January 30, 2025

Xray X12 Carbon 1-Piece 2.0mm Chassis

Xray has released this 1-Piece 2.0mm Carbon Fibre Chassis for its X12 1:12 pan car.  CNC-machined from premium high-grade USA made carbon fibre material, the 1-piece chassis reduces drag and improves cornering speed.  The carbon material ensures the chassis is more flexible than the aluminium chassis and generates more tractions making it suitable for low traction carpet & asphalt tracks.

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January 29, 2025

Xray X12 ‘Black’ C=1.1 Front Coil Spring

Extending its range of front coil springs for its X12 1:12 pan car, Xray has added this new Black C=1.1 option.  For pan car front suspension with 4mm king pin axles, this option is the softest of the range and like the other 3 available springs is powder colour-coded for quick & easy identification.  Developed through extensive testing and racing experience, the stiffness is controlled by the thickness of the wire and by the number of coils; softer springs have a lower “C” value, while stiffer springs have a higher “C” value.

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January 28, 2025

Xray X4 XLP C=3.0 Spring Set

Xray has added a new stiffer spring option to its XLP Touring Car Spring range with the C=3.0 rated spring set.  Topping the range, this new stiffest of the 9 XLP spring options gives maximum response improves side traction & stability on the X4.

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January 28, 2025

Tamiya TRF104 – First images

Better known as the Nürnberg Toy Fair, Spielwarenmesse officially opened today with RC fan favourites Tamiya using it to unveil their new TRF104 1:10 F1 kit.  Well known racer German racer Dai Sakaguchi, who also operates Sakaguchinetshop, was one of the first to publish images of the first new TRF F1 offering since the Japanese manufacturer released the previous TRF103 back in 2018.  German online shop Tamico then added more images for fans to dissect.  The key feature of the TRF104 is the is the updated suspension from it predecessor, the move being made to a front set-up that use plastic arms and lets you adjust camber and caster with minimal fuss.  At the rear the design employs all connections on the motor mount with the drivetrain’s rear diff unit using carbon fibre shafts and included ball bearings for efficiency.

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January 27, 2025

Xray X12 1.0mm Carbon Side Brace for 1-Piece Chassis

Xray has introduced these carbon fibre super-thin chassis side braces for its X12 1:12 car.  CNC-machined from 1.0mm premium high-grade USA made carbon fibre thinner 1.0mm side braces increase overall traction, making the X12 more forgiving on the track.  Suitable for low traction carpet and asphalt tracks, the side braces accommodate special low profile, lightweight bushings to reduce the chances of chassis tweak, and for a low centre of gravity.

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January 23, 2025

Xray X4 Glass Fibre ‘Soft’ Upper Decks

New for their X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car, Xray has released these ‘Soft’ Glass Fibre Upper Decks.  Specially made from flexible & durable glass fibre material to increase the flex of the car they improve handling on low to medium grip tracks.  Machined from 1.5mm glass fibre, the shape of the top deck has been specifically designed to achieve maximum traction and great steering characteristics at the same time.  The top deck can be connected to the motor mount using these alternatives.  For a Soft setting, only one rear screw is used. This allows maximum flex and provides maximum steering. However, the car is less stable on-power. To achieve a Stiff setting, both screws are used. This setting gives reduced flex both in front and rear. Mid-corner steering is decreased, rotation is decreased.  This setting provides maximum stability and makes the car easier to drive.

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January 22, 2025

BMT 802GTX 1:8 GT Alu Steering Block and Rear Upright

Italian specialist nitro onroad chassis manufacturer BMT has released new Aluminium Steering Blocks and Rear Uprights for its 802GTX 1:8 GT chassis.  Kicking off the 2025 season, both an 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT World Championship year, with a number of new option part releases for each of its nitro onroad kit offerings, the 802GTX Steering Blocks and Rear Uprights are made from 7075 aluminium alloy with a blue anodised finish and as an upgrade offer greater rigidity and precision to the car.

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January 20, 2025

Xray X4F Alu 1.5mm Flex Chassis

New from Xray for their X4F Front Wheel Drive Electric Touring Car is this 1.5mm thick aluminium chassis with unique flex characteristics. Generating more overall traction and improved steering, it is suitable for low to medium traction carpet conditions, as well as high traction asphalt tracks.  The narrow chassis is 84mm wide with tapered bottom edge of the chassis to reduce contact between the chassis and the ground during cornering to improve speed.  Specially CNC-machined countersunk screws from Hudy Spring Steel must be used to make the assembly possible.  Optional screws are available also as a complete set featuring 33pcs of special 110° screws to completely install the chassis.

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