Arrowmax have released these front CVD wheel axles for the Xray RX8. Available in three different types of material, including 7075 aluminium, spring steel and titanium, for a choice of light weight, durability and a combination of both.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Seen at the ETS series Rd5, Xray have released their complete gear differential set for their T3 chassis. Including composite differential case and cover with pulley, the differential gears are made from a tough composite material, precision-molded composite gears combined with light aluminum hard coated outdrives, which create a lighter and super-smooth gear differential. Not factory pre-assembled, the advantage of the gear diff is that it is maintenance-free. When the diff is correctly built there is no need for maintenance for a very long time. There is no need to change oil on a regular basis, and there is no leakage due to the very good sealing system. 10 grams lighter than the competition, the gear diff also increases on-power steering which is needed on almost all types of tracks. Works great for both carpet and asphalt tracks and fits both 50mm & 52mm drive shafts.
The first annual IRCC (International RC Car Championship) took place at the meeting room of Chubu international airport (Centrair) with the race held on a specially made carpet track. A lot of top level Japanese drivers were there including current 1/12th electric world champion Naoto Mastukura, the ‘Legend’ Masami Hirosaka and many national champions. Masami announced his retirement in 2009 but he drove a Yokomo GT500 car and 1/10th touring as a guest driver. Although the organizer wanted the event to attract more international drivers, there was only one American driver present, mainly because of the earthquake in March and the current economic condition that makes the Japanese Yen very expensive. The famous Scotty Ernst, who is well known race announcer and director, entered as a competitor in the FWD class and he finished in 3rd position in the final. He also announced all A-finals except FWD class in which he drove the car. Seven categories of races were held, the biggest one is 1/12th scale which attracted 33 drivers. Naoto Matsukura won the race after a hard battle with Hideo Kitazawa. Masami won the 17.5T touring class, beating 2010 Japanese National champion Daisuke Yoshioka. This year’s IRCC was successful and the organizer promised to having the same event next summer on the same place. Foreign drivers (Asia, USA, Europe and more) are always welcomed.
View an image of the track here
Serpent have released an aluminium anti-roll bar lever set for the 960 and 966 chassis. Precision CNC-machined from aerospace-quality material and including holders and eccenters the set is a direct replacement for the stock parts.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Last weekend saw the second round of the Italian 1/10 nitro 200mm championship fought out at the Miniautodromo Black Tarmac in Mesero. Young Dino Giacalone (Capricorn/Capricorn) took the win in the Expert class some three laps in front of Guido Barbera (Xray/Max) and Cristian Costanzo (KM/Novarossi). Both Guido and Cristian made 140 laps and where only separated by eight seconds.
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CSO release rear dog bone drive shafts for the use with most 1/8 scale on-road chassis such as the Xray RX8, Mugen MRX-5, Serpent 966 and Capricorn C801. They are CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium, hard coated and feature easy to replace drive pins that are secured using a grub screw doing away with the need of using special tools to change worn-out pins.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Xray got in touch to tell us about the CNC-machined CVD drive axles for their RX8 1/8 scale on-road chassis. Designed and produced for high-competition racing they are made from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, hard coated and machined to reduce weight without sacrificing strength.
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Futaba Japan released first information on special 1/8 scale GP servos. The standard size items are designed for the use with unregulated 6.6V LiFe or 7.4V LiPo receiver battery packs when combined with a high voltage capable receiver. The S9352HV (0.06s/22.0kg-cm) and S9353HV (0.06s/22.0kg-cm) sport dimensions of 40.5×21.0×37.4mm and weight 72g or 77g respectively. Both servos feature titanium gears and, from what we understand, the S9353HV also a full-aluminium casing.
Source: Futaba [rc.futaba.co.jp]
