Revolution Design has produced this Heavy ESC Mounting Plate which adds another balance adjustment option for the Team Associated B6.4 1:10 Buggy series. Weighing in 11 g more than the steel ESC weight, this brass plate shifts the weight bias to the front for increased corner speed and adding weight in the lowest possible position. For easy identification, the brass plate sports the RDRP logo and a 44g weight marking.
Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]
Raceform has introduced its latest Lazer Tracer this time for 1:10 Onroad racers. The set-up accurately locates the location of the body post, particularly the new system for the Horizontal Rear Body Post from most chassis, tracing the location over to a new body shell. It is a self-centering system that enables the holes to be perfectly aligned to the chassis. The 1:10 Onroad Pro Bodypost Lazer Tracer (Horizontal Rear Body Post System) is the only tool that is able trace the position of the body post, perfectly and precisely, onto the bodyshell in preparation for reaming. Be it unpainted or painted, it is the only risk free tool in the world that saves you time and stress, and also a system that will change how we locate the bodypost position. Your body will look better than ever, improved consistency between changing bodies, and save you from damaging your nicely painted body. With a perfect self centering system, you are assured of proper air flow and results in a more predictable drive. Especially in the new Horizontal Rear Body Post Mounting system from most chassis, locating the holes correctly is a challenge, even for pros. The latest addition to the range of Lazer Tracer will work with any chassis and any bodyshells in Touring, FWDs and GTs.
Italian RC tuning parts company RC-Project has released this Ergal front shock tower for HB Racings D819RS EVO 1:8 Buggy. Made from Ergal 7075 T6 with a thickness of 5mm and subsequently anodised and laser marked, the new design makes it possible to have the same weight as the original but with a stiffness increased by 30% thanks to the new lateral and upper ribs. All lightening pockets have a radius of 0.5 on the bottom to increase rigidity and eliminate the risk of breakage, all edges have been chamfered. The new geometry eliminates the problem of reduced stroke of the front shock absorbers after the D8 EVO update, moreover the upper/external hole has been eliminated and a new internal hole has been inserted to be able to tilt the shock absorbers more and give another setup option.
Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]
Ielasi Tuned has just released its new EFRA 2185 muffler for 1:8 Onroad. Compared to the previous model, like their Offroad equivalent, this is a completely new muffler made using molds designed by former World Champion Daniele Ielasi making the pipe exclusive to his Ielasi Tuned engine brand. Featuring an ‘Exclusive sound’, Ielasi claims the pipe which was tested by former World Champion Robert Pietsch has more power (+2/3kmh) while also providing excellent fuel consumption.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
Quebec’s Keven Hebert is the 2023 ROAR On-Road Carpet Nationals Touring Car Champion. Hosted by Top American racer Eric Anderson’s Apex Raceway in Tennessee, qualifying would see Hebert secured the overall TQ when he set the fastest time in the third of the four rounds. Behind Xray team-mate Chris Adam, the pace setter in Q1 and Q2, would secure second on the grid his fastest time also coming in the penultimate qualifier. Setting the fastest time in Q4, Awesomatix Kemp Anderson lined up third for the triple A-Mains with Andrew Ellis completing the Top 4. In the final getting his title aspirations off to the best possible start with an A1 win from Anderson, Hebert sealed the deal in A2 to add yet another ROAR National title to his name. Winning A3, Adams would become Vice Champion with Anderson completing the Mod Touring Car Podium. Anderson did however take the top prize in 1:12 securing the title from the TQ ahead of Donny Lia and Hebert.
Image: 1up Racing [Facebook]
As part of two big releases Xtreme Aerodynamics has unveiled its ‘Italia’ 1:10 FWD bodyshell. While the Italian manufacturer gives little information on the new design, Monaco RC says that after the success of the 2021 released She-Rock, which was banned from some European racing circuits but still dominates in Asia, the development team decided to create a new model that is EFRA-approved and has amazing performance. They say the feedback so far has been very positive but add ‘the market will be the ultimate judge’. News of Xtreme Aerodynamics second body release, the ‘Redhawks’ is expected tomorrow.
Supporting customers of his 1up Racing products trackside at the ROAR Electric On-Road Carpet Nationals, Randy Caster, a stalwart of the onroad racing scene in the US, has picked up on an interesting car competing in the event – Scott Jakes 3D printed 1:12. Taking place at Eric Anderson’s Apex Raceway in Tennessee, Jakes is racing his latest project in the 13.5 1:12 class and as Caster points out in his social media post about this 3D printed car this could well be a glimpse of the future of the hobby.
View more of Randy Caster’s images here
Having announced the details of his XB8 ’23 1:8 Nitro Buggy a few days ago, today Xray has released the presentation of the electric version of their popular buggy platform. Like its noisier sibling the XB8E ’23 features all-new front & rear semi-split bulkhead with quick differential access without disassembling suspension and new front & rear diff height adjustment through eccentric bushings. A redesigned chassis layout offers the ability to place the motor and central assembly in a front or rear position to alter the weight balance depending on the track conditions. The new chassis layout was tested on all kind of surfaces to increase performance in any track situation. The shock towers are redesigned with the front & rear lower suspension holders having new mounting position with the front upper suspension holder matching the new servo saver. A redesigned wing holder fits the new semi-split rear bulkhead and the Wickerbill rear wing allows quick downforce adjustments and pre-marked airflow holes to reduce downforce.
View the full XB8E ’23 presentation here
