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August 30, 2023

Xpress Execute XQ11 Mid Mount Touring Car

Hong Kong chassis manufacturer Xpress has released details of its latest 1:10 competition Touring Car, the Execute XQ11. Building on the success of the previous XQ10 platform, it combines a number of new design features. The motor mount has been redesigned to accept up to 4 locations of bearings to tension your belt, with one of those being height adjustable. The spur mounting is now screw-less, secured by a single large plate for a more evenly mounted spur. Redesigned body stops help lift the body when cornering to prevent scraping on the track and preventing inconsistent performance. It gets easy to adjust caster angle by adding or removing shims to the front of the mount, without having to use special tools to measure caster. Through axle design in the uprights gives better support and increasing consistency and removing unwanted slop. Xpress has brought back the quick change steering ackermann setting through adjusting with inserts. Reinforced upper arms increase suspension stiffness and webbing can be cut for suspension flex tuning. Top deck flex can be adjusted through the plethora of holes in the top deck by adding/removing inserts and/or screws in the provided holes.

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August 29, 2023

Iris ONE Optional Weights & Anti-Roll Bar

Germany’s Iris Racing has released a number of new optional weights and new Anti-Roll Bar for its ONE 1:10 Electric Touring Car. First of the weights is a Steel LiPo Holder which adds an extra 12g of weight to optimise your chassis’ weight distribution making it ideal for fine-tuning and enhanced handling. A 13g Motor Mount Weight which centrally positioned within the vehicle, minimally impacts the weight ratio, ensuring it doesn’t negatively affect performance and handling characteristics. Completing the weights line-up is a Rear Chassis Weight. This specially designed additional weight is conceived to weight down the rear of your chassis, enhancing traction and stability during demanding driving conditions. Weighing 18g, it integrates seamlessly into the Iris ONE chassis, ensuring the perfect balance and handling of your vehicle. A new 1.0mm Anti-Roll Bar allows you to Explore more setup options for your Iris ONE. This softer variant compliments the existing 1.1mm to 1.4mm stabilisers, expanding your range for fine-tuning the chassis. Finally the ONE Spring Set is available in C=9.8, C=11.2 & C=23.9 options.

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August 29, 2023

RUDDOG 5500mAh 120C/60C LiPo-HV Battery

New from Ruddog is their 5500mAh 120C/60C 7.6V Stick Pack LiPo-HV Battery to maximise the performance of your RC models. The latest LiHV battery it features cutting-edge Silicon-Graphene Lithium-Polymer technology and powerful 60C/120C cells. Specifically designed to deliver peak performance even under demanding conditions, this battery offers the optimal balance between performance and value. It is the perfect choice for hobbyists looking for an affordable yet high-performing solution.

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August 29, 2023

Amped Up RC 1s/2s capable|2s RX pack charge leads

Amped Up RC has announced two new additions to their line up of ready to ship charging products, a 1s/2s capable charge leads and their 2s receiver pack charge leads. The 1s/2s capable leads are the same great design/quality of Amped Up’s 2s lead with the addition of a 1s/2s switch. This switch allows the user to balance charge a 1s or 2s battery, by just changing the switch to the desired cell count. “Balance charging” your 1s packs is important for a number of reasons: 1. Accurate ending voltage. By using your chargers balance settings you can get the same ending voltage every time. 2. Allows the reading of internal resistance. Many chargers now have an internal resistance reading feature, to use this feature your leads must have balance extension incorporated into the lead.
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August 29, 2023

SMJ Super High Speed split wiring cord cooling fan

SMJ’s popular Super Cooling Fan has been updated to a split wiring cord type. The length of the wiring cord can be selected from two types depending on the installation location of the Made in Japan cooling fan. With cooling fans an indispensable item for cooling motors and ESCs of electric cars, in addition, the split wiring cord makes it easy to replace the fan.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]

August 28, 2023

Xpress Stiff Composite Spur gears

New from Xpress is their new Stiff Composite Spur Gears ensuring longevity and an efficient drivetrain. The mounting pattern has been designed to be able to fit most of the touring cars on the market and is available in 32P in 40-24-44T and 64P from 74T through to 116T.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

August 28, 2023

SMJ Kabuto Spec 3 silencer

Kabuto, the engine brand from Japan’s SMJ, has released two new tuned silencer sets for 1:8 and 1:10 Onroad competition. For 1:8, the new silencer set is perfectly matched for the Kabuto 7 port engine which shows responsive characteristics to throttle input. The overall shape of the silencer has been thickened to increase power in the mid to high speed range. In addition, the combination of the straight type MR03 manifold dramatically improves pickup at higher RPMs and allows the driver to experience overwhelming power from low speeds to the top end of the range. For 1:10 the Kabuto silencer is known for its top-end power. Based on the O.S. Speed T1070C, the high performance and reliability of the T1070C has been retained, while the MT03 manifold, which has a new shape and greatly improves exhaust efficiency, has been combined with the T1070C to bring out a higher level of power across the entire throttle range. You will be able to feel the outstanding throttle feeling not only on high-speed circuits with long straights, but also on technical circuits.

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August 28, 2023

Apolaro wins Great Lakes Challenge

One of the United States most iconic Onroad nitro races, the Great Lakes Challenge saw DJ Apolaro take the 1:10 Sedan win at the 2023 running of the event held at the TSRCAR track in Lebanon Ohio over the weekend. The Wallace Motorsports driver Apolaro would secure the TQ from Jamie Corrado after setting the fastest time in the 3rd of the 5 rounds of qualifying. In the 40-minute A-Main, Apolaro would have a flame out in the first couple of minutes of the race and had to fight his way back from 6th place. With just two minutes remaining he would find a way by Diatta Collymore for the win. Collymore led for most of the race being able to capitalise on DJ’s flame out, but finished in 2nd place. Jerry Guerra Having qualified 5th Jerry Guerra was able to come from as far back as 9th position to take 3rd place to make it an all Infinity IF15 podium. In the 1:8 Open class Michael Palazzola took the win from Top Qualifier John Dickson with Mike McBride rounding out the Top 3 after 45-minutes of racing.