June 1, 2017

Protoform WCICS Rd8 – Report

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.

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June 1, 2017

JConcepts Slash/Stampede 4×4 suspension conversion

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.

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June 1, 2017

Xray T4 brass battery backstop

Xray have introduced a brass battery backstop for the T4’17 touring car kit. While adding an additional 5g of weight it also makes for improved LiPo battery support as the weight is mounted to the right hand layshaft bulkhead where it will act as an inner guide for the battery pack. It is attached by two screws which are included.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


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