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Xray XB8 2018 1/8th nitro off-road kit

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 08:59 AM PST

Xray have introduced the 2018 variant of their successful, EFRA Euros winning XB8 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. The kit has received larger updates with the 2018 variant being based on a new aluminium chassis that is usable on both the nitro and electric platform, meaning by simply swapping the engine compartment and radio tray the buggy can be converted from nitro to electric in no time. The chassis also received a new shape which leads to improved front tyre clearance.

New to the ’18 variant are also an updated and about 40 percent lighter wing mount with corresponding shock tower, and an all-new rear brace between the wing mount and rear chassis brace will prevent gearbox breakage during impacts. New harder rear lower A-arms will increase side bite while improving durability in hot ambient temperatures. Other features include reinforced steering ball joints for improved reliability, all-new composite graphite shims between the steering ball and fastening nut ensures smoother operation of the pivot balls and softer shock membranes ensure improved shock performance in bumpy track conditions. The kit is rounded out by rear front universal and rear CVD-style driveshafts, a 2.6mm rear anti-roll bar, new, stronger socket head screws for the bulkheads and a high-speed body shell for improved handling on high speed tracks.

New 2018 features:
– All-new chassis with more space between front wheels and side guards, new positions for rear brace for improved chassis flex characteristics, and chamfered front edges for less dirt pick-up
– All-new chassis design is now fully compatible between XB8 & XB8E platforms
– All-new wing mount is 40% lighter with super-low CG. With considerably less weight behind the rear suspension this significantly improves handling characteristics. All-new construction allows more flex. Features new, optimized wing mounting positions
– All-new rear brace between wing mount and rear chassis brace prevents rear gearbox breakage during impacts, as well as moving the transfer of energy to a different part of the chassis
– All-new weight transfer from rear wing to the middle of the car reduces tension on the rear diff bulkhead
– All-new rear body holder
– All-new rear shock tower features two lines of shock absorber mounting positions and an updated design to allow fitment of the new wing mount and gearbox brace
– Harder rear lower arms for increased side stability and improved durability in hot conditions
– All-new stronger, reinforced steering ball joints for increased reliability
– All-new composite graphite shims between steering ball and nut ensures free operation of pivot balls even in extremely dusty conditions
– All-new improved diff O-rings for more precise differential sealing
– Softer shock membranes for improved shock performance in bumpy conditions
– Rear CVD drive shafts for increased rear traction
– 2.6mm rear sway bar for increased traction
– All-new stronger head screws for diff bulkheads for more reliability
– High-speed body for improved handling on high-speed tracks and improved rotation in tight corners

View the full presentation with all images here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Sense Innovations ESS-One+ & ESS-Dual+ sound systems

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 04:28 AM PST

Team Associated have announced two new Sense Innovations Engine Sound System products for RC car applications. These versions are smaller to make it easier to install and position. Along with all the features of the earlier model, the ESS-One+ is lighter and more compact in size, making it easier to install. Redesigned speakers have more power and longer life. The D-Class amplifier chip ensures efficient performance and high-quality sound output.

The ESS-Dual+ now has two opposing speakers for balanced sound and better diffusion. Four new mounting holders makes it easier to install on a variety of vehicles. Lightweight and compact in size, easy to install. The output is circuit, overload and thermally protected.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

Kyosho MP9 & GT3 hard rear hub carrier set

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 04:11 AM PST

Kyosho have introduced an optional hard rear hub carrier set for the MP9 and GT3 series of cars. The hubs are moulded from a harder composite material than the standard parts for increased stability and less flex under load, something that can be beneficial and create increased traction when running on very high grip surfaces.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

Xray X1’18 2.0mm carbon fibre chassis plate

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 03:57 AM PST

Made for the 2018 variant of their successful X1 1/10th formula pan car platform is Xray’s new 2.0mm carbon fibre chassis. Thinner than the standard 2.5mm chassis, the 2.0mm variant is best used on low to medium grip asphalt tracks as it offers more flex which results in increased rear traction. The chassis is intended for the use with the #371149 graphite rear pod plate.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Exotek D216 aluminium main chassis plate

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 02:31 AM PST

Coming from Exotek and made for the HB Racing D216 2WD buggy is a machined 7075 aluminium main chassis plate. It is designed to provide a more consistent handling and lowered CG for today’s highly groomed indoor tracks. The plate is machined with a chamfered edge on the bottom to improve ground clearance and the top is machined to a have 2.5mm thick main section to reduce weight and 4mm thick side rails area to maintain stiffness. Also machined pockets are added throughout to reduce weight, bringing it to 145g. The chassis works with the stock side rails or the Exotek D216 carbon side rails.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

PLMS RC & XRS Poland On-road Rd4 – Report

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 02:17 AM PST

The fourth round of the PLMS RC & XRS Poland On-road series was held recently and in the Touring Modified class it was Jakub Rozycki with the win. However he was hotly contested by Jarek Siwek and Martin Korinek who were in a fight for the runner-up spot. Ultimately it was Jarek who held the upper hand to secure the 2nd place over Martin who had some bad lack in one final.

Touring Modified top 5 results:
1. Jakub Rozycki
2. Jarosław Siwek
3. Martin Korinek
4. Jakub Michalski
5. Jiri Janousek

In the Touring Stock class it was the Zachacz family who was in chase of Przemek Wicher, who started into the finals from P3, however he came out on top in the first to A-mains to take the overall win early. Mariusz Zachacz came in 2nd and up and coming racers Bruno Zachacz and Wiktor Twardowski made up to top 4 results.

Touring Stock top 5 results:
1. Przemysław Wicher
2. Mariusz Zachacz
3. Bruno Zachacz
4. Wiktor Twardowski
5. Marek Kusiakiewicz

The Formula class saw a sensational race of Tomasz Szymański. He scored four TQs and two wins for to sweep the class from Mariusz Zachacz 2nd and Wojtek Bukryj 3rd.

Formula top 5 results:
1. Tomasz Szymański
2. Mariusz Zachacz
3. Wojciech Bukryj
4. Marek Kusiakiewicz
5. Jan Červený

The E-14 Rally class, that is mainly run with LC Racing cars, saw some fierce battles for the win. In the qualifiers Ireneusz Działkowski and Dawid Kłosiński fought for the TQ with the latter holding the upper hand but in turn Ireneusz would come out on top in A1 only to score a DNF in the second leg. This shifted the decision for the overall win to A3 where he kept his cool to take the overall win from Przemysław Winnik and Dawid Kłosiński.

E-14 Rally top 5 results:
1. Ireneusz Działkowski
2. Przemysław Winnik
3. Dawid Kłosiński
4. Dariusz Rząsa
5. Kajetan Dudczak

The Hobby class unfortunately only attracted 3 racers this time. Krystian Zienkiewicz would take the win from Frank Zachacz and Emilia Zielonka.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Rebels Race Rd3 – Report

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 01:22 AM PST

The recent third round of the Czech Rebels Race again attracted nearly 100 entries with the most popular category being the Touring Modified class. Race day was dominated by the battle between three top guys from the Czech Republic. Matěj Šulc, Michal Blahovský, and Petr Grof were fighting for the highest positions. Ultimately it was Matěj with the win from Michal and Petr.

Touring Modified top 5 results:
1. Matěj Šulc – Xray
2. Michal Blahovský – Xray
3. Petr Grof – Yokomo
4. Karel Kratochvíl – Xray
5. Víťa Hola – Xray

The Touring Stock class saw a great entry from Czech Republic and Slovakia again for this round, but no one really was a serious challenge for Karel Kratochvíl who dominated the weekend.

Touring Stock top 5 results:
1. Karel Kratochvíl – Xray
2. Viktor Halčin – CSO
3. Jirka Svoboda – Xray
4. Jirka Vaněk – Xray
5. Tomáš Rejmont – Xray

The Formula class witnessed a pure dominance from the duo of Jan and Libor Prchal followed by Lukáš Vopat, who only came to racing after the summer break.

Formula top 5 results:
1. Jan Prchal – Xray
2. Libor Prchal – Xray
3. Lukáš Vopat – Xray
4. Jan Kanina – Serpent
5. Cedrik Klimeš – n/a

As a class 1/12th scale is growing in popularity at the Rebels Race. The organisers saw some new faces from Germany such as Armin Baier, Bernhard Hummel, and Christian Hartl, but the guys from Czech Republic, Matěj Šulc and Viťa Hola didn’t left them any chances for the top spots and claimed the first two positions.

1/12th Pan Car top 5 results:
1. Matěj Šulc – Xray
2. Víťa Hola – Xray
3. Armin Baier – Corally
4. Bernhard Hummel – Xray
5. Christian Hartl – n/a

In the GT class Libor Prchal walked away with the TQ and a double win in finals. He was followed by Radovan Konopík, who tried to challenge him, but Libor was confident and confirmed his dominance from qualifiers in the finals.

GT top 5 results:
1. Libor Prchal – Xray
2. Radovan Konopík – Roche
3. Jiří Vaněk – Xray
4. Pavel Hejzlar – Xray
5. Cedrik Klimeš – n/a

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

VP Pro roll-up pit mat

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 12:54 AM PST

Coming from VP Pro is a roll-up pit mat. Made from a 2mm thick lightweight, durable and non-slip material and sporting a laminated polyester fabric top, the mat measures 90x50cm and sports a black, red and white VP Pro logo. The mat resists most of the chemicals used in RC and it rolls up for easy transportation and storage.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

T-Works release DB8-2018 optional parts

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 12:48 AM PST

T-Works have released a whole range of option parts for the Yokomo BD8-2018 touring car. First up are several lightweight titanium parts such as a 64 grade titanium UFO head screw set, a mixed titanium and aluminium black UFO head screw kit, a mixed titanium and aluminium black standard hex head screw kit as well titanium turnbuckles, hybrid turnbuckles, a ball end set, a king pin screw set and also a suspension pin kit. Also available is a gold-plated steel screw set and two hard and extra hard +6mm bumpers.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

Myron Kinnard wins USVTA at Indoor Champs

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 12:28 AM PST

The 2017 U.S. Indoor Champs was held at the Embassy Suite Hotel outside Cleveland, Ohio. It is one of the oldest on-road carpet events with almost 40 years under its belt. The event has become more popular over the last few years, with entry count going over the 400 mark, this year reaching 496, just a few shy of 500. Reigning USVTA National Champion Adam Hutchinson took TQ in the opening two USVTA qualifiers while round 3 belonged to Myron Kinnard. Q4 again went toMyron and Sunday, main event day he knew he needed to pull away before the first corner, and with a slight adjustment in his normal drive line, he was able to do so. Clean start and another 20/5:01 with 98% insured the Championship that he lost last year by less than 0.082 would not be a repeat.Myron turned in three identical runs back to back to back to finally take home the USIC VTA title with TQ. With two of his teammates right behind me making it a clean sweep for Team Associated with Tom second and Will third.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]