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April 1, 2016

Serpent Cobra SRX8 buggy

SerpentSRX8-1

Following a number of teasers, Serpent have finally released their all new Cobra SRX8 1/8th scale buggy. Designed by Billy Easton, the focus was on performance, ease of use and durability. A very well specced kit, the major changes include new gear-differentials that have a larger case to allow for more oil inside and a built in pressure compensation system, resulting in a more consistent diff over longer runs. A new gear-mesh plate system allows for easy and secure engine (dis)assembly without worrying about gear mesh. For tuning, the front and rear lower wishbones allow inserts to be both mounted in the top and bottom for many possible flex options, using no inserts, moulded inserts, carbon inserts, or mixed of both inserts. Finally the new angled steering system offers optimal Ackermann settings as well as reduced bumpsteer.

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April 1, 2016

Xray XB2 4-gear gear box

Xray have released this optional molded composite motor gear box for the XB2, which accommodates 4 gears and orientates the motor on the left side. All parts fit perfectly together, and give super-easy access to the rear differential. The durable gear box houses the differential and rear transmission, allowing the mounting of the rear roll center holder, motor plate, and rear shock tower.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 31, 2016

Xray XB4 +3.75mm Offset wheel hubs

New for the XB4, Xray have produced these CNC-machined 12mm wheel hubs with +3.75mm offset for wider track-width. Made from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium they have been strategically machined for optimum strength, balance and lightness. Marked for easy identification they are secured onto the drive axle with a setscrew.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 31, 2016

Drake wins at Pro-Line Series Rd3

This past weekend Dialed In Raceway hosted the third round of the Pro-Line Series with the event attracting nearly 100 entries. The atmosphere of the event was very laid back and the Dialed In staff even treated all the racers to lunch. Adam Drake was the top qualifier in nitro buggy and won the final followed by Jeremy Kortz and Shawn Kirkman. Mugen also took the victories in 40+ nitro buggy and Intermediate nitro buggy with Robert Wickman taking the victory in 40+ but the race of the day was between Jason Snyder and Lerone Hearn in Intermediate nitro buggy. Jason Snyder took the win by a narrow margin over Lerone Hearn.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

March 31, 2016

Intech Racing ER-12M 2.0 Lite

Intech Racing have released the ER-12M 2.0 Lite, which is the lightened version of ER-12M 2.0 and saves extra 61 grams compared with the stock unit. The all-new aluminium honeycomb chassis, aluminium motor plate and a pair of composite side guards are included and these parts feature milling and holes to reduce the weight while maintaining durability and rigidness.

Source: Intech [intechracing.com]

March 30, 2016

Intech BR-6 optional new gear ratio

Intech have announced the release of an optional new gear ratio for the BR-6 nitro and electric buggies. An optional 40T crown gear with 12T pinion gear for the front and rear differentials and a 46T steel spur gear with 13T clutch bell for the centre differential give a final gear ratio of 11.79. All gears are machined from the rigid steel and lightened with milling and holes and come laser-engraved with the teeth numbers which allows for quick and easy identification. These durable gears increase drivability on low traction and bumpy track conditions to improve lap times even in the most extreme racing conditions. The complete gear set includes a pair of lightweight 40T crown gears and 12T pinion gears, a 46T lightened steel spur gear, a 13T clutch bell, and an aluminium centre diff plate spacer for extra spur gear clearance from the chassis.

Source: Intech [intechracing.com]

March 30, 2016

Xray XB2 composite battery straps

New from Xray for the XB2 Dirt Edition are two new battery straps made from a special composite material. Available in two different hardnesses for various track conditions, the standard (medium) version is recommended for very-low to low-medium traction tracks while the hard version is best suited to low-medium to medium-high traction tracks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 30, 2016

David Ronnefalk takes eBuggy at Neo 16

Running alongside Nitro Buggy at last weekend’s Neo race, the eBuggy class was also stacked with quality. Qualifying saw Ryan Lutz take the TQ spot ahead of Team Orion’s Ryan Cavalieri in 2nd and David Ronnefalk 3rd. The single 10-minute A-Main Event would be run on Monday afternoon. With the grid set and the tone sounding, it was Tekno’s Ryan Lutz who would lead the field around for lap #1. Cavalieri & Ronnefalk would work together and keep pace with Lutz. Ronnefalk was able to make it by Cavalieri in the first couple laps and then quickly caught up to Lutz. Ronnefalk would then make a pass for the lead a few laps later and then begin putting in fast laps to try an pull away from the field. Ronnefalk would go onto take the convincing win and the Neo16 1/8 Electric Buggy Championship! Cavalieri put in a great late race charge and would finish a close 2nd. Tekno’s Ryan Lutz would go onto round out the podium in 3rd.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]