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July 13, 2023

Ielasi Tuned GT manifold & Hardcoating

New from Ielasi Tuned is their V3 GT Manifold and the news that the Italian brand is now offering all pipe sets across both their onroad and offroad range with optional Hardcoated finish. The 2185 GTR, which is from their own mold, comes with the new manifold V3 giving more power and rpm for the GP5 Engine. Following testing with their team driver Toni Gruber with his GT car, it was decided the new V3 manifold was best performance match for this pipe.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

July 13, 2023

Smart Starter GT Version

Smart Workshop has released a new version of their Smart Starter intend for 1:8 GT use. The extended front tips are capable of accommodating GT models with a higher body shell height. Like the original glow plug starter, it is a high efficiency high frequency synchronous step down DC/DC regulator capable of delivering up to 6A output current. It integrates main switch and synchronous switch with very low RDS (on) to minimise the conduction loss, Internal Soft-start Limits the Inrush Current. It uses a replaceable 3.7V 1800mAh Lithium Iron Rechargeable Battery (Size 18500) with JST connector with build in protection board to prevent over charge and discharge. One touch button to show five levels of the battery capacity. Red and Green indictor to show the charging progress. Changeable Inner hexagon contactor use direct plug-in design without locking, user can insert or remove fast and smoothly during operating. In order to reduce the phenomenon of flashover and oxidation, Inner spring power contactor come with gold plated and both contactors make by 100% copper to minimise internal resistance.

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July 12, 2023

Hong Nor’s Grenenger takes QLD 1:8 GT State Title

Having only signed for Hong Nor at the end of May, Russell Grenenger got the partnership off to the best possible start by taking a debut 1:8 GT Nitro victory at the Queensland State Title championships at England Park Raceway. The former large scale World Champion, secured the overall TQ after topping 3 of the six rounds of qualifying with the similar car of Cameron Nurcombe 2nd, Serpent’s Jeff Hamon 3rd and Jason Vallely’s Hong Nor P4, each driver having posted 1 TQ run. In the 30-minute final, Grenenger, having dropped off the lead for a time, would get his Ielasi Tuned powered X3-GTS 2023 back to the front to eventually win by 8-seconds from Lachlan Pearson and Vallely. Unfortunately having just won the 1:8 Onroad title one race earlier, Hamon would DNF 2/3rd the way through the GT encounter. A big year for the 1:8 GT category, Grenenger’s State Title win will be a nice boost ahead of the 1:8 GT World Championships. Only the second running of IFMAR title for the class, New South Wales Radio Control Racing Car Club will host the Worlds from October 8-15th at the ‘The John Grant International Raceway’ in Sydney.

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July 12, 2023

Hall crowned British 4WD Champ with double win w/end

Team Associated’s Tommy Hall is the new British National 4WD Offroad Champion. Third in last year’s title battle behind Champion Michal Orlowski and Neil Cragg, Hall wrapped up his first national title with victory number three of the class at the penultimate round of the 6 round championship. Having kicked off his 2023 campaign with victory at the season opener at Robin Hood Raceway, a happy hunting ground for Hall who won his 2WD European Championship title there, he was again the man to beat when it returned to the East Midlands track securing the 5th round TQ and win to add the 2023 BRCA title to his CV. Winning from Schumacher’s Ben Smith and Neil Cragg, the result completed the perfect weekend for Hall who on the Saturday came through from 4th on the grid to take the win in 2WD. The result means the title will be decided between Hall and defending champion Cragg at the season finale at the TORCH track on August 5th. In the meantime, Hall travels to the Netherlands to defend his EFRA European 2WD title next week as well as looking to add the 4WD title to his tally.

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July 12, 2023

Marka Racing Side Circle Ride & Droop Height Gauge

Italy’s Marka Racing has released two new set-up tools, the Side Circle Ride & Droop Height Gauge. As a combination the tools allow the measurement of ride height and droop with the Ride Height Side Circle also available separately. The idea originated years ago from the engineer Ivo Cavuoto that, with the help of the team, finally sees realised his project. This tool, being two faced, is one of a kind because it can be used on both sides. This way is possible to get a more accurate measurement of the height from the ground with step of 0.1mm. The tool extensively can measure from 2.9mm to 6.4mm. Adding the second part of the tool that raises the Ride Height Gauge by 10mm is possible to measure the Droop, and the tool becomes a Droop Height Gauge. In the second part of the tool there is a hole that allows the Awesomatix differential’s place for its upkeep. The tool has being produced by CNC, anodised with the colour black and silver borders.

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July 12, 2023

Nuclear ASM Ultra Torque .21 Race Engine

Japan’s Nuclear, the brand of multiple Worlds Finalist Masao Tanaka, has released the latest addition to its ASM range of .21 race engines with the new Ultra Torque. Designed with an emphasis on medium to high speed circuits, in addition to surface treatment processing such as WPC it has also undergone special processing for increased piston strength. The sleeve, connecting rod and piston pins are also surface treated helping to reduce all friction resistance.

Source: Nuclear [nuclear.ne.jp]

July 12, 2023

Xray XB4 Alu Monoblock Servo Holder

Xray has added this Alu Monoblock Servo Holder to the options list for its XB4 and XT4 1:10 Offroad chassis. Machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black anodised, it provides a stiffer and flex free servo mounting. The holder is mounted only with 2 screws in centre of car which ensures equal left-to-right flex. The ultra-strong construction ensures long lifespan and durability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 11, 2023

Exotek EB48 Steering Servo mount & Alu Diff Mount

New from California’s Exotek Racing is their Steering Servo Mount & Tray Set and Centre Diff Mount for Tekno’s EB48 2.1 1:8 electric buggy. The steering servo mount is machined from heavy duty polished and anodised 7075 alloy with the electronics tray produced in carbon fibre. Lightweight yet high strength, the factory style servo mounting reduces the risk of stripped plastics. Also providing factory style, is the heavy duty 7075 alloy centre diff mount for the EB48 series. The alloy construction maintains proper gear mesh for longer gear life and reduces the chance of stripped screws coming loose in a race.

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