March 23, 2024

Coelho & Hamon Top Qualifiers at SIGP

Xray’s Bruno Coelho and Serpent’s Jeff Hamon are the Top Qualifiers at the SIGP in China but the second day of qualifying saw very different fortunes for the two drivers.  Having topped the opening qualifier yesterday, defending SIGP Electric Touring Car Champion Coelho continued that form going fastest in the remaining three rounds for a clean sweep In Xiamen.  In Q2, it was Chinese National Champion Ma Haoran also driving an Xray who was his closest challenger.  Driving a prototype of Yokomo’s upcoming MS1.0, Nicolas Lee repeated his Q1 performance with another P2 in Q3.  Having missed Q1 yesterday due to a fever, while still under the weather it was a much better day for JJ Wang with him wrapping up qualifying with the second fastest time in Q4.  Overall that puts him P3 on the grid for the A-Main behind Lee and ahead of Haoran.  With qualifying in 1:8 Nitro Onroad based on each driver’s single fastest time from the four rounds, Hamon’s Q1 pace was to prove important for the World Championship Finalist.  After a morning rain shower, Hamon would top Q2 but in a slower time and then in Q3 & 4 he suffered one-way bearing failures that resulted in two DNFs.  Hong Kong’s Ray Poon would top Q3 from Italy’s Cristiano Sartor with Wang third and he was again fastest in Q4, this time from Matrix Tires’ Cristian Boni.  Overall the Q1 times of Boni and Sartor gave them 2nd and 3rd overall with Poon set to line-up P4 on tomorrow Main final grid.

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March 22, 2024

Coelho & Hamon top Q1 at SIGP

Having established itself as one of China’s biggest annual international races prior to Covid, the SIGP International RC Car Grand Prix makes it return this weekend with Xray’s Bruno Coelho and Serpent’s Jeff Hamon topping the opening rounds of qualifying in Xiamen.  Hosted at the huge double track facility next to the Sunpadow battery factory, in electric Touring Car qualifying it was World Champion Coelho who set the pace ahead of the Yokomo of Nicolas Lee and Hamon.  Bringing together both electric and nitro racing at the 2017 1:10 Offroad World Championship venue, in 1:8 Onroad Nitro it was Hamon who was fastest.  Behind the Australian,  Matrix Tires owner Cristian Boni was second fastest with fellow Italian & Hasi Tuned engines co-owner Cristiano Sartor completing the Top 3 on the first day of action at the SIGP.  Qualifying continues tomorrow Saturday with three more rounds.

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March 22, 2024

Xray 1:10 Offroad -4mm Shock Spring Retaining Collar

Xray has released a new -4mm Alu Shock Spring Retaining Collar for use on his range of 1:10 Offroad racing platforms.  The lower aluminium shock collars -4mm allows you to decrease the ride height to achieve a lower centre of gravity.  The lightweight collars are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium for increased reliability and are strategically lightened.  Fitting the XB2, SCX, XT2, XB4, & XT4 they come as a set of four pieces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 22, 2024

RC Upgrade iCharger DUO Folding Charger Stand

New from US company RC Upgrade is their Folding Charger Stand for use with the iCharger DUO range.  The Folding Charger Stand is a clever accessory designed to simplify your charging setup. It allows you to securely mount Junsi iCharger models such as the 308DUO, 458DUO, 406DUO, or 458DUO chargers on top of your Power Supply. Its key features are stability with it ensuring a stable arrangement, preventing any wobbling or tipping.  It also gives you the flexibility to choose from three different angles for optimal visibility and accessibility.  When it’s time to hit the road, simply fold the stand down with no tools are required it makes it quick and hassle-free for transport.  The Folding Charger Stand securely attaches to your Power Supply, creating a neat and efficient charging station.

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March 21, 2024

Pro-Line Mini-T 2.0 VW Baja Bug body

As fans of the original road going Volkswagen Beetle, having owned a ’64 example up until recently, this new VW Baja Bug body from Pro-Line for the Losi Mini-T 2.0 looks pretty cool.  Having previously offered the Baja Bug in 1:10 scale, Pro-Line is now offering a smaller 1:18 version  back with the same style, quality, and features.  This officially licensed retro classic body completely changes the look of your Mini-T 2.0 with its flared fenders to the exposed rear engine details, to the add-on rear wing, the Baja Bug is one of the coolest and most unique body options available, especially for Beetle fans.

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March 21, 2024

Pro-Line Convict 2.0 1:8 Buggy Tyre

US tyre manufacturer Pro-Line has released a new updated 2.0 version of its Convict 1:8 Buggy race tyre.  A lightweight and more versatile version of the popular world-championship-winning Fugitive, the Convict features strategically placed small connecting bars that improve the stability of the tyre tread, which is especially important when used in softer compounds.  Now, the proven Convict pattern is available as the Convict 2.0, constructed on Pro-Line’s latest generation carcass profile that utilises a single arc to create the sidewall geometry, then transitions from the sidewall to the crown with a larger radius resulting in a rounder and less edgy appearance.  This carcass provides a tailored fit to the wheel and insert package, making mounting a breeze.  The Convict 2.0 is available in four popular compounds, M3 & M4 for watered tracks, S3 & S5 long wear for more abrasive dry tracks, and includes our latest generation closed cell foam insert.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


March 21, 2024

Xray XB2 Alu Steering Arm & Plate

Xray has released new authentic option parts for it Xray XB2 & XT2 2WD Offroad platforms in the form of an Aluminium Steering Arm & Plate for use the 1-Piece Chassis. Made from Swiss 7075 T6 Aluminium, the steering system improves precision and steering feel.  There is also increased clearance around the system for easier maintenance & set-up adjustments.

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March 20, 2024

Infinity IF15-2 Nitro Touring Car option parts

Creation Model has release more new optional parts for its Infinity IF15-2 1:10 Nitro Onroad chassis.  The optional parts include Carbon Front wheel plates with its pptimised shape to accommodate the updated thickness of hard front knuckle plate adopted on IF15-2. Additionally, reducing the clearance of the opening compared to the original product to efficiently control the airflow, which is the original purpose of the knuckle plate.  Also new is the carbon front stock stay which is lowered for mounting short shock to IF15-2.  As with the standard type, the damper mounting angle can be selected from 4 locations.  Due to the lowered tower, the damper is 4mm shorter, offering a lower centre of gravity.  It is possible to enhance steering response and tune setup to your preferred driving feel.  A new Parallel 50mm Rear Universal Joint facilitates adjustment to reduce vehicle width when using wide offset tires.  Finally, they have also released Type-B aluminium wheel hex hubs.  These oversized wheel hubsbetter fit tires with large wheel hex mounting preventing misalignment and increasing wheel stability.

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