ZZRacing have new optional screw sets available for the Xray T4 2014. Coming in titanium or stainless steel variants, each set includes all the screws needed to replace the stock black steel fasteners. Both sets are made from high quality material with the titanium screws scrubbing some weight and adding rigidity compared to the stainless steel fasteners.
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The Reflex Racing RSD RX4 chassis conversion kit is designed for Xray’s pre-2014 T4 platform. The kit includes a new 2.25mm thick and only 85mm wide main chassis plate that offers more ground clearance during fast cornering. The chassis sports mounting positions for both regular length and shorty LiPo battery packs and features new captured pivot balls and adjustable plastic insert suspension mounts. Toe angles and track width is adjustable using different inserts and the design of the system does not allow the suspension arm to get loose when clipping curbs or dots, which over a race will allow the car to stay more consistent from beginning to end of the run. The backwards compatible set includes the main chassis, aluminium suspension mounts, a full plastic insert set, front and rear stainless steel hinge pins and hardened steel pivot balls.
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Calandra Racing Concepts introduce two new car kits in the form of the Gen-X 10 Slider Edition and the Xti Altered Ego full car kit. Designed for the World GT class the proven Gen-X 10 received a make over to become lighter, narrower and more adjustable. The Slider Edition or SE in short now features CRC’s Slider rear pod plates for steeples, easy ride height adjustment. The chassis offers multiple battery positions using locators and sports additional slots for custom placement of 1S packs. Included with the kit comes CRC’s Encore shock and the Pro-Strut front suspension and all carbon fibre parts are now also made using a new quadaxial, high-modulus material for added toughness and rigidity..
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This season saw the Cup Series introduce their highly-anticipated new generation of body styles. With increased brand identity, a stylish new look and ultra-competitive racing, interest in the Cup series is once again on the up-swing with fans, manufacturers and media. It’s only natural that Protoform would bring this exciting look to 1:10 scale oval racing. The all-new Protoform G6-T race body reflects all the details of the real racers while adapting it for the ultra-high downforce demands of today’s carpet oval race cars. The G6-T features ample wedge built right into the body, but can also be adjusted with different trimming angles for stock classes. Trimming slightly under the trim line also makes the body ideal for cap tire racing. The G6-T is produced with the best in quality .030 polycarbonate. It’s equipped with spoiler mounting hardware, protective film, window masks and a decal sheet and will also fit most popular 200mm sedan chassis.
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CSO introduce the Super-V flex chassis conversion kit for the CSO One touring car kit. The set includes a new flexible chassis plate with large milled-out sections to improve roll flex during cornering. Along with the updated chassis comes a corresponding upper deck, again with machined sections to increase flexibility. Included with the set comes a new middle layshaft mount that separates the mount from the top deck, as well as aluminium centre pulleys, new steering posts, a middle reinforcement post, new suspension mounts with added mounting points for the inner split blocks, as well as a new motor mount for a wider range of pinion gear choices. The set is rounded out by a fan mount for 35mm and 40mm units. It is understood that the set also fits the Xray T4 (2013 Spec) touring car.
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ROAR have announced the dates and tracks for their National Championships for 2014. The Hobbytown Hobbyplex Raceway will play host for the Carpet On-Road Nationals from the 26th of February to the 2nd of March. The 1/8th Electric Off-Road Nationals will be run from the 30th of April to the 4th of May by the Gulf Coast Raceway in Porter, TX, while the Fuel Off-Road Nationals will be run at Thornhill Racing Circuit from June 18th through to the 22nd. Not surprisingly the Paved Electric On-Road Nats will take place at the Full Throttle Raceway in Kissimee, FL, host of the 2014 Electric On-Road Worlds, from the 30th of July to 3rd of August. Space Coast Parkway in Cocoa, FL is set to host the 1/10th Electric Off-Road Nationals from August 20th to 24th and last but not least come the Fuel On-Road Nationals on the weekend of October 29th to November 2nd at the Fort Myers R/C Car Club in Fort Myers, FL.
Xray introduce the T4 2014 electric touring car kit. Still called the T4 platform the 2014 spec kit features a range of new and updated parts that heavily separates the ’14 version from the previous kit. First up is the 89mm wide 2.2mm carbon fibre chassis that comes with pre-drilled holes for optional parts such as chassis weights, motor guard, battery holder or battery straps. Also part of the newly designed chassis is an updated motor and layshaft mount – both separate parts now to eliminate unwanted tweak. The layshafts mounts are of a captured design to allow the layshaft bearings to stay in place even with the top deck screws removed. The chassis flex is now additionally adjustable using a sturdy aluminium post that can be screwed onto the motor mount.
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The final race of the 2013 Spanish 200mm nationals took place the Getafe track in Madrid with a total of 70 drivers attending. The schedule saw free practice on Friday with the qualifiers starting on Saturday. Intermittent rain made things interesting on Saturday with round number three being the only one run in dry conditions. Sergi Franch came out taking TQ in front of Victor Palaez and Inaki Pahissa. Johny Pastor and Juan Hidalgo completed the top 5 with hot candidate for the overall title, Edu Escandon sitting in 6th place after the qualifiers. In the final, Edu Escandon was on a mission swiftly making is way up and ending the race in first position taking not only the day’s win but also the overall championship. Juan Hidalgo came in second both in the race and the championship with Nacho Lopez ending the day in third position. Edu’s Xray team mate Fabio Barbosa completed the season in third place overall.
