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November 26, 2018

Xpress Execute XM1 M-class touring car – Coming soon

Xpress have released a first image of their forthcoming competition-grade Execute XM1 M-class 4WD touring car. The kit shows many features carried over from the XQ1 touring car such as 1-piece bulkheads, ball-raced anti-roll bars and redesigned double joint driveshafts. Also included are high-end shock absorbers, carbon fibre chassis, top deck, servo mount and shock tower parts as well as an aluminium motor mount and alloy suspension hangers. The kit will hit stores by the end of the year.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

November 26, 2018

Bittydesign 190mm truck body shell – Coming soon

Bittydesign from Italy have released first renderings of their forthcoming truck body shell for 190mm touring cars. A growing category around the globe, truck racing has shown to be extremely popular recently and Bittydesign’s newest body shell will be a nice addition to the existing truck lids as it offers aggressive looks combined with futuristic aesthetics and attention to detail. No definite details are available yet but the body is expected to hit stores soon.

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November 26, 2018

RCON RS200 M-class body shell

RCON have released a first image of their forthcoming new RS200 rally body shell for 225mm M-type cars. Resembling the iconic Ford RS200, the shell will fit mist 225mm M-class cars such as the ones from Tamiya or Xpress with the body being moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material. It will include window masks and a decal sheet and will hit stores soon.

Source: RCON [rcondesign.com]

November 24, 2018

iRacing 200cc fuel gun

iRacing have introduced their new fuel gun that holds up to 200cc of fuel and dumps 135cc in just 1.5s. The gun utilises a translucent reservoir for good visibility abd a super-smooth trigger, no-leak O-rings, and an ergonomic injection-moulded pistol grip round out the package.

Source: iRacing [iracing.it]

November 24, 2018

BMT016 GT kevlar-reinforced belts

Coming from BMT are new kevlar-reinforced belts for the 016 GT car. They offer extreme durability and much improved smoothness all while being 34 percent lighter than the standard kit items.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

November 23, 2018

Xray Racing Series Rd1 – Report

The 2018/19 season of the Xray Racing Series Germany kicked off last weekend at the MAC Adenau club. For the fifth time, an XRS race was held on the Eifel-Ring, the 111-meter long, fast and technically demanding indoor course with original ETS carpet not far from the Nürburgring. A few years ago, the international Xray Challenge also started on the Eifel-Ring, when Swedish Xray factory rider Alexander Hagberg celebrated victories in both the touring car and the 1/12 classes. With 52 entries, the XRS Germany recorded its highest entry so far. The Touring Stock class with 13.5T hand-out motors had the highest number of entries and it was local hero Majuran Tharmalingam who took pole position some four seconds ahead of Melvin Diekmann and Joerg Baldes in the three heats over five minutes each.

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November 23, 2018

Capricorn C8 series bumper cross plate

Coming from Capricorn and made for the C8 series of cars is a carbon fibre bumper cross plate. Machined from high-quality material the plate will reinforce the front bumper and offer improved body support on vehicles such as the LAB C803 Evo nitro and the LAB C8SR electric kits.

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November 23, 2018

T-Works RC8B3.1 lower shock mounts & diff shafts

T-Works have released new optionals for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 as well as other 1/8th buggies. First up us a 4-piece set of 7075-T6 aluminium lower shock mount pins that are made to replace the standard steel parts. The pins are machined from high-quality material and come hard-coated for wear. Using the shafts will reduce unsprung weight and thus improve suspension efficiency.

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