New from Awesomatix comes this FFL – FXR Flex Links Set for their A800FXR FWD Touring Car. The set drastically increases the rear chassis flex which results in increased mid-corner rotation – particularly noticeable sharper turns. It also increases the agility while maintaining good rear-end stability, ensuring precise handling. Awesomatix advise that the 14 piece set can be only used with #2 and #4 wheelbase settings.
Italian engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has introduced their latest .21 Offroad engine, the Terra EVO 2026. They say every detail of the engine has been refined to give you the edge on the track with new features including a 7mm Short Venturi for sharper throttle response and optimised intake. An advanced backplate creates new internal “processing” for reduced friction and superior flow. The exhaust timing has also been refined and re-engineered for massive low-end grunt without sacrificing top-end rpm. The Terra EVO is finished with a fresh aesthetic new look for the carburetor and cooling head.
Mugen Seiki driver Bradley Baird got his RCCAOI 1:8 Nitro Buggy Irish National Championship title defence off to a perfect start taking the win at the NIMCC hosted season opener. Round 1 of the 5 round new look championship took drivers to Ballymena in Northern Ireland and on the astro track it was Baird who dominated a rain effected qualifying. Topping all 5 rounds he would secured the TQ ahead of Dylan McBurney and Alan Scroggie. In the 45-minute final, Baird continued his form to win ahead of Andrew McClean, who started 4th, with McBurney completing the podium. Round 2 of the championship will see racers compete on dirt at the RCNI track in Bandbridge on June 20/21.
Source: RCCAOI [rccaoi.com]
Aerox, the accessories brand from British manufacturer Schumacher, has introduced their new Cloud 1:10 Offroad Rear Tyre Insert. The new insert provides extra support and stability to the tyre, creating a more comfortable feeling in all conditions. The soft material soaks up the bumps to increase consistency lap to lap. Sold as a part, the Cloud is best suited to low grip bumpy conditions.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Vintage racing accessories brand Moto Obscura has recently announced a new line of aftermarket parts for the Team Associated B2, B3, and T3 2WD buggies and stadium trucks. The item of the new product line is the front bulkhead which is machined from 7075 Aluminium alloy, and finished in either smooth black or deep blue anodising. It retains the unique shape that defines the front of the chassis, while adding additional features like hinge pin set screws, and a pocket on the bottom for weight to be added. The Rear arm mounts bring the same strength and style to the rear of the chassis. This unique single piece design features 3 degrees of toe and 3 degrees of Anti Squat. Like the front bulkhead, it is machined from 7075 Aluminium alloy, and finished in black or blue. Available with 4-40 mounting holes for the RC10 B2, or 5-40 mounting holes for the B3 and T3. An aluminium transmission brace rounds out the new products for the B2 / B3 / T3 platform and adds some elegance right where it is most visible.
Schumacher has introduced three new Shock Tower Conversion Sets for their CAT PB 1:10 4WD Buggy. The shock tower conversion for the front of the CAT PB has been used at the Florida Carpet Champs and the EOS in Daun to great success. This system allows the user to adjust not only shock tower height but camber width as well. The Benefits are being able to choose a standard height shock or lower mounted shock limiting up travel and lowering the Centre of Gravity. The Camber straps go from 43mm (kit) to 46mm and then 50mm being the widest. This is allowing the chassis to be stiffened in roll with the wider the strap, allowing the CAT PB to become even more responsive while staying flat. The Geometry changes have been run over the last 6 months by our Factory team and proven these are worthwhile changes. The Rear Shock Tower ‘Low Grip’ Conversion Set, has been used by the British manufacturer race team around the world who found the narrow strap option very helpful. This change will be lengthening the link length and will soften the car in roll. This will benefit the CAT PB’s on power steering allowing the rear to roll more while accelerating through high speed corners. The ‘High Grip’ Rear Shock Tower Conversion allows you to lower the shocks and wing down lowering the centre of gravity but not increasing droop. By the addition of the wishbone plates we are able to keep the shock rates the same but with that the stiffness’s across the wishbone have altered. With the Lower shocks and Wing in these positions the car corners much flatter, this will require a softer setup on the rear on some surfaces to compensate.
View Rear Shock Tower Conversion Sets here
Mon-tech Racing has announced their new Mustang GT3 1:10 190mm body shell. From the legendary tracks of the WEC in the GT3 category to the breathtaking battles of the Supercars Championship in Australia, the name Mustang is synonymous with pure power and motorsport history. To faithfully reproduce the muscular lines and complex undercut details of the Mustang GT3, the Italian bid producer pushed their technical limits and after months of rigorous design and testing developed a unique special mold. The result of this is a 0.75mm premium polycarbonate body shell with a level of detail and formal fidelity unprecedented in the RC world. Like every Mon-tech Racing creation, the new Mustang GT3 is conceived, designed, and manufactured entirely at our facility in Scandiano. Designed for 1:10 competition, the Mustang GT3 features dimensions (260mm Wheelbase) that ensure compatibility with all modern 1/10 RC chassis. The kit includes a full set of high-definition decals, window masks for easy painting, and rear wing mounting screws.
Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has added to its Special Parts line with the release of this 2.0mm one-piece upper deck for the Yokomo MS2.0 Electric Touring Car. The evolution was aimed at creating a car that was easy to handle, yet smooth and with as much traction as possible. The specific design was conceived and developed precisely for this purpose with the front end much more flexible than the much stiffer rear end. Furthermore, the four central screws can be used to completely change the flex setting. Using only the two central screws provides maximum flex, while using all four screws provides maximum rigidity.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
