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January 28, 2019

PSM TT-02S SSBB GT low-profile shock towers

Coming from PSM and made for the popular Tamiya TT-02S entry-level 4WD touring car are new low-profile SSBB GT shock towers. Available separately for the front and rear of the car, the shock stays are cut from high-quality 3.0mm carbon fibre and they are of an updated geometry to accept Tamiya’s SSBB shock absorbers and the latest generation of 1/10th GT body shells. The shock stays are a direct fit, they offer several shock and camber link mounting positions and include an aluminium hardware kit for mounting.

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January 27, 2019

SWorkz S14-3 12mm wheel hex adapters

SWorkz have introduced three new optional off-set 12mm wheel hex adapters for the S14-3 off-road buggy. The 5.7mm, 6.7mm and 7.7mm option add to the standard 4.7mm hexes and they allow to fine-tune the overall width of the buggy or allow to adapt the vehicle to different off-set wheels. The wheel hex adapters come as pairs and are marked for easy identification.

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January 26, 2019

Arrowmax Arrowspace T4 magnesium chassis

Coming soon from Arrowmax’s new Arrowspace series of magnesium chassis is a dedicated variant for the Xray T4. Machined from high-quality magnesium material and coming with a white ceramic coating for wear, the chassis will be about 40 percent lighter than a standard aluminium chassis while offering different flex characteristics. Full information will become available in time for the release.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 25, 2019

Xray XB8E 2019 1/8th E-Buggy kit

Xray have introduced their new XB8E 2019 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Making use of most of the features the XB8’19 nitro buggy has to offer, the ’19 specification kit includes a 2-in-1 front suspension concept with the buggy coming both with a C-hub and a pivot ball design suspension, allowing to adapt the vehicle to a variety of driving styles and track conditions. The C-hub design was developed for the use on tight and smooth tracks whereas the pivot ball suspension can be an advantage in open and rough conditions. Part of the suspension package are also redesigned A-arms that are made for a harder material for improved response and stability while also ensuring smoother operation in dusty track conditions. Also new for the 2019 variant is a redesigned chassis that accepts both soft and hard compound radio trays without modification, helping to adjust chassis flex for different ambient temperatures. All-new rear uprights with larger outside ball-bearings make for increased reliability and life-span while featuring an extra hole for wider roll-centre adjustment possibilities. Other features include new cell shock membranes with reduced air gap for improved grip, matching upper shock caps with four venting holes as well as longer front and rear shock shafts as well as softer front and rear anti-roll bars for increased traction.

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January 25, 2019

Hicks & Georges win at Ice Breaker Points Series Rd2

SCRC recently held round 2 of the Ice Breaker Points Series and in 1/8th Nitro Buggy it was Chuck Hicks with the win. Behind him, Tag Georges would get a terrible start, falling all the way back to 8th. From there, he would put his head down and click of some fast, consistent laps. After the first round of pit stops, Tag would find himself in a battle for 4th. This was a very tight race with some fast guys. After pulling away from them a bit and the 2nd pit stop, Georges found myself battling for 2nd place with Casey Peck and Wyatt Bieter. Tag would capitalise on them racing each other and he would finish behind Chuck Hicks by 12 seconds as Casey Peck completed the top 3.

Continue reading the report here

January 25, 2019

Arrowmax Arrowspace S750 magnesium main chassis

Arrowmax have introduced their new Arrowspace Magnesium product line that will offer magnesium option parts for a range of kits. First up will be a ceramic-coated magnesium main chassis plate for the Serpent S750 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car. The material used will reduce weight by nearly 40 percent compared to regular aluminium whole also reducing “noise”. The special ceramic coating will ensure long lasting performance. More information will become available in time for the release.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 25, 2019

Xpress release new XQ1 & XM1 carbon optionals

Coming from Xpress are new carbon fibre option parts for the XQ1 and XM1 series of cars. First up is a graphite body post stiffener set for the XQ1 series of 1/10th touring cars. The carbon fibre plates will reduce body movement in corners for increased stability while the C-shape of the rear plate also reinforces the body’s trunk area, resulting in improved body support and thus downforce at high speeds. The set includes one front and one rear body post support and it is also available for the XM1 series of 4WD M-class cars. Also new is an optional graphite steering knuckle plate set for the XM1 and XM1S cars. The parts will make for a stiffer steering structure which in turn gives a sharper steering response and feeling. Owners will need to install a 2mm bumpsteer shim to get the same amount of bumpsteer as with the stock steering plate. The plates also feature an extra Ackermann mounting position that will increase the aggressiveness of the steering response, which is perfect for asphalt tracks.

View the other new parts here

January 25, 2019

Joaquin Desoto Jr. wins at PanAm Grand Prix

The Homestead RC Raceway in Florida held the 2019 Pan American Grand Prix last weekend and in the premier 1/8th open class it was Joaquin Desoto Jr. (Serpent) with the overall TQ and the win in the 45-minutes A-main final. Joaquin left behind Capricorn’s Paolo Morgantin in 2nd, a lap down, as Serpent’s Brad Mergy rounded out the top 3 podium result.

Source: RC Target [rctarget.com]