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IGT8 dynamic anti-dive support

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 12:35 AM PDT

IGT8 have introduced the new dynamic anti-dive support set for their line of 1/8th GT cars. The kit eliminates the front body roll when the front suspension is under compression by keeping the body levelled, avoiding unwanted tyre marks on the front fenders and thus increasing the steering. The set includes two machined carbon fibre levers that are attached to the front C-hubs with the red anodised alloy posts and ball bearings supporting the body shell. Also included is all needed hardware.

Source: IGT8 [IGT8.com]

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Xtreme Racing introduce more Arrma carbon optionals

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 11:55 PM PDT

Coming from Xtreme Racing are some more carbon fibre optionals for the popular Arrma Limitless and and Infraction high-speed on-road bashing vehicles. First up are Limitless specific carbon fibre wing mount and wing end plates. The wing mount plates are machined from 2.5mm carbon material and they were designed to replace the standard plastic wing mount. Using the parts will provide a stronger support over the stock parts, resulting in improved downforce. The set includes two wing mount plates.

Also new are the 2.0mm carbon fibre wing end plates. A direct replacement for the standard plastic parts the carbon fibre items will improve looks and stability. Last but not least comes a 2-piece set of 2.0mm carbon side skirt plates. They replace the standard kit parts, look much nicer and stay straight thanks to the high-quality carbon fibre material they are made of. The side skirts are usable on both the Limitless and Infraction cars.

Source: Xtreme Racing []

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SMJ Teflon battery tape

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 11:30 PM PDT

SMJ have introduced their new Teflon battery tape that will greatly lower the friction between the battery compartment surface and the battery case. Only 0.15mm thin the tape has a very low friction coefficient while not disturbing a low centre of gravity, ensuring the battery has way less influence in chassis tweak during cornering, ensuring more equal left-to-right chassis flex. The tape also offers protection to the chassis and battery case making both parts look fresh for a long time. SMJ recommend to place the tape on the lower side of the battery case instead of the main plate when running the latest breed of highly machined flex aluminium chassis.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]

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TLR 8ight-X -3mm main chassis plate

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 08:47 AM PDT

Team Losi Racing have announced the release of a new -3mm aluminium main chassis for the 8ight-X 1/8th scale buggy. 3mm shorter than the kit chassis the new main plate will improve overall grip and stability which comes in handy in a variety of track conditions. Machined from high-quality aluminium the chassis sports a hard-anodised surface for wear and laser-etched markings for looks.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

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Trion TricoRoll V2 JMRCA 13.5T & 17.5T motors

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 06:58 AM PDT

Trion have introduced their new TricoRoll V2 JMRCA 13.5T and 17.5T brushless stock motors that come standard with 14mm titanium rotors. The two electric brushless motors offer very high torque values, making them ideal for racing on high-grip carpet and dirt tracks as well as in non-boost touring classes. Highly machined aluminium cans ensure low operation temperatures while adding to the overall looks.

Source: Trion [team-trion.jp]

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Infinity IF15 adjustable front oneway set spec 2

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 04:18 AM PDT

Infinity has released a new Spec 2 adjustable front oneway set for their World Championship winning 1:10 Nitro Onroad IF15 chassis. This is an upgraded version of IF15 front one-way set in which the bevel gear has been replaced with a newly-designed oneway plate. The new design means the one way dampening effect can be better controlled. In addition, this set enables the operation to be more stable for a longer period of time. Silicone oil of between 100,000 and 500,000 and rubber glue or silicon sealing agent are required for assembly. The adjustable oneway plate set is available as a separate spare part.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

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X-Factory UK Winter Series Rd1 – Report

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 02:20 AM PDT

The first round of the X-Factory UK Winter Series took place last Saturday at the new venue in Aldenham. A fast, but technical track greeted the racers and after the four rounds of qualifying it was Ellis Stafford (Schumacher) who would take the TQ in the 2WD class, followed by William Venebles (Team Associated) in 2nd, Mark Lewis (Team Associated) in 3rd, Richard Miller (Yokomo) in 4th, Joe Renton (Team Associated) in 5th and Lee Hedges (Xray) in 6th, with the remaining A final spots would be filled from the bump ups via the lower finals. In 4WD, TQ went to Darren Boyle (LC Racing) from Sam Breton (Corally) in 2nd and Oliver Szymanksi (Corally) in 3rd.

On to the finals and the 2WD B-final was an entertaining one, with the lead swapping hands many times throughout the race. After a dreadful start from pole man Gareth Cutting (Team Associated) it was Stuart Smith (Team Associated) who took advantage from P2 to take a comfortable win with Stephen Blake (Team Associated) coming from P4 to take the second and final bump to the A-main.

Next to run was the 4WD A-final, this was taken flag to flag by pole man Darren Boyle with Oli Szymanski coming through in 2nd and narrowly beating Sam Breton by less than a second.

The final race of the day was the 2WD A-final, pole man Ellis Stafford led the field away and looked comfortable out front until an error on the very last lap allowed William Venebles to sneak through and just pinch the win with Mark Lewis coming home in 3rd. The next round of the series will be held on November 16th.

Source: DMS Model Car Club [dmsresults.co.uk]

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T-Works B74 stainless steel chassis protectors

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 01:55 AM PDT

T-Works have introduced new stainless steel chassis protectors for the Team Associated B74 buggy. Made from high-quality material the skid plates improve chassis protection when running on highly abrasive surfaces or when racing on tracks with large jumps. The plates come as separate 2-piece sets for the front and rear and the plates also add some weight to the lowest point of the chassis which comes in handy to further lower the overall centre of gravity for high-bite surfaces.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

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2019 The Dirt Buggyland Challenge – Announcement

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 01:34 AM PDT

The 2019 The Dirt Buggyland Challenge will be held November 22nd to 24th at Thunder Alley Raceway in Beaumont, California. The event brings together two icons of 1/8th off-road racing in the form of Joey Christensen’s The Dirt Racing and the Spanish Buggyland crew and it will see the running of Pro, Sportsman and Intermediate Nitro and Electric Buggy and Truggy classes as well as a single Short Course Truck category. More information and sign-up can be found here.

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GEMC Series Rd5 – Report

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 01:12 AM PDT

The 5th and final round of the GenevaModelCars Series was held at the GEMC track in Meyrin, Geneva recently with 43 drivers attending in the classes of Touring 13.5T boosted and Formula 21.5T zero timing. The layout chosen for the final round was challenging, as it was both technical and fast at the same time. In the Touring 13.5T boosted class, that is run on Hudy A1-36 spec tyres and without traction compound, Bastien De Marco secured the pole position followed by Xavier Deparde and Alexis Banderier. After three entertaining A-mains, Bastien took the overall win, in front of Xavier and Arnaud Soulignac.

In the Formula class, run on Volante or Ride tyres and again without chemical prepping, Daniel Ghirlanda secured the pole position and took the overall win in front of 2nd placed Sylvio Kiesewetter and 3rd placed Steve Joye.

Finally in the supporting for Rookie class, Sébastien Bernard took the win in front of Olivier Dubois and Maxime Franceschi in Touring class, and Antoine Dubois won in Formula 1.

The overall champions for the 2019 season are Bastien De Marco in Touring 13.5T boosted and Daniel Ghirlanda in the Formula class.

Source: Genevamodelcars [genevamodelcars.ch]

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