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November 19, 2018

Mugen MTC1 performance conversion kit

After a year of testing and racing, Mugen Seiki has released first information about their new performance conversion kit for the MTCC1 electric touring car. All of the new parts were used at the European Reedy Race of Champions, where all three prototype MTC1 ended up in the top 10 of the modified class. The prototype MTC1 was able to log some of the fastest lap times of the entire event, highlighting the capabilities of the new parts. Testing with the prototype MTC1 on asphalt has also shown great results. Most testing was been done by pro drivers, but we also did testing with hobby customers and the testing displayed great results for drivers of all levels.

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November 18, 2018

Icon RC TC7.2 aluminium chassis

Italian company Icon RC has announced their first competition chassis for the new Team Associated TC7.2 electric touring car. Made out of 7075 high-grade aluminium, the 2.0mm thick chassis was developed for the use on high bite surfaces as it offers better rotation and steering in such conditions thanks to its optimised dynamic flex. In addition the chassis is 13 percent lighter than the original aluminium chassis while the Icon-exclusive shape serves the purpose of reducing chassis scrub under braking and acceleration.

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November 17, 2018

Infinity IF15 chassis weight 14g

Having previously released a 28g optional chassis weight for its IF15 1/10th scale 200mm nitro touring car, Infinity has now added a second 14g option. Half the weight, this is perfect for making finer set-up adjustments. The weight can be used in all sliding positions and the front bumper of the IF15.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

November 16, 2018

2019 GP3F – Announcement

The 15th annual Grand Prix des 3 Frontieres will be held on the weekend of the 20th of January at the MRC Longwy club in Longwy, France. The race will be held in Touring Modified and 13.5T Stock Blinky classes and more information can be found on the club’s website here.

November 16, 2018

Monaco RC sign Alessio Menicucci

Monaco RC have announced the addition of Alessio Menicucci to their team. Alessio will use Monaco RC products such as the AR1 charger from now on. The Italian electric on-road frontrunner has the following to say:

I am very happy to join Monaco RC team. Their vibes and energy goes along their incredible products range! Great to be part of it!

Source: Monaco RC [monacorc.com]

November 16, 2018

P-One high traction touring car tyres

P-One have introduced their new high traction touring car tyres for carpet and asphalt tracks. Coming pre-glued on a new, more resistant rim the tyres offer exceptional grip and balance and are thoroughly track tested for optimised performance. The CNC machine-glued tyres come in specific carpet and asphalt compounds and they are available now in set of four tyres per pack.

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November 16, 2018

Pro-Line RC body airbrush paint

Coming from Pro-Line is their new line of water-based airbrush paint for polycarbonate body shells. The paint is ultra-flexible, extremely durable and easy to use as the pre-thinned airbrush paint can be sprayed directly using an 0.5mm tip at 30psi while further reducing is is only required for smaller tips or specific applications. Available in single 60ml individual bottles or 6-pack sets with the primary set including Paint Reducer, White, Black, Red, Yellow, Blue while the secondary set comes with Orange, Green, Purple, Aluminum, Metallic Charcoal, Pearl Blue colours.

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November 16, 2018

Team Orion CRF 21 V4 off-road engines

Coming from Team Orion are their new CRF 21 V4 3.5cc off-road engines. Coming as 7-port Factory WS Edition and 3-port Racing engine, both feature a new internal design for optimised overall performance with the 7-port engine offering a progressive throttle response and great top speed while the 3-port variant excels in conditions where a lot of torque is needed. Both engines are available from now on.

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