Red RC » Brand

June 13, 2012

Team Grid TC6 delrin pistons

These new Team Grid delrin pistons are CNC machined and designed to fit perfectly into the TC6 1/10 touring car shocks. They will provide a smooth shock performance as they are precision machined and made specifically for the VCS shocks, giving all four shocks precise and matched dampening performance. Available in three hole configurations with 1.0mm, 1.1mm, or 1.2mm holes, they utilize the Associated VCS3 shock bushings and are ideal for racers who want further suspension tuning and handling performance. Available in individual hole kits or a complete bundle.

Source: Team Grid [gridrc.com]

June 13, 2012

Arena TRF417 front drive cups

Arena have released these front spool drive cups for the Tamiya TRF417 touring car. Made from spring steel the pair of drive cups features 2 sets of slots to use, increasing the life of the part.

Source: RC Market [rcmarket.com.hk]

June 13, 2012

Marcel Guske moves to TLR Germany

Horizon Hobby Germany have announced that they have signed star of last year’s Euros in Germany, Marcel Guske away from Mugen and the RMV team to race for TLR. Along with signing Marcel they have also lured away young Burak Kilic, and his father Abduallah, who we featured last week when a video documentary was made about them. Both drivers wanted to thank Mugen Seiki and RMV for their support in the last years and a special thanks was directed to Mathias Reckward for his professional support and a great cooperation.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.de]

June 13, 2012

VRC Pro goes offroad

Probably the single most asked question: will there be off-road in VRC Pro? Yes, VRC Pro goes off-road, delivering on an old promise. The first class to feature in VRC Pro will be the immensely popular electric powered 1:10 scale 4WD Short Course Truck class. These cars are a good starting point into off-road, they are fun and exciting to drive (and fly…) and with the spectacular short course truck bodies they really look great on the off-road tracks. With this class VRC Pro caters for the typical basher as well as the typical racer. A wide range of top-brand tires and special off-road motors will be available for the short course trucks.

Continue reading the column here

June 12, 2012

HB Gridlock buggy tires

Having shown us the prototype back in January, HB are now releasing the Gridlock 1/8th scale buggy tire. The ideal tyre to bridge the gap between the HB Khaos and Megabite tyres, it features taller blocks than the HB Megabite, allowing the tyre to grip through loose, thick or ‘fluffy’ dirt. The Gridlock is also perfectly suited for tracks that have a clean racing line that is high traction and abrasive, the Megabite could have too much traction and the Gridlock would be great in these conditions. Available in extra soft pink compound for extra grip in low traction environments and soft red compound for racing or low-traction surfaces.

Source: HB [hpieurope.com]

June 11, 2012

Zeppin Racing TC6.1 spool & rear hubs

Zeppin Racing have released some more new parts for the Team Associated TC6.1 with the introduction of this 7075 aluminium spool hub. More durable than the original part, it is designed to be very light, weighing in at only 3.8 grams. Also for the same car is this pair of 2.5 degree aluminium rear hubs, which are designed to be more durable than the original plastic parts.

View the rear hubs here

June 11, 2012

Surikarn to use Xceed foam tires

Xceed RC have announced that former World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya from Thailand will use the company’s foam racing tires in the 1/10 scale 200mm class. Surikarn will race the Thailand Nationals and other big races in the region as well as the 2012 IFMAR World Championships which take place in his home country in November.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

June 9, 2012

Arrowmax car stand

Seen in prototype form at this year’s Nuremberg Toy Fair, Arrowmax have released their new car stand. Not your standard affair, its special design sees the frame edge machined from 7075 aluminum while top is made from a piece of graphite to keep weight down without compromising strength or durability.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]