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Modelix Racing have introduced the new Ultimate M-4R Tuned Ceramic Team Edition nitro off-road engine. Based off of the proven M-4R Tuned the engine comes built in-house at Modelix Racing, it is thoroughly checked and also completely broken-in using a state of the art process that checks temperature, RPM, torque and break-in time. Constant lubrication ensures minimised stress on all parts, resulting in increased engine life. After the run-in process the engine is being disassembled and checked again to ensure the highest possible quality and performance.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

JConcepts have introduced their new lightweight hex adapter sets for the Team Associated B6 and B64 buggy kits as well as the T5M truck. The hex adaptors are precision machined, blue or black anodised and feature a slim design eliminating unnecessary rotating weight. Some of the mass is reduced from the hex with included pockets incorporating a new touch. The clamping design and lightweight styling provide utmost durability and all-important functionality. The adapters are available in a range of offsets including 5.0mm which is the stock setting in the rear of the B64 while the 7.0mm variant is the standard setting of the B6. Also available is a 8.5mm set for the T5M with the 6.0mm adapter providing a slightly narrower adjustment to the B6 – ideal for inner pivot adjustments and setups.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Coming from VRP and made for the Team Associated B64 buggy is an adjustable aluminium bellcrank arm. It is machined out of American 7075 grade aluminium, anodised in house at VRP and it comes with silver edge details for looks. The arm offers the option to adjust the ballstud one position forward or back while also featuring the stock centre location. The part is a direct replacement for the standard kit arm.

Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com]

Spanish company RC Prostyle have introduced their new LiPo battery mount for the Xray T4 series of electric touring cars. Constructed from machined carbon fibre and orange anodised 7075 aluminium, the mount allows to shift the battery pack forth and back as well as to the side a couple of millimetres while the upper carbon fibre brackets keep the battery in place, doing away with the usual tape and ensuring tweak-free battery mounting. The battery mount will hit stores very soon.

Source: RC Prostyle [rcprostyle.com]

Italian brand EZPower have introduced their new 8200mAh 7.6V 2S Graphene LiHV battery pack. Built from high-performance 140C/70C high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells the battery offers extremely long runtimes even in power-hungry classes such as Touring Modified and 1/8th off-road. The standard size 25.1mm pack makes use of 4mm gold-plated connectors and it weighs in at 325g.

Source: Italtrading [italtradingstore.it]

Coming from Serpent and made for the Cobra SRX8E buggy are new aluminium servo arms. The arms are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they are of a clamping heavy duty design that improves steering response especially on high-bite surfaces. They are direct replacements for the standard composite parts and available in 23T, 24T and 25T specification.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

Xray have expanded their range of anti-roll bar wires for the XB8 series of buggies, trucks and cars by three front and two rear variants. Available for the front are the thin 1.6mm, 1.8mm and 2.0mm wires while the rear range is complemented by thin 1.8mm and 2.0mm variants. All are made using high-quality spring steel, they come laser-engraved for easy identification and fit the XB8 buggy, XT8 truck and GTX8 on-road kit.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Round 2 of the Asia Onroad Championship was held at the famous TRC circuit in Hong Kong. This time, for the sake of variety and the driver’s opinion, the organisers had decided to use the bigger GP track for the event. This was a much welcomed move, as it was very fun to drive as a result of its bigger size and high grip levels. Unfortunately, the event was struck by heavy rain showers throughout but the organisers were able to be flexible with the schedule, to allow drivers to get most of their runs in. The Touring Modified finals were rather eventful and ultimately it was Infinity’s Akio Sobue who walked away with the win from teammate Naoto Matsukura in 2nd and Xray’s Alexander Hagberg 3rd.

Touring Modified final results:
1. Akio Sobue
2. Naoto Matsukura
3. Alexander Hagberg
4. Jilles Groskamp
5. Nicholas Lee
6. Dominic Quek
7. Andy Moore
8. Fai Ho
9. Ray Poon
10.Gary Huang

In the Super Stock 13.5T class it was Ian Lee with the win from Naoya Morita 2nd and Keith Chui 3rd.

Touring Super Stock 13.5 final results:
1. Ian Lee
2. Naoya Morita
3. Keith Chui
4. Yan Cheung
5. Joey Chan
6. Chan Chau Man
7. Derek Yuen
8. Ming Galaxy
9. Top Man
10.Michael Lo

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Creation Model have released a range of purpose designed balance weights for the Infinity IF14 electric touring car. A total of four options are available with a pair of left and right 10 gram each front weights, 5 gram each left and right rear weights and a centre weight in either 15 or 30 grams. The weights are easily mounted to the chassis using a single screw with an incorporated mounting pin to keep them locked in position. The design also features a minimal surface contact point between the weight and the chassis so as not to effect chassis flex.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

Round 3 of the Czech Nitro On-road National Championships was held in Svitavy this past weekend. In the 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring class it was Oliver Havránek (Xray) who put his car on pole position for the A-main but the final was ultimately won by Michal Abrahámek (Xray) as Oliver ran out of tyres in the closing stages, but was able to secure the 2nd spot though. Sunday and race two saw Oliver in trouble as first an engine and then also a servo broke but he managed to get the bump-up spot to the A-main to start the race from P11. In the main final Oliver would soon move up the field and despite finding himself in the grass once, he was able to bring home the win from Michael Abrahámek 2nd and Michal Jansa (Serpent) in 3rd overall.

Final results:
1. Oliver Havránek
2. Michal Abrahámek
3. Michal Jansa
4. Michael Zagora
5. Marcel Dostál
6. Jan Kanina
7. Branislav Panák
8. Alexander Žvák
9. Ondřej Hubáček
10.Jiří Vašica
11.Leopold Kohoutek

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]