Hiro Seiko have introduced two new titanium screw sets for the Infinity 1/8th nitro on-road kit as well as Xray’s new GTX8. Both contain high-quality titanium screws with the Infinity set including 153 fasteners while the GTX8 set contains 147 pieces. Using the sets will scrub a good amount of weight while also making for improved visual impact.
Available soon from Team C Racing is a lightened aluminium motor plate for the rear motor TC02 buggy. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming orange anodised the part is of a low weight thanks to excessive machining. The milled sections also increase the surface for optimised heat dissipation while keeping exceptional structural rigidity.
Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]
The long standing Singapore Open was held at the super fast Marine Paradise track recently with the 2-day event once again attracting a number of international entries. Among the visitors was Jessie Davis, the Australian going on to secure the overall TQ ahead of former winner Nelson Lee. With Davis directly qualifying for the 45-minute Main, the rest of the grid would be decided in the 20-minute semi finals with the first win going to Singapore driver Alvin Ng. In the second encounter, Lee would take a narrow victory over Andy Moore. Carrying his qualifying form into the final, Davis looked to have victory sown up but in the 44th minute, while holding a 1-lap lead over Infinity team-mate Moore, he would make a slight mistake entering the pitlane. The contact would result in a damaged servo horn allowing Moore to slip through to take the win on the final lap. Moore’s first win with Infinity, Davis would finish 2nd despite his altercation while Thailand’s Chavit Sirigupta would make it an all Infinity podium.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Exotek have introduced two new aluminium steering bellcrank sets for the Xray XB4 and the HB Racing D216 buggies. Both are machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and they are of a heavy duty yet lightweight design. Four extra bearings replace all bushings and crunch sleeves for the steering plate make for wobble-free, smooth and long lasting operation. The XB4-specific set fits the current and also the older spec kits while the D216 part is also a direct replacement, matching the stock geometry.
Coming from Arrowmax is the new 7.6V 6200mAh LiHV low-profile battery pack. Built from high-performance 55C/110C high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells the battery offers an increased nominal voltage of 7.6V and it can be charged up to a charge end voltage of 8.7V or 4.35V per cell. Even when used with the standard, and often mandatory 8.4V or 4.2V per cell setting, it offers a flatter discharge curve, meaning more power towards the end of the run. The pack utilises 5mm tube-type connectors and it is available now.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
SWorkz have introduced the Fox 4×4 1/10th scale ready-to-run buggy. It utilises a multi-piece chassis that is constructed from 2mm aluminium side plates and composite material chassis guards while the outer roll cage makes for improved protection of the electronics. The drivetrain features durable front and rear differentials and the suspension’s unique shock absorber positions lowers the overall centre of gravity. The buggy comes pre-assembled, with a pre-decorated body shell and it is propelled by a Hobbywing-made 3652-series brushless motor and a 50A brushless speed controller. The set is rounded out by a 2.4GHz radio system with USB charger.
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The 2017 BarCup was held this past weekend at the Barco-off track in Barco, Italy. Alessandro Stocco took the TQ and win in the F1 class with his Reds-powered TLR buggy from TLR/Reds Racing team mate, Alessandro Castoldi while Leonardo Valente (JQRacing/Reds Racing) completed the podium result in 3rd.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Coming from VP-Pro is the new GT03 body shell for 1/8th scale GT cars. It is moulded from tough 1.2mm polycarbonate and its long hood and roof section are meant to provide exceptional downforce and stability which is further helped by the large rear wing. The 310mm wide body fits most GT cars with a wheelbase of around 333mm and it is available soon.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
