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Mattia Collina Marka Racing powered for 2017

Posted: 31 May 2017 09:56 AM PDT

Marka Racing have announced the addition of Italy’s Mattia Collina to their team for the 2017 season. The talented driver will use Marka Racing batteries during his campaign that will see attendances at all major national and international races. Mattia says:

I am very glad to announce my new partnership with Marka Racing brand for the next two seasons. I immediately appreciated this Italian company for the seriousness and the quality they can offer. I hope to continue with excellent national and international results and to contribute to the continuous improvement of materials.

Source: Marka Racing [markaracing.com]

Capricorn C803 aluminium servo arm

Posted: 31 May 2017 07:44 AM PDT

Capricorn have introduced a new aluminium servo arm for the C803 1/8th on-road car. The fixed length arm does away with the possibility to adjust the inner steering link ball stud positions in favour of tried and tested settings yet it is still possible to move the ball studs closer or further apart and therefore changing the Ackermann angle by changing the inserts.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

RDRP XB2 brass RF & RR suspension mounts

Posted: 31 May 2017 07:08 AM PDT

Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products are the new brass RF and RR suspension mounts for the Xray XB2 series of cars. They are a direct replacement for the kit’s lightweight parts and add valuable weight especially when running in low-traction conditions or when the track is getting bumpier. Machined from black-coated brass and sporting gold-colour chamfered edges the parts weigh in at 12g (RF) and 15g (RR) which shifts the weight bias further back for improved traction and a more planted ride when running on bumpy tracks. The RF and RR suspension mounts fit all XB2 series cars and trucks except for the XB2D’17, they are available separately and can be used together or in a mix with the standard mounts to achieve the desired weight bias and driving feel.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]
http://revolution-rc.com/our-products/xray-option-parts/

Xray XB2 & XT2 graphite side guard braces

Posted: 31 May 2017 06:07 AM PDT

Xray have introduced new carbon fibre side guard braces for the XB2 and XT2 off-road vehicles. The parts attach from above to the front section of the chassis, sandwiching and reinforcing the composite side guards around the servo section and ultimately taking flex out of the area for increased corner speed, an easier to drive vehicle and more forgiving landing. Also included in the set are new, narrower composite upper bulkhead connectors.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

SWorkz 23T & 25T aluminium steering servo horns

Posted: 31 May 2017 05:59 AM PDT

SWorkz have introduced new aluminium steering servo horns for 1/8th scale off-road vehicles. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver chamfered edges the parts make for improved steering emphasis and increased durability by replacing the standard composite servo arms. The clamping design horns corm including mounting hardware and they are available in 23T and 25T specification, suiting most of today’s servos.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

Paul Crompton wins at Northern Regionals Rd2

Posted: 31 May 2017 05:32 AM PDT

Round 2 of the UK Northern Regionals series was held at the North West Nitro track near Blackpool. Xray’s Paul Crompton took the win in the Nitro Buggy main final from Stuart Mahon (Mugen) in 2nd and Graeme Miller (Agama) 3rd. Kiernan Cox (Kyosho) and Dom Nun (Xray) would round out the top 5 result.

Source: RC Pit Box [rc-pitbox.com]

Serpent Cobra SRX8E saddle pack battery conversion kit

Posted: 31 May 2017 03:09 AM PDT

Coming from Serpent and made for the company’s Cobra SRX8E electric buggy is a saddle pack battery conversion kit. Using the set converts the standard brick battery mount into a rearward mounted saddle pack configuration that makes for near perfect weight distribution. The set includes composite parts such as the battery retainers, a new centre diff cover, rear stiffener as well as new 85mm and 105.5mm centre driveshafts and mounting hardware.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

Rusti Design B64 differential oil stickers

Posted: 31 May 2017 03:00 AM PDT

French brand Rusti Design has introduced a set of differential oil stickers for the Team Associated B64 buggy. Designed to take the guesswork out of tuning and maintaining the buggy’s gear differentials the stickers fit snuggly into the recesses of the diff gear where they are kept safe and secure, reminding on the fluid viscosity inside. The set includes four each of the most used oil viscosities, some blank stickers for custom oils and the stockers are also usable for a range of other cars and brands.

Source: Rusti Design [rustidesign.fr]

Schumacher BTCC Rd2 – Report

Posted: 31 May 2017 02:32 AM PDT

Round 2 of the Schumacher BTCC took place at a sun drenched Bedworth over the weekend. It was a very emotional race for the club as it marked their final meeting at this venue after being forced to move by the land owners. In Modified Elliott Harper took the win from David Hall and Andy Murray. In 13.5 Boosted James Hart took the TQ position and win from super fast locals Liam Brooks and Michael Johnson while the largest class this weekend was 17.5T Blinky with Jakub Plechac winning from Nigel Shaw and Mathew Lilley.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

BarcoOff track added to VRC Pro

Posted: 31 May 2017 02:10 AM PDT

VRC have announced the launch of the Italian BarcoOff track, home of the Euro Contest, for the VRC Pro RC car simulator software. Included is the 310m long 2014 layout that is ideal for 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggies as well as Short Course Trucks. As with most VRC tracks, the track has been optimised to be raced in both directions and with this latest addition the number of full-size off-road tracks has now reached 18. The BarcoOff track will be released on June 1st and will be available to all VRC members with an All-inclusive membership. Free2Play members can obtain the track in-game with vEuros which can be purchased in the eshop. More impressions of the track can be found here.

Source: VRC Pro [vrcworld.com]