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Awesomatix teases their upcoming A800FX Evo

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 03:38 AM PST

Awesomatix have released a first teaser image of their upcoming A800FX Evo 1/10 front-wheel drive touring car. We are told it will be available next month and we should have full information and details soon.

Source: Awesomatix [facebook.com]

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Xray XB2, XT2 & SCX fully adaptive steering system

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 03:15 AM PST

For the XB2, XT2 and SCX, Xray have introduced this composite steering arm with steering mount hole as well as a composite steering plate as part of a fully adaptive steering system. This allows easy changes to the steering assembly that transform the geometry and alters the handling characteristics. For low traction conditions mount the steering link directly on the steering plate or in high traction conditions the steering link should be mounted on left steering arm. Made from strong premium-grade graphite material for incredible strength and long lifespan.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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IFMAR announces World Championship cancellations

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 01:05 AM PST

Having had to cancel the entire 2020 season due to the outbreak of COVID, racers had hoped that 2021 would allow everyone to get back on track and crown some more World Champions. Unfortunately that is not going to happen as IFMAR announced that the majority of the World Championships planned for this year have been again canceled due to continued travel restrictions and safety concerns again related to COVID. The 1/8th offroad Worlds to be held in Brazil, as well as the 1/10th Nitro onroad Worlds to be held in Australia are both to be cancelled for a 2nd time while the ISTC Worlds, formerly to be held in the Netherlands before being taken over by the Gubbio track in Italy have been postponed to after summer before a final decision is to be made in May. IFMAR have not said whether the Brazil and Australia races will get a 3rd opportunity to host the event or if they will now move onto the next hosts in rotation, time will tell.

Today no one can accurately predict when it might actually be possible to perform those events in a safe and responsible manner. IFMAR would not feel good about putting people from around the world on an race track any time in the coming months. Furthermore organizing a worldwide event implicates a lot of preparation as well as longer terms to ensure all needed arrangements, not possible to be initiated in a fortnight. These are trying times and as incredibly disappointing as it is to announce, The World Championship 1/10th IC track Touring Cars in Brisbane, Australia and the WC 1/8th Off-road in Cianorte, Brasil are officially cancelled.

View the full statement from IFMAR here.

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Yokomo YD-2 Graphite battery holder

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 12:48 AM PST

From Yokomo comes this graphite battery holder to be used with the YD-2E / R series and YD-2SXIII drift cars. The graphite parts have a plate thickness of 3mm, holding the battery firmly in place. Included in the set is 4 beveled edge design nuts to be mounted to the included aluminium posts for a cool look.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

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ARC R8.3 1/8th competition on-road nitro chassis kit

Posted: 09 Mar 2021 12:31 AM PST

Following an extensive design, development and testing program, ARC is proud to bring you the new R8.3 1/8th competition on-road nitro chassis kit. The R8.3 features and all-new internal gear ratio give it a FDR of 2.4, which improves acceleration making it great for small to medium size tracks, with the top speed remaining the same as the R8.2. The front end flex on the all-new chassis is adjustable by chassis cover, when installed the front chassis stiffens, increasing steering response while avoiding over-steering in high traction condition. The new battery plate also come with flex slot to increase chassis flex and stability. New radio tray and front bulkheads, the latter allowing easier maintenance for front one-way axle and belt. New radio tray design connects the front upper arm and creates overall chassis flexibility more evenly, making handling less sensitive with track condition changes.

The new shocks design improves traction, with 2 soft o’ring inside the shock membrane helps to maintain shock rebound. The rear shock have been extended 3mm and with 2 pieces o’ring at bottom makes the shocks performance more consistent. Other changes include an all-new 2-speed shoe from a new hard composite formula, for more consistent and precise shifting time. Finally, the new front steering block improves handling, especially in high traction, and uses larger 12 x 21 ball bearing with centre axle, the optional backward offset axle insert providing more on-power steering, a useful tuning part especially on low traction tracks.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

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