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Reds Racing introduce new exhaust manifolds

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 06:59 AM PDT

Italian company Reds Racing have introduced new exhaust manifolds for .21 rear exhaust outlet engines. The new design connects the manifold to the engine with a much better fit. The end result improves the strength and durability of the spring retainers. The new design also provides improved cooling in the exhaust area to guarantee longer life for the gasket, equalling lower maintenance costs. The manifold is available in three sizes; the medium variant is recommended for short tracks where more bottom torque is required, but top speed will be lower. The second is the short manifold that is recommended for medium or standard-size  tracks. It is a good compromise between torque and top speed. Last but not least comes the XS extra short variant that is recommended for tracks with long main straights and to achieve the highest top speed but lower bottom torque.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

RDRP XB2 aluminium steering plate

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 06:30 AM PDT

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced an aluminium steering plate for the Xray XB2 series of cars. It is a direct replacement for the standard composite plate and machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium. Coming black or orange anodised the part adds stability to the steering section which can be beneficial especially on high-bite surfaces where the plate leads to a more crisp steering response as it does not wrap under load. The part is a direct replacement and usable on all XB2 and XT2 series kits.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

Xray NT1 1.8mm front anti-roll bar wire

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 05:04 AM PDT

Coming from Xray and made for the NT1 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road car is a 1.8mm front anti-roll bar wire. The thinnest and thus softest yet the swaybar adds to the already existing 2.0mm to 2.8mm types. The wire is made from high-quality spring steel, it comes with a black surface coating and laser-etched size-marking for easy recognition.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Video – Ryan Cavalieri Interview

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:35 AM PDT

Serpent Cobra GT8-E solid centre axle

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 03:34 AM PDT

Serpent have introduced a solid centre axle set for the Cobra GT8-E kit. Designed to replace the centre gear differential, the solid axle kit will increase acceleration and braking while also being much lighter at the same time. The machined aluminium spur gear adapter and centre housing takes all standard main gears known from the centre diff while the lightened spring steel cups make for a long life of all parts. Included in the set are also a 48T composite spur gear and two high-quality NSK ball bearings.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

PR Racing S1 vented slipper plates

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 02:23 AM PDT

PR Racing have introduced a set of vented slipper clutch plates for the S1 vehicle. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming hard anodised and with a “vented” design the plates will lower the slipper’s temperatures which results in a more consistent performance. The plates are suitable for the 2WD V2 and V3 buggies as wells the V3T and SC201.

Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]

Team Magic E6 III +15mm offset hex wheel adapters

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 01:50 AM PDT

Made for the Team Magic E6 III and E6 BES are new +15mm hex wheel adapters. Machined from aluminium and including serrated wheel nuts the adapters greatly increase the overall width of the E6 series vehicles for cooler looks and a wider range of wheel options. The adapters come as pairs and they are black coated for looks and wear.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

Muchmore LED pit light stand Pro

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 01:09 AM PDT

Coming from Muchmore is the new LED pit light stand Pro. The foldable heavy duty pit lamp utilises a sturdy lighting arm than can be rotated at a 60 degree angle per side while the whole construction of the lamp is so tough that you can eve place heavy touring car or 1/8th truggy body shells on it. Four buttons take control of the lamp with the LED light being brightness adjustable while also offering selectable cold, warm or natural light temperature, making for eye-pleasing wrenching in whatever ambient lighting conditions. On top of this allows a 5V/1A USB output to charge or power mobile devises such as smart phones. The lamp is powered by an external 11VDC to 15VDC power source and it will hit stores very soon.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

Protoform WCICS Rd8 – Report

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 12:38 AM PDT

The Protoform Western Canadian Indoor Championship Series final round 8 descended on the Energy capital of Calgary, Alberta. Hosted by CarCar, the team of volunteers led by Kerry Nevatte build the best looking ever in the club’s history. Racing-wise and in the Touring Modified class Edmonton’s Awesomatix driver Wayne Mah would take TQ and the double win, sitting the final round out to watch the battle. Xray’S Blake Bell had finished just behind Wayne in the first two rounds, and took the win in the third for a solid 2nd. Fellow Xray driver Luke Pittman would have trouble in round 1, but come back strong with back to back 3rd places to take the final spot on the podium.

Touring Stock was without a doubt the most exciting battle of the weekend. Xray’s Luke Pittman would take a very tight last round TQ, but then Wayne Mah (Awesomatix) would take the round 1 win, with Calgary Xray driver Jim Chapman in 2nd, and Luke in 3rd. Round 2 would again see Wayne win, which could have locked up the weekend and the Championship, but in an amazing display of gentlemanly sportsmanship that WCICS is known for, Wayne self DQ’d as he had gotten into the back of a competitor and caused a body tuck. Not immediately realising the car had a tuck, Wayne had continued racing; but after the race DQ’d himself for the incident. Fellow Edmonton racer Ryan Berry was then promoted to the win, with Jim Chapman and Luke Pittman rounding it out. So in the final round, it was an amazing battle between Luke Pittman and Wayne, with Luke driving a perfect race, and Wayne driving a perfectly clean 0.5 seconds behind him virtually the entire 5 minutes, but wanting it to be a completely clean run. Never finding a way around, and Luke’s perfect run would give him the win, Wayne second, and the final tally lifting Wayne to the top of the podium and Luke to second, with Jim Chapman in 3rd.

Hot off of several season Formula wins, Xray’s Korgae Scales would have to fight for this Formula win. Taking TQ, he then battled all 3 rounds with both Edmond Lee and Cal Freeman, trading spots on the podium over all 3 rounds. When the dust settled, it was Korgae on top, Edmond in second, and Cal in third.

In Scale Spec and with a great turnout for this fun class, one of the biggest of the season, Saskatoon’s Gary Lanzer, who has been dominant all year, would have another great weekend taking the overall win. Dennis Beck would finish 2nd, with Lance Radke from Regina taking the final spot on the podium.

Local Mini wizard Walter Slany would have a perfect weekend, setting TQ and then winning both rounds of the Tamiya Mini class. In the battle for 2nd, Chris Jackman would take a 2nd in R1, then a 3rd in R2. Conversely, Carter Herasymiuk would take 3rd in R1, and 2nd in R2. So tied going into R3, and with Walter watching from the stands, Carter would rise victorious taking the win, and 2nd place overall over Chris Jackman.

In 1/12th Modified, the fastest class of the weekend, former Canadian Touring Stock champion, Blake Bell would take TQ and R1 win, with top privateer Josh Carter taking 2nd and Kamloops Jason Mardon in 3rd. In R2 Alex Pate would have the drive of his life, catching and passing Blake and leading for 7.5 minutes, until he dumped just before the finish, handing the win back to Blake. So with Blake watching from the sidelines, Alex would come back with a new battery and take a hard fought battle from Jason to win, with Jason finishing 2nd and Josh 3rd with a failed servo saver. Final podium then was Blake, Alex, Josh.

1/12th Stock, the second biggest class of the weekend, Luke Pittman would have a perfect weekend setting TQ, and then taking double wins. In R1, Cal Freeman took 2nd followed by Kelowna’s Earl Towson. In R2, Calgary’s Jim Chapman took 2nd, and fellow Calgary’s Tommy Tam 3rd. So with Luke watching the action, the rest of the podium was still wide open. Tommy Tam would step up and take the win, followed by Jim Chapman, but Jim’s two 2nd place finishes would put him up overall in 2nd on the podium with Tommy taking 3rd.

The next season will kick off in September at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, hosted by SarCar.

Source: WCICS [wcics.ca]

JConcepts Slash/Stampede 4×4 suspension conversion

Posted: 01 Jun 2017 12:13 AM PDT

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 and Stampede 4×4 is a suspension conversion kit. The upgrade includes carbon fibre front and rear shock towers, aluminium shock stand-offs, body mount adaptors and aluminium caster blocks. Using this combination of parts along with other optional parts allows to convert the stock trucks into high performance vehicles. The 4mm long-stroke front shock tower has been designed to use a longer Traxxas shock for better shock geometry in rugged conditions. The carbon material improves response of the suspension and provides a stable setting for the included aluminium body mount adaptor. The rear tower, also in 4mm material, utilises the stock geometry but with the addition of carbon fibre and precise machining, tightens up the feel of the rear suspension. The included aluminium shock stand-offs position the shocks at an advantageous angle and allows the shocks to work as designed.

All the changes to the geometry conclude with the new caster blocks. The camber link position has been revised and extra material trimmed to allow smaller diameter wheels needed for monster truck wheels and tyres. The machined aluminium blocks are durable and are finished in a high-gloss black anodising. The set includes heavy-duty 3mm hardware to secure the transformation. This set of parts, combined with the list of items below complete a conversion to the ultimate monster truck for racing, bashing and free-styling. All parts are also available separately for spares or repair.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]