September 17, 2015

RSD RR12V2 carbon upgrade kit

RSD RR12V2 carbon upgrade kit

Reflex Racing have introduced the RSD RR12V2 carbon upgrade kit that comprises of all new carbon parts to convert the RR12 car to the new geometry the team has been running. The kit allows the car to have a wider set up window, it generates more corner speed and is simply faster than the V1. Included with the kit come new thinner 2.3mm quasi weave carbon parts that are lighter yet stronger than the standard weave 2.5mm parts. Since the parts are thinner they also help lowering the centre of gravity. A new pod geometry with the pivot 2mm further forward provides more corner speed and less lift while allowing for more aggressive settings. The car’s battery holding system, whether in transverse of inline, has been revised to provide tape-less solutions and more secure holding of the battery. All shapes have been optimised for clearance, flex and ease of use and last but not least the side springs now have optional, more in board positions, to aid in a softer roll control for high-bite conditions.

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September 17, 2015

Team Powers Radon Sport V2 brushless controller

Team Powers Radon Sport V2 brushless controller

Coming soon from Team Powers is the Radon Sport V2 brushless speed controller. The upgraded V2 comes with several hardware and software improvements to boost performance and reliability. Starting with the hardware upgrades the V2 sports swapped A and C motor wires for easier wiring, the alloy case features a newly designed heatsink that allows to mount the new 30mm fan flat or at a 30 degree angle and both the receiver connection and programming wire have been relocated to avoid unwanted removal. As for the software changes the speedo offers a single modified and stock program, simplified boost and turbo settings as well as improved brake adjustment and smoother throttle control. The new firmware also addresses reliability issues when running boosted stock motors with high timing settings and the improved software also keeps the ESC running at lower temperatures.

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September 17, 2015

2015 Polish Championship finals – Report

2015 Polish Championship finals – Report

The 2015 Polish Championship finals were held at the Ruda Śląska track in pretty challenging track conditions with the grip changing constantly. In the Formula class Tomas Rajdus took the TQ from Michał Milanowicz who put his car on the 2 spot only a few seconds off. In the triple A-mains Tomas secured the overall win already after the second A-main with the fight for the runner-up spot being on between Przemysław Wicher and Michał Milanowicz. At the end Przemysław Wicher held the upper hand to take the second place at the final round while Michał Milanowicz rounded out the top 3 result.

View the final results here


September 16, 2015

Brilliant RC 6S LiPo battery pack

Brilliant RC 6S LiPo battery pack

Brilliant RC have introduced their high quality competition battery especially designed for 1/8th on-road cars. As the huge weight of the battery should be placed in the centre of the car for a balanced handling, various 1/8th electric on-road cars need a special battery configuration. Developed with a leading battery manufacturer Brilliant RC now offers a suitable battery pack with a size of 93x70x42mm that can be used in the Shepherd Velox E8, Capricorn Lab E 801 as well as aftermarket upgrade kits for Serpent and Mugen. To maximise the power output the battery comes equipped with 5.5mm gold-plated connectors. With a capacity of 4450mAh the battery offers maximum runtime while still being below the crucial 100Wh shipping limit.

Source: Brilliant RC [brilliant-rc.com]


September 16, 2015

Xray Work.Shop Malaysia – Announcement

Xray Work.Shop Malaysia – Announcement

Xray factory driver and current IFMAR 200mm World Champion Alexander Hagberg will be present in Klang, Malaysia on the 2nd of October to host the Xray Work.Shop Malaysia. The event will take place at the Kota Raja RC Track, Jalan Padang Kawasan 1, 41000 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia and it will focus on working with Xray T4 and NT1 in low-grip asphalt racing conditions. Participation is for free and further details can be found here.


September 16, 2015

Dutch 1/8th Nitro On-road Championship Rd5 – Report

Dutch 1/8th Nitro On-road Championship Rd5 – Report

The AMCA track in Apeldoorn played host to last weekend’s round 5 of the Dutch National 1/8th Nitro On-road Championships. Saturday’s practice started off dry, while on Sunday morning the qualifying rounds were run on a wet but drying track. Thankfully the last qualifying rounds were run in dry conditions and in the premier NK class it was Frank Baggen (ARC/Reds Racing) who was fastest after the qualifiers, followed by Joey Sorber (Shepherd/Maxima), Gunther van Steay (Serpent/Picco) and Martin Zevenhoven (Serpent/Picco).

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September 16, 2015

Bowie Ginting scores at Infinity Grand Prix Rd2

Bowie Ginting scores at Infinity Grand Prix Rd2

Round two of the Infinity Grand Prix was held at the Sunter International Speedway. In the shortened 30 minute main final Bowie Ginting instantly took the lead with Trin only 1.5 seconds behind him before the first round of fuel stops. Thanks to super fast pit work Trin was able to shorten the gap to under a second and due to the high tyre wear Bowie tried to manage the gap instead of pulling away. Around the 13 minute mark Trin made an error in the sweeper, resulting in a mechanical failure which promoted TQ holder Dimas into second place. Up from Bowie was able to cruise to the win some three laps in front of Dimas with Kenji Taira grabbing the final podium spot.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


September 16, 2015

Max Power RP3.5 TQ-S .12 nitro engine

Max Power RP3.5 TQ-S .12 nitro engine

Max Power have introduced their new RP3.5 TQ-S .12 nitro on-road engine. Used at this year’s EFRA 200mm Euros to take the TQ and the vice-championship the 3-channel engine offers an improved timing for fast acceleration and optimised speed and fuel consumption. Furthermore the TQ-S comes with a new CNC-machined piston, a silicone-filled and lightweight crankshaft as well as extra strong USA-made ceramic bearings.

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