Italian company Novarossi introduce two new conical manifolds for 1/8th off-road and GT cars. The new 41031 Buggy and Truggy manifold is based on the 41021 part while the 41032, based off the shorter 41019, is ideal for GT, Buggy and Truggy models. The new conical shape will improve power at low to medium revs meaning they are especially aimed towards the use on small to medium sized tracks.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
The 3rd round of the Portuguese nitro on-road nationals was held at the city of Coimbra in sizzling hot weather. Bruno Coelho was able to take the wins in both the 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm class despite a strong program in practice and qualifying with breaking in new engines and running a brand-new car in the 1/8th class. Behind Bruno, Jose Pequito and Jose Felix finished 2nd and 3rd in the 1/8th class while Franco Vilarinho and Nuno Silva completed the podium in the 200mm class.
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Zen Racing introduce this adjustable front cross brace for 1/12th scale pan cars. Helping with front end stability the adjustable brace allows infinite adjustment of the top arm length and with the use of O-rings the cross loads can be dampened.
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The Italian Electric Touring Car nationals was held last weekend at the RME Lamberto Collari circuit in Cassino. The Modified class was won by Yokomo driver Nicola Marrone who left Alessandro Brunelli (Xray) and Alessio Menicucci (Xray) behind.
Modified Touring Car top 3 result:
1. Nicola Marrone – Yokomo/EZ Power/EZ Power
2. Alessandro Brunelli – Xray/EZ Power/EZ Power
3. Alessio Menicucci – Xray/Lipotech/EZ Power
Source: EZ Power [ezpower.it]
Hiro Factory introduce the HRF10X 2014ver formula 1 conversion kit for Tamiya F103 and F104 cars. The set is based around a completely redesigned main chassis that allows to adjust the flex characteristics using aluminium inserts and connecting aluminium washers. The chassis kit takes shorty-type LiPo battery packs and included are also a new rear aluminium power pod supported by side links and a 2.5mm 7075 aluminium power pod plate that helps with motor cooling in hot ambient temperatures or when running highly stressed stock motor. Also part of the rear power pod are special spring steel wing mounts and an aluminium roll damper. A HRF12X centre shock with 3-hole piston and hardened shock body is included for pitch dampening as are several hardware parts. As the HRF10X is a conversion kit it needs a F103/104-style front end and rear axle, wings, wheels, tyres and a bodyshell for completion.
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Shepherd Micro Racing extend their line of chemicals and lubricants with the addition of their new premium driveshaft grease. Based on complex lithium-calcium thickener the lube will greatly reduce the wear of driveshaft pins and outdrives even with only a thin coat of the grease applied. The lubricant comes in a handy 6g container with screw on cap and also works in many other metal-on-metal applications.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Xray have released a teaser image for their forthcoming (updated) 2015 X10 World GT pan car kit. The current X10 Link, with its slotted and relatively wide main chassis, was designed around the use of NiMH cells so our guess is that the 2014 Spec car will at least see a plain chassis, possibly designed around the use of shorty or 1S LiPo packs with a focus on an in-line mounted speed controller. With the above being purely speculation all we can do is to sit and wait until Xray makes an official announcement with images and definite features and specifications.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Yokomo introduce the new GT500R ver.2, an upgrade to the popular GT500R kit. The latest version comes with front and rear friction dampers installed, lowering the centre of gravity while scrubbing some weight at the same time, leading to easier driving and enhanced performance. Also a high-capacity “X” shock has been installed as the rear pitching damper to improve rear traction, allowing higher cornering speeds. Other standard features include a ball differential and optional aluminium parts to make for more aggressive setups on high-grip surfaces while retaining good low-grip drivability. The kit is available in a standard graphite version or as silver surface graphite edition, both kits will become available by early July.
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