With the official introduction of the brand-new Xray X1 1/10th Formula kit only days away, this week Red RC will bring you an exclusive insight into the company’s first ever open wheel on-road car followed by the full official release. Stay tuned.
JConcepts introduce the popular Dirt Webs tyres in new 60mm 2.4″ specification. The tread was originally designed in 2012 by Brian Kinwald and Jason Ruona and it immediately showed exceptional results at races such as the Hot Rod Shootout. During the early stages of 2014, the team experimented with a larger 60mm 2.4″ bead mounting diameter at events such as the Cactus Classic and Surf City Classic. In the hands of Spencer Rivkin, the 60mm tyre and wheel combination displayed advantageous performance in high-grip conditions thanks to the taller bead combined with the included 60mm Dirt-Tech inserts. The tyre is available as 2WD front, 4WD front and general rear variant in blue, green, gold, silver, black and red compound.
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RC Concept from France is a new company from Sebastien Chaffardon, best known as the mechanic of Yannick Aigoin, who with more than 30 years of racing experience will enter the market with a range of 1/8th off-road engines. Offering a long-stroke design the 3-port MC3 and 5-port MC5 engine are available with standard or ceramic rear bearings, all offer silicone-filled crankshafts and the ceramic engines also feature crankshaft balancing for even higher performance. The engines come with specially designed crankcases to prevent deformation caused by strong exhaust springs and the cooling heads sport a unique design with vertically places upper fins to improve the airflow and thus engine cooling especially in hot ambient temperatures.
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Following the RTR version, Axial’s Yeti 1/10th scale 4WD rock racer is now also available in kit form. Featuring a solid rear axle and independent front suspension, its distinct aesthetic and technical elements were inspired by full-size desert trucks. The kit version will accept standard 1/10th scale brushed and brushless 4-pole systems and most major stick pack batteries. Precision machined aluminium shocks are standard equipment and deliver smooth suspension movement for consistent handling while 2.2″ Falken Wildpeak tyres make for good traction in a range of track conditions. Included are also clear body panels, an interior tray and three driver helmets.
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The Yokomo YRF Formula 001W competition formula chassis kit has been updated with the new rear friction tube damper system which is based on the same system that has been tried and battle-tested on the R12C3.1 1/12th scale kit. By outfitting the 001W with this type of suspension system the overall weight is reduced and the side-to-side balance has improved, allowing better control and sharper turn manoeuvres. The kit comes with two types of front suspension arms to support both foam and rubber tyres with the wide specification suspension arms are used with foam tyres to achieve higher corner speeds, while the narrow specification suspension arms are used with rubber tyres to make for a more scale appearance.
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Zeppin introduce their new Digital Tweaker Scale Elite weight measurement system. The patent pending height-adjustable design of the scales ensures an equal height of every platform which makes wheel load measurement as accurate as possible. They system includes four individually powered scales with hardened glass platforms for best possible rigidity against scratches, and rubber feet prevent the scales from moving on the pit table. The main unit sports an easy-to-read black and white LCD screen that helps with visibility even in bright sunshine. The heavy duty yet precise design of the scales allows to measure the individual wheel load of lightweight 1/12th scale to heavy 1/8th trucks alike. Included in the tweak system are four tweaker scales, the main unit and a height measurement tool.
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Xray have new composite C-hubs for the T4 line of touring cars available. They add to the already existing range of castor hubs and help to fine-tune the steering response as they are available in different castor and material combinations. New to the range are 0 degree medium and hard graphite as well as 4 degree hard graphite hubs all of which are usable with Xray’s dual joint ESC driveshafts. The 0 degree variants also work with the ARS rear suspension system. All hubs are available separately for the left and right side of the car and they are clearly marked for easy identification.
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As promised in the November instalment of the VRC Pro column, the 2014 IFMAR 1/8 Buggy World Championship track of Naxos in Sicily is now available as are two new buggies and some other updates. Starting with the tracks, it’s a great but demanding venue with lots of challenges, just like the real track proved to be back in September. VRI have made a comparison video between some real laps during the Worlds final, and who better to pick than World Champion Ty Tessman, against one of VRC’s beta testers, Nicolas Loriot from France. As with earlier ‘virtual vs real’ comparison videos the resemblance between virtual and real is astonishing close, once more proof of the incredibly accurate detail of the track and the fantastic realism obtained with our state of the art physics engine.
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