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Xray release XT8’22 1/8th truggy

Posted: 28 May 2021 10:14 AM PDT

Xray have released full details on their new XT8’22 1/8th truggy platform. The car is a progression from the previous model and features a new chassis plate with wider rear section for increased stability as well as mounting provisions for a graphite brace for additional flex adjustment and chassis weight mounting locations for easier balancing. New front and rear arms sport a stronger, reinforced design that minimises flex in high temperatures for better handling and steering. Stronger and longer conical servo saver spring has an improved adjustment range while an all-new servo saver with chassis locked posts for more secure installation. The radio box is now moulded from harder material for a stronger and more rigid design to eliminate tweak issues in high temperatures and is now mounted to the chassis in more positions to create a solid and more reliable assembly. A new lower front shock tower has improved geometry for increased corner speed and stability while shorter shock absorbers work together with the new tower geometry for improved handling. Finally, ultra-efficient pre-glued brake pads give improved braking efficiency and consistent braking characteristics.

View the full XT8’22 presentation here.

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NathoBuilds XB4 & B74 LCG brass chassis flex plates

Posted: 28 May 2021 07:02 AM PDT

New to NathoBuilds is their LCG brass chassis flex plates for the XB4 and B74. The weight attaches directly onto the rear and front chassis brace, replacing the standard carbon fibre braces. This adds weight to the buggy, which can be fine tuned with the ‘pro set’ that will help with the weight of the rear and front of the buggy when using lightweight batteries or when running in bumpy track conditions. The weights can also help to find traction in very low grip conditions while countering traction rolling in very high-bite astro turf or indoor carpet racing. CNC machined from high-quality brass material which is sourced in Australia and is individually hand polished.

Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]

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Hudy 10g precision balancing chassis weights

Posted: 28 May 2021 06:51 AM PDT

Hudy have released this complete set of 4 chassis balancing weights (4x 10g) and mounting hardware. These universal weights fit any car and are designed to be mounted at pre-drilled chassis holes or can be mounted via double-sided tape. Made from steel and laser engraved with the weight value for easy identification. Besides looking great, these weights can be stacked atop each other in order to achieve the proper chassis balance.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

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Factory Team Element RC Enduro links

Posted: 28 May 2021 02:37 AM PDT

For the Element RC Enduro chassis, come a full range of Factory Team links. Available in straight and high clearance (HC) geometry they are made from high strength steel and are nickel plated with a secondary black treatment. They are then finished with a laser-etched FT logo along with the link lengths.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

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Mazzeo, Teghesi & Manzo join MonacoRC roster

Posted: 28 May 2021 02:30 AM PDT

MonacoRC have announced new additions to their team with three new big driver announcements. Joining MRC as a brand ambassador alongside Coelho & Hagberg, multiple Italian National Champion and Worlds runner up Alessio Mazzeo will represent MonacoRC while running his Serpent cars, and he will now be sponsored by Nosram electronics going forward. Joining as their first offroad team driver, Italian Fabrizio Teghesi is a veteran of the Italian offroad scene and still runs at the sharp end of the field with his Kyosho. He too will run Nosram electronics as well as other MonacoRC products. Finally Swiss driver Michele Manzo will also join as a team driver for MonacoRC, the ETS finalist will continue to use his Awesomatix, Hobbywing, Sunpadow combo but will now also use OfficinaRC products alongside promoting MonacoRC.

Source: MonacoRC [monacorc.com]

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RC Maker MTC2 weights, shim plates & steering brace

Posted: 28 May 2021 01:37 AM PDT

RC Maker have released a range of their ‘weight shift’ adjustable chassis weights for the Mugen MTC2. Made from brass, they come in various formats, shapes and weights, including 15g, 16.5g, 20g and 25g versions and allow you to add weight to the front or rear of the car while machined slots allow for fine tuning of their position for more precise adjustment. They have also developed new 2mm roll centre shim plates so that you can run those higher roll centres as well as a new steering brace for greater durability and steering response.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

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Avid 8ight-X titanium lower shock screws

Posted: 28 May 2021 12:58 AM PDT

These TLR 8ight X titanium lower shock screws from Avid RC are a must upgrade for your 8ight X/XE/XT/XTE/Elite. This screw set offers 2 left and 2 right-handed threaded screws with a 5.5mm socket head so you only need to grab one wrench when taking your shocks off. They also included a centre-drilled hole for easy docking of your callipers while measuring your shock lengths.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

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Hudy universal conrod puller

Posted: 27 May 2021 01:50 PM PDT

New from Hudy, the universal conrod puller simplifies engine disassembly for maintenance or repair. This unique puller is used to disconnect the conrod from the crankshaft, making it much easier to remove a new or tight conrod from the engine. The conrod is safely removed by clamping the black anodised aluminium fork behind the conrod and turning the wheel. Suitable for all standard .12 and .21 engines, the black anodised fork body is machined from lightweight aluminium with the high quality spring steel puller shaft providing extra strength.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

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2021 Speed King Tour Rd2 – Report

Posted: 27 May 2021 01:41 PM PDT

The second round of the 2021 Speed King Tour took place last weekend at the NEXT circuit in Chiba prefecture. Although the second round had been planned for the TM Circuit Wakayama outdoor tarmac track on the same day, it had to be replaced due to Covid-19. The Wakayama round will be held at a later date. Super Stock, Stock and Modified classes were run at the event, the same as round one. Super Stock class entrants used the G-Force ESC, motor and Super RC (Radicon) original battery pack. And the race motor is lent by the organiser. After three rounds of Modified class qualifying, Yugo Nagashima put in the fastest laps and times with his Serpent car, but RUSH driver Hayato Ishioka beat Yugo at the Super lap qualifying session.

Ryo Sekine kept his position from start to finish in the Super Stock class A main final and Yuta Kaneko finished 0.4sec behind Ryo. Takashi Enomoto finished third in this class.

In the Stock class A final, Kazuma Murai and Syuntaro Suzuki clashed at the beginning of the race and then Kazuma had a drive-through penalty and lost his position. Taku Wakamatsu took over the race lead after the accident and he won Speed king Tour for the first time from Hiroki Kawase and Yusei Iida.

Modified class A final was an exciting race. TQ driver Hayato made good start but Yugo chased Hayato and was able to overtake him on the straight way. Hayato quickly re took Yugo and could hold onto his position with Hayato eventually winning by 0.18sec from Yugo. Infinity driver Shin Sawada took third position.

Next round of Speed King Tour will be planned at Infinity international RC speedway in the Mie prefecture but the date has not been decided, again due to Covid-19.

Source: Speed King Tour [facebook.com]

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