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March 14, 2023

RC-Project D819RS Ergal Front Shock Tower

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]

March 13, 2023

Ielasi Tuned EFRA 2185 Onroad Pipe

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]

March 12, 2023

Hebert takes 2023 ROAR On-Road Carpet National title

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]

March 12, 2023

Xtreme Aerodynamics ‘Italia’ FWD Bodyshell

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.

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March 12, 2023

3D printed 1:12 at ROAR Nationals

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.

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March 10, 2023

Xray XB8E ’23 Buggy

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

March 10, 2023

Ongaro set for 1:8 GT Worlds with Gimar Engines

Best known for his offroad exploits, back to back 1:8 Buggy World Champion Davide Ongaro has announced a 1:8 GT only programme with Italian engine brand Gimar. Ongaro is the star driver for Team Associated and Japanese engine manufacturer OS Engines in offroad and has added two 1:8 Buggy World titles to both brands illustrious history but is joining forces with Giovanni Crea’s Gimar engines for a GT campaign that includes both the European and World Championships. A huge boost for the GT category which will run only its second ever World Championship later this year in Sydney, Australia, having Ongaro on the grid will be a massive profile raiser for the class. Kicking off his onroad exploits next week at the Italian GT Nationals, his Gimar Venus engine will be fitted to the chassis of another Italian brand Genius Racing – this same engine & chassis combination used by France’s Alain Arnaldi to become the 2022 European GT Champion. Like Ongaro, another driver best known for his Offroad achievements, Joern Nuemann is the reigning 1:8 GT World Champion.

Source: Gimar [rcgimar.com]

March 9, 2023

Yokomo BD11 Option Parts

Yokomo has released a number of new optional parts for its current BD11 1:10 Electric Touring Car. First up is a new hard type plastic body mount set for the BD11. For those chasing marginal weigh savings they have also added a set of titanium lower shock mounts for BD11 and which can also be used on the MD1.0 drift car. Finally for the perfect balancing of your chassis there is a new 30G battery weight which is nicely finished with the Yokomo Factory Team logo.

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