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May 15, 2013

Roche T4 spring retainers, shock towers & servo mount

Roche have released a number of option parts for the ever popular T4. First up is these 13.5mm diameter orange anodised aluminium spring retainers which are suitable for Xray’s T4 big bore damper. Sold in a complete set of 4. Next up is a single piece aluminium floating servo mount which is mounted along the centerline of the chassis, ensuring symmetrical chassis flex and a more balanced steering response. Finally there is optional 3.5mm thick graphite front and rear CNC machined shock towers.

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May 15, 2013

Yokomo BD7 RS touring chassis

Based on the competition-ready BD7 touring car chassis, but featuring injection molded composite versions of the original machined components, the BD7 RS version from Yokomo is perfectly advanced for entry-level to intermediate racers seeking a less costly alternative, yet having the same world-level racing pedigree and performance of the ﬂagship model. Compatible with both spare and option parts already available for the BD7, this is a great chassis to use as a base for those seeking to step up incrementally. The drivetrain utilizes a molded spool joint in the front, with a gear differential in the rear. Chassis, upper deck and shock tower are the same carbon graphite as the BD7.

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May 15, 2013

Mark Green remains unbeaten with 3rd win

For the 3rd round of the British 200mm Championship we visited the excellent Halifax circuit in West Yorkshire. The venue has recently undergone big improvements with a new raised pit lane and fantastic covered pits, in preparation for the upcoming 1/8th European Championships. Saturday’s practice started off with many drivers suffering with rear stability on their cars but the traction gradually improved throughout the day. It was Mark Green setting the pace getting down to 16.2 lap times, Joe Kerry very close behind with his 747 on 16.3 laps.

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May 15, 2013

Xray Challenge Germany report

Xray Challenge Germany

From 9-12 May the first ever Xray Challenge Germany race in Kirchhain, organized by German Xray importer SMI, gave drivers the chance to race in a friendly environment while pitting themselves against top international racers and profiting from their know-how. A total of more than 130 drivers took part in the event open to the 1/8- and 1/10-scale nitro categories, 1/10-scale electric touring cars, and 1/8-scale offroad. The weather stayed perfect for the practice sessions scheduled on Thursday and Friday until 5pm, giving all drivers ample opportunity to get out on the track. The first set of heats took place on Friday afternoon, with another three sets planned for the following day. Worsening weather conditions on Saturday, however, meant that for virtually all of the groups the fourth set fell victim to the rain.

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May 15, 2013

Juan Pablo Golobic wins Aregntine season opener

Last weekend in Buenos Aires’s city the first round of the Argentine 1/10 on road national championships took place at the at the Hernan Matticoli track. In Saturday’s qualifying the TQ went to Juan Pablo Golobic (Capricorn/Novarossi), who maintained his pace on Sunday taking the win in the main final. Second place went to mate team Sebastian Recio (Capricorn/Novarossi) with third position going to Agustin Cutini (Mugen/Novarossi).

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 15, 2013

Spec-R T4 motor mount support & driveshafts

Spec-R have released some new items for the Xray T4 starting with this aluminium motor mount support. The black anodised support bracket connects the car’s motor mount to the top deck which they claim helps to improve the car’s response. Also for the T4 are a pair of black anodised 7075 aluminium 50mm drive shafts. Super lightweight and a direct replacement part for the stock item.

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May 15, 2013

Julius Kolff wins Rd2 of Dutch 1/10th Nationals

Round 2 of the Dutch 1/10th 200mm National Championship took place this past weekend at the RACO2000 track in Utrecht. Rain was to make Saturday an all but complete washout so drivers went into race day with little or no practice. Sunday was to begin wet with qualifying round 3 being the best time to set a fast time as the track conditions improved. In the NK class former European Champion Julius Kolff took a clear TQ spot ahead of Sander Borghoff and Ruud Schuitmaker. Defending champion Pedro Rombouts was unable to attend this round. In the 30 minute main final Kolff would dominate the race to win by more than 3 laps ahead of Borghoff in 2nd, with Rik Meijeren taking the final podium spot. Schuitmaker would gamble on the rain returning during the final but it never materialized and he would end the race 9th. In the Kyosho sport class it was a clear win for Hans Westerveld, beating pole man Mathieu van der Hoeven by over 5 laps with Jogn Weytboer taking 3rd.

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May 14, 2013

Vrielijnck makes it 2 from 2 in Dutch 1/8th Nationals

Last weekend the 1/8 onroad Dutch nationals were held on the very bumpy track of Groningen in the far north of Holland. The weather forecast predicted lots of rain for the whole weekend but turned out to be just some showers during the training days and a full dry and sunny race day, with just a drying track at the start of the first qualification session. At the end of NK qualification it was RickV making the fastest time taking the pole for the A semi final folowed by Robin d’Hondt who had the pole for the B semi final. Further on in the qualification ranking they were folowed by Steven Cuypers, John Ermen, Gunther v. Steay and Danny Leewis. After 2 very fast and thrilling semi finals the main final had RickV on pole. At the start of the main final RickV had a good start and was pulling away followed by John Ermen, Gunther v. Steay and Robin d’Hondt. Gunther had to retire after 20 minutes of the 30 minutes final promoting Robin to 3rd.

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