Coming from Ielasi Tuned are new nitro engines in the form of the Hummer7T WC off-road and Raptor.12WC on-road engine. Starting with the 3.5cc off-road engine, the power plant was successfully campaigned by Portugal’s Joao Figueiredo at the recent IFMAR Nitro Buggy World Championships in Perth, Western Australia. In addition to revised look, some internal updates lead to a lower fuel consumption compared to the previous version.
Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand is a new V2 carbon fibre multi-wheelbase chassis for the Xray X1 series of formula cars. The chassis allows for four different wheelbase settings with standard 0mm, and additional +3.3mm, +6.6mm, and +9.9mm options available. In the 0mm original wheelbase setting the front wing sits an additional 5mm towards the front, meaning the +9mm setup has the wing 4.9mm closer to the front wheels. This allows for a much wider setup window in terms of weight distribution with the +9.9mm setup offering the same corner speed as the original wheelbase with improved overall stability as the team found out during the recent round of the Mibosport Cup. Included in the set are also the sidelink mounts, the upper deck brace as well as the body mount. The chassis is usable for the 2015 to 2019 variants of the X1 and it is available in more than ten different colour weaves. The V2 variant, a running change to the original design offers a wider front end section around the rear A-arm mounting area for even greater durability.
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Following several teasers on social media and extensive track testing, JConcepts have finally unveiled their all-new A1R 190mm touring car body shell. A true drivers body, the new shell has fundamental differences necessary for performance. When the team hit the track during the 2018 ROAR Nationals, it was apparent there would be a new era starting in touring car racing. As a racing veteran for almost 30 years, Paul Wynn went to work sculpting a new A1R. After input from National Champion, Ryan Cavalieri the new speedster started to take shape. First, the front-end was considerably laid-back, shortening the nose allowing the force to be placed over the leading-edge of the front tyres. A-pillar rails extend over the hood for some air deflection straight over the nose. The front windshield appears sunk, however its widely connected to the aggressive roofline giving the A1R its distinctive shape. Behind the front wheel well and in front of the rear wheel well a definitive edge strengthens the openings and also provides better race posture. A hard edge runs the bottom of the rocker-panel providing more grit to the design while also providing extra front to rear rigidity. Moving to the rear section of the body, the trunk area was reduced giving the body a much shorter overhang. The rear overhang is important, a critical part of the body which controls down-force and provides the placement for the rear wing. To complete the look and finish, the bubbled roof profile and minimally structured greenhouse area allows the body to whisk through high-speed sections. Included in each body set, a JConcepts A1R decal sheet and paint mask for all windows. The rear wing option includes two styles, first a standard lip design and a gurney option for the ultimate rear down-force tuning. To attach the rear wing, 3mm mounting hardware and plastic nuts are included to complete the light-weight assembly. The body is available in lightweight and regular weight specifications and it is built for all 190mm width touring car vehicles and was designed to meet all the ROAR “global body spec” rules. Standard thickness is most comparable to all sturdy racing bodies on the market. Light-weight is a thinner gauge material, most often used on the world racing scene for the most experienced or weight-conscious racers. Wheel well openings are pre-marked on the clear body for a 253.5mm wheelbase, however, depending on the length of the vehicle, these may be altered slightly by the user. The rear wings are 180mm wide each with one featuring a slight gurney for added rear grip.
The third round of Xray Racing Series Slovakia took place at the Hudy Racing Arena last weekend. In the Modified class Zdenko Kunak and Martin Hudy put their cars in the front row followed by Oliver Havranek. In the opening A-main the top 3 finished as they started however the second A-main was more interesting. Following mistakes of Zdenko and Martin it was Oliver in the lead, but when Martin made a mistake he hit Oliver in the process, allowing Zdenko to take the win and with it the overall from Oliver 2nd and Martin 3rd. In the third main the battle for the lead was on between Oliver and Martin as Zdenko made a mistake in the opening stages. In the end it was Martin who would hold the upper hand, taking the win for the overall runner-up spot from Oliver in 3rd.
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Hudy have introduced their new professional bulkhead alignment tool for all 1/10th electric touring cars that use 19mm bulkhead spacing. The machined aluminium block and the includes steel pins allow to perfectly straighten the front and rear bulkhead assemblies during building and maintenance, ensuring a tweak-free assembly and thus a freer running drivetrain. The tool will be inserted between the left and right bulkhead sides with the spool and diff removed and the, bulkhead and upper clamp mounting screws slightly undone. With the inserted pins the screws are tightened again, the block will be removed and the drivetrain installed. The block is usable with all kits that use 19mm bulkhead spacing, such as the Xray T4.
New from HB Racing is the RGT8-E 1/8 scale 4WD electric GT Class race car. Already a winner on the racetrack, a pre-production RGT8-E driven by HB team driver Rosario Giaimo took pole position and the A-Main win in the 1/8 Electric GT class at the 2018 European Championships. The RGT8-E is based on the race-proven features of the RGT8, and adds the blistering speed of electric power. The RGT8-E has a fully adjustable battery mounting system that can handle a wide variety of battery configurations. When using shorty packs, multiple mounting points allow to easily move the weight bias fore/aft to help tune the balance of the car. The batteries are held in place securely, and mounted directly on the chassis for the lowest CG possible.
Coming from Kyosho and made for the TF7.7 touring car are new option parts in the form of a thinner top deck as well as shock pistons and volume compensators. Starting with the top deck, the part is machined from 1.6mm high-quality carbon fibre and it is best used in combination with the TFW177R/BK V2 chassis as it optimises the overall flex when running on high-grip tracks, ensuring increased stability and traction. Next up are the 2×1.1mm and 2×1.2mm shock piston sets. They were developed for the use with the W5307 shock set and come as pairs. Using the pistons allows for a wider range of shock setups. Last but not least come soft shock diaphragms for the TF7.7 that are understood to offer less natural rebound.
A round of the Austrian Electric On-road Nationals was recently held at the Trinko Racing Hall in Mistelbach. The event was held in the four classes of Touring Modified, Touring Stock, 1/12th scale and Pro10 GT and in Touring Modified it was a 2-horse battle between Sascha Klug and Patrick Gollner. After the qualifiers it looked like Sascha would be the man to beat but Patrick worked tirelessly to fine-tune his car’s setup and his own driving, eventually being able to put pressure on Sascha in the A-mains. In the end it was Patrick who would prevail, taking the day’s win from Sascha Klug in 2nd and Christian Luyer in 3rd.
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