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July 29, 2014

Schumacher Mi5evo Speed Secrets option parts

Schumacher have new Speed Secrets option parts for the Mi5evo touring car kit available in the form of a 2mm aluminium chassis, alloy eccentric bushings, alloy wishbone spacers and a centre body post set. Starting with the chassis, the part has been designed for high traction conditions, usually carpet, but can be used on treated tarmac tracks or any other surface with high traction. It provides a stiffer car with a lower centre of gravity for better corner speed and is manufactured from 2mm thick, high quality aluminium, with ground edges to improve the smoothness in cornering.

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July 29, 2014

Team Associated Apex Lexus RC F performance coupe

With the Lexus RC F performance coupe Team Associated introduce the next bodyshell variant of the Apex intermediate level 4WD touring car chassis. Built on a shaft-driven chassis, the Lexus RC F replica comes fully assembled and ready-to-run with factory-installed Reedy brushless motor and including a Reedy WolfPack 6-cell battery wired with a high current T-Plug. 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 tires 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 29, 2014

Titan Blitz TS02G 200mm GP racing bodyshell

Team Titan introduce the Blitz TS02G 200mm nitro on-road bodyshell, the latest addition to the company’s line of GP racing bodies. Coming with a relocated cockpit, similar to the TS02E, the body allows for easier access to the fuel tank for faster pit stops while a redesigned centre vane maximises the airflow around the engine’s cooling head. Included with the body, that is made from 1.0mm high-quality polycarbonate, comes a rear gurney flag and side body stiffeners as well as window masks and stickers.

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July 28, 2014

Marius Stols wins 13.5T class at Africa Cup

The African cup event was held in Pretoria, South Africa this past weekend. This event was a mixture of gas and electric racing with Harold van Eeden being the top qualifier in the 13.5T class. After some close racing each of the drivers on the podium won one of the 3 finals. In the end it was Marius Stols taking the win from Warrick Atmore and Willie Noordman finishing in 3rd, all three driving Xray cars.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 28, 2014

Chris Grainger takes final BTCC round & championship

The final round of the BTCC took place this last weekend at the awesomely fast Mendip Raceway in Western Super Mare. The circuit looked in fine fettle as a new enthusiastic committee have spent a lot of time getting it looking in great shape and it was awesome to be blessed with glorious sunshine all weekend. Almost a full complement of national level drivers took part, with a little eye on the final BRCA nationals in two weeks time. With the sun shining it was decided to run round by round qualifying with the best 2 from 4 qualifiers to count and 1 final.

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July 28, 2014

Shepherd V10 differential gaskets

Shepherd announce a new gasket for the gear differential of the V10 car. Together with a leading German sealing manufacturer Shepherd developed a gasket of a new shape and made from a special material. The new material combines the characteristics of a fibre gasket with the positive properties of an elastomer, thus making it possible to produce a gasket that allows for easy installation due to the stable surface tension, excellent adaptability to unevenness at minimum surface pressure levels and very low leakage levels even when surface pressure is extremely low. The new seals are also offer excellent temperature stability and they are available from now on.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

July 28, 2014

Dario Balestri crowned 1/8th European A champion

The 2014 1/8th Nitro On-road European Championships A were held at the Stöhr Ring in Kirchberg, Austria. The event was affected by the weather from time to time and to overcome any rain related issues the 45 minute final was started over an hour earlier than planned, with 2011 World Champion and double European Champion Robert Pietsch (Mugen) starting from pole position into the final.

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July 28, 2014

SpeedMerchant World GT4 200mm pan car kit

SpeedMerchant have released first images of the World GT4 200mm pan car kit. The vehicle is based off the forthcoming RoadKill 10 235mm kit and offers a slim carbon fibre main chassis that can take 2S standard, 2S shorty or 1S LiPo battery packs. A new-style easy-to-adjust front suspension is also part of the package as is a class-standard link-type rear suspension with dual roll dampers. The side springs act on the lower power pod plate rather than on the sidelinks for improved precision and better adjustability while a lightweight motor pod makes for a good balance between low weight and rigidity. We bring you more details on the kit as soon as they become available.

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