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March 9, 2012

Xray Column – From XB8 To XB9, part 2

The 59th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj gives a deeper look into the new XB9 buggy platform in particular the suspension and drivetrain design.

The correct and optimum suspension geometry and the flex of the suspension parts are of course very critical to the handling and performance of a car. For the XB9 we have used the same style and type of suspension which was well proven on the 808 platform, but of course a lot of testing and different prototypes were worked around.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 9, 2012

Robitronic Cube BL v1.2 controller

Robitronic have updated their Cube BL competition brushless speed controller with the latest v1.2 firmware that includes a special Boost 0 “blinky class” program, added motor reverse rotation selection, and auto-roll as well as optimised low-voltage protection and increased auto-brake values. The 2S LiPo-compatible controller is useable with motors as low as 3T star wound and customers who already own a “v1” version can have their controller updated free of charge by sending them to Robitronic.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

March 9, 2012

Boomerang 70C/55C LiPo battery packs

Swiss company Boomerang introduce their new line of 70C and 55C competition LiPo batteries. Build using the latest high performance cells and coming in a protective hardcase with 4mm power and 2mm bullet type balancer port the packs are available in several specs such as 2S 70C 6800mAh straight, 2S 55C 440mAh “Shorty”, as well as 6500mAh and 5800mAh straight and 5300mAh saddle packs. Check the link below for all specs, prices and availability.

Source: Boomerang [boomerang-batteries.ch]

March 8, 2012

FTW DEX210 carbon rear shock tower

FTW Racing Components announce the release of a carbon fibre rear shock tower for Team Durango’s DEX210 buggy. Eliminating the flex of the OEM piece and being exponentially stronger the new part also improves the airflow to the wing due to the lower centre section. All factory mounting locations and adjustments are retained and the wing mount holes are countersunk for a sleeker look.

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March 8, 2012

Tresrey DEX210 & 410 option parts

Tresrey introduce new option parts for Team Durango’s DEX210 and 410 line of off-road vehicles. First up is a layshaft and slipper hub set for the 210 that allows the use of standard spur gears such as the ones from Team Associated, Tamiya, and generally every spurgear with a 4.8mm centre hole. The part allows for a wider gearing range compared to the stock TD spurgears.

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March 8, 2012

Pulse-RC DEX210 buggy body

The Pulse-RC body for Team Durango’s DEX210 2WD buggy is designed with performance and looks in mind. Offering a one-piece design the body is usable for rear and mid motor configurations alike as well as 3 gear and 4 gear usage. Redesigned side pods with air intakes make for improved airflow around the electronics and channel the air towards the motor to allow for best possible cooling even in hot weather conditions. The raised sides also make for more room for the electronics and additional fans if needed. The body is made from high-quality Polycarbonate, comes including a straight design rear wing and sports cutting lines for all motor configurations helping you to perfectly fit the body to the chassis.

View more images of the body here

March 7, 2012

Serpent S811 Cobra-T aluminium options

More new products from Serpent with the release of these aluminium options for the S811 Cobra-T truggy. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium the rear uprights have been anodised titan grey and offer less flex and improved durability. They fit both the current sized ball bearings as well as the larger ones in future thanks to the supplied delrin inserts. There are also new wheel hexes in +1 and +2mm offset.

View the wheel hexes here

March 7, 2012

JConcepts 1/10 Hybirds, Inserts & Striker board

New from JConcepts, the Hybirds for 1/10th features a mid-lug design with unique inner Crowbar center lug DNA. The Hybrid is built for speed on medium to high traction conditions and the ultimate high-speed control, handling, durability and corner speed. Supported lug control and X-braced sidewall lug detail is designed to go the distance in long qualifiers, final main events and beyond. Available in Soft (Blue) and Super Soft (Green) compounds. There are also new medium profiled 1/10th buggy rear inserts which are a more durable insert in a softer density. Having an insert with proper density for track conditions pays dividends to the racer and especially toward the end of races. Finally there is the 1/10th, 1/8th and SCT Striker setup board w/ foam pad. Having a portable, convenient and flat working surface allows a driver to make necessary pit adjustments with speed, consistency and accuracy. The bottom can be outfitted with the included foam pad which adds depth, work space and a flexible footing for irregular surfaces.

View the other products here