Xtra Speed have introduced their new pre-assembled portal axles for the Axial Capra trail truck. The high-quality F9 portal axles replace the standard units and they include brass wheel hex adapters that can be used when more weight is needed. The axles come as separated units for the front or the rear and they are available now.
Power HD have introduced their new G1 gyro specially developed for drift car racing. Its so called Dual System can adapt to different tracks and driver habits, the unit offers adjustable end point settings and it is compatible with high voltage servos. The CNC-machined case features a 2-tone anodising in silver, yellow or red colour and it measures 25.6×24.5x8mm in size while weighing in at 12g. All-black wires for stealthy looks round out the package.
UK Klinik RC distributor Schumacher has introduced the new Klinik RC pinion case for up to 14 long boss or 28 standard pinion gears. The case is made clear material and it features two inner layers of foam that will take long or short boss pinions, ensuring good protection even to delicate gears. The case come without pinions and it is available from now on.
The SMRC club in Vienna, Austria held its first club race of the year last weekend. The schedule saw three rounds of 6-minute qualifying and in 2WD Buggy it was Martin Fischer with the overall TQ from Antonia Kovalszki in 2nd and Hannes Mayer in 3rd. In the finals, Martin and Antonia displayed some nice fights and lots of overtaking in all three 8-minute legs and after winning A1 and A2 Antonia would secure the win from Martin in 2nd and Niklas Wieser in 3rd.
Round 1 of the XRS Poland Hot Race Series was hosted by Latina RC Racing this past weekend. The race was held in several nitro and electric off-road classes and in 1/8th Nitro Buggy it was Bartosz Zalewski (Xray) with the overall TQ from Bartek Zambrzycki (Agama) on the 2 spot. The first race after lock down did not disappoint as the two Barteks put on a fantastic display of car control and speed as they battled through the 45-minute main final. A flame out at Zambrzycki’s final stop would mean that he would just miss out on the win on his debut in 1/8th racing, as Bartosz Zalewski took the winning honours from Zambrzycki in 2nd and Tomasz Gadnicki (Xray) in 3rd.
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Made for the Axial SCX10 III trail truck is Samix’s adjustable aluminium differential cover. The part is a replacement for the standard cover with the sturdy aluminium construction adding strength and durability while the design allows to add an internal screw-in brass weight that helps to fine-tune the truck’s weight bias. The cover is usable on the front and rear portal axles, it comes anodised in red, black or gun metal collar and it features laser-engraved details for looks.
Exotek have introduced their 22 Vader lightweight street eliminator drag racing chassis conversion kit for the TLR 22 3.0 to 5.0 series of buggies. The set converts the 22 buggy to be race ready for the hot new Street Eliminator/Slash No-Prep race classes springing up around the US. It provides the legal 13” wheelbase to fit under the hottest new no-prep bodies that are on the market, such as the ones offered by Proline and JConcepts. The pro chassis conversion set features carbon fibre made and machined in USA, a heavy duty 2.5mm thick chassis and side rail plates, an alloy servo mounting block that ties into the side rails for extra rigid and tweak-free front chassis setup as well as six heavy duty alloy side rail posts. Also included are a heavy duty alloy front kick-up plate, alloy parts that are finished in glossy black and silver cut to match the stock 5.0 look, and a 4-position shorty LiPo mounting to adjust for wheelie/no wheelie balance. The 2-level chassis design allows to lower or raise the centre of gravity for stability yet keeps the gear box higher to increase traction and keep the drive axles straighter for higher speeds. The 2-layer rear chassis also raises the rear roll centre which increases the forward launch traction while reducing side to side roll for improved high speed stability. The kit offers multiple weight balance options to maximise grip on the street or on the track and it includes a 3mm carbon fibre front shock tower to run a lower ride height as well as allow the use of an optional street eliminator body mount kit. The kit also includes a carbon fibre rear body mount plate that bolts to the stock 22 wing mounts for use with the Traxxas #TRA1914R body post set, it comes with a standup 3-gear Exotek slotted motor plate, steel hardware, extra large Exotek logo stickers, and an instruction sheet.
Coming from T-Works and made for most nitro-engine-powered vehicles is their new pressure box. The accessory was designed to allow for a more even pressure supply between the exhaust pipe, fuel tank, and carburettor, making for improved idling and better overall engine behaviour. The machined aluminium can will be inserted into the pressure line between the exhaust pipe and fuel tank with the box levelling the different pressures that occur at different engine RPM. The box is machined from aluminium, it comes black anodised and with white T-Works logos.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
