June 26, 2024

Raceform 1:8 Buggy Lazer Rig electronic upgrade

Raceform has announced that it is now offering an option to upgrade their 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig to electronic operation.   The upgraded is backward compatible with versions of the tyre gluing jig from 2017 onwards.  This innovative attachment transforms your existing jig into the first-ever portable, electronically-assisted tyre gluing system.  It offers you effortless, consistent gluing as you can focus on applying glue, not turning the wheel.  You can also say goodbye to CA glue contact, eliminate the risk of getting glue on your hands.  Long gluing sessions become a breeze meaning mo more wrist fatigue.  The upgrade is simple with it installed easily on your existing 1:8 Buggy Lazer Jig is approx 3-minutes.  Once fitted it  will work with any power bank, charger, or USB outlet and most RC chargers.  The 6500mah Power bank provides 7+ hours of continuous use or 240 sets of tyres.

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June 25, 2024

VP-Pro Daggers Evo 1:8 Buggy tyre

Following the recent release of their Diamond Evo, VP-Pro has added another new pattern to its 1:8 Buggy tyre range with the launch of the Daggers Evo.  The new tyre is designed specially for Loamy/Hard Packed/Blue Groove conditions offer stability at high-speed and high-grip.  Made from high quality rubber and supplied with a durable closed cell insert the wheel os offered pre mounted on a choice of yellow, white, pink, green or orange wheels.  As with other tyres in the range, the Daggers Evo is available in M1,M2,M3 and M4 compounds.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]


June 25, 2024

Sworkz 1:8 Offroad Sonic Lexan Wing

New from Sworkz and following the latest wing trends is their Sonic Lexan Wing for 1:8 Offroad racing.  With a lexan wing holder, it makes the whole wing set super light weight.  It is especially good in high grip and carpet track condition. The lexan wing helps stabilise the rear suspension and makes your buggy move quicker and yet in a more stable way. The Sonic Wing is “Pre-Cut” and ready to be used out of the pack saving a lot of time and preparation.  Coming as a set of two wings it is offered in a standard or durable option.

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June 24, 2024

Ielasi Tuned GP9R24 .21 Onroad Engine

Ielasi Tuned concludes it 2024 engine releases with the new GP9R24 .21 Onroad engine.  Compared to their previous flagship GP9R23WC engine the the new GP9R24 engine get an exclusive Ielasi Tuned piston which allows the Italian engine tuners to have a tighter piston/cylinder coupling than the WC allows it to maintain better compression even when hot.  The GP9R24 will be released with the new “R” reinforced connecting rod, crank with different timing and balancing to attenuate internal vibrations, new engine backplate and inner head with revised configuration and cooling head with the new 2024 graphics.

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June 24, 2024

MonTech 1:10 Touring Car Wing Combo

Following new wing trends, Italian bodyshell producer Mon-tech Racing has released this new wing combo for 1:10 Touring Car.  Made using 0.75mm polycarbonate, both are new wings designs with one giving high load and one designed for medium load.  While light at the same time they are rigid wings to be as efficient as possible giving you smoothness and stability.  Coming complete with fixings the kit includes screws and black plastic washers.

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June 24, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Caster Measurement Tool and Springs

Yokomo has two new options for its flagship MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car in the form of a new caster measurement tool and new springs.  The new caster measurement tool is attached to the steering block on the MS1.0 to facilitate caster measurement when measuring alignment when the new turnbuckle tuning part is in use.  The tool allows you to check and adjust caster accurately.  The new springs are softer than the MS1.0 standard springs.  Available in 1.8 and 1.85, they are effective for outdoor asphalt surfaces where you want more traction with a combination of 1.80 in the front and 1.85 in the rear recommended.

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June 21, 2024

Yokomo SO/MO & YZ-870C Offroad Parts release

Yokomo has added number of new parts for some of the buggies in its 1:10 Offroad range.  For the SO series 2WD Buggy they hand an LC gearbox made from Graphite-mixed resin.  Harder than standard gearbox, it provides increased rigidity of the rear area and on throttle there is less yawing and snagging, allowing for sharper cornering.  Also for the SO is a Rear bulk cap and differential height adapter which also made of graphite-mixed resin increases stability around the rear.  New SO series rear lower suspension arm feature a modified shape to make it more flexible and the wheelbase has been extended to increase the relative front load and achieve higher cornering speeds. They are available in standard type and graphite molding.  For their YZ-870C, the buggy’s large-diameter 2.2-inch wheels are now available in a new white colour, allowing the use of current 2.2-inch size tires while retaining the YZ-870C’s distinctive wheel hubs, making it possible to choose the best tires from a varied lineup for a variety of surfaces.  One new optional part for MO2.0 4WD Buggy is a replacement axle for front double-joint universal.  Finally Yokomo are offer 5.5mm size rod end balls manufactured from titanium.  Reducing weight at the tie rod and upper rod section, they are especially effective in improving steering response and dynamic performance on high-grip surfaces.

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June 21, 2024

Blitz EK9-MK2 1:10 FWD Bodyshell

Blitz has updated its  EK9 1:10th Bodyshell for FWD class with the release of the EK9-MK2.  The original EK9 was developed in 2019 because the EFRA GBS body rules for FWD class applied but now they have fine-tuned it and made the EK9-MK2.  The development of EK9- Mk2 bodyshell is based on the middle motor Front wheel driver chassis, the roof height of the Mk2 is low down 10mm, with the low profile design improving the airflow and increasing downforce, compared with EK9 the new Mk2 body can carry more corner speed, less traction roll, and much more stability.  The EK9-Mk2 body included a light decal and window mask, the pre-mark body tower mounting location dots help the user easily find the right location to mount the body.  2 different thicknesses of EK9-Mk2 Bodyshell available, 0.7mm Standard and 0.5mm Light.

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