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Infinity IF11 1/10th Formula car kit

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 06:25 AM PDT

Following months of extensive development and testing, Creation Model have announced the official release of the IF11 1/10th formula car. The latest addition to the Japanese company’s growing range of kit offerings, that now covers four different categories, the car’s hybrid monocoque chassis resembles that of a full-size racing car. This distinctive feature will have a huge appeal to Formula enthusiasts but the design goes much further than being just an aesthetic feature. The IF11 boasts rigidity, strength and tuning flexibility to provide an excellent racing car. Kingpin, coil-spring front suspension and side link 3P rear suspension contribute to superb handling and high traction. The hybrid monocoque chassis has the perfect balance pushing performance to the next level.

The front side of the chassis is a monocoque made from composite materials and the rear side of the chassis is made from a graphite plate. This structure was devised to combine the looks of the carbon monocoque chassis used for full-scale Formula cars with all the performance required for a racing car. The hybrid monocoque chassis has all these qualities in a perfect balance. The rigid graphite suspension arm has a solid structure with a fixed lower-arm and a movable upper-arm. The roll centre and car ride height can be adjusted by changing the number of shims. By replacing the eccentric bush, the caster angle can be adjusted to 3°, 6°, 9°, and 12° while the camber angle can be adjusted to 0.5°, 1.0°, 1.5°, and 2.0°.

Long-type side-links help maximise the grip when running rubber tires and with high-precision aluminium roll dampers, cornering is very stable. The IF11 comes with a centre shock, which has the same structure as that on the IF18. This centre shock has excellent performance and reliability developed through high-speed 1:8 GP racing and provides superb rear traction. The ball differential, consisting of high-precision aluminium housing, provides smooth differential operation for high-speed cornering. The height of the rear axle can be adjusted by changing the number of shims and there are two wheelbase options to choose from. The height of the rear wing can be adjusted by changing the number of shims and the vertical position can be adjusted through eight mounting positions. Making the rear wing settings easy and hassle free, this helps you quickly improve your lap times through race day. The same rear bulkhead can be used on the right and left for higher rigidity and better traction.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

Roche Rapide P10W Evo 235mm Pro10 pan car kit

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 05:20 AM PDT

Following a first teaser image Roche have released more details on their new Rapide P10W Evo 235mmm Pro10 pan car kit. The car utilises a new 3.0mm high-grade carbon fibre main chassis and lower pod plate and it features a new graphite front bumper, a new design 7075 aluminium front suspension plate as well as a new floating design carbon fibre servo mount. Included in the kit are also new black anodised steering turnbuckles, a new 7075 aluminium top plate with quick centre shock adjustment features as well as a new DVS-V2 centre big bore shock. Other updates include a are graphite top plate and 1-piece chassis brace, long side links and a new centre pivot brace as well as a redesigned alloy motor pod and rear pod plate. A new dual-screw clamping wheel hub rounds out the package.

New features:
– New design 3.0mm high grade USA graphite materials main chassis and lower pod plate
– New design graphite front bumper
– New design 7075 aluminium front suspension mount plate
– New graphite floating servo plate
– New black anodised 7075 aluminium steering turnbuckles (M3x30mm, M3x16mm)
– New design 7075 aluminium top plate with quick centre damper angle adjustment design
– New DVS-V2 big bore centre damper with long extension post
– New design graphite top plate and one piece chassis brace
– New design long side link and centre pivot brace
– New design 7075 aluminium motor mount/rear bulkhead
– New design dual graphite rear pod plate
– New design dual screws clamp lock type wheel hub

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

Phat Bodies K2 micro truggy body shell

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 04:28 AM PDT

Phat Bodies from the UK have introduced their new K2 micro truggy body shell. The extended version of the ever popular Kaboom truggy body was developed for 225mm wheelbase trucks such as the LC Racing EMB-1 chassis and the Losi Mini 8ight-T. The lid was designed to be fitted with hook and loop tape, it is made of high-quality Lexan polycarbonate and it comes including a high downforce 165mm micro specific rear wing.

Source: Phat Bodies [phatbodies.com]

Norwegian Electric On-road Nationals – Report

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 04:02 AM PDT

The Norwegian National championship was held at Lorenskogs track just outside of Oslo. The race format saw five rounds of round by round qualifying followed by triple mains. In the Touring Modified class , that attracted 15 entries, it was clear that this would be a race between Nikolai Håheim, Oskar Fjeld and Geir Bjarte Terum, with the junior Mathias Nedrebø also being a challenger. Nikolai won qualification rounds one, two and three with Oskar taking the 4th and Mathias the 5th round. The grid for the finals was Nikolai, Oskar and Geir Bjarte, with Mathias sitting 5th.

In the first final it was Nikolai who took the win, with Geir Bjarte in 2nd and Mathias in 3rd. Nikolai then secured the overall victory with a win in the second final ahead of Oskar and Mathias. In the last final Geir Bjarte took the win ahead of Mathias and Lars Andersen.

Modified Touring final results:
1. Nikolai Håheim – Schumacher
2. Geir Bjarte Terum – Xray
3. Mathias Nedrebø – Yokomo
4. Lars A. Andersen – ARC
5. Roy Gjemble – Schumacher
6. Rune Svestøl – n/a
7. Oskar Fjeld – Schumacher
8. Jonas Ramsrud – Schumacher
9. Hans Nikolaisen – n/a
10.Trygve Bull Freng – ARC

In the Stock class 25 drivers attended, with many good drivers including a former Norwegian Champion and ETS A-finalist. Three junior drivers also managed to get into the A-final. After qualification it was Trygve Berntsen on TQ, followed by Georg Ellingsen and Roger Berntsen. After some exciting finals the podium was: Roger, Trygve and Morten Bremsud.

Stock Touring final results:
1. Roger Berntsen – Xray
2. Trygve Berntsen – Infinity
3. Morten Bremsrud – n/a
4. Marcus Bråten Åseth – n/a
5. Jørn Kristian Borgevad – n/a
6. Olav Dahle – Yokomo
7. Georg Ellingsen – n/a
8. Ole Thomas Bryne – Schumacher
9. Espen Fjeldvær – n/a
10.Bjorn Dahl – n/a

The supporting M-Chassis class was won by Roy Braathen in front of Kenneth Aaseth and Sebastion Krogh.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

Awesomatix roll out new chassis, suspension & diff parts

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 12:54 AM PDT

Awesomatix have introduced a range of new option parts for the A800X touring car. First up is the C01B-X-LA carbon lower deck that offers a slightly changed shape and four additional holes to allow the use of the new optional C04M1+9.0 front and C04M1+8.0 rear arms. The use of the longer arms will improve stability and grip of the car in virtually every track condition. Basically the car will be more easy in terms of handling and more consistent over the full runtime. The arms are available separately and also as a complete set including two front and two rear arms. All parts have already proven their performance at the recent EFRA Euros and by achieving multiple ETS A-mains this season.

Also new are the P45R and P46R precision rubber ball pistons for the GD2 gear diff and the D2.2 Dampers. The pistons are made out of a special anti-sticking rubber material and a direct replacement of P45L and P46 foam pistons. Using of R parts will improve the volume compensation capabilities of the gear diff and dampers with the result being a smoother and more consistent operation of the diff and dampers in any condition.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

Team C shock & diff stand

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 12:25 AM PDT

Team C Racing have introduced their new shock and diff stand constructed from carbon fibre and polycarbonate. The tool is usable for both 12mm and 16mm shock absorbers and three machined pockets allow to place 1/8th and 1/10th scale gear differentials during building, setup and maintenance. The stand is made of high-quality carbon fibre and clear polycarbonate for a low weight and cool looks.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]

T-Works MBX8 graphite radio plate

Posted: 10 Aug 2018 12:14 AM PDT

Coming from T-Works and made for the Mugen MBX8 is a graphite radio plate with transponder mount. The plate is cut from high-quality carbon fibre and it offers size-adjustable mounting positions for the servos and it also incorporates a dedicated brace for personal transponders or electronic on/off switches. The set includes the needed mounting hardware and it is available now.

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

TLR off-road car stand & dual cleaning brush

Posted: 09 Aug 2018 11:57 PM PDT

TLR have announced the soon release of their new off-road cars stand and a 7 inch long dual cleaning brush. The stand is roughly 100mm wide, 177mm long and 8mm tall. The removable shock rebuild stand allows to use both the car stand and shock stand simultaneously and the tool is usable with a 2WD buggy all the way up to an 1/8th scale buggy. Also new is a 7 inch long cleaning brush with a soft bristle on one end and a hard bristle on the other end. Both products will hit stores from mid-August.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]