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July 15, 2010

X Factory SCX-60 Conversion kits

X Factory have announced that they will soon release the SCX-60 Conversion Kits. Two Kits will convert either the AE T4 or the SC10 to a mid-motor SCX-60. The new S.C. is based on the successful X Factory X-60 mid motor truck. These Kits will be limited production items because the chassis’ will be hand made one-at-a-time by Speedy Dad in Phoenix, Arizona. X Factory ships two X-60 chassis’ to Speedy Dad; he cuts each into two parts using a special jig. One has a long front end and the other a long rear end. Dad then mixes special graphite glue and glues the two long parts together to make an SCX-60 chassis. Another jig is used to insure the result is straight and true. After the chassis’ are together and dry, Dad uses his CNC mill to accurately cut three pieces of carbon fiber which are glued into the floor of the chassis and two more small pieces which go on the side rail. The Kits also come with a CNC machined rear bumper mount from the X Factory mill. The T4 Conversion Kit will contain a J Concepts “Truth” short course body and the SC bumpers and nerf bars, so it will be priced more than the SC10 Conversion Kit. The SC10 Kit will contain no body because the customer can re-use his existing SC10 body and the customer already has the bumpers and nerf bars.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

July 15, 2010

Neil Diver wins BRCA 1/8th Nats Rd5

The 5th round of this years national championship was held at the Adur circuit in Brighton. The track was built only a couple of years ago with the club doing a fantastic job in providing a very challenging facility in which the drivers have to quickly adapt to since it is the smoothest and tightest track in the country. The track layout is actually formed on a small area of continuous tarmac, originally marked out using heavy duty rope but this is now revised to include Astroturf over timber contour boards and also profiled concrete kerbs at potential cross over positions.

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July 14, 2010

Exotek EX05 Tamiya TA-05 LiPo chassis

Exotek have released the EX05, a high performance multi adjustment LiPo chassis for the Tamiya TA-05 bringing you pro level design features that would rival any top touring car. The EX05 chassis is designed and tested to equalize lateral flex, meaning no more inconsistent flex problems caused by 6 large battery cut outs like in the stock chassis making for much more predictable handling. Created using 2.3mm thick USA made quasi weave carbon fibre for the top and bottom plates, it is stiff yet ultra lightweight. The chassis has also been narrowed for less chassis scrub through corners for better corner speed and handling. The set includes a CF battery strap and alloy posts as well as polished anodized steering posts, spacers, long stand offs and motor mount posts.

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July 14, 2010

Xceed S811 Titanium screws

New from Xceed for the Serpent S811 Cobra 1/8th scale buggy is this complete set of titanium screws. Made from high grade titanium, the complete set consists of the 135 screws of different sizes and threads and are enough to convert the complete car.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

July 14, 2010

HPI Adur Short Course Challenge – Announcement

British track Adur RC and HPI have announced the ‘HPI Adur Short Course Challenge’. This will be a one day short course extravaganza held at the Adur RC off road track near Steyning, UK on the 12th of September 2010. More details to follow but HPI are confirmed title sponsor and will be offering support to the event. There will be prizes, a raffle and likely a BBQ on the day and the whole emphasis will be on having fun.

Source: Adur RC [adurrc.org]

July 14, 2010

Kenny & Bickerstaff win Much More UK GP Rd2

The Much-More Racing UK GP visited the Ballymoney track in Northern Ireland last weekend for the second round of a three round GP series which has already taken in Stonehaven in Scotland and concludes at the Carlisle track in North West England on August 13th to 15th. Despite missing the pole grid position, it was local driver Graham Kenny (Schumacher) who won the first of the two leg A final in the Pro Stock class which every driver competed in on the Saturday. Rain interrupted the second leg and it was Scott Kenny that took the win in leg two but Graham’s fourth place rewarded him with the overall title ahead of Keith Dempsey and Mark Gilliland.

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July 14, 2010

Litemodz Constant Velocity Driveshaft

Litemodz were in touch to tell us that testing has begun on their latest ‘revolutionary product’, the all new constant velocity driveshaft. The benefits of this system is that it eliminates torque and speed fluctuations of the joint which currently manifests itself in wheel chatter. Theoretically by maintaining shaft speed at any given articulated angle this should potentially result in improved steering and wheel response. This CVD may be fitted to all existing model cars without modification. A release date has not been given but it is hoped to be soon.

Source: Litemodz [litemodz.com]

July 14, 2010

King Headz MBX-6 toe-in plate

This new MBX-6 toe-in plate from King Headz is CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium and black anodized. Designed to increase rigidity and add strength, it will allow you to make 6 different toe/anti squat adjustments. By changing and flipping the inserts you can adjust 6 different combination’s from 2.5, 2.75 and 3 degree of toe-in with either zero degree of anti squat or one degree of anti squat.

Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]