Kyosho have introduced their new SP brake pads for kits such as the R4Evo, R4s, FW-06 and GT2. The pre-assembled brake pads are built using a high-grade fibre material for increased braking power and fade-free consistency and due to being pre-glued to the metal carrier they are also more durable and reliable.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Following a couple of teaser images TLR have officially announced the forthcoming release of their brand new and completely redefined 1/8th off-road racing platform. The buggy utilises a new, wider chassis layout to aid in stability and to give the buggy a more neutral feel. New chassis guard have an improved fit on the chassis and a large footprint engine mount reduces flex underneath the engine to eliminate chassis fatigue on high traction race surfaces. Optimised chassis balance with the weight has been moved forward in the chassis provides a better driving balance to the vehicle while the updated radio tray now puts the throttle servo near the engine to eliminate additional linkage. The updated radio tray will ensure the throttle servo is rigidly mounted to avoid any flex by floating the servo off of the centre differential.
Infinity is introducing a range of high performance silicone diff oils. Using carefully selected silicone oil, the viscosity of the range is professionally controlled during production. This ensures accuracy that gives racers a reliable source of consistency when selecting the correct oil for their desired set-up. Such high quality oil also provides more stable traction during race conditions. Available in convenient 60cc bottles, the range of nine different viscosities covers popular options between 4,000 and 20,000.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Xenon have announced the release of their full line of VSS EX 64 pitch electric touring and pan car super gears. They are considered to be the world’s smallest moulded main gears and they are available in 68T to 87T specification. Due to their design the gears are usable for touring and pan cars alike and they come moulded from a tough yet silent white composite material.
The iconic Lostallo track in Switzerland recently saw the running of a 24h race for 1/10th electric on-road cars. The rules allowed to use both electric touring and pan cars alongside with the two both making use of 17.5T motors with the faster pan car LM class utilising a 3.00 gear ratio whereas the 4WD touring cars were run using a 4.00 gear ratio. To make up for the slight weight and speed disadvantage the touring cars allowed for quicker battery changes, in under a minute, while the average LM pitstop was at 80 seconds. This made for a level playing field in the dry track conditions. Ultimately it was Team Sitterdorf with the win after 3945 laps, taking profit of fewer pit stops, a slower speed and perfect preparation with 2017 winners, Team Insurbia, coming in 2nd only 17 laps or six minutes behind.
Thanks to Andrea Brianza for the report.
Over the past four months Thornhill Racing Circuit held their 6-race 2018 Thornhill Jr Spring Series. Xray’s Ethan Lefebvre won four of the six rounds for the overall, eventually securing the title already after round 4 that he would finish on the 2nd place. Xray teammates, Chris Allison and Lance Myhre would end the series on the P2 and P3 overall for an Xray podium sweep.
View the championship top 10 results here
During this week’s ROAR Fuel Off-road Nationals in Lake City, Florida, JConcepts have snapped a first couple of images of TLR’s forthcoming 8ight X 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. The new kit was first seen during the recent Horizon RC Fest in Monticello, Illinois in the hands of TLR factory driver Dakotah Phend with the example in the new set of images belonging to veteran racer JR Mitch. The buggy is expected to become officially announced later this week and we bring you more information on the kit as soon as they become available.
Coming from Traxxas and s perfect companion for the recently introduced long arm lift kit are the functional 2.2″ beadlock Method Race Wheels. They add more valuable ground clearance to the lifted TRX-4 and make for a rugged off-road appearance. They help to make a visual statement with two wheel options, in black chrome or charcoal grey colour, and six different coloured aluminium beadlock rings. The rims are available as 2-piece wheel-only packs and also as pre-mounts with Canyon trail tyres mounted on black chrome rims. As for the aluminium beadlock rings, they come as 4-piece sets including mounting screws and in the six colours of satin, orange, green, red, black and blue.
