Hong Kong based CSO have announced the release of some new parts for the Xray NT1. First up is a super lightweight flywheel, made from 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated, which retains the same dimensions as the original but is now only 4.4 grams, a weight saving of 30% over the original. Also new for the car is a lightweight mid shaft, again made from 7075 T6 hard coated aluminium, coming in at only 2.2 grams.
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Following on from the RC8Te and SC8e, Team Associated have released the RC8e, a 1:8 scale electric powered competition buggy kit based on the championship winning RC8 platform. The RC8e engineering team has developed a practical design that incorporates the same exceptional strength, durability, cornering capability, jumping ability, and rough track handling that characterize the nitro powered RC8. With special features such as a hard anodized machined chassis, correctly balanced and optimized weight distribution, composite ‘Big Bore’ shocks featuring 4mm gold shafts, upgraded steering system, and exclusive body design, every inch of the RC8e screams high-performance and durability.
Multiple US National Champion Josh Cyrul has been in touch to let us know that he has departed Motonica, a manufacturer with which he has much success in the past year. Josh had to the following to say about the move:
Last year saw wins at the Motonica GP, Byron’s Challenge and Great Lakes Challenge with Motonica but as we tried to work into 2009 we weren’t able to come to an agreement to continue on so I have decided to move on to find a better solution for the 2009 season. I would like to thank Motonica and especially Garen at Motonica USA for all the hard work and effort. I wish them the best of luck and sucess with their new cars in 2009 and beyond. Soon, I should have details of my new sponsor looking forward to the 2009 season and World Championships.
Xray have released their stylish pit towel, which has been manufactured from premium European material and is available in either blue or orange color. Features printed XRAY logo & graphics, along with authentic vignette on the side for authenticity. Available in large size (1200x730mm) or small size (730x450mm), the towels are large enough to lay out your touring car, buggy or even truggy with plenty of space for your other RC equipment and accessories.
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ABEC35 have signed three Thai drivers to their team during the recent TITC race. The drivers, Meen V., Tanit K., Charlee P. are not just impressive drivers but are also good ambassadors for the sport. They will be using the company’s full line of Type-X ceramic bearings, ceramic balls, thrust bearings and engine bearings during 2009. Meen V. and Charlee P. finished 5th and 10th in 1/10 touring A main modified class. Tanit K. finished 5th in 1/10 touring B main modified class, and TQ’d & won overall in 1/10 2WD mini class (M chassis) ahead of Atsushi Hara and Marc Rheinard. According to these drivers, the Type-X bearings really make a difference giving smoother performance, stronger acceleration and the main advantage being that the car rolls further when off throttle.
Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]
Shown for the first time at the toy fair last month, Hudy have released their new range of touring car setup boards. Suitable for 1/10th and 1/12th scale, they are perfectly flat and so are a dependable reference surface. Exceptionally flat and with a warp-resistant surface, it is easy to clean and now comes in 3 different colour finishes, silver, dark grey and titan.
New from Xceed RC is a bunch of polycarbonate products that have been pre printed with a carbon fibre look. First up is this Formula 1 body shell, supplied with helmet (not shown), for F103 type chassis’ such as the Tamiya, Cross and Tech Racing made versions. Also for the same car is a great looking rear diffuser that is easily mounted to the rear of the car. Shown previously, when branded by East, is the Civic 200mm shell that again is fully carbon printed and is supplied with carbon rear wing, as well as light and window decals. Finally for 1/8th scale bodies is the carbon print rear trim strip, which works like previous versions but looks great and costs a lot less than a real carbon version.
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Having recently reviewed the gas powered SC8 from Team Associated, the company have now released an electric powered kit version, called the SC8e. Like the SC8, the SC8e was designed to meet the scale specifications and handling of full-size short course race trucks. It’s all there, a durable and realistic clear race truck body, KMC wheels with realistic off-road tires, scale suspension travel, full roll-cage and functional mud flaps result in an unparalleled scale experience. Good looks mean nothing without the engineering to back it up. Team Associated’s engineering team has developed a practical chassis design that incorporates the same exceptional strength, durability, cornering capability, jumping ability, and rough track handling that characterize the nitro SC8. With special features such as a hard anodized machined chassis, correctly balanced and optimized weight distribution, composite Big Bore shocks featuring 4mm gold shafts, and upgraded steering system, the SC8e is right at home on the race track – just like its full-size counterparts. Scale realism and electric power make the SC8 the must-have truck in 2009.
