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May 31, 2017

Xray XB2 & XT2 graphite side guard braces

Xray have introduced new carbon fibre side guard braces for the XB2 and XT2 off-road vehicles. The parts attach from above to the front section of the chassis, sandwiching and reinforcing the composite side guards around the servo section and ultimately taking flex out of the area for increased corner speed, an easier to drive vehicle and more forgiving landing. Also included in the set are new, narrower composite upper bulkhead connectors.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 31, 2017

SWorkz 23T & 25T aluminium steering servo horns

SWorkz have introduced new aluminium steering servo horns for 1/8th scale off-road vehicles. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver chamfered edges the parts make for improved steering emphasis and increased durability by replacing the standard composite servo arms. The clamping design horns corm including mounting hardware and they are available in 23T and 25T specification, suiting most of today’s servos.

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May 31, 2017

Paul Crompton wins at Northern Regionals Rd2

Round 2 of the UK Northern Regionals series was held at the North West Nitro track near Blackpool. Xray’s Paul Crompton took the win in the Nitro Buggy main final from Stuart Mahon (Mugen) in 2nd and Graeme Miller (Agama) 3rd. Kiernan Cox (Kyosho) and Dom Nun (Xray) would round out the top 5 result.

Source: RC Pit Box [rc-pitbox.com]

May 31, 2017

Serpent Cobra SRX8E saddle pack battery conversion kit

Coming from Serpent and made for the company’s Cobra SRX8E electric buggy is a saddle pack battery conversion kit. Using the set converts the standard brick battery mount into a rearward mounted saddle pack configuration that makes for near perfect weight distribution. The set includes composite parts such as the battery retainers, a new centre diff cover, rear stiffener as well as new 85mm and 105.5mm centre driveshafts and mounting hardware.

View the converted buggy here

May 31, 2017

Rusti Design B64 differential oil stickers

French brand Rusti Design has introduced a set of differential oil stickers for the Team Associated B64 buggy. Designed to take the guesswork out of tuning and maintaining the buggy’s gear differentials the stickers fit snuggly into the recesses of the diff gear where they are kept safe and secure, reminding on the fluid viscosity inside. The set includes four each of the most used oil viscosities, some blank stickers for custom oils and the stockers are also usable for a range of other cars and brands.

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May 31, 2017

Schumacher BTCC Rd2 – Report

Round 2 of the Schumacher BTCC took place at a sun drenched Bedworth over the weekend. It was a very emotional race for the club as it marked their final meeting at this venue after being forced to move by the land owners. In Modified Elliott Harper took the win from David Hall and Andy Murray. In 13.5 Boosted James Hart took the TQ position and win from super fast locals Liam Brooks and Michael Johnson while the largest class this weekend was 17.5T Blinky with Jakub Plechac winning from Nigel Shaw and Mathew Lilley.

View the other podiums here

May 31, 2017

BarcoOff track added to VRC Pro

VRC have announced the launch of the Italian BarcoOff track, home of the Euro Contest, for the VRC Pro RC car simulator software. Included is the 310m long 2014 layout that is ideal for 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggies as well as Short Course Trucks. As with most VRC tracks, the track has been optimised to be raced in both directions and with this latest addition the number of full-size off-road tracks has now reached 18. The BarcoOff track will be released on June 1st and will be available to all VRC members with an All-inclusive membership. Free2Play members can obtain the track in-game with vEuros which can be purchased in the eshop. More impressions of the track can be found here.

Source: VRC Pro [vrcworld.com]

May 31, 2017

Burak Kilic wins Father’s Day race

Schwendt in the eastern part of Germany recently held their Father’s Day race attracting nearly 100 entries from Germany and nearby Poland. Agama’s Burak Kilic would be the driver to beat as he took the TQ after the three qualifiers and he would also take the pole position for the 30-minute Nitro Buggy main from brother Berkan. The latter would put some serious pressure on his older brother and he eventually found a way past but towards the end of the main the tyres on Berkan’s Agama buggy started to wear away meaning Burak would be able to bring home the win from Mugen racer Florian Müller while Berkan had to settle for 3rd overall.

Thanks to Abdullah Kilic for the report.