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October 3, 2008

X-Factory X-60 almost in production

X Factory have announced that the X-60, an all-new mid-motor Conversion Kit for the AE T4 is almost ready for final testing. As you can see from the photos, the mold for the chassis is almost finished and their mold shop says the tool will be finished this weekend, and the first production prototypes will be made. All the X-Team drivers will begin testing molded chassis’ in the next 4-10 days depending on shipping times, with results forwarded to the home office in northwest Ohio by October 20. If all is well, full production of graphite chassis’ will begin immediately. The rear control arms are finished, and full production graphite arms will be shipped to X Factory around Oct. 10th. The Team will be using production prototype rear shock towers and battery straps about the end of next week, so those items should be able to go into production on the 20th also. Work has also begun on the body mold, and they hope to have the prototype bodies about Oct 20 for photos and track testing. If everything fits, looks good, and the downforce is correct, that part can go immediately into production too.

Source: X-Factory [2wdrc.com]

October 3, 2008

EDS Tools range of reamers

CS Electronic in Germany have released details about the new line of reamers from EDS Tools. Featuring the usual red anodised knurled handle, the tips are made high quality steel for easily removing bits of flashing and for creating a well aligned and round hole. Available in 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm and 1/8″ (3.175mm).

Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]

October 3, 2008

Costa wins Final Portugese 1/8th National

Last weekend the final round of the Portuguese National Championship was run at the Sintra track in Lisbon. It was the first time a Shepherd Velox showed up at a track in Portugal and was also the debut 1/8th scale race for current 1/10th scale Champion Filipe Costa. He quickly got used to the car and was able to claim 2nd position after the qualifying. Because there are no direct qualifiers in Portugal all drivers had to pass the semi-finals to reach the main final and Filipe could win his semi final without any problems and secured himself pole position on the starting grid for the final. At the beginning of the final he lost the lead to Serpent racer Ricardo Nogueira but after 25 minutes he was able to take over the lead again and never lost it until the finishing line.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

October 3, 2008

Team Orion Clubman Edition chargers

Team Orion have released 2 new chargers, which were shown for the first time at the Nurnberg toy fair. The Team Orion Clubman Edition is a small, universal allround charger with great charging capabilities. Use it to charge and discharge your radio, glow plug and batteries with one, compact charger thanks to the fast charge mode (up to 6A) and the Delta Peak detection system you can charge quick and safe. The Team Orion Clubman LiPo Edition is the brother of the Clubman which additionally charges LiPo batteries and features the constant voltage charge mode.

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October 3, 2008

Pro-Line V3 Tires & Velocity wheels

Pro-Line have released the V3 versions of both the Bow-Tie and the Revolver, both of which are 4.6mm wider then standard versions. The added width adapts 1 more row of center lug Bow-Tie’s to the tire and 2 more rows of tread to the tire on the Revolver. Not only do the additional knobs create more traction but they also make the tire last longer. With the Bow Tie V3 the bumps seem to vanish as the additional center lug assist in keeping the car straight as you throttle out of corners and over those acceleration bumps, while with the Revolver V3 blue-groove tracks become increasingly easier to go the distance in those long mains or during those long practice sessions. To cater for the new tires, these Velocity V3 wheels are nearly 5mm wider than the V2 wheels, and they allow your buggy to transfer around corners more consistently and in a straighter line over the roughest parts of the track. The width of the wheel has been extended towards the inner part of the wheel, or center of the buggy, so track width integrity has been maintained.

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October 3, 2008

Pro-Line Desert Rat & Hardcore Slayer

Pro-Line have released 2 new short course truck bodies with the announcement of the Hardcore and Desert Rat bodies for the Traxxas Slayer. The Hardcore Slayer body captures every essence of Championship Off-Road Racing with exceptional details down to the realistic bed shrouding, radiator, tubular chassis and shock details and delivers ultra hardcore fun with aggressive off-road styling, an integrated molded rear wing for added downforce and pronounced fenders. The Desert Rat reaps in that bold, off-road desert look. It’s extremely pronounced fenders give it an attack-like stance, low profile styling make for fast straight-line speed, and it’s equipped with simulated side mirrors just like the full-scale Trophy trucks. Exceptional detail throughout including bed shrouding, radiator and extreme shock detail including reservoirs just behind the cab. Both shells have been made from GE .060 thick lexan, so it’s as durable as the punishment you throw at it.

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October 3, 2008

Pro-Line Desert Rat & Hardcore Slayer

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October 2, 2008

VRC – Kyosho TF5 Stallion Shin

VRC - Kyosho TF5 Stallion Shin

Another electric car chassis has been added to the collection of 1:10 scale electric sedan racing cars for VRC Professional (v4). The Kyosho TF5 Stallion Shin is one of the leading chassis in this competitive racing class. Graphics artist Tony West has added another masterpiece to this collection of ultra realistic 3D chassis for this class, which also feature the HB Cyclone, the Associated TC5, the XRAY T2 and of course the VRI Intercept ER10. Tamiya and Yokomo yet missing…

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