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July 30, 2018

Rebellion-RC YR10F carbon fibre option parts

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand is a full line of carbon fibre option parts for the popular Yokomo YR10F formula pan car. Originally made for Hungarian racer Peter Loncsar the parts now also are available to the public with the first item being the carbon fibre main chassis that utilises Rebellion-RC’s signature silicone battery bumpers to improve battery fitment while also allowing for more natural flex characteristics. Available are a total of six positions, however the most popular setups are two dots in the front and one in the rear or vice versa. Another feature of the chassis are the added 1.5mm balance holes that allow to use standard chassis balance posts to check chassis balance.

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July 30, 2018

Gravity RC G-Spec 1/12th scale spec tyres

Coming from Gravity RC are their new G-Spec spec tyres for 1/12th scale racing. They sport a white stripe for easy identification, ideal for club racing or series with hand-out tyres, and the fronts are made using ultra-dense foam for lower wear and improved handling. The tyres come in complete sets of four and also as separate front or rear pairs.

Source: Gravity RC [teamgravityrc.com]

July 30, 2018

BRCA Electric Touring Car Nationals Rd4 – Report

Round 4 of the BRCA Touring Car Series was hosted by the Halifax club, with the two Stock classes already decided in favour of Zak Finlay and Colin Jackson the main focus was on the battle for the coveted Modified title. Coming into Halifax Elliott Harper and Olly Jefferies were tied at the top of the Modified points table, Jefferies had made the better start to the season but it was Harper that arrived at Halifax as the pre-race favourite after a strong showing at rounds 2 and 3. After some weeks of great weather in the UK the Halifax national kicked off under almost monsoon conditions and Elliott Harper took the first round of qualifying, Jefferies bounced back in round 2 and went on to take TQ ahead of Harper, Alan Bickerstaff Chris Grainer and Alexander Hagberg.

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July 28, 2018

Rebellion-RC IF14 carbon fibre option parts

Coming from Rebellion-RC is is a range of carbon fibre optional parts for the Infinity IF14 touring car. First up is a main chassis plate with innovative pockets to add three silicone bumpers which will improve flex characteristics over a conventionally mounted battery. Also new are three different top decks to fine-tune the roll characteristics of the car which is further helped by the fact that each top deck is available in 2.5mm, 2.25mm, 2.0mm or 1.5mm carbon material. Also available are front and rear shock towers was well as an upper carbon bumper plate as well as two bumper braces that helps to reduce the rearward movement of the bumper in the event of a crash, improving both bumper and chassis life. All items are available in your choice of twelve different colours and they are made using high-grade resin transfer moulded carbon fibre sheets.

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July 27, 2018

Xray X12 2019 1/12th scale pan car – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of their X12 2019 specification 1/12th scale pan car kit. As usual no official information is available prior to the release but expect full details and photos to surface very soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 27, 2018

Rebellion-RC R11’18 carbon fibre option parts

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand are several new carbon fibre option parts for the ARC R11’18 touring car. The range includes a new chassis that sports three milled pockets to add silicone dots instead of full-length foam – an update that allows for improved flex characteristics due to the reduced contact patch of the battery and chassis. Next up are three types of upper decks all of which are available in 2.5mm, 2.25mm, 2.0mm and 1.5mm thickness for near endless flex tuning capabilities. Also new are thinner 3mm shock towers that reduce overall weight while removed countersunk holes improve overall strength. Last but not least are battery location brackets with slotted holes for a wider adjustment range. All items are available in a total of twelve colours tu fully personalise your ride.

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July 27, 2018

4TheTop GeometX 1/8th & 1/10th scale setup boards

4TheTop have introduced their new GeometX setup boards for 1/8th and 1/10th scale vehicles. The multi-layer boards are of a double-sided design with one side offering a flat surface, ideal to adjust the suspension geometry and ride height settings while the other side sports several compartments to arrange parts and tools during building, setup and maintenance. Additional scales allow to measure fasteners and bearings and the boards can also be customised with own designs to make them stand out.

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July 27, 2018

RCSS T4 Hybrid Ceramic ball bearing set

RC Speed Secrets’ Hybrid Ceramic stainless steel ball bearings are now also available in a set for the Xray T4 series of touring cars. The bearings are about 21 percent lighter than standard ABEC-3 ceramics while making for reduced natural drivetrain drag, better acceleration and higher speeds. The set includes a total of 14 bearings and it fits T4 2018 down to 2015 spec kits.

Source: RC Speed Secrets [rcspeedsecrets.com]