Much More have released this balance cable which makes it possible to connect a charger and JST type 2S LiPo battery directly without a balancing adapter. Converting a JST XH3 to XH-7, this 30cm length silicone wire can be readily used with the Much More Hybrid Charger.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
Xray have produced this set of two XCA-clutch pinion gear tools, which aid in installing and removing XCA clutch bell pinion gears. The tools are molded from a special composite mixture which ensures very high durability to ensure a very precise fit to the pinions. Specially designed to fit the Xray RX8 pinion gears which have very unique tooth profile design. Fits all RX8 pinion gears, 1st gears – 16, 17, 18T & 2nd gears – 19, 20, 21T.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Alien Racing has introduced a conversion kit for the Associated 12R5.1, featuring some of the same properties used on Ronald Volker’s car at this year’s European 1/12th Championship. This kit allows you to place the battery in longitudinal position, which helps the efficiency of the car in corners and reduce yaw when changing direction.
Source: Alien Racing [alienracing.fr]
Capricorn have released this new pair of engine mounts for the LAB-C801 chassis made machined from a copper material. Both blocks add 40 grams in this optimal position to help improve the car’s centre of gravity and double the heat dissipation between the engine and chassis compared to the standard kit blocks.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
New from Roche are these wicked looking carbon cooling fan protectors. Available in three different versions, 25mm, 30mm & 40mm, they mount to the top of your speed controller’s cooling fan, using the same holes and screws. They not only look great but will protect the fan from large debris or cables falling onto the motor and stopping it.
View the mounted protector here
The 52nd installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about this year’s races so far with a focus on their 1/8th scale World Championship debut with the new RX8 chassis.
Considering that some of the drivers only got their cars a few days before leaving for the Worlds, it was no surprise to see some of them building or finishing the car at the track. We handed out some of the last-minute new option parts for set-up tuning to all the team member, and then got to work.
Read the full column here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
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Pro-Line Racing have published a video showing their new 1/8th offroad and Short Course track at their premises in Beaumont, California. Designed and built by superstar track builder Joey ‘The Dirt’ Christensen, it incorporates two layouts, a smaller infield section for Short Course, while the 1/8th scale cars take in the outside perimeter which is bigger and features larger jumps. Aside from Pro-Line using it to help develop their future products, we can also expect some races to be held on this track in the near future so we will let you know when that happens.
Xray have announced the signing of top Czech driver and multiple junior national champion Ales Bayer to their team. The former Losi driver, and brother of European finalist Martin Bayer, Ales will run his XB808 buggy and XT8 truggy at all upcoming National and International events.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
