July 3, 2024

MXLR Xpress FlexBumper

In it latest FlexBumper release, Germany’s MXLR is now offering Xpress Touring Car owners the opportunity to run the 3D printed bumper. Produced using thermoplastic polyurethane for optimal strength and flexibility, the FlexBumper absorbs hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure. More robust and sturdy, it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the floor after a crash. The MXLR FlexBumper for the AT1, AT1S, XQ1, XQ10, XQ10R, XQ11, XQ1S, XQ2S, XQ3S matches the original footprint, but with a lower overall profile! It’s a direct replacement for the kit foam. The lower overall profile helps to keep the weight in an acceptable range with it coming in at 9.8grams.

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June 27, 2024

MXLR TRF421 FlexBumper and Front Body Support

Germany’s MXLR has released a version of its FlexBumper and a Front Body Support for Tamiya’s TRF421 competition level 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The FlexBumper is 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and absorbs hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure.  More robust and sturdy, it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the floor after a crash.  The MXLR FlexBumper for the TRF421 matches the original footprint, but with a lower overall profile! Also the front body post adjustment of the TRF421 is fully in function with their design, the bumper can slide back and forth depending on the used body post position.  A direct replacement for the kit foam, the lower overall profile helps to keep the weight in an acceptable range.  There are two MX logos on the backside to proof the originality.

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February 26, 2024

MXLR A12 Fan Holder & Damper Check Adapter

MXLR has released a new Fan Holder and a Damper Check Adapter for the Awesomatix A12 1:12 platform.  The fan holder is the final version of the prototype which Max Mächler used to win the 2023 1:12 SPEC World Champion Title.  It is not easy to fit such a big and strong fan into the A12 but using smaller than 30mm wasn’t an option because of the sacrifice in performance.  At the Worlds Mächler used a heavily modified Fan to clear with the body shell.  After several more tests and versions MXLR finally found a suitable way which doesn’t require as much modification, if any at all.  They moved the Fan more forward and mounted it way steeper on the holder.  The key to still get a great air flow were the small side dams.  The results of using the Fan Holder with a strong 30mm Fan at 6,0V is a much lower motor temperature.  Depending on the track layout and grip conditions, it reduces the temperature by 12-18 degree Celsius.  This leads to the option of using more timing at the motor and/or longer rollout, which means more speed.  Weighing only 2,6g (without screws) the Fan Holder is 3D printed with relatively durable material which is able to absorb impacts to a certain degree.

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January 12, 2024

MXLR A12 WC Edition FlexBumper

New from the brand of 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler comes the MXLR FlexBumper for the Awesomatix A12 WC Edition.   It is the final version of the test part that Mächler used in his IFMAR World Championship winning A12 in Florida in December.  With an increased width of 18mm and extended depth of 4mm it achieves a way better support for the body shell, which plays a key role when using the popular ultra light versions.  This new style bumper cctually takes over the role for the front body height adjustment, as the bodyshell rests completely on the bumper itself.  With the three included spacers (1.0mm / 1.5mm / 2.0mm) it’s rather easy to get the height setting perfect. Just place them under the bumper, directly on the Carbon Bumper plate of the A12.  At tests in Europe and in the United States MXLR found that these three different thickness spacer are suitable to get the correct bodyshell height settings by either using a single piece or stacking them up.  They have imprinted the thickness at different spots on each spacer to have a quick and easy count for the overall thickness when looking from above.  As a weight comparison the MXLR FlexBumper weights ~5.0grams compared to the original Kit Bumper at ~3.5grams.

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October 26, 2023

MXLR ONE/TT01/TT02 FlexBumpers & T-shirt

MXLR has extended its FlexBumper production line with addition of models for the Iris Racing ONE / ONE0.5 / ONE0.5 FWD and Tamiya’s TT01/TT02 1:10 Electric Touring Cars.  The ONE FlexBumper matches the original footprint but has a lower overall profile.  A direct replacement for the kit foam it lowers overall profile helping to keep the weight in an acceptable range.  Featuring two MX logos on the backside to prove the originality the MXLR FlexBumper weighs 8.5grans compared with the original kit bumper at 6grams.  The MXLR FlexBumpers are 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and bsorbs hits better and don’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure.  For the Tamiya TT01/TT02 they are also a direct replacement with a small and large option available.  In addition to new stuff for your car MXLR has something forthe driver with the release of their first ever t-Shirt.   Inspired by a famous motorsport design, the MXLR RC Motorsport T-Shirt is made from 100% cotton with a high quality DTF transfer print on the front and back side.

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September 12, 2023

MXLR A12 KingPin Ext. Screw & Carbon Electronics Plate

New from MXLR for the Awesomatix A12 1:12 race chassis are this KingPin Extension Screw & Carbon Electronics Plate.   The main feature of the KingPin Extension Screw is the extension of the KingPin length by 0,5mm which allows a greater possibility to set front droop with certain tires/rims.  The flange on the lower site of the head is the exact same OD as ST1208 (Steel and Alloy versions) and suitable to fit SH12S0.2 Spring Shim’s as well.  The ultra flat head design clears easily with all current 1/12 scale front rims on the market.  The Carbon Electronics Plate is made from high quality 1.0mm Carbon.  It’s a rather simple design but offers many advantages like it extends the rather small space to mount your electronics in the A12, very quick exchange of the whole electronics by just 2 screws, and the little notch on the front site helps with centering of the servo when you use a non direct mount Servo.

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August 21, 2023

MXLR MTC2 / MTC2R FlexBumper

MXLR has extended its FlexBumper production line with addition of a model for the Mugen MTC2/MTC2R 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  MXLR FlexBumpers are 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility.  Over foam bumpers they absorb hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure.  More robust and sturdy, it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the floor after a crash.  For the Mugen MTC2 / MTC2R it matches the original footprint, but with a lower overall profile as a direct replacement for the kit foam.  The lower overall profile helps to keep the weight in an acceptable range.  There are two MX logos on the backside to proof the originality.  In terms of weight comparison,  the MXLR FlexBumper is ~11,4g versus the original Kit Bumper at ~8,7g.

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July 19, 2023

MXLR A800R Front Body Support

MXLR has released this Front Body Support for the Awesomatix A800R to prevent deflection of the bodyshell under higher speeds.  With the trend of feather light bodyshells and even higher top speeds, deflection of bodyshells has became an issue with top racers.  The support also reduces the risk of cracking the front wheel arches of the bodyshell.  The result is an extended lifetime of your bodyshells combined with better performance on the track as the shell will stay in its original shape and produce more downforce.  The support is made of PA12 Nylon which is very durable and offers excellent tensile, abrasion and impact resistance.  In the design process MXLR took special care about the A800R front bulkhead design and the importance of “flex” in this area with the support designed to have the least flex influence possible.

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