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October 21, 2008

X-Factory X-60 Truck testing report

We received this testing report from X Factory whose team have been putting their production prototype X-60 truck conversions through their paces for about 10 days. All production prototype X-60s got a good thrashing over the past weekend, with Brian Kinwald seen at Competition Hobbies, Paul Sinclair at Whitehouse Raceway near Nashville, Tenn, and Alex Krieg at S.R.S. in Scottsdale, Ariz. All four U.K. drivers were trucking at various venues over the weekend, and Alexander Valente ran his X-60 for almost an hour at his home track in France. Big news is that the testers experienced just a single minor failure. The new molded chassis looks great, and the new graphite arms and CF tower fit and work correctly. The truck goes together well, and quality is superb.

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October 21, 2008

DHI Cup 2009 – Entry opens tomorrow

Modified Class Podium

The organizers of the 2009 DHI Cup have once more been in touch to remind everyone that entry for this fantastic event will begin at 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET) on the 22nd of October (tomorrow). Taking place on the 9th to 11th of January in the same venue as last year, the Sport Arena in Odense, Denmark, this race is a must for all serious electric racers. This year modified class drivers will get 2 sets of controlled tires, while in Super Stock the drivers get 1 set of control tires and a handout GM brushless 9.5T motor. The control tire is Sorex28A with JB Foam inserts mounted on GM wheels. The Super Stock class has a limit of 100 drivers while in Modified it is 120 drivers, so be sure to get your entry in early to avoid disappointment.

Event site can be found here, while the entry page is here.

October 21, 2008

Speed Passion Inferno BL conversion kit

Speed Passion have released their 1/8th scale brushless conversion for the Kyosho Inferno buggy and truggy chassis’. Comprising of Motor mount, motor plate and battery cases the kit can be quickly and easily put into the chassis. To power the car you will need the company’s Silver Arrow motor with 5 mm shaft together with the 32 pitch steel pinion gear, available in 11 – 14T. The new Silver Arrow ESC is a water resistant controller that can support up to 4 cell LiPo batteries making it capable of handling two 14.8V packs.

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October 21, 2008

3 Amigos win Swiss Team Champs

The large and fast Lostallo track in Switzerland played host to a fun team race for 1/8th scale gas recently. The race would be run over an hour and a half and would comprise of teams of 3 drivers. The race was won by the 3 Amigos team that consisted of Shasa Lackner, Tom Knorn and Roland Slaepfer, ending the race 7 laps ahead of the 2nd placed team Ticino Express who had Mattia Pesenti, Erol Sehirtoy and current Champion Marco Müller.

October 21, 2008

Lars Hoppe wins German North Rd2

The 2nd round of the North German qualification regionals took place recently at the Munster track and it saw 23 drivers in attendance. Qualification saw Kyosho team driver Lars Hoppe take the pole from the Serpent drivers Merlin Depta, Lennert Skomia and Jürgen Hennemuth. In the race the positions of the top 3 never changed and Lars could take the win from Depta in 2nd and Skomia 3rd.

October 21, 2008

Nosram Matrix Reverse ESC Line

Nosram now offers a completely new high-performance forward/brake/reverse speed control line. With the Nosram reverse line you get all the same great features and motor limit as the Matrix Evolution and Matrix Evolution ISTC, with the addition of a reverse function. In addition to this it also features NiMH/NiCd/LiPo and brushless/brushed automatic adaptation resulting in the most versatile and adjustable speedos ever.

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October 21, 2008

VP Pro Multi function tool

VP Pro Racing have released this machined aluminum multi function tool. Suitable for holding a 2, 3 and 4 pin flywheels, the opposite end can be used to tighten and loosen 1/8th scale buggy wheel nuts.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

October 21, 2008

Xray XB808 14° Alu Caster blocks

Xray have released these 14° alu caster blocks for the XB808, which are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and hard coated for extra durability and long life. This lightweight block features ‘zero kingpin’ suspension geometry, with the preset 14° caster block integrated and non-adjustable. Combined with the XB808 front kick-up of 10° this block gives a total caster angle of 24° for increased steering and precision. Includes XRAY composite bushings for super-precise and smooth steering action.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]