PPM RC Racing have introduced the RC-Cox carbon fibre bumper brace for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. Machined from quality carbon fibre the brace sits atop the upper bumper plate and will touch the front bulkhead in the event of a crash, limiting the bumper’s movement and thus preventing the chassis from getting damaged. Included with the brace comes a pair of shims that make the brace float at the correct height.
Nuggets Ranch Raceway of Arcadia, Florida played host to round 3 of the Florida Nitro Series last weekend. In the GT8 class it was Avery Pierce with the overall TQ and he would also dominate the 30-minute main final, bringing home the win five laps in front of Howard Stamen. J.R. Gassett had to settle for 3rd overall while Mile Miesel and TJ Johnson completed the top 5 results.
Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]
Coming soon from Kyosho is the Inferno MP10 Spec A 1/8th nitro buggy roller. The pre-assembled kit out of Kyosho’s Spec A range is built by experienced staff and the kits are individually checked by Inferno designer Yuichi Kanai himself. Areas such as shock absorbers and diffs are built to very high standards to guarantee best performances as are details such as ride height and suspension geometry that all come pre-set and race-ready. On top of this the bodyshell is pre-cut, reducing preparation time significantly. Not included are accessories such as engine, electronics and tyres. As for the specifications the Spec A kit comes with the same features as the standard MP10 kit and it will hit the stores soon.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Rêve D from Japan have introduced their new line of super precision machine cut SPM titanium screws. The titanium fasteners are cut from high-quality material for a low weight and exceptional stability and durability and they are available in several variants including 2-piece servo screw sets, 2-piece motor mount screw kits, a 2-piece wing mount set, as well as 4-piece M2x5mm cap and M4x8mm set screw kits. The servo mount screws allow for secure servo mounting as the 4.3mm diameter flange fits snuggly into most servo case lugs, ensuring the servo will not move under load. The 7mm long motor mount screws allow to fasten the motor without using additional shims as they offer a 7mm head section for improved reliability of the whole assembly. The wing mount screws offer a 7.8mm head diameter and they are of a low-profile design, making them ideal for touring and drift car body shells. The M2x5mm cap head screws are usable for most clamp-type wheel hexes, adding bling when the tyres are off while reducing unsprung weight. Last but not least come the M4x8mm set screws that are usable as droop screws in many applications, reducing unsprung weight and adding corrosion resistance.
Trinity have announced the release of two new Certified red seal ceramic ball bearing sets for the TLR 22X-4 and 22 5.0 Elite buggies. The high-quality bearings come pre-oiled using a lightweight synthetic oil and they don’t need to be cleaned and broken-in like standard greased bearings. However they need the odd drop of oil now and then to maintain their full performance. The sets include all required drivetrain and wheel bearings and they are available from now on.
View the 22 5.0 Elite bearing set here
Alpha Plus have introduced their new fuel efficient carburettor for many of their competition engines. Newly developed with extended runtime and even smoother throttle control in mind, the 7.5mm bore carburettor will improve the mileage of engines such as the Dragon III, IV, GT, and GT-R as a direct replacement for the original part. Also new is a specially designed crankcase backplate that will make for a more efficient mixture flow within the engine, further optimising its efficiency and performance. The backplate fits the Dragon III, IV, GT, and GT-R engines.
View the engine backplate here
Yeah Racing have announced the release of their new carbon fibre upgrade set for the MST RMX2.0 drift car. The set replaces all of the original plastic parts with matte finish carbon fibre items that optimise the chassis’ flex characteristics while adding visual impact. Cutouts in specific areas further fine-tune the overall flex which leads to improved grip during cornering. Included in the set are the lower main chassis, the split top deck, front and rear shock towers as well as mounting hardware.
View an image of the converted car here
Last weekend the 2020 edition of the Köngen Indoor Masters was held in Köngen in the south of Germany. The first major indoor race of the season attracted almost 130 entries with a challenging track, that offered both high speed and technical sections, making for great racing. In the 2WD Stadium Truck class it was Luca Rau who set the pace in the qualifiers and also the A-mains, taking the win from Jens Becker who struggled a bit with his tyre choice. The top 3 result was complete by Stefan Matas.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
