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November 22, 2019

7075.it T4 2020 aluminium & brass optionals

7075 Special Parts from Italy have introduced first option parts for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. First up is a low centre of gravity aluminium main chassis that allows for easy placement of balance weights using single screws. Machined cut-outs enable the racer to position optional brass weights which not only adds to the overall appearance but the weights are also secured in a much safer manner compared to just using tape to securing them to the chassis. The main plate comes machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium, it sports a black surface coating for wear and it is available separately or including a set of low-profile brass balance weights.

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November 22, 2019

Pro-Line 2020 Jeep Gladiator body shell

Coming soon from Pro-Line is their all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator body for 12.3” scale crawlers. The Gladiator combines the iconic and unmistakable Jeep body styling with the utility and ruggedness of an adventure-ready truck. The body features all the scale Jeep Gladiator details and a sticker sheet that will completely transform the look of any scale crawler truck. The 1-piece body comes clear, so owners can customise the look of their truck in any way they desire including building an overlanding rig.

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November 22, 2019

Nikolas Schmitz doubles at HK-Cup opener

The opening round of the HK-Cup was held in Hürtgenwald in the western part of Germany last weekend. When the dust had settled and in the 2WD Buggy class it was Nikolas Schmitz with the win, coming from the 2 spot on the grid. Nikolas would secure the over with a win in A3, leaving behind Jean Baptiste Janssens and Markus Klein in 2nd and 3rd overall.

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November 22, 2019

Volante Bronze asphalt Tire Traction

Volante have announced the release of their new Bronze Tire Traction compound especially developed for the use in low to medium grip conditions. The tyre sauce is usable with both rubber and foam tyres and it will provide exceptional traction without accelerating tyre wear. The odourless formula of the traction compound allows the use at indoor tracks and it comes in large 40ml applicator pen bottles.

Source: Volante [volantetire.com]

November 22, 2019

Pro-Line Resistor & Wedge Gen 3 1/10th buggy tyres

Pro-Line have introduced their new Resistor 2.2” off-road buggy rear tyres as well as their Wedge Gen 3 2.2” carpet front tyres. Starting with the all-new Resistor tyre, based on the popular carcass shape and futuristic directional tread design of the Positron, the Resistor takes performance up another level with improved side bite and balanced traction on indoor clay tracks. The tread design of the new tyre pays homage to the Positron for a familiar Pro-Line signature look and each bar has been positioned and angled for maximum race performance. The Resistor is directional, which adds another tuning option for the racers always looking for that extra edge since it will perform differently depending on which direction it is run. The tyre includes blue closed cell inserts and it comes in MC clay or M4 super soft rubber compounds.

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November 22, 2019

Bezerk RC Pro10 rear wheel shims

Coming from Bezerk RC are their new Pro10 wheel shims that allow to adjust the track width of Pro10 1/10th scale pan cars. The Pro10 class demands a lot on an axle that was first designed for a 12th scale car. When using axle spacers to achieve the desired rear track width the spur gear gets moved further away from the bulkhead/bearing and can thus cause premature failure of the spur gear. A concept inspired by Shannon Overson was to move the wheel out instead to keep the spur gear as close as possible to the bulkhead. This set includes a pair of 0.5mm and a pair of 1.0mm carbon shims that can be placed between the wheel hubs and the rim to fine-tune the rear track width without having to adjust axle width.

Source: Bezerk [bezerk.com.au]

November 22, 2019

Pro-Line Axis 2WD lightweight body shells

Pro-Line have introduced their all-new Axis 2WD lightweight buggy body shell for the Team Associated B6.1, the TLR 22 5.0 and the Yokomo YZ-2. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The body features a cab-forward design which provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balances out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the gearbox and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of the race buggies perfectly. The bodies are made in the USA from light weight polycarbonate material and included with each body are two Air Force II 6.5” rear wings, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and Pro-Line decals.

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November 22, 2019

Q1 in Xiamen goes to WC Bruno Coelho

The first round of qualifying for touring car is complete and it was top seed Bruno Coelho who emerged on top. With the World Champion in a league of his own, 4 seconds behind it was Akio Sobue followed by the Singaporean pairing of Nicholas Lee and Dominic Quek with Viktor Wilck completing the top 5. Commenting on his TQ run, each driver getting 3 rounds today, the Xray driver said ‘it was very good’. Changing back to the base setup they used in CP1 yesterday, and making some further changes including the use of a lightweight body, he said that his T4 2020 was much faster this morning and had more steering. Feeling the track was slightly faster, the sun not showing up so far, Bruno said he will discuss with his mechanic Francesco Martini to discuss what to change ahead of Q2.

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