Italian brand EZPower have introduced their new 8200mAh 7.6V 2S Graphene LiHV battery pack. Built from high-performance 140C/70C high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells the battery offers extremely long runtimes even in power-hungry classes such as Touring Modified and 1/8th off-road. The standard size 25.1mm pack makes use of 4mm gold-plated connectors and it weighs in at 325g.
Source: Italtrading [italtradingstore.it]
Coming from Serpent and made for the Cobra SRX8E buggy are new aluminium servo arms. The arms are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they are of a clamping heavy duty design that improves steering response especially on high-bite surfaces. They are direct replacements for the standard composite parts and available in 23T, 24T and 25T specification.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Xray have expanded their range of anti-roll bar wires for the XB8 series of buggies, trucks and cars by three front and two rear variants. Available for the front are the thin 1.6mm, 1.8mm and 2.0mm wires while the rear range is complemented by thin 1.8mm and 2.0mm variants. All are made using high-quality spring steel, they come laser-engraved for easy identification and fit the XB8 buggy, XT8 truck and GTX8 on-road kit.
View the rear anti-roll bars here
Round 2 of the Asia Onroad Championship was held at the famous TRC circuit in Hong Kong. This time, for the sake of variety and the driver’s opinion, the organisers had decided to use the bigger GP track for the event. This was a much welcomed move, as it was very fun to drive as a result of its bigger size and high grip levels. Unfortunately, the event was struck by heavy rain showers throughout but the organisers were able to be flexible with the schedule, to allow drivers to get most of their runs in. The Touring Modified finals were rather eventful and ultimately it was Infinity’s Akio Sobue who walked away with the win from teammate Naoto Matsukura in 2nd and Xray’s Alexander Hagberg 3rd.
Creation Model have released a range of purpose designed balance weights for the Infinity IF14 electric touring car. A total of four options are available with a pair of left and right 10 gram each front weights, 5 gram each left and right rear weights and a centre weight in either 15 or 30 grams. The weights are easily mounted to the chassis using a single screw with an incorporated mounting pin to keep them locked in position. The design also features a minimal surface contact point between the weight and the chassis so as not to effect chassis flex.
View the other weight options here
Round 3 of the Czech Nitro On-road National Championships was held in Svitavy this past weekend. In the 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring class it was Oliver Havránek (Xray) who put his car on pole position for the A-main but the final was ultimately won by Michal Abrahámek (Xray) as Oliver ran out of tyres in the closing stages, but was able to secure the 2nd spot though. Sunday and race two saw Oliver in trouble as first an engine and then also a servo broke but he managed to get the bump-up spot to the A-main to start the race from P11. In the main final Oliver would soon move up the field and despite finding himself in the grass once, he was able to bring home the win from Michael Abrahámek 2nd and Michal Jansa (Serpent) in 3rd overall.
Following the introduction of the new Fleta ZX V2 modified motor, Muchmore now also present the Fleta ZX Sting V2 stock variant. The outlaw stock motor utilise short stack technology for greatly improved power output over conventional stock motors and it features a highly machined alloy can, 20 degree to 50 degree advanced timing, a lightweight aluminium end plate for further improved cooling as well as Grade 5 ball bearings and a strong aluminium mount for the sensor unit. A Neodymium magnet rotor with ZX balancing further enhances the overall performance of the motor that is soon available in 10.5T to 30.5T winding variants.
The Buggyland 4.0 1/8th off-road race will be held from the 15th to 17th of September at the CARTT Fuencarral track in Madrid, Spain. The 3-day event, widely known as the country’s season highlight, will see 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggy racing, attracting Spain’s fastest drivers as well as many entries from abroad. More information can be found here with registration being available here.
