May 23, 2019

Serpent Viper 988e 1/8th electric on-road kit

Serpent have revealed first images and information of their forthcoming new Viper 988e 1/8th electric on-road kit. The car combines the race-proved suspension geometry, sturdy driveline and smooth shock absorbers of the nitro-powered 988 and combines them with the weight bias, flex options and belt driver layout of the Project 4X 1/10th electric touring car. The result is a lightweight chassis with optimised weight distribution and best possible efficiency. The design of the car also makes it super easy to work on for quick setup adjustments and maintenance. The car builds on a lightweight and super narrow 4mm alloy main chassis plate with symmetrical layout and central fixing points fort the suspension, batteries and electronics. The 2-belt drivetrain layout ensures perfect weight distribution and improved efficiency with the mid-shaft assembly allowing for easy spur gear changes. A vertical top deck, as used by some 1/10th electric touring cars, is the backbone of the car that gives the chassis the perfect balance between torsional flex and longitudinal stiffness.

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May 23, 2019

Axon 1/10th touring car precision shock bladders

Axon have introduced their new flex type NBR rubber precision shock bladders for 1/10th electric touring cars. Using a specially-sourced rubber material and an optimised shape, the bladders will improve the shock action for improved damper performance and thus traction and corner speed. The bladders come in packs of four and they are usable for cars such as the Infinity IF14, Tamiya TRF419XR, Xray T4 and Yokomo BD9.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]


May 23, 2019

Xpress GripXero D1 positive ackermann steering plates

Coming for the Xpress GripXero D1 drift car are new positive Ackermann steering plates. Changing to these will allow for a faster car in slides and owners will also get a little bit more steering lock with these plates. The parts are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they are a direct fit.

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May 23, 2019

Kyosho TF7.7 centre traction weights

Kyosho have announced the release of two new centre traction weights for the TF7.7 electric touring car. Made of high-quality brass material and coming in 24g and 16g specification the weights help to up the overall weight of the car when running lightweight components and also to adjust weight bias to your liking. The weights are a direct fit, they sport a natural finish and they come including mounting hardware.

View the 16g weight here


May 22, 2019

Paolo Morganti wins at Florida Nitro Series Rd6

The sixth and final round of the Florida Nitro Series was held at Homestead RC Raceway last weekend. In the 1/8th Open class Joaquin Desoto Jr. would take the TQ after the qualifiers, however in the 30-minute A-main it was Paolo Morganti who would excel, taking the win some five laps in front of Joaquin. 5th place qualifier, George Martinez came in 3rd to round out the podium.

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May 22, 2019

Alvaro Jara wins at Chilean On-road Nats

The CACH club hosted the Chilean On-road Nationals last weekend and in the 1/8th IC Track class it was Alvaro Jara with the TQ and win. Alvaro would take the TQ with 1-lap margin and he would sweep the 30-minute A-main event, taking the win six laps in front of Cristobal Ugarte while Joaquin Silva completed the top 3 another five laps down.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]


May 22, 2019

WRC Racing GTX lightweight 2nd gear housing

WRC Racing have introduced a new lightweight 2nd gear housing for the GTX nitro on-road kit that will reduce the rotational mass of the drivetrain. The result is quicker spool-up and acceleration while the heavy machining of the carrier also improves cooling. The housing is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it is available now.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]


May 22, 2019

Theobald & Endres win at Pro Stock Series

The Mac-Saar Niederwürzbach club in Germany held a round to the Pro Stock Series this past weekend. The weather was a bit on the changeable site, however the race would be held as planned with only some minor rain delays. In the IC Track class it was Oliver Theobald (Shepherd) with the win from David Kröger (Shepherd) and Matthias Günther (Shepherd). Over in the 1/8th Electric class it was Benny Endres with the win from Rene Franzl Simon and Frank Ramsperger.

View the Electric podium here


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