheung Tat wins at Tainan Nitro GT race

The Taiwanese city of Tainan hosted an 1/8th GT Nitro race this past weekend. When the dust had settled after the A-main event it was Lam Cheung Tat with the overall win from Hisang on the runner-up spot. Lin Zhifeng came in 3rd overall to round out the podium result.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

May 18, 2020

Xpress XQ10 & FT1 XOC rear toe control system

Available now from Xpress and made for the XQ10 and FT1 touring cars is the new V2 variant of their Xpress On-Power Control System XOC. The reactive rear toe control system was developed to change car behaviour at the corner apex by adding or removing toe from the rear wheels during chassis roll and thus suspension compression. The finely adjustable system can add in-corner stability or rotation if desired and it is easily adjustable. The set is usable with the Xpress Execute XQ1, XQ1S, FT1, FT1S, and XQ10 kits and it includes specially cut hard composite arms that allow for the same wheelbase adjustments as the regular non-XOC rear arms. Also included are red anodised aluminium rear steering hub knuckles, 3mm suspension pins and mounting hardware.

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May 18, 2020

Wiggins & Tebo successful at Thornhill club race

Thornhill Racing Circuit of Hutto, Texas held a well-attended club race this past weekend, pretty much the only allowed form of racing these days. The event attracted over 100 entries including some of the country’s fastest off-road racers. In the Nitro Buggy class it was Ethan Lefebvre (Xray) with the overall TQ from Jared Tebo (Tekno) in 2nd. The 30-minute A-main final however brought a somewhat different result with 5th place qualifier, Tekno RC’s Jared Wiggins taking the win by about three seconds from 6th place qualifier, Dillon Caldwell (HB Racing) on the runner-up spot. Top qualifier, Ethan Lefebvre had to recover from being dead-last about mid-race due to fuel problems, but he ultimately managed to round out the top 3 result.

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May 18, 2020

Xray GTX8 nitro GT kit – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of their new GTX8 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit. No official details about the latest incarnation of the company’s popular GT platform are available yet but we bring you more information about the 2021 variant once they surface.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 18, 2020

Kyosho MR-03 1 degree camber steering blocks

Coming soon from Kyosho and made for the Mini-Z MR-03 chassis are new aluminium steering blocks with built-in 1 degree wheel camber. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and their design gives 1 degree of wheel camber which allows to adjust the front end setup to certain track conditions. The steering blocks utilise steel wheel axle shafts, inserts for the kingpins and they come laser-engraved for easy identification.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

May 17, 2020

Yokomo BD10 brass balance weights

Yokomo have introduced new brass balance weights for the BD10 touring car. First up is an in-line brass weight that is installed between the motor mount and the battery. It weighs in at 20g and allows to up the overall weight of the chassis without sacrificing weight balance. The weight is mounted using double sided tape which allows for swift and easy attachment and removal. Also new is a 6g motor balance weight. It fits right into the mirrored pocket opposite the motor and it allows to optimise the left/right balance when running lightweight or low-profile battery packs. A special shape ensures the natural chassis flex is not disturbed.

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May 17, 2020

T-Works NB48 2.0 diaphragm shock cap set

Coming from T-Works and made for the Tekno RC NB48 2.0 buggy is a diaphragm shock cap set. The caps are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised for improved wear resistance. The design of the shock caps allows to use the included volume compensating rubber diaphragms whose two hardnesses allow to further adjust shock rebound and thus the behaviour of the buggy in various track conditions. Included in the set come four shock caps, a total of eight rubber diaphragms as well as four shock cap bushings.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]