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June 2, 2017

Daniel Kobbevik teams up with Xray

Xray have announced the signing of up and coming Norwegian racer Daniel Kobbevik. Even at his young age Daniel has achieved some remarkable results such as the Norwegian and Swedish Championship titles. Daniel will be using Xray’s full line of 1/10th and 1/8th off-road kits during his campaign that will include appearances at events such as the the World and European Championships as well as the EOS events. The European Championship and EOS A-finalist has the following to say about the deal:

I am very happy for this unbelievable opportunity. To be part of the Xray factory team is a chance I could not resist. So many great drivers are in the team and everything is so incredibly professional For me this is where I feel I can take the next steps and I am super excited to work with these products and be a part of this team! My goals for future are to improve my skills and win big!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 2, 2017

Xray XB8 high-speed buggy body shell

Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 off-road buggy is a new high-speed body shell. Moulded from genuine Lexan polycarbonate material the body sports a different cab design compared to the standard XB8 body with the lower windscreen angle and differently shaped roof section making for less aerodynamic drag and thus increased top speed. The new design also improves steering response at the expense of some overall stability. The body is a direct fit on the XB8 and XB8E’16.

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June 2, 2017

T-Works short 5.5mm nut driver

T-Works have introduced a short 5.5mm nut driver. The tool is machined from aluminium, it comes black anodised for wear and looks and it is especially useful on 1/10th 2WD buggies where reaching the front suspension’s shock mount nuts can be a tough task. Due to the large diameter even strongly tightened nuts can be undone easily.

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June 2, 2017

Team C TM4 carbon fibre slipper pads

Team C Racing have introduced a set of carbon fibre slipper clutch pads for the TM4 buggy. Cut form high-quality material the plates are direct replacements for the standard parts with the vented design and carbon material used making for improved durability and better overall performance. The plates come in sets of two and they will hit stores very soon.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]

June 2, 2017

Fantom Racing 5500mAh HV Pro Racing LiHV shorty pack

Available now from Fantom Racing is the 7.6V 5000mAh HV Pro Racing LiHV shorty battery pack. Built from high performance 100C/160C high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells the battery is ideal for outlaw racing classes or unsanctioned racing. The pack can be charged to up to 8.7V, it measures 95x46x25mm and weighs in at 214g. Its hardcase is equipped with 5mm bullet-type power connectors and a 2mm balancer port.

Source: Fantom Racing [fantomracing.com]

June 2, 2017

RPM Castle Mamba X ESC cage

Coming from RPM and made for most Traxxas 1/10th off-road vehicles is an ESC cage for the Castle Creations Mamba X speed controller. The design allows to securely fasten the speedo in the chassis while also holding the on/off switch neatly. The cage uses the original mounting pattern of the chassis, doing away with the need to use double sided tape while also allowing to easily remove the controller for cleaning and maintenance. The cage for the Castle Mamba X ESC fits in the stock location on the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 2WD LCG, Slash 4×4, Slash 4×4 LCG, Stampede 4×4 and Rally, while also working on other Traxxas 1/10th scale vehicles as well. The cage is available in black or blue colour and it is made of RPM’s renown nylon material for long lasting performance.

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June 1, 2017

Reds Racing introduce new exhaust manifolds

Italian company Reds Racing have introduced new exhaust manifolds for .21 rear exhaust outlet engines. The new design connects the manifold to the engine with a much better fit. The end result improves the strength and durability of the spring retainers. The new design also provides improved cooling in the exhaust area to guarantee longer life for the gasket, equalling lower maintenance costs. The manifold is available in three sizes; the medium variant is recommended for short tracks where more bottom torque is required, but top speed will be lower. The second is the short manifold that is recommended for medium or standard-size tracks. It is a good compromise between torque and top speed. Last but not least comes the XS extra short variant that is recommended for tracks with long main straights and to achieve the highest top speed but lower bottom torque.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

June 1, 2017

RDRP XB2 aluminium steering plate

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced an aluminium steering plate for the Xray XB2 series of cars. It is a direct replacement for the standard composite plate and machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium. Coming black or orange anodised the part adds stability to the steering section which can be beneficial especially on high-bite surfaces where the plate leads to a more crisp steering response as it does not wrap under load. The part is a direct replacement and usable on all XB2 and XT2 series kits.

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