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October 17, 2017

Kabuto R21 Model ’18 nitro on-road engine

Coming from SMJ is the Kabuto R21 Model ’18 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. The power plant is based off of the O.S. Speed R2103 and it received a new liner, crankshaft and steel main bearing for improved low to mid range torque. The DLC-coated and tuned crankshaft features Tungsten weight balancing and the overall design ensures low fuel consumption even in the high-grip conditions the engine was developed for. The engine is available pre-broken-in to have faster access to its full potential.

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October 17, 2017

Xray X1 2018 1/10th formula kit – Coming soon

Xray have announced the soon release of the X1 2018 1/10th formula kit. The highly popular car is understood to having received some subtle updates and all information and images should become available very soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 17, 2017

Mon-Tech Racing T4 Space Deck spacers

Italian company Mon-Tech Racing has introduced the new Space Deck top deck spacers for the Xray T4 touring car. The ultra-flexible spacers are made from 0.4mm material and they can be used alone or stacked to heights of up to 1.2mm in order to lift the top deck to the preferred height. Doing so is understood to ultrafine-tune the flex characteristics of the car. The pack includes eight spacers and it is available soon.

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October 16, 2017

Xray T4 aluminium ball bearing hubs

Xray have announced aluminium ball bearing hubs for the T4 series of touring cars. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming orange anodised the bearing cams are a direct replacement for the standard composite parts. Due to being made of metal, they offer improved precision and free-up the drivetrain for less friction losses which is especially helpful in stock racing classes. The cams come in sets of two.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 16, 2017

3DRC SF3 & YR-10 Fan Boosters and Diffusors

3DRC have expanded their range of 3-D-printed Formula Fan Boosters and diffusers by making these parts accessible for Serpent SF3 and YR-10 owners also. The Fan Boosters are available for 30mm fan units, which are intended for Formula racing classes, while the 40mm variant targets the new 200mm LMP class. The fan mounts attach to the rear motor pod and the 30mm variants are available with or without integrated diffusor while the 40mm booster is a non-diffusor affair.

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October 13, 2017

Infinity IF14 Ver.B shock towers

Coming from Infinity and made for the IF14 touring car are new Ver.B shock towers. Only launched at the beginning of the 2017 season, the IF14 has enjoyed great success being crowned Reedy Race Champion, German and Japanese National Champions, and most recently champion of the inaugural Chinese Electric Touring Car Championship. With drivers liking the car’s responsive feel, feedback however identified that they also wanted the option of being able to run a more stable set-up to suit various track conditions. The Ver.B towers offer different shock mounting positions which are perfect for when looking to make the driving feel milder than that of the standard kit set-up.

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October 13, 2017

Radtec aluminium Xray side spring retainers

Coming from Radtec are new aluminium pan car side spring retainers for Xray springs. The parts are machined from aluminium, they come black anodised and with engraved markings to allow for a more precise setup. The retainers are designed to take Xray side springs and they are usable with a wide range of 1/10th and 1/12th pan car chassis.

Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]

October 13, 2017

Xray lightweight GTX8 foam front bumper

Xray have introduced a lightweight foam front bumper for the GTX8 1/8th GT car. The high-density bumper is cut from a special, lightweight foam with the part weighing 19g less compared to the standard bumper. It is yet very strong to ensure exceptional chassis protection.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]