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June 28, 2019

Xray RX8E 1/8th electric on-road kit

Xray have unveiled their new RX8E 1/8th scale electric on-road kit. The vehicle is based on the successful RX8 nitro platform with the latest incarnation featuring a new chassis with a narrower rear suspension configuration. The rear bulkheads are mounted 8.4mm closer together and the rear arm mounts move the inner pivot pins 2.5mm closer together, which combined with the bulkhead placement generates more rear traction and improves the stability of the car. The chassis also features a unique, innovative front flex adjustment using a removable aluminium brace.

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June 28, 2019

RPM Rustler 4×4 body savers

Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas Rustler 4×4 is a body savers kit. The parts were designed to reinforce new or used body shells that can crack around the body mount holes. Out front, the savers look like moulded hood vents while in the rear, they look like exposed sections of a roll cage. It’s a perfect way to camouflage their intended purpose and yet still keep the body firmly attached. The way they work is straightforward; there are two pairs of screws holding the sub-frame of the body mounting system to the body in both the front and rear of the truck. The body savers tie two pairs of screws together, dispersing the pressure of holding the body to the sub-frame over a wide area of the body. Even if the bottom of the mounting holes in the body are completely ripped out from prior crashes, the system still works. The body savers are moulded in black from ultra strong, engineering grade nylons for performance and are sold with four body savers in each kit.

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June 28, 2019

Yeah Racing Hyper Booster ESC capacitor

Coming from Yeah Racing is their new Hyper Booster aluminium case capacitor for competition speed controllers. This capacitor helps to deal with voltage sag during hard acceleration, and thanks to a very low internal resistance the available charge/discharge rates are very high, making it perfectly suited for touring cars or drifters. The capacitor is housed in a machined aluminium case for cooling purposes and it is usable with up to 9V input voltage.

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June 27, 2019

Ultimate Racing M4R V2.0 nitro off-road engine

Modelix Racing have introduced the new Ultimate Racing M4R V2.0 nitro off-road engine. The 4-port power plant utilises a tuned crankshaft and offers linear power supply at both low and high RPM combined with improved fuel mileage, exceptional performance and reliability. The main changes from the previous version are the new cooling head design as well as the last evolution of the carburettor which is even easier to tune and more stable at different RPM compared to the previous version. The cooling head is also used on the M5 engines and it is keeping the engine cooler for improved performance at high temperatures. Its lightweight design ensures a low overall centre of gravity while the diameter of the head’s central bore has been reduced for more reliable temperature measurement as the new design ensured temp guns will not touch the glow plug. The composite carburettor of the M4R V2.0 is made by Novarossi and of a reverse type with a sliding throttle valve. It provides high idle stability, more precise tuning and higher mid/top range power.

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June 27, 2019

Dylan Saunders wins at HNMC Summer Series Rd4

The 4th round of the HNMC Summer Series was held last weekend in hot and humid weather conditions. Four rounds of qualifying with the best three to count would be run, making for loads of track time for the drivers. Qualifying TQ in Nitro Buggy went to Dylan Saunders, in Truggy to James Marl and in E-Buggy to Holger Lykke. The Nitro Buggy A-main then saw Dylan Saunders walking away with the win from 2nd placed Scott Holmes while Torben Lundburg completed the top 3. Truggy was won by Chris Carlisle from Brin Tourle and Aleks Harvey. Over in E-Buggy Holger Lykke drive a lonely race for the 1st place.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

June 27, 2019

Agustin Illanes sweeps Andalusian Champs Rd3

Round 3 of the Andalusian Nitro Buggy Championship was held at the Chiclana track last weekend. Agustin Illanes would take the overall TQ from Jose Palma and he also came out successful in the 45-minute A-main final, a lap in front of Jose Miguel in 2nd. Runner-up after the qualifiers, Jose Palma ended the day in 3rd place to round out the podium.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

June 27, 2019

Motiv Launch 540 drag racing motor

Launch, a division of Motiv RC dedicated to competition drag racing, now brings the Launch 540 2.5T and 3.5T drag racing motors. The Launch 540 features a 3-phase beefy stator with thin insulators and low resistance winding, this results in proper power delivery through the stator. The 2-pole rotor is composed of the highest strength neodymium material available for great torque. The 13.0mm rotor is then drill balanced which ensures continued power delivery under high RPM down the drag strip. The red anodized can assembly is lightweight with adjustable timing from 0 to 60 degrees and provides plenty of air flow. The motor is designed, built and tuned in house for short speed runs and drag racing passes only.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]

June 27, 2019

JConcepts Slash 4×4 mesh chassis cover

JConcepts have introduced their new breathable mesh chassis cover for the Traxxas Slash 4×4 short course truck. When racing on a loamy or topsoil track surface the inside of the Slash chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the mesh chassis cover these worries are minimized with the simple and functional part. Fitting nicely under the body, the JConcepts chassis cover hugs the outside dimension of the Slash chassis protecting the inside from unwanted excess dirt and debris build-up during racing and bash conditions. The chassis cover fits snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached along the sides with the included hook and loop tape for easy access. The versatile part of the design comes from the mesh material, zipper closure and Velcro attachment which makes changing batteries or routine maintenance a breeze. The mesh itself is breathable and keeps out large debris while allowing airflow around the electrical items inside the chassis.

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