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May 2, 2010

Xray News Round-up

Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.

– New XB808 Rear Anti-Roll Bar 3.0mm
– XB808 Wins Auckland Championship
– T3 Wins 2010 Portuguese Championship R1
– NT1 Double Podium Finish & T3 Victory at MNC R3, Malaysia
– T3 and Danni Eyde Win Danish Championships
– T3 2nd at New Zealand Electric Championships

Click here to view the round-up

May 1, 2010

JConcepts SC Ford Raptor

New from JConcepts is the officially licensed Ford Raptor SVT incorporates the latest treatment in grill and headlight design with pronounced bumper, adding street appeal. Front and rear fender flares provide the clearance necessary to run an assortment of 2.2” tires and wheels while maintaining that exclusive design. Extended cab design with recessed side windows, louvers along the front hood and sun-roof outline highlight a number of the front-end styling cues.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 1, 2010

Kyosho America open Route 241 Raceway

Kyosho America have announced the opening of Route 241 Raceway inside their headquarters in Lake Forest, California. R241 was conceived and built as a means to provide the best facility for their extensive Mini-Z and dNaNo RC racing vehicles. Starting from May 1st they will be opening the doors to the public every Saturday and Sunday sans Holidays.

Click here for more details

May 1, 2010

JConcepts Racing bag, T-shirt and Decal sheet

Also new from JConcepts is their medium Racing Bag, a compact, multi-purpose equipment bag that can be used for about any of your R/C needs. Shown next to the small JConcepts bag above, its design and proportions allow you to store and transfer just about any combination of compact R/C equipment you desire. With a total of 3 composite drawers, there is enough room for a 1/10 scale buggy or touring car as well as room for radio gear, tools, tires, or various other R/C gear. Also from JConcepts, their new t-shirt is based on the popular splash theme, it sports a completely detailed front logo design including the popular and powerful JConcepts logo along with graffiti, splash and sketch imagery type in the background. The back includes a smaller print highlighting the JConcepts logo to show your style whether you are coming or going. Finally, there is a new World Champions logo decal sheet which is multi-purpose specifically for any body or miscellaneous accessory. Vividly printed, it includes the JConcepts brand identities with the World champion tag line.

View the other products here

May 1, 2010

JConcepts Flip Outs, Punisher & SC Ford Raptor

New from JConcepts, Flip Outs give drivers that tire in-between the Goose Bumps and Double Dees they have asked for. A very small pin construction makes up the foundation for the Flip Outs design and gives the grip when racers need it most, when the conditions are wet and green in the morning, traction is sometimes hard to come-by. Alternating center bar support provides the base for the forward traction while the small accommodating tapered pins provide the dig and flex under hard acceleration and cornering. Having shown the prototype Punisher shell for the Associated RC8B a while ago, it has been finalised and is now available. The slight cab-forward treatment is amongst the most aggressive in class giving the Punisher top notch performance, while a blended wing / body design gives additional down-force to the side-pods and windshield which increases drivability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/8th buggy racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape.

View more details and images here

May 1, 2010

Kyosho Inferno Neo Readyset

Based on the Inferno 7.5, Kyohso have released this 1/8th scale buggy Readyset, the Inferno Neo. Featuring the Infernos signature adaptability to any surface, the Neo features 3.5mm big bore shocks and the same heavy-duty wheels as the high performance MP9, fitted with all-new micro-square pattern tires. Composite torque rods front and rear achieve an optimal balance of flex and rigidity for excellent performance and yet still maintains a smooth comfortable driving feel that can only come from decades of refinement. The newly-designed aerodynamic body delivers a bold new look and sleek aerodynamics that look as fast as it runs! The Neo is packaged as a factory-assembled Readyset, which means you just need an igniter, alkaline batteries and some fuel and you can be charging along at full speed in minutes.

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May 1, 2010

Orcan NT1 fuel level indicator decal

New from Orcan for the Xray NT1 and NT1R is this handy fuel level indicator decal. Simply apply it to the specified place on the radio plate next to the tank and when you lift your car, with the nose to the ground, you can now easily identify the remaining amount of fuel. The decal displays the measurement in 5ml increments and is available in orange and white or black and white.

Source: Orcan [smi-motorsport.de]

April 30, 2010

TQ Racing SX10 SC truck

TQ Racing are teasing their latest product, the new SX10 SC short course truck. Wanting to get a piece of the growing SC market, they will be releasing pictures and information over the next month in the build up to the launch of this new car in what they feel will be their biggest product release to date.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]