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September 19, 2008

Xray T2’008 Alu Solid Axle Adapters

Xray T2′008 Alu Solid Axle Adapters

Xray have released these CNC-machined diff drive shaft adapters for T2’008 Composite Solid Axle, made from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium. The alu driveshaft adapters for the front solid axle are a direct replacement for the stock composite versions but with increased strength and lifespan. The modular design of the front solid axle allows for easy removal and servicing. Internal slots key to drive shaft pins require use of the included driveshaft blades, enabling direct power transfer to the wheels and eliminating excess play between the outdrives and drive shafts.

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September 18, 2008

Upgrade RC Todd Le Duc replica decals

With the CORR series very big right now Upgrade RC want a piece of the action and have officially licensed the colour scheme of front runner Todd Le Duc. Featuring all the same Rockstar and Makita decals as seen on the real truck, this graphic kit will see your Traxxas Slash, Slayer or Proline Hardcore shell looking like a replica in no time.

Source: Upgrade RC [upgradercshop.com]

September 18, 2008

KM Racing Kyosho V-One RRR radioplate

New from KM Racing for the Kyosho V-One RRR series is this carbon fibre radio plate. Designed the fit the car with no modifications it allows the user to install the Xray NT1 fuel tank, something that was seen in use at the Worlds in Portugal but by another manufacturer. Supplied with rubber grommets for mounting the tank, the plate has a hexagonal counter bore design machined into the surface for locking the fifth body post.

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September 18, 2008

Drescher clarifies Boots & Associated split

Following the surprise move by top young British Associated driver, and European Junior Champion (above), to Xray, Team Associated representative Craig Drescher has issued the following statement regarding the move.

Team Associated would like to announce and explain the mutual departure of Elliot Boots from Team Associated/CML. Elliot started with Team Associated at the beginning of the production RC8 project and greatly assisted Team Associated and CML in testing, promoting and supporting Associated’s first venture in to the 1/8th scale market. As with all new projects there were vehicle, electrical and engine problems that skewed results and caused frustration for young Elliot in the late 2007 and early 2008 seasons.

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September 17, 2008

DXF Streto Vortex & Megatron chassis’

DXF Streto Velox & Megatron chassis’

New from French Classic chassis manufacturer, and newly crowned French National champion, DXF comes the Streto Vortex Chassis. Based on the company’s Primo chassis and developed with the help from a Ferrari engineer the car features a rear diffuser which is an essential part of the chassis and doesn’t just look good but helps with the performance too. Showing that DXF is at the leading edge of development in the Classic class, they have also developed the Megatron which uses a brushless system resulting in the same performance as a nitro car, together with 20 minutes run time.

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September 17, 2008

Edit Chrome Decal sheet

Add bling to your ride with these new Edit graphics, now available in slick chrome, black and silver. The large vinyl decal sheet wraps smoothly around curved body shells, pit boxes or radios for an instant custom ‘team’ look.

Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]

September 17, 2008

2008 HPI/Orion GP – Announcement

2008 HPI/Orion Grand Prix

We were contacted by the organizers of the 2008 HPI/Orion Grand Prix that will be held in the East of France on the 22nd & 23rd of November. Open to both on road and off road, there are only 75 drivers allowed in both disciplines, with both split into expert and amateur classes. Now in its 8th year, the race will be run using this great looking carpet track that offers a challenging circuit for touring cars together with a separate buggy section that incorporates a jump section, table top and mandatory wall ride.

For more information visit the event site here.

September 17, 2008

Bosmann wins Dutch Nomac class Rd5

We reported on the NK class at last weekend’s 5th Dutch 1/8th scale National round in Gouda, but also running on the same day was the Nomac class. TQ was set by the young local driver Jeffrey Rietveld followed by Tim Bosmann, Peter van Marion and on 4th spot Stefan Koenders. Following the semi finals that were won by Roelof Tooms and Sander Tersteeg, the final got underway and immediately it was Jefrey that took the lead with Tim Bosman on his tail. Peter v Marion and Stefan Koenders were battling it out for the 3rd spot, but Stefan made a mistake and went over the fence where he lost a lot of time, while Peter v. Marion also hit trouble later on. This all allowed last placed qualifier Roelof Tooms in to 3rd spot, but a collision right near the end allowed Sander Tersteeg up into 3rd, behind eventual winner Tim Bosmann, with Jeffrey Rietveld taking 2nd.

Thanks to Roelof Toems for the report.