August 10, 2023

Yokomo Multi Stand

New from Yokomo is this multi-stand that makes effective use of pit space and can be used for machine storage, charger installation, etc.  This simple assembled stand made of resin can be compactly stored when transporting, quickly assembled when setting up in the pit, and is an item that allows systematic use of the table top.  The assembled structure and high-strength resin make it robust enough to hold a machine weighing about 2 kg without shaking.  The panel is printed with the Yokomo logo, making it stand out even more as a machine display stand.

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August 9, 2023

Sworkz SST-Pro Aluminum Multi Tire Wrench

Sworkz has modified its 17mm hex wrench design and come out with a new SST-Pro line Multi tire wrench.  The bigger, stronger handle made of aluminium can save your energy when locking and unlocking wheel nuts with the handle also doubling up for multi function usage. These include 2 types of fly wheel nut holder and a slot which is ideal for under 6mm size plastic linkage ball ends.

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August 9, 2023

Hobbywing XeRun Bandit G4 1:10 Outlaw Comp motor

Hobbywing has announced a new high output motor specially designed for 1:10 Stock Outlaw competition, the XeRun Bandit G4.  The new high efficiency motor has a unique design for faster heat dissipation and features 20-60 degrees fully-adjustable mechanical timing as well as Dual Sensor port design for ease of wiring.  Compared with the Bandit G2R motor, the new Bandit G4 is 12% more efficient. Made using high quality materials to ensure maximum performance the motor is easy to disassemble and maintain improving efficiency.  Compared with the Bandit G2R motor, the maximum output power Bandit G4 13.5T are further increased by 18% while on the Bandit G4 17.5T increase is 15%.

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August 9, 2023

MIBO celebrates 1st birthday

Exactly one year ago today we ran the news that international touring car racer Michal Bok was launching his own brand MIBO, and to celebrate their first business milestone they are offering an 11% discount on all MIBO products ordered today.  Over the 12-months since announcing the brand, MIBO has launched 112 products and Bok is excited by some of the new products the Czech based company has planned to bring to racers in the coming months.  As well as releasing products, Bok’s passion for racing has also lead the brand to creating its own race event, the MIBO International Race.  For both electric onroad and offroad, the inaugural 2023 event was a huge success with the 2nd edition already announced for February 16-18th, 2024.  Having travelled to Hrotovice to cover the event, Red RC is looking forward to attending the race again next year.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]


August 8, 2023

MIBO 1:10 Onroad Alu Wing Mounts

MIBO has released new Aluminium Wing Mounts to enhance both the aerodynamics and visual appeal of your 1:10 Onroad race car.  With an overall weight of 2 grams, the mounts strike the perfect balance between lightweight design and rugged durability.  Keeping the CG of your bodyshell as low as possible, while providing maximum surface area to increase the stability and rigidity of the entire system and keeping your wing sitting flat.  The bottom plates are mounted from the inside in the wing mount, allowing for a quick and hassle-free installation, secure fit and adjustment of the wing position. With an outer dimensions of 18 x 8 mm, they offer a wing position adjustment range of 10 mm and come complete with self-locking M3 nuts for a 5.5mm nut driver.

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August 8, 2023

Bowie Ginting wins Xcampus Race 2023

Team Yokomo’s Bowie Ginting took the win at this year’s Xcampus Race at the LC Arena in Indonesia.  A highlight of the electric onroad racing calendar in Indonesia, the event attracted almost 100 entries with Ginting adding to his tally of wins at the annual event.  In qualifying Ginting secured the overall TQ after topping all three rounds of heats with Infinity driver Muhammad Izzah his closest rival securing P2 on the grid ahead of Ary Aditya and Teddy Syach.  In the triple finals, things went to A3.  Having won A1, Ginting had a DNF in A2 with Infinity’s Ryan Ignatius taking the win, but the pole sitter was back in business in A3 leading home Izzah to take the overall win. Ignatius’ A2 win would see him completed the overall podium.

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August 8, 2023

Smokem Racing AT1 RS chassis

Continuing to extend its range of RS Series chassis, Smokem Racing has added one for the Xpress AT1 1:10 Electric Touring Car to the line-up.  The AT1 RS incorporates a number of design improvements that deliver major benefits over the kit chassis.  Smokem has changed the overall width to 84mm, with material added to key areas of the profile and the 1.5mm deep pocket on the battery side removed.  These key changes enhance the flex characteristics of the AT1 and improve its drivability over a wider range of track conditions and temperatures.  The RS chassis allows shorty LiPo packs to be mounted towards the front of the car, to counteract the stock AT1’s rear-biased weight distribution with three positions providing fine tuning according to the weight of your shorty pack.  The RS chassis also features a lengthened motor recess to allow racers to space their motors further forward to improve weight distribution.  An additional battery stop can be added on our RS chassis to further improve battery location/retention.

Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]


August 7, 2023

LC Racing Tuning Shock Springs

LC Racing has added a new range of tuning shocks springs for use across their offroad and rally chassis offerings.  Two new Front Springs are available with a 5 turn or 6 turn 31mm length made from 0.9mm diameter wire while for the rear they have added a 40mm length spring that is offered in 6 or 7 turn options and also made from 0.9mm wire.  The springs are suitable for the LC Racing 1:14 2WD BHC-1 and EMB Series 4WD Offroad chassis, their LC12B1 1:12 4WD Buggy and the PTG-2 Series 1:10 4WD Rally car.

Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]