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June 19, 2012

Sonic V.12T Ielasi tuned engine

Sonic have released the ‘Ielasi tuned’ version of their V.12T 2,11ccm engine. Ielasi tuned engines are the top of the line Sonic ‘V’ engines, hand-modified by former World and European Champion Daniele Ielasi. Years of experience and a great passion for nitro racing allow the Sonic factory driver to make a good product even better. The crankshaft has an more aggressive timing for an improved performance while maintaining a very efficient fuel consumption realized by an optimized fuel flow. Special tear-drop work at the sleeve improves the fuel flow, further helping to reduce inner turbulence.

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June 19, 2012

Serpent S411 Sport chassis

Serpent have introduced the Sport version of their 190mm EP Touring Car the S411 Sport. It uses the same geometry and the latest RCM shock absorbers but the cost savings come through the use of the black glass-fibre chassis, top-deck and shock towers. In the rear it comes supplied with a race spec gear differential while the front comes fitted with a lightweight spool. The car can also be easily upgraded to the full competition spec chassis.

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June 19, 2012

Much More CTX Starter box Pro

Much More have released their new CTX Starter box Pro. Compatible with most 1/8th scale buggies it features powerful twin 750 type motors which will ensure the dual belt driven starter wheel will be able to turn over even the tightest engine. The starter box can accept all types of batteries including NiCd, NiMh, LiFe & LiPo packs and all are held in place with the included Velcro strap.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]

June 19, 2012

Xray XB9 aluminium caster blocks

Xray have released these aluminium caster blocks for XB9. CNC machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum they are hard coated for extra durability and long life. Ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions. The lightweight block features ‘zero kingpin’ suspension geometry and the new 3 roll center positions which allow for very fast and comfortable roll center adjustment. Using the shims under the front linkage a different roll center position can be set-up very easily. The preset caster block is integrated and non-adjustable. Combined with the XB9 front kick-up of 10° this block gives a total caster angle of 20°/22°/24° for increased steering and precision. Includes composite bushings for super-precise and smooth steering action.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 19, 2012

ARC R10 optional flex chassis

ARC have released this new option chassis for their R10 touring car. The optional flex type chassis is made from 2.5mm carbon fibre and they added 2 layers of glass fiber in the middle to give more flex. Their testing showed that with 2 layers of glass fiber the chassis was more flexible and made the handling more predictable. The new chassis also provide a extra hole for a battery holder and shorty LiPos can be used. The new 1.6mm thick upper deck also gives more flex as well as more steering and stability especially on low grip track conditions.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

June 18, 2012

Fjeldvar & Johannessen wins Rd3 in Norway

The third round of the Norwegian Nationals was held in Volbu in Valdres. The track is one of the most spectacular in Norway with a height difference between the lowest and highest point on the track of almost 4 meters. It rained all day on Saturday so there was no practice on the track but when everyone woke up on Sunday morning the track was still a little wet, but with some help from the sun, the track dried up pretty quick. In the first qualification heat the track it was a little wet in some places. In the Stock class Espen Fjeldvar was dominating in the 2 last qualification heats on the dry surface. Espen was clearly the fastest guy on the track with laptimes more than 0.5 second faster than the rest with his TQ time.

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June 18, 2012

Serpent 1/8 scale buggy rims

Serpent have released their new lightweight and very durable 1/8 scale buggy rim. Designed by Billy Easton, this large diameter 83mm rim with has just the right amount of flex for maximum performance. The outer edge of the rim moves inward a little to help the glue flow towards the tyre, while the inner rim flanges help stability of the rim and keep the foam inserts in place and stable. Inside the rim there is extra ribs to create the required flex and durability and they flow into the wheel-hex center to increase stiffness and have a strong surface area around the wheel nuts. Available in white or neon yellow, each wheel weighs only 32 grams each.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 18, 2012

Papanikolaou double at the 2012 ElectroChamps

The second edition of the annual ElectroChamps electric off road race is now history and was another success with almost 60 cars attending this year’s two-day event held last weekend in Athens. For this year although there were no International drivers participating the event which was hosted in a brand new dirt track especially built for the race. On Saturday (2wd day) both buggies and Short Course were racing in three different heats. In open buggy class it was Kyosho driver John Papanikolaou that dominated the event becoming the first ever Greek ElectroChampion. Second was the Greek 2wd Champion Nicolas Floudas with his well prepared TLR22 and third was Jim Amaxas being the best mid motor 2wd buggy of the day with his C4.1.

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