October 17, 2009

Xray Column – Time to Move on

Xray Column - Time to Move on

The 35th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj gives his feelings on the busy summer of events, as well as talking about he development of the new T3 touring car platform.

All the different prototypes had specific advantages, but their mutual characteristic was that every one of the designs was faster and more easily handling than the T2’009 if you can believe it! It was interesting that the most noticeable differences were on the outdoor track. Some of the cars used to “push” more in the corners, while some of the others had less steering. Of course these differences were very small and for typical drivers might have seemed insignificant, but for professional drivers those were big differences; to reduce a lap time by a fragment of a second it may mean at the end of a 5min run the difference of 2 seconds, which may be difference between making the main final or a lower sub-final.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


October 17, 2009

CEFX Griffin & Lithium chassis updates

CEFX Griffin & Lithium chassis updates

New from Josh Cyrul’s CEFX is their new line pan cars that have been adapted from previous models to accept LiPo 1S packs. Currently in production are CEFX’s newest 12th and 10th WGT cars. Not to be confused with our previous Phoenix t-bar cars, the Griffin is now a link based car to adapt to the needs of 1S Lipo racing. Also receiving an update is the Lithium 1/10th Oval conversion kit which has received minor updates to maximize it’s potential for the switch from 2S to 1S LiPo batteries.

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October 16, 2009

Artec Racing Body Stiffener set

Artec Racing Body Stiffener set

Artec Racing have released a new set of body stiffeners for use on all 1/8 scale bodies. The set includes the trim strip, 4 stiffeners as well as fasteners and 2-sided tape and along with the Artec MK-001 body shell, the set is now also ready for shipping. Artec have already had some good results and tests with the MK-001, with many people successfully using the shell including World Championship finalist Robin D’hondt, Sabrina Lechner, Ilia Van Gastel, Adrien Bertin and Steven Cuypers. Artec are also looking for interested parties who wish to distribute or sell their products.

Source: Artec Racing [artec-racing.com]


October 16, 2009

Team Epic Monster LiPo Trak packs

Team Epic Monster LiPo Trak packs

Team Epic have released 2 new 20C Monster LiPo Trak packs in 5300mAh and 2700mAh. Designed for Traxxas truck owners, with an affordable price for racer and basher alike they are hard cased and supplied with balancing plug and have thick amp carrying lead wires ended with a real Traxxas plug, for easy plug and play.

Click here to see the 2700mAh pack


October 15, 2009

Protoform R5-N body – Sneak Peek

Protoform R5-N body - Sneak Peek

We were sent us a sneak peek photo of the latest project in the works at Protoform, the R5-N Sedan body. This new 200mm body is expected to have some design features never before seen on a lexan sedan body. We believe it is scheduled to be released in a few weeks.


October 15, 2009

Much More 1500mAh LiFe RX pack

Much More 1500mAh LiFe RX pack

Much More have released their new 1500mAh 6.6V 15C LiFE battery 1500mAh. Do to its voltage this hump size receiver pack can be used without a regulator and fits perfectly in most 1/8th scale cars that can handle this configuration of pack. Supplied with the commonly used Futaba/JR 2pin connector with XH2.5 balancing plug. LiFE has no memory effects, can be charged days or weeks in advance of use and does not require complete discharging before charge.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]


October 15, 2009

Team Orion CRF .21 Mike Truhe Edition engine

Team Orion CRF .21 Mike Truhe Edition engine

Following on from the news earlier in the week in which Mike Truhe was spotted running a new black headed motor in recent testing, Losi have announced the release of the Truhe Edition 21 ceramic buggy engine. Designed by renowned engine expert Adrien Bertin with feedback from Losi driver Mike Truhe, the Team Orion CRF .21 Mike Truhe Edition motor delivers the ultimate combination of speed, torque and fuel economy. This high-performance competition-level engine for 1/8-scale buggies and truggies features a patented CRF crankshaft, a 5-port ABC piston and cylinder, a custom-machined and lightened cylinder head, an aluminum twin-needle, a slide-valve carburetor with replaceable venturi inserts and an aerospace-quality ceramic rear bearing.

Click here for the specifications


October 15, 2009

Audi A5 200mm from Shepherd

Audi A5 200mm from Shepherd

As with SMI and Xceed, the high quality Audi A5 200mm touring car body is now available from Shepherd Micro Racing. It offers excellent steering combined with a well-balanced overall handling and was recently used by 10 of 10 finalists at the German National Championship. It also fits perfectly to the soon to be release Shepherd Velox V10. A seperate rear wing, winglets, Audi decals and window masking tape are included.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


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