May 11, 2016

Protoform fender & body post PROtectors

Protoform fender & body post PROtectors

Coming from Protoform are the new fender and body post PROtectors for 1/10th touring and 1/12th scale pan car bodyshells. An industry first, the fender reinforcement stickers are die cut to perfectly form around the front fenders, increasing durability during crashes and rigidity under high-speed aero loads or body rubs on carpet. They can be used to mend a cracked fender, or put them on a brand new body to increase its longevity from the start. They are used on the outside or inside of the fender, or both if even more protection is needed. Working in similar fashion do the body post PROtectors around the body post holes, a weak area during crashes while they also protect the paint from getting scratched off by body height adjusters. Alongside the PROtectors, there is also extra material that racers can slice and dice as they choose to patch up other crash damage. The specially sourced, extra-tough material is super sticky with just the right amount of flexibility to wrap around virtually any body contour. It’s also lighter than the traditional shoo-goo repair method with none of the mess.

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May 10, 2016

Tesla 3.5cc muffler kit #2139

Tesla 3.5cc muffler kit #2139

Tesla have introduced their new EFRA approved 2139 muffler kit for 1/8th onroad. The full set, supplied with conical manifold, it helps to increase the bottom end as well as improving power in the mid range.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


May 10, 2016

Rick Vrielijnck wins opening Dutch 1/8th national

Rick Vrielijnck wins opening Dutch 1/8th national

The opening round of the Dutch 1/8th Nitro On-road National Championship was held last weekend at the Real 80 track in Groningen in the North of the Netherlands. 51 drivers where welcomed with sunny weather conditions which lasted the whole weekend. This year the Dutch championship is run under a different racing format. Both (Premier) NK and (secondary) Nomac class, drive together in a combined “ABC” system. After the combined race, seperate championship points are given to the drivers in their respective class. After qualification all drivers are divided in this ABC system, and per lower final 2 bump up spots are available for the 2 fastest drivers to bump up to the next final. Because of this system, there where very nice battles in almost al lower finals to be seen between drivers fighting for these 2 bump-up spots. After all finals where run, Rick Vrielijnck won the A-Final, and came out as winner of the premier NK class. 2nd spot went to Joey Sorber, and 3rd to Jeffrey Rietveld.

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May 10, 2016

X-Race Grand Final report

X-Race Grand Final report

The Xray X-Race Grand Final was held last weekend at the company’s on site facility, the Hudy Arena and Alexander Hagberg gave this report. ‘Great weather, and a great atmosphere as always, gave the racers that came to Trencin this past weekend a really enjoyable experience. Drivers were able to compete in 6 different categories, at the beautiful Hudy Arena outdoor circuit! Practice ran all Friday, with qualifiers on Saturday, and finals on Sunday as always.

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May 10, 2016

Blitz GSF-II 1/10 190mm TC body

Blitz GSF-II 1/10 190mm TC body

Team Titan Blitz have introduced the Blitz GSF-II 190mm 1/10th sedan body. Building on the characteristics of the original GSF, the GSF-II has been further refined to provide outstanding steering response and increased stability. The updated aerodynamic design provides a noticeable increase in stability both on and off power while the improved steering response provides more accurate handling, which makes the GSF-II suitable for both asphalt and carpet racing on all traction conditions. Supplied with reference marks for the ARC R10 and R11 chassis, as well as standard markings to allow you to mount onto all other brand chassis, it meets the 1/10 190mm GBS body rule and is FEMCA approved. Available in standard 0.8mm, lightweight 0.7mm, as well as a super lightweight 0.5mm version. Supplied unpainted with protective film, window mask, wing mounting hardware and sticker sheet.

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May 9, 2016

Robert Pietsch wins Hot Race Nitro Cup

Robert Pietsch wins Hot Race Nitro Cup

The Hot Race Nitro Cup took place last weekend in Gubbio, Italy, the host of this summer’s 200mm World Championships. Using the same handout Hot Race tires as those to be used at the Worlds a lot of drivers used the event to gain knowledge on the track and tires.Qualifying would see former 1/8th World Champion Robert Pietsch take the top spot in qualifying with his Picco powered Mugen, ahead of the Tesla powered Capricorn of Dario Balestri, with super fast French race Leo Arnold with his Orion powered Xray in 3rd. Unfortunately the rain arrived before the finals could be won and so the even was called on the qualifying results. In the two support classes it was Roberto De Cesare that won the 1/8th class, which was run in the wet, while in the 1/10th National class the win went to TQ man Federico Iezzi.

Source: Hot Race [hotracetyres.com]


May 7, 2016

Exotek Mini 8ight Rally carbon chassis & top plate

Exotek Mini 8ight Rally carbon chassis & top plate

Coming from Exotek and made for the Losi Mini 8ight Rally is a carbon fibre bottom chassis plate set as well as a carbon fibre top plate. Starting with the chassis set, the bottom plate is made from 2.0mm heavy-duty carbon fibre for durability and looks. It is much stiffer than the stock plastic chassis and it uses the Mini 8ight Truggy chassis side guards for a high-performance racer look. A machined motor area allows to use larger diameter motors and the chassis includes extra mounting holes for an optional gear cover and larger 1/10th low-profile steering servos. Also included comes a machined alloy nose plate and the chassis fits the Mini 8ight Rally and Desert Truck.

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May 6, 2016

Capricorn LAB F1-01 V3 carbon fibre chassis set

Capricorn LAB F1-01 V3 carbon fibre chassis set

New from Italian company Capricorn comes the V3 carbon fibre chassis for the LAB F1-01 formula car. The chassis is cut from 3mm carbon fibre and it includes a dual ball-raced single bellcrank steering assembly that features adjustable Ackermann settings to fine-tune the steering response going in and coming out of the corners. Included in the set are also a steering servo mounts for longitudinal servo mounting.

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