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August 12, 2022

Xray all new X1‘23 1:10 Formula Chassis

Xray have today unveiled the 2023 edition of their 1:10 EP Formula chassis the X1. The all new X1’23 gets a new front suspension design featuring innovative CFF upper arms with improved flex characteristics and integrated camber adjustments. A new chassis accommodates the CFF front suspension, a redesigned battery backstop and revised wheelbase setting with reinforced chassis areas. A one-piece central front bulkhead integrates the steering arm mount and optimised wheelbase adjustments for simplicity. CFF front upper arms make the X1 extremely responsive & sharp, generate fantastic cornering speed & traction, and simplify the camber adjustment process for easy setup changes. The front upper arm mount allows for easier caster adjustments and top side installation for much easier assembly and maintenance. Also new is a redesigned centre top deck with easier mounting. The battery mounting system secures the pack without O-ring or tape in a tweak-free, floating manner that improves traction and consistency, and features new low profile lightweight bushings for a sleeker look and lower CG. The car features a redesigned independent wing mount system which is machined from harder carbon fibre material for more stable handling and features 2 centering pins for more secure assembly. New side braces are mounted using low profile bushings to eliminate M3 nuts.

View the X1’23 presentation here for complete details.

August 12, 2022

MXLR FlexBumper & CBRS

MXLR, the brand of top touring car driver Max Machler, has extended its product line with four new items. The MXLR FlexBumper is 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and is offered in 3 variations to fit Aweomsatix’ A12, A800FX and A800MMX kits. The advantages over foam bumpers are FlexBumper absorbs hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure. It is more robust and sturdy and it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the ground after a crash. The other new release from the German brand is its Carbon Body Reinforcement Set (CBRS) to help prevent your body shell from unwanted deformation and body tucks.

View more details and images here

August 11, 2022

Xray XB8 ‘Frontward’ composite rear wing

Xray have released a new ‘Frontward’ design rear wing suitable for their 1:8 Offroad chassis’. The XB8 molded wing features the forward position which helps to create downforce on rear wheels to increase rear traction. The shape of the wing increases the stability of the car in all conditions and is legal under the latest IFMAR wing specifications. Made from a special composite mixture, the wing was designed to survive severe abusive and extreme crashes while keeping its shape.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 11, 2022

Sworkz S35-4/e BBS Higher Capacity Shock Kit

Sworkz has introduced a new high capacity shock kit for it S35-4 1:8 Buggy. Based on the limited Elliott Boots Edition Shock Conversion Kit, the Sworkz design team have improved this further to work with the latest Arched-Bridge-System. The main changes are the S35-T2 truggy bigger shock bodies and the redesign of the shock towers to accommodate the shock length. Already tested at the European championship by Sworkz team drivers, the new shock set-up will give more stability to the suspension travel and make the car able to accept more power.

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August 10, 2022

O.S. SPEED B21 Adam Drake Edition 3

O.S. Engines has introduced its newest offroad engine with the release of the O.S. SPEED B21 Adam Drake Edition 3. The engine is the latest offering from the Japanese company’s collaboration with Offroad racing legend Adam Drake. By adopting a boost bypass processing for the crankcase, the engine runs more smoothly, and making it even easier to drive. Adam Drake’s signature colour, blue anodized aluminium is applied to the cutting part of the new outer head, and two-colour anodized aluminium with new design is used to reduce weight and lower the center of gravity for improved driving performance. You can make a choice of two different carburettor restrictor, 6.5II for buggy and 7.5 mainly for truggy.

View spec and more images here

August 10, 2022

Takashima D-13 aluminium curved servo horn

RC Drift specialists Takashima D-13 have extended the range of colours in which it offers their lightweight 23mm aluminium curved servo horn with the addition of an anodised purple option. Featuring a 25T spline, it has been made from high quality 7075 aluminium and lightened, making the steering response even faster for Yokomo & Takashima curved steering system.

Source: Takashima D-13

August 9, 2022

Bok announces new ‘MIBO’ brand

Having raced around the world as the Czech Republic’s top electric touring car racer, Michal Bok is launching his own product brand called Mibo. Responsible for bringing races like the ETS to his home country as well as organising his very own internationally successful Mibo Cup race series, Bok turned from racer to RC businessman in more recent years. After establishing Mibosport which would become Yokomo’s European distributor, Michal is now about to realise a long time ambition of having his own range of professional RC products. In collaboration with RC flight specialists Kavan, the new ‘Mibo’ brand aims to provide racers with a range products for their cars and pit table which goes hand in hand with values he believe in – sustainable quality, professional services and reasonable prices. Mibo will announce the first of their products in the coming days.

Read official Mibo brand announcement here

August 9, 2022

Inaugural ‘1up OC Throwdown’ – Report

This past weekend was an inaugural event for 1up Racing at Cal Raceway in Orange County CA called the OC “Throwdown”. It gathered racers from up and down California and San Diego reaching a mere 120 entries. This was an open tire event for TC which enabled racers to choose best tire choice. The racing format was open and controlled practice on Friday, Saturday with early morning seeding followed by three qualifiers. The TQ was determined by a qual points system. Sunday was triple mains.

In the modified division, on Saturday, it was Team Mugen driver young phenom Jacob Cruz who set the Top Seed for qualifying with an impressive 3 Lap time result. Leading up to Q1, it was Team Awesomatix driver Lex Tyler who took 0 points using Team Powers 36V2 tires with Cruz in 2nd using Team Solaris 36J tires and Team Associated driver Kyle Klingforth in 3rd using Team Solaris 36V2 tires.

Continue reading race report here