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November 28, 2019

HB Racing D819RS 1/8th nitro buggy kit – Coming soon

HB Racing have released first renderings and information on their forthcoming new D819RS 1/8th scale nitro buggy kit. Using the popular and successful D819 as a base, the RS variant will feature a new 2mm shorter chassis, a refined rear suspension geometry utilising a V3 shock tower that allows to adjust wing and body height while new rear shock shafts and lower shock mounting ball cups offer improved durability. The front of the buggy sees the addition of new 17.5 degree caster blocks as well as 2 degree included kingpins. Other features include a heavy-duty servo saver, new directional screw-type shock pins as well as revised diff output gears. Full information will become available in time of the release that is scheduled for early January 2020.

View a list of the key features and another image here

November 28, 2019

RCK Challenge East Division – Report

A round of the RCK Challenge East Division was held in Aken, Germany last weekend. The tight and challenging track made for some close racing and in Touring Stock 13.5T it was Stefan Schulz with the overall TQ, overall win and also a new track record. Behind him it was Steffen Stein on the runner-up spot, coming from 4th on the grid, as Johann Thiersch completed the top 3 result.

Continue reading the report here

November 28, 2019

Xray T4 8mm aluminium steering plate

Coming from Xray is their new 8mm steering plate for the T4 series of touring cars. The part was developed to improve cornering speed as it offers less steering response and it is recommended for large asphalt tracks with long sweepers in order to improve cornering speed or for the use on very technical carpet tracks to eliminate oversteering in the chicanes. According to Xray‘s Alexander Hagberg: “[The steering plate offers] smoother initial, but more mid to exit steering”. The bearings are factory pressed into the black anodised high-quality aluminium steering plate which eliminates play in the assembly.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 28, 2019

Traxxas TRX-6 MB G 63 AMG 6×6 trail truck

Traxxas have introduced the new metallic white edition of their monstrous Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 trail truck. The 6-wheeler Merc truck represents a singular vision to create the boldest and toughest all-terrain vehicle ever. Traxxas captures the spirit and no-compromise approach of the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 with an officially licensed detailed scale replica built on the new TRX-6 platform. Six drive wheels, three T-Lock remote-locking differentials, portal axles, high/low transmission, six aluminium long-travel shocks, and a stunningly accurate body with brilliant LED lighting make this truck one of the most advanced and capable RC crawler ever to hit the trail. In time for the holidays Traxxas now issues the new metallic white body edition, making it a nice stockings filler.

View a list of the features and specifications as well as more images here

November 28, 2019

Xray X1 2020 formula car kit – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of their new X1 2020 1/10th formula pan car. No official details on next year‘s variant of Xray‘s popular and very successful X1 platform are available yet but they should surface just in time for the release.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 28, 2019

RCI V2 to welcome Marc Rheinard for OneTen Rd5 & 6

The organisers of the OneTen Series presented by Infinity are delighted to announce the return of Marc Rheinard to the series for Rd5 & 6 in Shanghai, the German making his series debut at last season’s finale in Hong Kong. With the championship returning to RCI V2 on January 4th & 5th, having also hosted the opening two rounds, the 4x World Champion will be making his first ever trip to Shanghai and the Infinity driver’s first race in mainland China since the World Championships in Beijing in 2016. Making a big impression when he joined the OneTen series at PYC back in March, winning on his debut, this time he will be running indoor on carpet and will be going up against a very on-form teammate Jin Sawada who has won all 4 rounds of the series to date. With the double header running alongside the exciting new SGP1 Formula series, we will announce a number of other big names that will attend in the coming days. More information on the event can be found here and entry for all classes, Modified and Stock, can be submitted here or directly at RCI V2.

November 28, 2019

Samix Enduro gold colour brass differential cover

Samix have announced the release of another optional part for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks in the form of a gold colour brass differential cover. The part comes machined from high-quality material and while adding over 30g of weight to one of the lowest areas of the truck, improving traction and climbing performance, the polished finish of the cover also adds some visual impact. The part come laser-etched with Samix logos, fake bolts and it is usable on the front and rear solid axles.

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November 28, 2019

Yeah Racing touring car wheel well marker

Coming from Yeah Racing is their new universal wheel well marker for 1/10th touring car and M-chassis body shells. The simple yet effective tool helps marking wheel wells for easy cutting, and beside highlighting the actual wheel wells, modellers can also mark the lower body cut line at 8mm, 9mm and 10mm height, ensuring consistency when prepping new body shells for carpet or asphalt racing. A machined centre section ensures good view of the wheel axle and besides offering a 65mm wheel well marking the tool also sports an inner 56mm section for M-chassis body shells. The tool is available in black, blue or red colour and it will hit stores very soon.

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