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June 14, 2019

Vortex Racing Ultimate ultra light-weight screw kits

Coming from Vortex Racing are three Ultimate ultra light-weight screw kits for the ARC R11 2019, Destiny RX-10SR and Xray T4’19 touring cars. The kits contain of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium screw for the upper parts of the chassis as well as titanium fasteners for the bottom area, ensuring an exceptional weight reduction and stability compared to the standard steel screws. Also included are double secured aluminium M4 wheel nuts as well as aluminium M3 lock nuts if required by the vehicle. Both the ARC and Destiny-related kits include black-anodised aluminium hardware while the Xray-specific set includes orange anodised alloy screws. All three screw sets come in reusable boxes that can be used for storing small parts, electronics or spares. Manuals with detailed information on the screw sets can be found of Vortex Racing’s social media page here.

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April 26, 2019

ARC R8 series Ti-coated shock shafts

ARC have announced the soon release of titanium-coated screw-type shock shafts for the R8 series of 1/8th on-road kits. The shock shafts feature a friction-reducing and durability-enhancing titanium coat, allowing to increase the performance of the shocks in all conditions. The shafts come in sets of four and they are usable on the R8.2, R8.1 and R8.0 kits.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

April 20, 2019

Pirani RC 20T & 25T HD clutch pinion gears

Pirani RC have introduced their new 20T and 25T HD clutch pinion gears for all 1/8th on-road cars with ARC or Capricorn clutch bells. Sporting a 0.8 module for higher effienency and a hard-coated surface for wear, the gears will improve the drivetrain’s performance and durability. The 20T 1st gear and 25T 2nd gear pinions are available now.

Source: Pirani RC [piranirc.com]

March 15, 2019

ARC Ti-coated short shock shafts

ARC’s recently introduced screw-type shock shaft are now also available in a Ti-coated variant. The coating will ensure smoother damper action while ensuring less wear to the surface and the shaft’s screw-type design does away with the standard E-clip mounting, ensuring better piston seat with eliminated axial play. The shafts come in sets of four including suitable screws.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

February 14, 2019

RC Maker touring car floating electronics plates

RC Maker have introduced their new adjustable electronics mounting plates for most of today’s 1/10th electric touring cars. The floating brass mount with central attachment allows for fully floating electronics with absolutely minimal flex interference, giving symmetrical flex, which is not possible in conventional layouts. The plates make it incredibly easy to swap chassis plates, as electronics stay fixed to the plate, making it only two screws to swap all electronics over, without messing with tape. The unique design is making it very easy to swap between chassis manufacturers and try different plates all without having to buy entire new kits while offering left-to-right chassis balance adjustment. Different fastening inserts allow for even greater versatility without the need to buy a whole new set again. Same with changing to different plates and centre weights, they are all compatible with each-other. Beside the double-sided design, RC Maker also offers a single sided set with 4mm of adjustability left and right to adjust the balance bias of the car. Used for the electronics only it allows to tune the chassis balance, and also move weight in or out both sides to adjust the amount of roll in the chassis depending on the traction level. In addition to the brass double and single-sided sets, RC Maker also offer the brass plates separately to conversion double into single and single into double-sided designs. Optional carbon fibre option plates make for reduced overall mass if needed while an optional +10g centre weight adds further weight tuning options. Supported cars include the Yokomo BD8 and BD9, Xray T4 2017 to 2019, Team Associated TC7.1 and TC7.2, Tamiya TRF419X, Awesomatix A800X, Infinity IF14, Xpress XQ1, Mugen MTC1 and ARC R11’19.

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February 1, 2019

ARC R8.2 1/8th nitro on-road kit

ARC have released first details of their forthcoming R8.2 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The car is based on the successful R8.1 and features an all new 2-speed adapter that is 4g lighter than the previous part to reduce weight and increase drivetrain efficiency. An all-new rear suspension block moves the suspension pins and thus lower arms 3.5mm towards the centre, creating more side bite and stability while longer arms retain a proper geometry. The arms are optionally available in hard, standard or soft compound to adapt the suspension to all requirements and track conditions. Also new with the R8.2 is a chassis weight adjustment system that allows to change the weight bias in a wide range by using adjustable weights or braces. Another area that received a make over is the upper deck that now incorporates a laydown throttle servo, not only to lower the overall centre of gravity but also to help equalise chassis flex and optimise weight distribution left to right. ARC will also release an electric 4S LiPo conversion kit for the use with shorty batteries, allowing to run the car both in nitro or electric specification.

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January 30, 2019

Lars Hoppe returns to ARC 1/8th on-road team

ARC have announced the return of German 1/8th on-road frontrunner, Lars Hoppe, to their 1/8th on-road team. After being with Shepherd for two years, the current German National Champion, Worlds A-main and multiple ENS podium finisher will use ARC’s R8.2 nitro on-road and R11 electric touring platforms in his 2019 campaign that will see appearances at the ENS and ETS races as well as select national and international events. Lars says:

At first I want to thank team Shepherd for the great two years and wish them all the best. I am very happy to rejoin ARC in 1/8th Class, and race now again electric and nitro for this great company I want to thank TiTAN R/C for the great opportunity and I am happy to work again very close together. For the 2019 nitro season I will participate the Euro Nitro Series, The German Championship, local and international races. I am looking forward to work with this great team!

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

January 29, 2019

ARC screw-type shock shafts

Coming from ARC and made for their short and ultra-short shock absorbers are screw-type shock shafts. Their design does away with the standard E-clip mounting, ensuring better piston seat with eliminated axial play. The shafts come in sets of four including suitable screws.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]