As previously announced, today we are publishing an exclusive interview with Xray’s Alexander Hagberg and Olly Jefferies ahead of the forthcoming release of Xray’s new X12 2016 Spec. This interview from the Slovakian manufacturer will shortly be followed by an exclusive write-up with more in-depth information on what racers can expect from Xray’s latest 1/12th pan car.
Read the full exclusive interview here
Arrowmax have further extended their line of LiPo battery packs with the introduction of the 7.4V 2800mAh super shorty pack. Sporting the size of a single saddle pack the item is much small and lighter than a conventional shorty battery, allowing for super-light vehicle setups. Made from low-capacity yet lightweight high-performance 55C/110C cells the pack is ideal for 2WD vehicles. The hardcase is equipped with through-type 4mm connector tubes and 2mm balancer ports.
Radtec have new aluminium option parts for the Xray X1 formula car available. First up are hard-coated aluminium turnbuckles. The 3-piece set includes the outer steering links and also the servo turnbuckle and it comes in a brown hard-anodised finish.
AME have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming Project Iris 1/10th electric touring car kit. The brainchild of Andreas Myrberg will be fully uncovered in about three weeks time when also a Kickstarter campaign will be launched to crowdfund the production of the car. Information are still non existing beside this one rendering but by the looks of things the car will be belt-driven and it features either very low shocks/shock towers or rotation dampers, as seen on the Awesomatix car. More information and images will become available by September 25th.
Source: AME [team-ame.com]
Coming soon from VBC Racing is the LightningFX 1/10th scale formula car. The highly tuneable car allows to adapt the setup easily to a range of track conditions and driving styles. Starting at the front end the car features a reactive caster system with the upper arm length being adjustable using different thickness shims to alter corner mid and exit steering. The wheelbase is adjustable in a range from 264mm to 268mm without the need for extra parts and the 2-piece steering bellcrank allows for easy Ackermann adjustments.
Reds Racing have released a set of new venturi inserts for the 3.5cc on-road “M” series engines. The new parts are available in 8.0, 8.5 and 9.0mm inner diameter and they offer a higher torque while leaving mid and top range power fuel consumption unchanged. The inserts are suitable for all “M” range on-road engines and they have been developed in cooperation with factory team drivers such as John Ermen and they have been used with great success at the recent 1/8 European Championship in Ettlingen.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Coming soon here on Red RC is a series of articles about Xray’s new X12 2016 specification 1/12th scale pan car kit. We will bring you an exclusive story by current European Champion Alexander Hagberg as well as an interview with him and British National Champion Olly Jefferies in the build up to the car’s release. Be sure to check back!
Coming from Serpent and made for the Natrix 748 TQ are hard-anodised Centax pinion gears. Offering the same pitch as the previous gears the V2 pinions sport a different tooth shape for improved efficiency and durability. Laser-etched size markings make for an easy selection of the gears that fit the Xli and Centax 1/10th clutch housings and they are available separately or as 6-piece set.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
