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October 1, 2010

Xray T3’11 electric touring car

As teased some weeks ago, Xray have released the full details on the next evolution of their T3 platform, the T3’11. As expected the car is more of small step than a major change with the biggest changes being the new ultra narrow LiPo specific chassis plate, the new top deck and new centrally positioned dual steering system which sees the horn mounted steering servo saver positioned along the car’s centre line. Xray say that these small changes will help improve cornering and make the car easier to drive, especially in high traction conditions. The only other new items are the composite battery holders that prevent the pack from shifting during a crash and new low profile shock membranes for easier dampening adjustment.

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October 1, 2010

Exotek Racing EXO104 conversion kit

Exotek Racing’s new EXO104 is a high performance, lightweight chassis conversion that gives the F104 the competitive edge thanks to the improved chassis work and floating rear pod. Using actual components from the World Champion Yokomo 1/12th, they have re-engineered the rear pod into a 5 link floating rear pod for superior rear traction and stability. The kit includes a VCS through shaft center oil shock to perform tweak free side dampening together with a carbon fibre 1 piece top deck to reduce tweak and allow just enough flex to maintain proper traction.

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September 29, 2010

T.O.P. Rebel 12 1/12th scale chassis

More new products from T.O.P. Racing with the introduction of their Rebel 12, 1/12th scale chassis. This new link car features and ultra open motor pod designed specifically for brushless motors with an axle tube to assure perfectly aligned pod bearings and a counter balanced rear hub allowing for smooth rotation. Up front there is easily adjustable 3-way reactive caster suspension, adjustable front arm droop and aluminium eccentric arm spacers for simple front width adjustment.

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September 29, 2010

T.O.P. Racing Sabre FD chassis

Having shown you the first CAD images from the new T.O.P. Sabre FD front wheel drive chassis back in February, the car is now ready and specs have been finalised. Using a gear driven front drive system, it features a super narrow 2.5mm thick chassis design and alloy bulkheads & motor mounts for improved heat dissipation. Other features include alloy threaded shock absorbers, alloy hex wheel hubs, a front ball differential and 3 step adjustable steering Ackermann.

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September 22, 2010

Schumacher Mi4CX coming soon

Having won the BRCA touring Car national championship in the hands of Chris Grainger, Schumacher have revealed that they were running a new car in final round of the series last weekend in London. Known as the new Mi4CX, full details on the replacement for the Mi4LP are due out shortly but we can expect the car to be out around November time. We will update you as soon as we have more information.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

September 17, 2010

Manutech Racing Rug Runner chassis conversion

Manutech Racing’s Rug Runner chassis conversion for the CRC Gen X10 made it’s debut, and the podium taking 3rd place, last week at II-C in the heated 13.5 WGT class. Design relocates and repositions the battery to the extreme rear for maximum weight transfer. If less effect is desired there are two additional forward positions. Full rigid main plate gives consistent runs and ample room in locating electronics for ultimate balance. Battery is fully secured with out the use of tape, and accessible by a small removable shock deck plate. The conversion uses all the original kit hardware and even maintains previous body post positions.

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September 16, 2010

Xray T3 2011 – Coming soon

Xray have announced on their site the impending release of the 2011 version of their T3 chassis. No other information is given, but we can assume with it being a new platform for this season that the changes will be minor tweaks rather than major updates.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 13, 2010

Speed Passion RS2 & RS1 RTR cars

Speed Passion have released two cars in their new line of RTR cars aimed at entry level drivers. First up is the RTR RS2 Stadium Truck, which features full ball bearings, oil filled shocks, adjustable geometry and is ready to race right out of the box. It features the new Cirtix Inspire 2.0 brushless ESC and Sport Tuned 4000kv motor, giving you more than enough power for the track or your favorite bashing spot to tear up any terrain. And no worries about frequency conflicts either, because the RS2 comes complete with a 2.4Ghz radio system for glitch free operation anywhere. The RS1 is a 1/10th Scale 4wd shaft driven sedan. It too sports the Cirtix Inspire 2.0 ESC with easy forward / reverse operation. The ESC Digital racing respond system uses the same DNA from the 2010 IFMAR World Champion, giving you the choice of 9 levels of power, which allow you to adjust the power to your ability. Supplied with the Sport Tuned 3000kv motor.

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