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March 7, 2023

ReveD RDX parts release

Japanese RC Drift car manufacturer ReveD has a number of new parts releases for its RDX chassis. The line-up consists of 5 new items starting with an aluminium servo mount made with Shiny Wedge (SE) processing for more luxurious look but more importantly use of the mounts gives more precise steering inputs. A set of 22mm length screws allows for extending the RDX suspension. There are 42mm length suspension pins for using RD-300 suspension mount series and RD-002ASL front lower arm on the front of RDX. Also offered is an aluminium ball bearing spacer for replacing the kit standard plastic spacer on RDX Rear hub carrier. The latest parts release is completed by an 18mm turnbuckle made of light weight, but high rigid SPM Titanium.

Source: Rêve D [teamreved.com]

March 4, 2023

Havranek hits the top in Q4

Having been close in Q2 & 3, Oliver Havranek finally hit the top in Q4 at the MIBO International Race. Only a tenth of a second off Xray team-mate Antoine Brunet in Q3, the Slovak driver would top penultimate qualifier just ahead of the Mugen’s of Ronald Volker and Eric Dankel as he laid down the fastest 5-minute run of the day. The third different driver to post a TQ run, he now goes into Sunday’s morning fifth & final round up against Brunet and Volker with a chance of becoming Top Qualifier.

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March 4, 2023

On form Brunet takes Q2 & 3 at MIBO International

France’s Antoine Brunet is the man on form at the MIBO International Race this afternoon, the Xray driver posting TQ runs in the second and third rounds of qualifying at the Czech event. Having opening the day with P2 behind Ronald Volker, Brunet went one better in Q2 as Volker struggled with a set-up change before crashing out. Oliver Havranek would make it an Xray 1-2 with ahead of the Yokomo of Christopher Krapp and Eric Dankel who had given Mugen a 1-2 in Q1. Finding his form even better was to come from Brunet in Q3 as he set a new fastest time bettering that of Volker by over a second. Again it was Havranek who was second fastest as he got to within 1/10th of a second of his team-mate. Back after his Q2 crash but struggling with his new body shell, Volker would complete the Top 3 ahead the IRIS One of Dionys Stadler.

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March 3, 2023

ARC R8.4 1:8 Onroad Chassis

ARC has released its latest 1:8 Onroad Nitro racing chassis for the 2023 season, the R8.4. Based on the R8.3, the R8.4 features numerous improvements to deliver a massive step in overall performance. The car features an all-new chassis with a stiffer mid-section while they have lowered the engine position on the R8.2 LCG by removing the material below the engine area. The new R8.4 chassis has no milling below the engine to help increase chassis hardness and improve rear side bite. All-new lower suspension arms front and rear lower the suspension arm design is the result of extensive during the 2022 racing season in various traction levels around the world. The new arms are thinner all around but features reinforced areas in the rear lower arm for better impact resistance. They give significantly more corner speed and makes the car much easier to drive. These improved characteristics have been proven across various traction levels and at varying tire diameters.

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March 2, 2023

Iris ONE V2 Suspension Arm Shock Mount Set

Iris has released a V2 Suspension Arm Shock Mount Set for their ONE 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The upgrade is engineered for high-grip tracks to reduce car roll and improve damping characteristics. There are two variants for mounting the carbon plates. The Standard-Version, the turnbuckle mounting hole on the outside position on the arm. This can be used with the standard turnbuckle and ballcup. On the alternative-Version, the turnbuckle mounting hole on the inside position on the arm. Ballcup and turnbuckle have to be shortened in length. This variant is more progressive than the standard variant and even better for high-grip tracks.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

March 2, 2023

Blitz Speed 1:8 Onroad Bodyshell

Blitz has released it’s latest 1:8 Onroad competition bodyshell which they have simply named ‘Speed’. Available in both standard 1.0mm and light 0.7mm lexan options it comes with body stiffener set, window mask, and sticker included. The two key features of the body are it liner steering and top speed. With EFRA homologation (EFRA31558), the Speed is designed to fit most different track layouts and traction, with the liner steering design the body can adjust the steering by mounting distance. The initial setup matches the front wheel, when needs more steering mounting the body forward, if need more stability mount the body backward, with all different mount location the body never loses the balance of the handling. As more down-force applied on the body shell the more drag force, however the Speed is designed to minimise the drag force without losing the down-force and handling. The top speed of the Speed will remain as good as the Blitz TS040 body which was created in 2015.

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March 1, 2023

Milansport Bodyshell Sanders

Milansport has released two sanders to put the finishing touches to your race bodyshells. The Bodyshell Sander is a 3d printed handle with high quality ceramic 240 sand paper that provides the best option to sand down the lexan edges. The sand paper is glued with 2 sided acryl tape to provide the possibility to change the paper in the future as needed. It is only 26g weight in honeycomb design with Milansport logo on the upper part. The Sanding Drums is the perfect tool for everyone who is trying to get their bodyshells to the best shape possible. Sanding round areas is always an issue and thanks to this tool it will make your work easier. The Sanding Drums are a 3d printed wheel that hold sand paper rolls. The wheels are easily mounted to a Dremel using a special 3,1mm thick holder that fits most Dremel style tools on the market. In the set you got 2 different sizes, 31mm & 47mm drums, for better bodyshell preparation along with the Dremel adapter/holder.

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February 27, 2023

Iris Race Team Merchandise

Electric Touring Car manufacturer newcomer Iris Racing has introduced signature Iris Race Team merchandise that consists of a T-shirt and hoodie. The Iris Race Team T-Shirt is made from 100% cotton, making it comfortable and perfect for everyday wear as well as at the track. The shirt features the Iris logo on the front and rear, making it a must-have for racers of the German brands ONE chassis. The Iris Race Team Hoodie is made from a blend of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, making it a great choice for cooler weather. The hoodie also features the Iris logo on both, the front and the rear with a sown on Iris label on the front a nice finishing touch on both garments.

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