Factory RC have introduced a host of new carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated T6.1 and SC6.1, the Mugen MBX8R and the Tekno RC EB/ET410. Starting with the AE-related parts, the new range includes front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the T6.1 and SC6.1 in standard black or special blue weave variants. The parts are usable on both the stadium and short course truck.
Coming from Xray is a composite graphite rear upright for the XB2, XT2 and XB4 kits. The special mixture increases the part’s stability and with it overall stability, grip and corner speed on medium to high bite surfaces. It is light of weight yet highly durable and the hub is usable on both the left and right side of the vehicle and it was developed for the use with the original suspension inserts and the #325324, #325325 or #325326 drive shafts.
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Xray have announced the addition of UK 1/10th electric off-road frontrunner, Craig Collinson to their factory team. The former BRCA nationals winner will use the company’s XB2 and XB4 platforms at events such as the BRCA nationals and regionals, the Schumacher Masters and Bury Winter series. Craig says:
I’m absolutely thrilled at this opportunity to be joining the Xray Factory Team. It’s no secret Xray are an extremely professional company who take pride in manufacturing the fastest cars out there, matched with quality second to none. I can’t wait to get started running the latest XB2 and XB4, both of which have already proved themselves at the highest level of competition. I look forward to working with the rest of the UK team and showcasing the cars to the best of my abilities at the BRCA Nationals and all other UK events. Huge thanks to Greg Hill at RC Disco, the guys at the Xray factory and the UK team for their warm welcome. Despite the nickname ‘Hulk’ I’m actually quite an approachable person, so if anyone is interested in the cars or has any questions then don’t hesitate to come speak with me and the Xray team trackside.
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The opening round of the Czech Open Challenge electric indoor series was held in Ruzyne. The purpose-built track features a fairly easy layout that promised closes racing, however the pretty old carpet only offered low traction, making for a completely different feeling compared to today’s form of indoor racing. The 2WD class was quite a challenge for everyone due to the low traction, the linoleum parts, high speed corners and huge jumps. Marcel Dostal (Xray) was on point in Q1, but eventually Kaja Novotny (Xray) managed to snatch the TQ in that run. Optimising his buggy’s setup Kaja would also take the remaining rounds and also in the finals Kaja would pull away to take the overall while Marcel Dostal and Michal Blahovsky (Xray) battled it out for the overall with the better end for Marcel while Michal had to settle for 3rd.
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Coming from Vision Racing are a new carbon fibre rear shock tower and shock pistons for the TLR 22 4.0 buggy. The shock tower, that is designed for the use with the laydown transmission, is made of 5mm carbon fibre and it incorporates micro tune shock positioning by adding two in between holes to the standard positions of the stock shock tower. The needed mount is made of 7075 aluminium and is anodised black. The two raised portions on the base allow clearance of the transmission case when mounting a rear swaybar kit. On today’s extreme traction tracks less suspension flex is a must. This combo will deliver a more consistent driving car while also improving jumping.
In addition to their recently introduce aluminium bumper mounts, Samix now also have a brass front bumper mount for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck available. The item is machined from high-quality material and it comes with a black surface coating for wear, looks and corrosion resistance. The bumper mount adds 90g of weight to the front end of the truck for improved climbing performance.
The RCRT Duisburg astroturf track played host to round 3 of the Xray Racing Series Germany recently. The track was redesigned at the start of the season with the layout combining fast and technical sections. The schedule saw free practice on Saturday with the actual race taking place on Sunday. In the premier 2WD Modified Buggy class and after some great racing in all three A-mains it was Team Associated driver Jochen Müller with the win followed by Bernd Wiedenbusch (Xray) on the 2nd spot and Sven Braciak (Team Associated) taking the final spot on the podium.
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Arrowmax have introduced two new 14.8V high-performance LiPo battery packs in the form of a 6750mAh and a 5200mAh variant. The 6750mAh pack weighs in at 534g and it is built from Graphene-technology 55C cells, making it ideal for power-hungry 1/8th on-road and off-road applications. The hardcase battery features 5mm bullet-type connectors and comes with an external balancing harness. Also new is the higher 5200mAh pack that weighs in at 463g including the pre-wires T-type connector and industry-standard balancer port. It is made of 60C cells and ideal for all classes that require high voltage output and a lower weight.
