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February 21, 2013

Xray XB9’13 1/8th scale buggy

Xray XB9'13 1/8th scale buggy

Xray have released full details on the 2013 XB9, the next evolution of the Xray off-road concept, featuring innovative Xray Multi-Flex adjustment, superior weight balance and weight distribution, easy chassis flexes setting for traction and stability adjustment and more forgiving and easy-to-control handling. Long-term tested by factory racing team and regular drivers in all conditions, the innovative design focuses all the way down to the smallest details to increase performance, handling, and reliability.

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February 20, 2013

Robert Battle joins Team Yokomo

Team Yokomo Spain have announced the signing of 2012 1/8th off-road champion Robert Battle. The current World Champion, two times European Champion and seven-times consecutive Spanish Champion will run the Yokomo B-Max2 and B-Max4 in 2013. The Spanish driver also announced that he will be using LRP batteries, motors and speed controllers in his rides. This is what Robert had to say about the deal:

I’m really happy to become part of Team Yokomo, they are a great family and there are a lot of well-known drivers in, one of those obviously Masami-San, the RC legend. It will be a long-term learning process due to it is a completely new class for me, I don’t want to put any goal on myself at the moment, I just want to drive and get used to this class mainly on 2WD. I’m looking forward to start racing on international events. Thank you so much to everyone, all my sponsors, specially Team Yokomo to believe in me.

Source: Team Yokomo Spain [hrcspain.com]

February 20, 2013

Xceed Nitromax instrument, clutch & glueing tools

New from Xceed come several new parts in the form of two Nitromax fuel checkers, Centax clutch adjustment tools and a table for the company’s tire gluing jig. Starting with the fuel checker, the Nitromax-16 and Nitromax-25 are designed to check nitro fuel legality at sanctioned races. The floaters are available as 16% and 25% variant, made from aluminium and come laser-etched for easy identification. Also new are a dedicated adjustment tool for the spring of Centax on-road clutches and a stand for Xceed’s tire glueing jig to make preparing your 1/8th buggy tires easier.

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February 20, 2013

Lamberto Collari renews with Capricorn

Capricorn announce that Lamberto renews its contract with the Italian company through 2013. The multi-times World Champion will continue to race the LAB C801 1/8th nitro on-road car. This is what Lamberto has to say about the deal:

Me and the whole team are pleased to introduce the 2013 competition with LABC801. The 2012 season has been of fundamental importance to know the set-up and behavior of the machine and with the technical support of Capricorn make a special edition for the forthcoming edition Collars and major events like the World Cup 2013 in Japan. Last season ended great, with a second place at the European Championship and winning the Italian championship. My feeling with the model is great and the designers are constantly engaged in the development of the model to take the attack of the next world title. In addition to intensify our workouts, in the year 2013 I will participate with the 1/10 LAB C02 to some manifestations of the International GP in Italy.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

February 20, 2013

Xray T4 rear anti-roll bars

Xray have introduced these all-new T4 rear anti-roll bars for narrowed front bulkheads in 0.1mm increments for super-fine tuning. For easy recognition the anti-roll bars have laser-engraved stripes for easy and instant recognition. The anti-roll bars are mounted using the included composite holders on the bulkheads, and to the integrated anti-roll bar mounts on the suspension arms. Available in 1.0, 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6mm versions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 20, 2013

Kyosho 1/8th off-road ride height gauge

New from Kyosho comes this ride height gauge for the use with 1/8th off-road vehicles. It sports grooves at 24, 26, 28 and 30mm with the stick simply being vertically held against the chassis plate for fast and effective ground clearance measurement. It comes machined from aluminium, is gun metal anodized and laser-etched.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

February 20, 2013

Jernej Vuga re-signs with Xray

Xray announce that former European champion and recent Slovenian Champion Jernej Vuga has extended his contract with the Slovakian manufacturer for 2013. This is what Jernej has to say about the deal:

I am very excited to continue with Xray also for the 2013 season and I would like to thank them for giving me this opportunity. Xray’s knowledge is huge and this is very important for a driver as it is also the team work and development – Xray incorporates all of these factors. In 2012 my professional and personal time schedule did not allow me to participate at international races but I achieved some good results gaining the National and Alpe Adria Cup 2012 titles. For the 2013 season my goals are to race again at some main European races and to achieve the best possible results.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 20, 2013

Exotek SC10 4×4 shock caps & collars

Exotek Racing introduce new option parts for the Team Associated SC10 4×4 truck in the form of blue anodised aluminium shock caps and shock collars. Starting with the caps, these are made from CNC-machined alloy and sport a heavy duty design to cope with the rigours of short course racing. Available blue anodised and sporting a polished finish the four piece set includes rubber O-rings for worry free bleeder screw sealing. Also new is a four piece set of shock collars. The notched design makes for easy adjustment reference while the large serrated section makes adjusting the spring preload a breeze. They come anodised blue and include rubber O-rings to retain the shock setting.

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