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March 20, 2024

Genius ‘NEXTGEN’ 1:8 GT Differential

New from Italian chassis kit manufacturer Genius is their ‘NEXTGEN’ Diff intended for 1:8 GT racing. Boasting a range of enhanced features, these improvements include reduced wear & tear and an overall smoother operation for increased durability. Addressing the wear issues of plastic differential casings, the ‘NEXTGEN’ diff gets an Ergal differential casing. With a more aggressive aesthetics and enhanced precision, internally the satellite cross is supported with steel pins and for convenience the diff comes Pre-assembled.

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March 20, 2024

ARC A10-25 1:10 Onroad Electric Touring Car

ARC has unveiled their latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of the new A10-25. When the A10-23 was launched in 2023, detailed changes were made to boost its performance over the A10. Striving to further improve the A10 platform, ARC has been busy testing and developing new parts over the past 16 months to further increase performance and have incorporated all these learnings to deliver the new A10-25. Despite looking similar to the A10-23, the key improvements on the new A10-25 are design changes to suspension geometry, lower arms, top & bottom bulkheads and motor mount. The main chassis is made from 2.25mm high quality carbon fibre plate, the ship shape chassis provides well balanced handling at all kind of outdoor tracks. The new car gets completely new lower arms, the new ones all 2mm longer compare with A10-23, and the shock mounting position also move 3mm closer to centre. The sum of these design changes maximises corner speed of the A10-25 over a wider range of conditions while significantly increasing drivability.

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March 20, 2024

Klinik RC F8 rear hub plates

US racing upgrade parts producer Klinik RC has released new +1.5mm and +3mm taller rear hub plates for the Sparko F8 1:8 Buggy platform. Used at last weekend’s 25th Anniversary Dirt Nitro Challenge Ryan & Mark Pavidis, Ryan Cavalieri and Tony Newland, the carbon fibre plates Gain rear grip and consistency by raising the rear roll centre. The plates feature notches for easy identification between the 1.5mm and 3mm option which come as four pieces per size.

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March 19, 2024

Genius 1:8 GT Fury Body

Top Qualifiers at the 2023 IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship in Australian with Alex D’angelo, Italian 1:8 GT and Large Scale chassis manufacturer Genius has introduced its first GT bodyshell with the release of the GT Fury. Based on the Pagani Zonda, it boasts a 1mm thickness and wheelbase ranging from 310mm to 340mm, with a ready-to-race weight of 255 grams. EFRA homologated, the GT Fury project was born out of the necessity for particularly aggressive aerodynamic performance on the front end, a crucial characteristic for GT8 models. This enhancement allows for increased performance in cornering, elevating the overall performance of the model.

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March 19, 2024

Futaba T10PX Aluminium Brake Trigger

Futaba has introduced a new accessory for its flagship T10PX transmitter with the release of an optional Aluminium Brake Trigger. A radio which World Champion Bruno Coelho switched to recently, complimenting the physical feel and range of the brake, the high-rigidity aluminium brake trigger was previously limited to one of the upgrades on the T10PX Limited Edition launched earlier this year. Now the Japanese manufacturer is offering it an option upgrade for the standard T10PX model.

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March 19, 2024

MST RMX EX S PRO Competition Drift Car Kit

The latest release from RC Drift specialists Max Speed Technology (MST) is the RMX EX S PRO Competition 1:10 kit. The RMX EX S PRO is conceived with a racing-grade concept, giving the RMX a completely new control experience. With newly designed front/rear suspensions and newly developed short spring sets, it significantly enhances speed and allows for more stable control during large-angle drifting. Whether entering or exiting corners, it delivers a more comfortable and relaxed handling performance. The all-new redesigned RMX EX S PRO allows players to enjoy racing-grade performance at an entry-level price. With a selection of carefully chosen optional performance-enhancing kits, you can achieve an even more precise control feel.

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March 18, 2024

Mazzeo dominates Italian GT Championship opener

Alessio Mazzeo put in a dominant start to the Italian 1:8 GT National Championship, the Capricorn driver completing a double victory at the season opener at Mini Autodromo Stradivari in Cremona in Northern Italy. Securing the TQ for both nitro and electric, in the triple main electric finals defending Champion Mazzeo would secure the win ahead of Genius Racing’s Alex D’angelo and Schepis Model’s Rosario Giaimo. In the 45-minute Nitro final, the former European 1:10 Nitro Onroad Champion and World Championship podium finisher would set a new track record enroute to winning by almost a full lap from Giaimo with Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani completing the podium from 6th on the grid. Qualifying 5th for the final, that was where defending Champion D’angelo would finish the race.

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March 18, 2024

Bittydesign ‘Ekanus’ 1:10 No Prep Drag Racing body

New from Bittydesign is the Ekanus 1:10 Drag racing body that is available in two options. The body shell was designed on Team Associated DR10 chassis but can also be mounted on Losi 22S chassis No Prep Drag, Traxxas Slash 2wd Drag Car & Traxxas Drag Slash 1:10. The single body designed in such a way that it can be used both in ‘No Prep Street Street’ configuration with GT-style wing and also in a more extreme version with maxi rear wing for the ‘No Prep Street Outlaw’ category. The body is made with 1mm thick genuine polycarbonate Lexan and includes the upper rear wing to give the bodywork aesthetic realism and increased aerodynamic load along with the Front splitter for an even more aggressive racing look and greater steering directionality. For the No Prep Outlaw’ version you can buy an optional huge wing specifically designed and engineered to transform the body from a ‘Street’ to an ‘Outlaw’ category in which aerodynamics can be extreme to maximise the performance.

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