Red RC » Brand

February 8, 2017

Sanwa MT-S Piano Black limited edition radio

Sanwa’s intermediate-level MT-S transmitter is soon also available as limited edition Piano Black variant. The radio will feature the same glossy black finish as the respective M12S and MT-4 variants, making it Sanwa’s third transmitter to receive the luxury treatment. In terms of features and specifications the MT-S Piano Black edition will be the same as the standard MT-S and so it allows for a range of telemetry functions, and offers SSR and SSL compatibly. The transmitter will become available by end of February.

Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.com]

February 8, 2017

THR B6-series polycarbonate tower protectors

UK company Tudor-Hart Racing have introduced clear polycarbonate shock tower protectors for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. CNC-machined from 5mm material the protectors fit snugly over the front and rear shock towers using the standard bolts included with the kits. The snug fit also means they don’t get in the way of any front or rear wings that may be fitted. The shock tower protectors are available as a pair or singularly, and will fit the front and rear kit towers for both the B6 and B6D.

View more images here

February 8, 2017

Protoform BMR-12.1 body & pre-cut TC wing endplates

Protoform have introduced the new BMR-12.1 1/12th scale pan car bodyshell and a set of pre-cut touring car wing endplates. Starting with the body, the BMR-12.1 is based off of the BMR-12 but offers enhanced mid-corner steering for those high-grip tracks. The body also misses the centre fin and a new rear trim line greatly increases rotation. Usable in Modified and Stock classes alike the body also features a front splitter and enhanced dive planes on the front fenders for increased front end rigidity and reduced body rubbing. The BMR-12.1 fits all EFRA/IFMAR, BRCA, ROAR and JMRCA body specs and is offered in both light weight .020″ Lexan for experts and regular weight .030″ for novices.

Continue reading here

February 7, 2017

JConcepts introduce updated XB2 S2 buggy bodyshell

JConcepts have introduced an updated version of the S2 body the Xray XB2 2WD buggy. Since the 2017 version of the buggy has a 3-gear lay down transmission, JConcepts opted to update the body mould so it is compatible with the vehicle update and so the XB2 S2 body is now compatible with the 3-gear stand-up and both the 3 and 4-gear laydown transmission configurations.

View more images here

February 7, 2017

Alexandre Duchet joins Xray factory team

Xray have announced the signing of 2016 Touring Stock European Vice-Champion, Alexandre Duchet to their factory team for the 2017 season. Alexandre will race Xray’s on-road platforms at both national and international level events and he has the following to say:

I was racing as a private driver with Xray and thanks to the outstanding performance of the T4 platform I was able to achieve European vice-champion title in stock class at the last European Championship. I was extremely excited for the opportunity to join the factory team and to work with the Xray team for 2017 season. I am proud and grateful to be part of the team and I will do my best to get the best results.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 7, 2017

SWorkz welcome Simon Reeves

SWorkz have announced the signing of UK veteran racer, Simon Reeves to their team. Simon brings many years of experience and outstanding pace to the SWorkz family and this is what Simon Reeves has to say:

During testing I have been highly impressed with the materials and construction of the S35-3 and found great pace even early on with the platform. I look forward to a fantastic 2017 with SWorkz.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

February 7, 2017

Riccardo Rabitti returns to Modelix Racing

Modelix Racing have announced the return of Italian frontrunner, Riccardo Rabitti to their world factory team. The multi-national champion and international events A-main finisher will be running Procircuit tyres, Nitrolux fuel as well as Ultimate Racing products and accessories from now on.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

February 7, 2017

ProStar B6 blue carbon kevlar shock towers

Coming soon from ProStar R/C are blue carbon kevlar shock towers for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggy. The 4mm thickness shock stays are made using blue carbon fibre and tough kevlar strands to up durability and looks. The towers are available as set and they come as gull wing or flat-type front and short or tall rear option, allowing to mix and match a set purpose-selected for your vehicle.

View a rear shock tower here