Coming from Xray and made for the GTX8 and XT8 kits is a rear graphite brace set. Cut from high-quality carbon fibre the braces reinforce the rear composite chassis braces which leads to an overall stiffer chassis which is beneficial especially for high-traction racing conditions. The braces come in sets of two and including mounting hardware.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The 40T belt pulleys that are part of Yokomo’s BD8SV Stock touring car are soon also available separately for all BD8 owners. Designed to improve overall drivetrain efficiency the set will be beneficial for both stock and modified racing classes as with the 40T pulleys the car will gain balance and overall efficiency compared to the standard 34T pulleys. Traction is increased while the higher corner speed and smoother throttle response will lead to lowered and more consistent lap times. The set includes a 40T front pulley, 40T gear differential, carbon fibre shock towers as well as bulkhead spacers and new longer belts. Separately available are also the updated front and rear shock towers, the 1mm bulkhead spacers and the C bulkhead all of which are specially designed to fit the 40T belt pulleys.
VP-Pro have introduced a new air filter foam specially designed for the Tekno RC nitro vehicles. Made from a high-tech foam the air filter will ensure maximised airflow while offering exceptional protection even against the smallest of dust particles. The 2-stage filter element is a direct fit on Tekno RC’s air filter.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Coming soon from Yokomo is the BD8SV Stock touring car kit that is aimed especially at stock class racing. Based off of the popular BD8 the SV kit will feature larger 40T diff pulleys for increased drivetrain efficiency and optimised chassis roll balance. Also included is the PCS Pitch Control System that improves chassis stability at high speeds and during cornering while a milder steering response makes it easier to carry the momentum through corners without sacrificing overall steering emphasis. The BD8SV comes as full kit from the end of June with a conversion set for current BD8 owners being available in the near future.
Last weekend saw the Chuncheon Onroad Championships, one of Korea’s biggest RC races, taking place. In the premier 1/8th Nitro On-road class it was Ki Heung Kim who claimed the TQ honours. In the main final Kim pulled away in the early stages of the race and he controlled the field from the top. At the end Ki took the win by half a lap ahead of Ki Yong Hong with Yeong Rok Lee rounding out the podium in 3rd.
The Hveren Raceway of Oslo, Norway played host to the 4WD portion of the popular Summer Champs race. Xray’s Daniel Kobbevik would set the early pace by winning all three qualifiers to take the overall TQ from Serpent driver Marius Kristiansen and Schumacher’s Steffen Larsen. The opening A-main then was smooth sailing for Daniel who took a convincing win from Marius and Steffen. A2 was pretty much a blue print of the opening main with Daniel looking smooth and controlled while others struggled to follow his pace. Behind him it was again Marius and Steffen for the top 3. For A3 Daniel opted to sit out to not disturb the race for the final podium spots. After some eventful five minutes it was Marius Mossum (Xray) with the win from Steffen Larsen and Magne Kobbevik, giving a podium result of Daniel, Marius Kristensen and Marius Mossum.
Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced new carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B64 series of 1/10th scale 4WD buggies. First up is the front shock stay that utilises the standard kit geometry but sports an updated design for improved looks and greater durability, making it especially useful on those demanding dirt and astro turf tracks. The rear shock tower, just like the front part, is cut to match the standard kit geometry and it sports an updated design for improved looks and greater durability, but on top of this an additional lower row of rear camber link mounting holes allows for an optimised rear roll centre which can be beneficial in a variety of track conditions. Both the front and rear shock stays are cut from high-quality carbon fibre, they are available separately and fit the B64 and B64D buggies.
Last weekend the second round of the Spanish 1/10th 200mm Nitro On-road Nationals was held at the Ronda track in Andalusia. The race took place in quite extreme conditions due to the high temperatures, and at the end of the qualifying it was Jonnhy Pastor to take the TQ honours, while Juan Hidalgo would line up in 2nd on the A-main grid after winning the Superpole race. In the main final though, it was Victor Pelaez who took the lead in the early stages of the race, never to letting it go and taking the win ahead of Raul Amella for a Capricorn 1-2, with the Mugen of Sergi Franch rounding up the podium.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
