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World Champion Products have introduced their new Victosport VSR03 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. Compared to the VSR02 the VSR03 has a different crankshaft timing, closing 5 degree earlier, which improves low end torque and also fuel efficiency. Also some extra work was carried out on the inlet of the crankshaft to create less turbulences while on the sleeve, the shape of the exhaust ports has been changed to make maximum use of the updated crankshaft timing. The engine is available now.

Specifications:
– Displacement: 3.49cc
– Bore: 16.08mm
– Stroke: 17.20mm
– Crankshaft: 14mm, DLC coated, tungsten balanced, silicone filled
– Ball bearing front: 7mm high speed
– Ball bearing rear: 14mm high speed
– Liner/Piston: ABC
– Ports: 7+3
– Carburettor: VS Spec w/8.5mm venturi
– Glowplug: Turbo

Source: World Champion Products [worldchampionproducts.com]

 

Xray have introduced the 2018 variant of their EOS and US Championship winning XT2 1/10th 2WD stadium truck kit. The main difference from the previous version is the inclusion of both carpet and dirt-specific gearbox setups in the kit, allowing to built the truck for high and low grip conditions right out of the box. Included are both laydown and standup gearboxes, a gear differential for high-grip and a ball diff for low-grip surfaces, as well as hard and medium compound suspension plastics, carbon and composite rear shock towers, and also two battery brace setup, upper brace mounts and a composite gear cover. Also part of the updated package is a new, short front chassis brace that allows to mount graphite chassis side guards to adjust chassis flex and an updated outer steering link mount increases reliability. The kit is rounded out by new lower shock absorber bushings for more precise shaft movement, new shock O-rings for better sealing and shock performance as well as new suspension pin washers that prevent the pivot shafts from moving. The kit will hit stores very soon.

2018 features:
– Recent EOS Champion and USA Champion platform
– All-in-one concept includes specific parts to build the XT2 for carpet or dirt:
– Both types of gearboxes and motor plates allowing positioning of the motor in lower position (carpet) or upper position (dirt)
– Gear differential (carpet) and ball differential (dirt)
– Two different hardness of suspension arms: medium (dirt), hard (carpet)
– Two different rear shock towers: composite (carpet), graphite (dirt)
– Both types of composite battery straps to fit two different gear boxes
– Both types of composite mounts for upper brace to fit two different gear boxes
– Composite gear cover to protect the gear box from dirt

– New shorter front composite chassis front brace allows mounting of new graphite side guard brace to adjust front chassis flex
– New graphite chassis side guard brace for increased stability and performance
– New secure steering linkage mounting increases reliability of the steering assembly
– New shock absorber lower shims give more precise shock shaft movement
– New shock absorber O-rings for better sealing and shock performance
– New suspension pin washers prevent the suspension pins from coming out, increasing reliability

The full presentation can be found here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

T-Works have introduced their new driveshaft pin replacement tool for 1/8th scale kits. It is usable with most 1/8th scale on-road, off-road and GT kits and the kit includes a ratchet screw driver, the tool body, two push shafts and it comes in a handy box that protects the tool during storage and transportation. The tool body accepts driveshaft ball sizes below 8mm of diameter and 2.8mm to 3.0mm diameter pins. All parts are also available separately for spares and repair.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

Yokomo have announced the return of Germany’s Yannic Prümper to their factory team. Yannic grew up using Yokomo cars and buggies and he now comes back to the iconic Japanese manufacturer following a stint with other brands. Prümper will use the BD8-2018, YZ-2 and YZ-4SF platforms in his upcoming campaign that will see attendances at events such as the ETS, EOS and major races in Europe. Yannic says:

I would like to thank Team Yokomo for giving again the opportunity to use their excellent products. It feels good to be back in that Team where my RC carrier started and I grow up. I‘ll do my best in the future to deliver the best results!

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-3 series of off-road and on-road cars is the Pro Composite radio tray set. Included are a composite plastic 1-piece radio tray that is decked out with carbon fibre receiver and battery compartment covers. While looking the part the matte finish lids also reinforce the whole assembly for improved chassis stiffness. An additional mounting position further strengthens the radio box area. The radio tray set is usable with the S35-3 nitro buggy, S35-3 nitro truck and the S35-GT nitro GT car.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.com]

Exotek have released a limited edition run of their popular GT-Z Mini Apex Touring body shell as well as a drag link set for the Team Associated RC18, Apex and Rival kits. Starting with the limited re-release of the GT-Z body for the classic Team Associated 18R and 1:18 Apex. The lid is all about performance with its high down force wing, sculpted fenders, sleek hood line and super low profile roof line. The GT-Z is designed with extra room in the wheel wells to eliminate wheel rub. The body comes clear and it fits 155mm to 165mm wheelbase cars.

The second new part is the drag link set for all of the 1:18 Apex, Reflex, RC18 Associated shaft-drive minis. The steel-constructed drag link set keeps the plastic steering rack from twisting by holding the steering parts true and eliminates virtually all of the flex. The set includes the steel centre link and two steel anchor pivot balls along with an instruction sheet. It fits all Apex, Reflex and RC18 AE cars but not the RC18T2 belt-drive mini series.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

Coming from FX is their new K501R 5-port Racer Edition off-road engine. The power plant is designed for high-competition racing and features a silicone-filled crankshaft, Japanese-made premium front and German-made ceramic rear bearing and it made in at at FX in Slovakia. All parts are individually measured and inspected, and dimensions of all parts are recorded to ensure a full manufacturing and assembly record of every single part. Each engine includes a manufacturing certificate that records all the important serial numbers and measurements so that, at any time, all details of the production – including material batch, machine programs, responsible craft persons and production dates – can be traced back to their roots.

Specifications:
– 5-port, high-competition 1/8 off-road engine
– 14mm high precision silicone-filled crankshaft
– CNC-machined silicon piston
– Designed and manufactured in Slovakia, Europe
– Engine manufacturing certificate included
– Displacement: 3.5cc
– Bore: 16.26mm
– Stroke: 16.80mm
– Weight: 349g
– Max. power: 2.65 HP @ 33,000 RPM
– Practical range: 4,000-39,000 RPM
– Ports: 5 Transfer Ports
– Piston: CNC-machined silicon
– Sleeve: CNC-machined brass, hard chrome plated
– Front ball-bearing: 7x19mm, made in Japan
– Rear ball-bearing: 14×25.8mm ceramic, made in Germany
– Crankshaft: 14mm
– Carburetor: Alloy body with thermal isolation; 3-needle with modular venturi
– Glow plug: X3
– Exhaust position: Rear

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]

Adding protection and visual impact is Yeah Racing’s new aluminium bumper plate for the Tamiya TT02 touring car. The part is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes blue anodised and with machined silver edge details. The brace is a direct replacement for the standard plastic part and it includes mounting hardware.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

The final round of the 2017 UCS Fxracing Indoor Series was held recently. After an intense first two rounds, multiple national champion Jako Zsolt and current Mini-Z class champion Stroe Razvan were the main contenders. In the Buggy Stock 13.5T class, Andrei managed to take the victory after two heats, followed closely by Zsolt, Razvan and Liviu. Andrei then took the overall victory and was crowned Indoor Series Champion. In the 2WD Modified Short Course class, Andrei had strong competition from Zsolt but in the end, Andrei again took the victory and overall crown in this class.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

Following a couple of teasers SWorkz have finally unveiled the Apollo 1/8th Pro ready-to-run electric buggy. The vehicle is based off of the S35-2E Pro kit with whom it shares most of its race-inspired features such as the 7075 aluminium chassis. The front and rear shock towers are made of 7075 aluminium and the buggy utilises the S350 BK1 Pro Kit big bore version 2.0 shocks with 4mm shafts. The drivetrain is equipped with high performance crown and pinion gears and oil-filled differentials provide traction and balance on multiple off-road surfaces while the pivot ball steering system gives the driver sharp and accurate feedback. The buggy also comes pre-adjusted with a race-inspired base setting for an easy driving feeling. The kit is rounded out by high-quality Hobbywing electronics such as the SWorkz SE-100 100A 1/8 BL speed controller and the buggy is powered by the S-ePower SP2150 BL 3670 motor. The set is rounded out by the SES-2S 12kg-cm Savöx-made steering servo with metal gears, a 2.4Ghz radio system, and a clear, pre-cut body shell.

Features:
– Quality T7075 aluminium main chassis
– Quality T7075 front and rear shock towers
– SWORKz Pro 2.0 shock system with 4mm shock shafts
– High performance CNC-machined crown gears and pinion gears
– F/R full CVD drive shafts
– Aluminium adjustable front and rear lower plastic insert toe-in system
– Double protection bumper design
– Sealed front and rear arms design
– Adjustable front upper and lower suspension arm system
– Pre-cut Falcon II body shell included
– 2.4Ghz radio system (SW-T1 radio with USB charge system)
– SWorkz SE-100 100A 1/8 BL ESC (Made by Hobbywing)
– SWorkz SP-2150 3670 BL motor for 1/8 RTR motor system
– SWorkz SES-2S steering servo (with 12kg metal gear) made by Savox

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]