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January 8, 2019

Fantom introduce new super low profile LiPo packs

Coming from Fantom Racing are two new super low profile Lithium battery packs. Available as 5400mAh Pro HV LiHV and 5200mAh MaxV-Spec LiPo variant, both packs sport a standard 2-cell footprint and a height of only 19.5mm for a lower centre of gravity and a lower weight. Proprietary Silicon Graphene chemistry stabilises the cells and increases cycle life and efficiency while offering the ultimate combination of voltage, high capacity, and low resistance. The Pro HV pack weighs in at only 234g while the 5200mAh MaxV-Spec packs weighs 240g. Both are housed in protective hardcases and they utilise 5mm bullet-type connectors.

View the MaxV-Spec battery pack here

January 8, 2019

R1 Wurks 5500mAh 7.4V Super Slim LiPo pack

R1 Wurks have announce the addition of a 5500mAh 7.4V Super Slim pack to their Enhanced Graphene line up of batteries. This all-new battery boasts a pack height of only 19mm and weighs in at 232g, about 3.5mm lower and 58g lighter than the company’s 6000 LCG pack.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

January 8, 2019

Xray Xmas Race – Report

The Xray Xmas Race was held just before new year at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia. The schedule saw open practice on Friday with Saturday being race day being Saturday. The qualies started with Martin Bayer on the top in both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes. In 2WD Adam Izsay put also his best run in the Q1, as Martin did. Max Götzl was trying some changes on his car in the Q2, but it took him until Q3 to extract the maximum out of it, just missing the 2nd place by 0.5s. So in the end it was Adam sitting on the 2 spot on the grid behind Martin and in front of Max. In 4WD it was again Martin 1st followed by Adam in 2nd and Max in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

January 8, 2019

Marco Baruffolo FX-powered for 2019

FX Engines have announced the signing of top Italian off-road pilot, Marco Baruffolo to use their engines in 2019. The Xray factory pilot will attend all major European races including the EFRA Euros, the Montpellier GP, and the DXR Dirt Kings race as well as the Italian Nationals and other select events. Marco says:

I’m very proud to be in FX family. I tested the engine and it is very smooth and with a great power. I hope to have a successful year together! Thanks to FX for this opportunity.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]

January 8, 2019

RC Cars Cavalieri 8ight-X arm insert set

RC Cars Cavalieri from Germany have announced the release of a carbon fibre arm insert set for the TLR 8ight-X buggy. The kit includes four precision-machined 1mm carbon fibre inserts for the front and rear lower arms that will add rigidity when running in high-bite or high-temperature conditions. Also includes is the needed mounting hardware, making the set a direct fit.

Source: RC Cars Cavalieri [carbon-cavalieri.de]

January 8, 2019

SWorkz S35-3 Worlds rear end conversion kit

SWorkz have introduced the Jörn Neumann Edition Worlds rear end conversion kit for the S35-3 1/8th off-road buggy. The set includes new rear lower arms, rear uprights, wheel hex adapters and several other parts that help to increase the buggy’s rotation in tight and twisty tracks, such as the 2018 IFMAR Worlds track in Perth, Western Australia. Using the parts will free-up the rear end while adding steering and while the set is the go-to solution on smaller, tighter tracks, it is better to stay with the usual setup on normal tracks, according to SWorkz’s Jörn Neumann. The set is a direct fit with everything included for the conversion and it is available now.

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January 8, 2019

Shin Adachi joins Mugen 1/8th off-road team

Following his departure from 1/8th off-road chassis sponsors Serpent, Japanese top driver Shin Adachi has announced a new deal with Mugen for 2019. The Yokomo engineer will campaign Mugen’s MBX8 platform at all major national and international races. We have yet to receive the official press release from Mugen but in the meantime Shin had the following to say:

I’m happy to announce about 1/8 buggy. I am joint to Mugen Seiki. Thank you so much Sanada-san, Osak-san, Tsuruta-san! I’m really really excited! Can not waiting 1/8buggy race!

January 8, 2019

Micha Widmaier doubles at Köngen Indoor Masters

The annual Köngen Indoor Masters was held in Köngen, Southern Germany this past weekend. SWorkz’s Micha Widmaier was on fire again, taking the overall TQs and wins in both 2WD Modified Buggy and 4WD Modified Buggy. Yokomo’s Luca Rau came in 2nd in front of Team Associated driver Kim Sitensky. Over in 4WD it was again Luca Rau with the runner-up spot as Xray’s Jens Becker rounded out the top 3.

View the 4WD podium here