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September 13, 2019

MST XXX-R series brake disc wheel hubs

Coming from MST and made for their XXX-R and XXX-RA series on-road chassis are new front and rear wheel hubs that allow the addition of mock-up brake discs and callipers for a more realistic appearance. The front steering knuckles and rear uprights are moulded from high-quality composite material with the rear hubs also allowing to adjust the outer suspension pin height to access more complex setups. The brake discs also incorporate the wheel hex adapter, making for easy tyre swaps.

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September 12, 2019

Protoform pre-cut Turismo hard wing

Coming from Protoform is the pre-cut Turismo hard wing for 190mm touring car body shells. It is an optional medium-weight wing using the same design as the stock Turismo wing. It is highly recommended when using the X-lite weight body, and provides a neutral feeling and added durability for your 190mm touring car on any track surface. Conveniently pre-cut, the Turismo hard wing also includes pre-cut 40mm x 20mm endplates, double-sided tape, and Protoform’s signature wing buttons and under-wing teardrop nuts with mounting hardware.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

September 12, 2019

JConcepts introduce new Octagon tread rubber variants

JConcepts have announced the release of new rubber compound variants of their popular Octagon ST and SCT tyres. Developed for high-bite slick tyre racing the beauty of the Octagons lay just beneath the surface where JConcepts has removed a little surface area in the geometry based pattern. The carcass is slightly lower profile than JConcepts’ slick tires of the past and incorporates heavy X-pattern style inner ribbing for increased support. The continuous thickness carcass is light-weight and utilizes the industry standard 2.2” mounting beads. Like the name suggests, the embossed tread which is Octagon shaped is repeated and overlapped to form a subculture of grippy surface edges for dry or abrasive surfaces. The stadium truck variant is now available in Aqua and Silver compound while the SCT line has the Silver compound added. All come including grey colour Dirt-Tech inserts.

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September 12, 2019

Axial Capra 1.9 Unlimited Trail 4WD buggy kit

Axial have introduced the new Capra 1.9 Unlimited Trail Buggy builder’s Kit for advanced drivers, that is engineered for cutting-edge crawling, with portal axles plus a transmitter-operated DIG function that allows a tighter turning radius. With the included Dig transmission, drivers can switch on the fly between 4WD and FWD directly from a 3-channel transmitter — locking the rear axle whenever needing the tighter turning radius of front drive power. The Capra features a realistic tube chassis design and metal gears everywhere, from the center transmission to the lockers and portal axles. It rides on licensed Raceline 3-piece molded beadlock wheels that can be fitted with whatever 1.9 tyres the owner prefers. Needed for completion are a 3-channel radio system, steering servo, micro servo for Dig operation, ESC, motor, battery, and a suitable charger.

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September 12, 2019

Spektrum Firma Smart brushless speed controllers

Horizon Hobby have introduced their all-new Spektrum Firma Smart Technology high-performance brushless speed controllers. Like every component in the Spektrum Smart ecosystem, Firma Smart ESCs combine “plug-and-play” simplicity with the ability to communicate with other Smart electronics, creating a very well-performing RC system. With Firma Smart ESCs, owners are better connected to their vehicle than ever before — without installing extra components that all work independently of each other. There is no need for extra wires, modules, or links. A Firma electronic speed control provides a one-wire solution for obtaining telemetry data such as RPM, temperature, battery voltage and capacity. Firma ESCs not only gather the data but also send it to compatible transmitters in real time, instead of only storing it for after-run study. Users are able to adjust settings as needed to boost performance on the go. The range includes the Firma 160A 3S-8S controller, the Firma 150A 3S-6S ESC as well as the Firma 130A 2S-4S speedo. All feature an all-weather waterproof design, EC3/EC5 backwards compatible battery connectors as well as the One-Wire telemetry function. Multiple programming options are available for each controller. Button programming can be used with nothing more needed. Using the Smart Firma ESC Programming Box, drivers can easily change settings at the track to suit driving conditions. An easy-to-use Smart Link USB Updating and PC Programmer app is also available.

View lists of the features and specifications here

September 12, 2019

7075.it T4F aluminium & brass option parts

7075 Special Parts from Italy have announced the release of more aluminium and brass option parts for the Xray T4F FWD touring car. First up is a LCG 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that is stiffer and narrower than the original carbon fibre chassis, making it ideal for medium to high-bite track conditions. Excessive machining of the rear portion still allows for a certain amount of flex, retaining good rear end side bite. The chassis is available separately or as combo package including front, centre and rear end brass weights.

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September 12, 2019

2019 Hessen Cup Rd5 – Report

The MRC Meiningen in Germany played host to round 5 of the Hessen Cup series last weekend. The event was held in several 1/8th off-road categories including Hobby and Youth finals to make it a real grassroots racing series. However in the premier 1/8th Nitro Buggy class it was Jochen Weisner with the overall win from Vanessa and Marcus Wende.

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September 12, 2019

Turkey Onroad Championship Rd5 – Report

The 5th and final round of the Turkey Onroad Championship TORC was held at the Bursa Bumod track in great weather conditions and with a record entry for the 2019 season, making it the most competitive season of the last ten years. In the Electric Touring Modified class the race for the win was on between Atahan Yildiz, Mert Can Cakmak, Gökay Aktan and Yunus Şahin. In the end it was Mert with the win at round 5 from Athan Yildiz in 2nd and Yunus Sahin in 3rd, making it an Xray top 3. With his runner-up spot Athan was able to also seal the overall championship, his second in his young racing career.

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