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October 2, 2018

Xpress XM1S carbon fibre option parts

Xpress have released new carbon fibre option parts for their XM1S M-class 4WD touring car. Available are a 2.25mm bottom chassis plate, a 2.0mm upper deck, as well as 3.0mm front and rear shock towers. All are machined from high-quality graphite material and they are made as a direct replacement for the standard FRP parts. Using the carbon items will greatly improve rigidity and precision as they reduce overall flex in the chassis and suspension area, resulting in more consistent handling especially in high-bite track conditions.

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October 2, 2018

JConcepts A1R 190mm touring car body – Coming soon

JConcepts have released first images of their forthcoming new A1R body shell for 190mm touring cars. Designed by Paul Wynn the body sports a sleek front end design with the front wheel arch section allowing for a wide body placement window in order to fine-tune the lid’s characteristics. Sweeping rear fenders, and a trunk lid with build-in spoiler section round out the package. The body already prove its performance by winning the Pro Mod and Expert 17.5T Stock classes at the recent opening round of the 2018/2019 FSEARA Asphalt Series in Florida.

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October 2, 2018

Vera & Marasco win at FSEARA Asphalt Series Round 1

Host of the 2016 ROAR Nationals, Valkaria RC Raceway, is a staple in the Florida on-road racing community and this past weekend they hosted round 1 of the 2018/2019 FSEARA Asphalt Series. With 89 entries on hand, racing was fast and fierce. In the Pro Mod class veteran racer Dave Vera took the win, from Austin Wolf in 2nd and Paul Wynn in 3rd.

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October 2, 2018

R1 Wurks 7.6V 10000mAh Graphene LiHV battery pack

R1 Wurks have introduced their new 7.6V 10000mAh Graphene LiHV battery pack. Build using high-performance 50C cells the high-voltage LiPo battery pack offers a monstrous 10000mAh of capacity at a somewhat low weight of only 330g, comparable to a 8400mAh pack, making it ideal for demanding and power-hungry classes such as 1/8th electric on-road. The Graphene technology ensures very low internal resistance, high discharge rates, enhanced punch and maximum top speed.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

October 2, 2018

Team Orion flat sensor wires

Coming from Team Orion are new flat sensor wires in 75mm to 200mm length. The flat design allows the wire to be neatly installed in nearly every car, buggy or truck, with the high-quality connectors ensuring a reliable motor/ESC connection. The wires come printed with white Team Orion writings and they will hit stores soon.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

October 2, 2018

Protoform D9 electric touring car body shell

Following a couple of teaser images Protoform have fully unveiled their all-new D9 body shell for 190mm touring cars. After much success with the Type-S, drivers requested a less-aggressive body handling feel in specific conditions where traction roll was being combated, or in super low grip when utmost rear traction was needed. Developed through extensive testing, the D9 features smooth, easy-to-drive handling characteristics, helping to achieve maximum lap times consistency over a run. In addition, added ridges along the front fenders, door panels, a-pillars and trunk bed provide rigidity even in thinner materials. The critical tuning aid of body positioning is once again made easier with PF’s mounting marks inside the front wheel arches. Positions for 0, +2mm, +4mm and +6mm are scribed in for convenience. Included with every D9 are the all-new rear wing mounts with top “button” and bottom “nut”. The D9 is Global Body Spec compliant and fully EFRA (#4062) & ROAR approved. The body comes made of high-quality, super-durable polycarbonate, it is available in both lightweight and Pro-lite weight versions and includes a decal sheet, window masks, overspray film and wing mounting hardware.

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October 1, 2018

2018 Pro Stock Series finale – Report

Last weekend saw the grand season finale of the 2018 Pro Stock Series 2018 with this year’s host being the WMC Wiesbaden club in Germany. The Pro Stock Series is a national racing series in Germany for 1/10th and 1/8th scale nitro cars run with mandatory stock engines from Novarossi and Picco as well as bodies from BrilliantRC. Since this year there is also an 1/8 electric class which enjoys growing popularity. The Pro Stock Series celebrates its current form of 10-years of existence and offers the opportunity to compete with cost efficient and durable material. For the finale the drivers took the points from their regional races to the nation-wide finale. The weather forecast for the weekend was perfect. In the morning it was still cold in the clear night sky, but the temperature quickly climbed to double digits. No cloud harmed the racing action during Saturday’s free practice that was followed by timed practice rounds and the first of four heats. On Sunday morning racing went on and the well-organised club made sure that three more heats could be done until lunch break.

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October 1, 2018

PSM Tamiya lightweight joint case

Available now from PSM are lightweight aluminium double joint cases in electric blue colour. Designed for Tamiya’s #42216 44mm double joint driveshafts and made to replace the standard steel items the parts greatly reduce overall weight and thus rotation mass while maintaining great strength and wear resistance. The cases come in sets of four and they are a direct fit.

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