Coming from T-Works is their new glow plug magnifier tool that allows to check the condition of glow plugs more easily. The tool offers up to 50-times magnification and includes a light, which makes inspection of the glow plug’s inner coil condition a lot easier. The magnifier comes in a carbon fibre design carrying case and it is available now.
See a magnified glow plug coil here
Xpress have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming all-new XQ10 4WD electric touring car kit. The image reveals that the vehicle will make use of a mid-layshaft layout and it seems to utilise ultra-low profile shock towers as there are no shock absorbers visible in the image. Full details of the all-new XQ10 platform will become available in time of the release that however isn’t scheduled for now.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Coming from RC-Project and made for the SWorkz S35-3 series of vehicles is the Valente Edition V2 Ackermann steering kit. The set was developed to optimise the steering characteristics of the vehicles for more consistent cornering and increased cornering speed while optimising entry and mid-corner bump handling. Part of the package are redesigned outer steering spindle plates that offer two different steering link positions, the standard “S” marked position for high-grip and a new aggressive “A” geometry for slippery tracks. The set is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 Ergal material, the parts come with a red surface coating for wear and looks and also included are Reverse-type pivot balls whose updated geometry fine-tune the whole steering system. The set is usable for the S35-3, S35-3E, and S35-GT kits.
Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]
Exotek have introduced their new Pro HD steering set for the Losi Tenacity 1/10th scale vehicles. The heavy-duty pro style steering set includes steering bellcranks, servo crank, drag link, bearings and hardware. It is robustly designed and engineered to offer precise action thanks to the machined 7075 alloy design that incorporates an additional four bearings to connect the steering rack, instead of bushings, which eliminates friction wear and slop. The set includes crush sleeves that go between the bearings which help prolong the bearings life and maintains precise fit and operation of the rack. Also included are four 5×8 bearings that replace the stock brass bushings. The steering kit is compatible with the Tenacity, Tenacity T, SCT and DB.
The tenth edition of the popular Charity Race will be held at the RC Landia indoor carpet track in Scandiano, Italy on the weekend of the 25th and 26th of January 2020. The race will see the running of Touring Modified, Touring Stock EFRA, Formula, 1/12th Pan Car and the newly added classes of USGT, GT12 and FWD. Beside the fastest Italian electric on-road racers, European Pro drivers such as Ronald Völker have announced their attendance. Due to the limited pit space the entries are capped off at 120 drivers with the first Pro drivers having already signed up. The race will be held on CRC carpet using Volante ETS tyres for the touring cars and formula classes, Ride ETS tyres for USGT and FWD and Contact handout tyres for GT12. Like the years before, Team La Gang will hold a charity lottery for the good cause. Registration for the race will start on the 18th of December at 18:00 on Myrcm and for more information feel free to email to Toni Rheinard (info@tonisport.de) or Davide Sillingardi (sillarcmail@gmail.com) or visit the club’s website here.
Source: RC Landia [facebook.com]
Coming from Samix and made for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks is a brass rear weight set. The 2-piece weights add 92g of weight to the lowest part of the truck which helps to greatly lower the overall centre of gravity while helping to improve rear traction and stability. The weights are designed to clamp around the rear axle housing, they sport a black surface coating for corrosion resistance and machined edge details for looks. Due to their design it is also possible to run two rows of weighs per axle, adding a total of 184g of weight.
Available now from Trinity are their new 30mm and 40mm aluminium fan units. The fans utilise machined aluminium cases in a heatsink design which allows for additional cooling surface when directly coupled to motor or speed controller cans or cases. The 30mm fan is of a 2-tone black and blue design while the 40mm unit comes in a black and silver finish. Both utilise all-black wires for a stealthy factory look.
The 3rd round of Xray Racing Series Slovakia was held at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia this past weekend. The event kicked off with free practice on Friday with three qualifiers and triple mains being held on Saturday. In 2WD Modified Buggy it was Max Götzl with the TQ in round 1 in front of Martin Bayer and Antonia Kovalzski while in round 2 it was Matus Benetin and Antonia Kovalzski in 2nd and 3rd respectively while Max scored another TQ. Martin Bayer would strike back in Q3 with a 0.9 seconds faster time which handed him the overall TQ from Max in 2nd and Ales Bidovsky in 3rd.
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