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July 22, 2024

Hotrace ‘Havana’ 1:8 Buggy tyre

Italy’s HotRace Tyres has announced its newest 1:8 Buggy tyre release, the Havana. Designed together with one of the leading figures in the tyre industry and former World Champion Mark Pavidis, the new tread pattern is designed to be used for both indoor and outdoor tracks! The Havana tread with develop to perform a double function. The central part guarantees excellent traction with blocks of horizontal pins split and alternating with each other, while the external part is made up of smaller pins positioned vertically to guarantee perfect stability when cornering. The outer pins of the tires also move ever closer to each other to ensure greater smoothness when cornering. Set official release at the end of this month, Havana available Regular compound of Super Soft, Soft, Medium and Hard, and Clay compounds White, Clay and Clay Hard.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

July 22, 2024

Infinity IF14-2 Carbon Front body Upstop

Infinity has a new item for its IF14-2 Electric Touring Car with the release of a Carbon Fibre Front Body Upstop Set and matching new C-Hub Set with added mounting holes. The Graphite Front body Upstop Set allows you to mount the body as close as possible without causing contact between the body and tyres and can improve steering characteristics and stability of the car in high-speed corners. The -1.0mm/4deg C-Hub set has been created to work with the new Carbon Body Upstop Set through the addition of mounting holes.

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July 22, 2024

Revolution Design XB2’24 Clamping Servo Horn

New from Revolution Design is this top-tier Clamping Servo Horn upgrade for the Xray XB2’24 and XT2’24 2WD Offroad chassis. Made from 7075 aluminium, the silver chamfer and laser-etched RDRP logo add a stylish touch. The clamping design reduces play in the steering, enabling more precise handling. Offering the horn in 23T or 25T options, it is the perfect choice for those looking for high performance control of their vehicle.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

July 22, 2024

Willspeed B7 ‘Osprey’ Bodyshell

Best known for its billet aluminium buggy conversion kits, British manufacturer Willspeed has released the ‘Osprey’ body for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy. Manufactured from high quality polycarbonate, the body is available in a Standard 1mm material version as well as a Lightweight 0.5mm option.

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July 22, 2024

Xu Xi doubles at FEMCA EP Offroad Championship

Xray driver Xu Xi completed the double at the FEMCA EP Offroad Championship which took place at the GDC track in Foshan, China, over the weekend. FEMCA, the governing body of radio-controlled car racing in Asia and Australasia and which represents 15 nations, brought back the race this year after a long absence with the aim of building back up the race, which like other FEMCA Championships crowns the official Champion of Asia. With 4WD attracting the largest entry, in qualifying it was leading Chinese international touring car driver Marco Ma who secured the TQ for Xray ahead Xi after topping 4 of the 5 rounds. In the triple finals however after a poor start in A1, Xi was able to get the better of his team-mate and win A2 & 3 to lift the overall title. With Ma second, Liu Hai Feng completed the podium. In 2WD, Xi had the perfect race securing the TQ and wrapping up the overall win in A2. Second would go to the Team Associated of Ashton Witte with Zhao Ji Chen rounding out the Top 3.

Image: GDC Indoor Race Club

July 22, 2024

Yokomo RO/SO Graphite Resin Mixed Bulkhead | YZ-870C Alu Shock Cap

Yokomo has released a new Front Bulkhead for its RO/SO Buggy 1:10 2WD Buggy series which is manufactured from high-grade graphite mixed resin. The bulkhead is designed to prevent damage to the shock tower mounting points and significantly improve the response of the front suspension. Its durable construction ensures longevity and enhanced performance, making it an essential upgrade for any serious racer. Also new from the Japanese manufacturer are Aluminium Shock Cap for its YZ-870C re-release vintage 4WD Buggy. Featuring a convenient drain screw, it simplifies the assembly of the aeration system while maintaining a look that’s close to the original. The precision engineering ensures optimal performance and durability, meeting the high standards expected by enthusiasts. They have also introduced new O-rings designed specifically for the drain screws on aluminium shock caps for the YZ-870C. With an inner diameter of 2mm, they provide a perfect seal and come in convenient packs of 8. These O-rings are essential for maintaining the integrity of your shock caps, ensuring no leaks and consistent performance.

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July 20, 2024

Yokomo BL-RPXS Speed controller

Yokomo has released a new model of its BL-RPXS brushless speed controller which is now smaller and also comes with pre-connected 12-gauge black cable. The functions of the higher-end RPX3 model have been retained, but the size has been greatly reduced. Although the upper limit of motors used is limited to 10.5T, the program items are the same, so setup can be performed with the same sensation as before. In addition, the cables for connecting the motor and battery are pre-installed with intricate black cables, so there is no need for soldering, etc. The ESC program can be rewritten with the dedicated programmer BL-R26P3 to change the throttle, brake feel, boost, and turbo values to achieve the desired output characteristics.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

July 20, 2024

Avid B7 Triad Evo Slipper

New from Avid is their Triad Evo Slipper designed to fit the RC10B7 from Team Associated. Featuring several advantages over the current slipper offerings, the design allows the clutch to transmit power, yet it still maintains a degree of slip without overheating. Avid offer the slipper in four pre-configured kits and one custom build kit to better suit your needs. Pre-configured kits consist of our Mod (81/84), 17.5 (72/76), 21.5 (66/69), and UK (78/81) spurs with their new CPD slipper pads. The Customisable Triad Evo allows you to choose which two spurs and allows you to choose which pad configuration you would like. Offering a smoother throttle/brake feel in jumps as well as turns. the Triad Evo is lightweight and a compact design and weighing only the parts changed the Triad (78T) is 8.8 grams compared to the Stock (78T) at 14.0 grams.

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