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July 30, 2015

Team Associated Apex Lexus RC F BL LiPo combo

Team Associated’s Apex Lexus RC F Brushless ready-to-run car is coming soon in the LiPo combo package including the 423-S 35W compact balance charger and the Wolfpack 3300mAh LiPo battery. The car comes fully assembled and with factory-installed Reedy brushless power. Additional features include the XP water-resistant speed control and XP 2.4GHz radio system. The front and rear sealed metal gear differentials are connected together with a tough aluminium drive shaft and imperfections in the road are managed by four adjustable fluid-filled, coil-over tuned shocks. The high-grip, treaded racing tyres are mounted on scale replica Lexus RC F 20-spoke hex-drive wheels featuring detailed brake rotors and callipers. Topping it all off is the factory-finished Lexus RC F body that replicates every detail of the most powerful of Lexus production cars.

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July 30, 2015

Thomas, Long & Cerrato win at Desoto Grand Prix

The recent 2015 Desoto Grand Prix for Nitro On-road cars saw Brian Thomas taking the win in the 1/8th Open class while Tim Long came out successful in the 1/8th Masters category. In 1/8th GT it was Robbie Cerrato who took the winning honours.

Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]

July 29, 2015

Shepherd Velox V8 aluminium middle shaft

Shepherd have introduced another option part for the Velox V8 1/8th on-road car in the form of an aluminium shaft for the use on the middle bearing block. Compared to the standard shaft the aluminium part saves about 65 percent of weight, resulting in improved acceleration. The shaft comes hard-coated for wear and is available now.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

July 29, 2015

NT1 graphite radio plate flex brace

Coming from Xray and made for the NT1 car is the graphite radio plate flex brace. The part is cut from 2.5mm carbon fibre and designed to stiffen the front end of the car which can help to calm down the car in high-bite conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 29, 2015

Yokomo 2WD drift car aluminium steering knuckle set

Made for Yokomo’s Drift Package cars with RWD option is the new aluminium steering knuckle set. The knuckles feature five different upper camber link positions and four different steering Ackermann points to allows for a wide range of steering scrub, trail, kingpin angle and Ackermann adjustments including positive and negative Ackermann settings. Included in the set are the left and right steering blocks, 1050 bearings and new wheel axles.

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July 28, 2015

Xray Work.Shop South Africa – Announcement

Xray South Africa have announced the Xray Work.Shop that will be held on August 21st at the Welkom RC Track track in Cnr of Newby & Neser Str Welkom. Special guest Alexander Hagberg will teach all the latest and finest setup tips for the Xray T4’15 and participating at the workshop is free for everyone. If you wish to participate simply drop a mail to antonio@xray-sa.co.za.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 28, 2015

Hot Race Beach Cup 2015 – Report

Last weekend the Road Race Riccione track in Italy hosted the Hot Race Beach Cup 2015, a race event that sets a focus on the more fun aspects of racing with a lot of off track activities. The weekend started off on Thursday night with a go kart race at a nearby race centre that was won by Alessandro Bracci. On Friday, after a happy hour on the track, the drivers went to Coco Rico Beach next to the sea to have a drink together and to recharge the vital batteries with a typical sea dinner. Finally on Saturday everyone would have dinner and some music at the Villa delle Rose venue. As for the racing side of things in the Touring Car Modified class Ronald Völker, Alexander Hagberg and Alessio Menicucci would make the top 3 after the qualifying and Ronald would went on to win the finals from JJ Wang after Alexander suffered problems in the final legs. Just like in qualifying Alessio would round out the top 3.

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July 28, 2015

Shepherd Velox V8 EC low-friction belt pulleys

Team Shepherd have announced a new low-friction belt pulley set for the Velox V8 EC. Made from a revolutionary material that combines a super smooth surface with an excellent durability the ultra true running pulleys provide a better and smoother performance of the complete drivetrain and improve the acceleration and mileage of the car. The pulleys are available as a set or separately.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]