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Following a couple of teaser images on social media, Serpent have fully unveiled their all-new X20 Medius 4WD electric touring car kit. The chassis is based on the popular Medius mid-motor design, using a light weight and strong 1-piece motor mount concept, without any interference between the front and rear chassis flex while still allowing centre flex adjustability. The advantage for this style of design is to allow maximum flex capabilities without impacting the drivetrain, meaning smoother power delivery, more consistency and less chance of stripping spurs. Using the last four years of development, the X20 keeps the successful 4X proven pivot ball style suspension setup allowing for easy and fast adjustments to camber, toe, track width etc. A new 2-point steering crank system has been implemented for more Ackermann adjustment, coupled with the 4X geometry.

Continuing from what Serpent have learnt from other RC platforms, the company now introduce a new suspension arm design, allowing the ability to adjust arm flex. Multiple styles of carbon and other materials will be available as optional items to fine-tune the X20’s grip and feel. Understanding the Eryx’s sway bar system then combining it with 4X concepts, the all new X20 low centre of gravity anti-roll bar system is able to lower the sway bar point on the bulkhead without limiting the leverage point by connecting to the upper arm.

The X20 features a more traditional approach to the shock absorbers in comparison to the 4X, making it more user friendly with less complication. The proven drivetrain is efficient and as light weight as possible for maximum durability, 7075-T6 aluminium rear CVDs and a chatter-free DJC system up front as well as hard anodised centre pulleys keep the Kevlar reinforced equal length belts running smooth and true. Coming as standard equipment Serpent include the blade-less hardened steel outdrives connected to the ultra-lite front spool. The kit will become available as carbon fibre or aluminium chassis variant and it is set for a release early November.

Key features:
– All new adjustable 50mm shocks with 12mm oversize shock body
– All new linear bigger bore springs
– Dampers include machined pistons for best possible consistency
– Traditional style ball raced LCG anti-roll bar
– Pivot ball suspension with small balls for simplicity and free movement
– 4X style arm mount with adjustable castor
– Easy diff and spool removal
– Extremely low centre of gravity
– All new steering system for Ackermann geometry
– Motor mount holder with adjustable flex
– Re-active rear steering RRS system as standard
– 1-piece shaft and motor mount allow easy maintenance and changing of spur gears
– Durable and smooth gear differential
– Battery mounting system allow different size and height battery
– Lightweight front aluminium spool with hardened steel outdrives, blade-less
– Carbon fibre chassis in 2.25mm as standard
– DJC system in the front made out of spring-steel prevent wheel chatter and rear regular CVDs made out of 7075 T6 aluminium save weight
– Even length Kevlar reinforced drive belt and super true diff pulleys, layshaft pulleys made out of hard-anodised aluminium for maximum durability

Find a full presentation here. 

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

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Beans RC in Sherrodsville, Ohio held the 1st Annual Night Of The Living Nitros recently. In 1/8th E-Buggy it was Xray’s Paul Ciccarello who would take the win by almost a lap with Tekno RC’s Joey Bourdon 2nd and Agama’s Ryan Lutz in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Power HD have introduced their all-new Storm-S15 reverse receiver wire low-profile HV brushless servo. With the receiver wire leaving the case on the opposite side of the outdrive gear – and thus on the inside of the chassis in most cases – wiring can be carried out much neater compared to standard servos that always have the wire on the “outside” of the chassis. Therefore the servo is the ideal choice especially for 1/10th touring cars, as it not only make for more tidy wiring but also prevents the wire from being exposed in the case of a crash. Other features include a 2-tone case anodising on the aluminium case with silver, golden or red details being available, and high-torque aluminium and steel gears make for exceptional durability.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

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Round 4 of the 2019 Italian 1/8th Off-road Championship was hosted by the Miniautodromo Casa Mora track in Castiglione della Pescaia last weekend. Xray’s Marco Baruffolo would walk away with the overall TQ after the qualifiers, however in the 45-minute A-main event he had to settle for 3rd overall as Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro took the win and with it his 3rd overall championship title. The runner-up spot at round 4 would be obtained by Kyosho’s Marco Baruffolo.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

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Mugen Seiki Europe have announced the signing of Burak and Berkan Kilic to their international racing team. The 15 and 13-years old talents are already competing at the highest level with reigning German Champion Burak being able to achieve a podium finish at this year’s European Championship in Italy, while Berkan became Junior European Champion. The two brothers will use Mugen’s MBX8 off-road platform and Mugen Seiki products at all major national and international events with immediate effect.

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]

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Yokomo is the latest company to tease their new 4WD electric touring car kit for the 2020 season. The BD10 is understood to be a whole new platform despite the current BD9 being only roughly a year old. The new car however is expected to follow the current mid-motor/mid-layshaft trend as Yokomo’s teasing video clip is showing the car’s front end with the main gear lurking in on the right side. The kit is expected to hit stores by the end of the year and we bring you more details as they arrive. In the meantime you can check out the BD10 teaser clip here.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

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Coming from RPM and made for the Losi Super Rock Rey truck is a reinforced front spindle set. The parts have reinforced steering arm ribs that triangulate further than stock, strengthening the steering arm to unbreakable levels. RPM also increased the amount of support material surrounding the axle bearings to improve overall strength and crash survivability. To further the aesthetic appeal, RPM redesigned the brake calliper mounts for a cleaner, more finished look and made them lighter. In addition the stock, heavyweight 4mm king pin retaining screws were replaced with lightweight 3mm versions. This simple screw size change reduces the overall unsprung weight of the spindles by four grams without compromising strength. The spindles utilise the stock suspension geometry and are moulded from engineering grade nylons for durability.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

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Xray have announced the signing of multi-time Danish National Champion, Patrick Folman to their team. The former DHI Cup winner and ETS A-main finalist will campaign Xray’s T4 electric touring car platform at events such as the XRS, ETS, EFRA Euro and IFMAR World Championships and he has the following to day about the deal:

I’m very happy to join Team Xray. I want to thank Xray for this opportunity to be a part of a very strong team. I will try my best to help Xray keep being the top team of the world.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Coming from Avid is their new line of clutch bearings. Clutch temperatures easily reach temperatures three times more than that of a wheel bearing and so they are specifically designed for use in clutches to withstand the high heat and loads. Balls are 20 percent larger than Avid’s standard bearing line and when combined with the deeper grooves in the races, racers get a ton more surface area to distribute the load. Grooves are made from 52100 and polished to a higher level of smoothness to keep friction down when at higher loads. Cages are made from nylon instead of steel so that during high heat expansion situations there is no chance of metal to metal rubbing which results in less drag, and better strength. The bragging are available as 5x10x4mm, 5x11x4mm and 5x13x4mm metal-shielded variants.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

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