May 20, 2024
…buggy called the Splinter. Especially suited to carpet and astro tracks, testing feedback has showed that the Splinter tyre has similar characteristics to the Low Profile Cut Stagger. It has a safe driving feel but similar stronger steering feel compared to the Fusion Slim. This has been achieved by reducing the side wall height which in turn reduces the movement of the carcass, adding to the carcass design our tread pattern and pin design has been developed to give stable but still a high level of steering. Available in Yellow, Silver and Blue and Yellow Pre-glued option. Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]…
May 20, 2024
…track over the weekend where the Iris Team enjoyed a clean sweep in FWD Touring Car category. Matheo Buchhalt took the TQ with his Iris ONE.05 FWD after setting the fastest qualifier in each of the four rounds. He was followed by Philipp Stadler, who lined up second on the grid. In the finals, Matheo won the first two finals to secure the overall win, marking his first-ever victory at a Nationals event. Philipp Stadler finished in P2, and Loris Buchhalt, another Iris driver, took P3. Markus Buchhalt finished fourth, making it an all-Iris top 4 result. Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]…
May 20, 2024
VP-Pro has released a new 1:8 GT tyre called the Blade-Tech Line. Designed to provide maximum traction and lateral grip, it comes with a special insert with high temperature resistant material. With special double fixing bonding between tyre and rim, it is suitable for dirty tracks and asphalt. Available with a spoke wheel in three colours options, white, black or yellow, the tyre is offered in 4 compounds – Super Soft/Soft/Medium/Hard. Each pack comes as 2pcs preglued. Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]…
May 20, 2024
T-Works has added 50ml Tire Additive Bottles to its range of accessories that are ideal for rubber tire traction compound applications. The dauber tip allows even and consistent application and has been tested for durability having a strong abrasion resistance that is not prone to lint. The dauber tip is resistant to swelling and corrosion from tire additive components. Sold as a pack of two bottles, they come with a six-colour sticker set than can be attached to the top or bottle body to identify various types of tire additive. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]…
May 20, 2024
Xray has added the option of a Solid Axle Slipper Eliminator Set for its XB4 1:10 4WD Electric Buggy platform. The slipper eliminator is great for stock class racing as it helps to reduce maximum rotation mass and eliminates slipper effect. It helps to increase acceleration and to reduce weight of drivetrain. The slipper eliminator set includes lightweight XB4 solid axle with quick and easy change outdrive system. Set includes 72 spur gear which is a perfect match for stock class. The option of 69 spur gear is available for fine gearing adjustment. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
May 17, 2024
New from 175RC are these titanium front axles for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. Ultralight and mega strong the titanium axles are a direct replacement for the standard kit axles. The Utah based company offers the axles in natural finish or in Dark Blue to match your factory look. Source: 175RC [175rc.com]…
May 17, 2024
Arena RC Racing has released a new multiflex front upper deck option for the new MS1.0 1:10 electric Touring Car from Yokomo. The 2.omm upper deck offers increased flex for desired set-up and can be easily cut to more flex. They also offer 2.0mm front and rear decks which in terms of hardness and the use of high-quality carbon fibre material make the frame more rigid and increase the durability. Source: Arena RC Racing [facebook.com]…
May 16, 2024
New from from RC Carbon Cavalieri is this innovative combination height and camber gauge. The in-house developed setup tool especially for 1:8 Buggy and Truggy is very user-friendly, dimensionally accurate and innovative. Camber adjustment is easier than ever thanks to the centered ball-bearing pivot point, the camber indicator levels itself automatically by pressing lightly on the wheel. The displayed level can be “locked” during both camber and height adjustment to ensure easy alignment. The tool is also ideal for reading the values on both sides. The tool takes a camber of -6° to +6° which is easy and accurate to…
