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October 24, 2023

Lin wins 2023 Futaba/O.S. Cup

Taiwan’s largest event of the year was held over the weekend at the Erchong Floodway track in New Taipei City, where Hong Nor’s owner Hsiang Lin took the win in 1:8 GT. The annual Futaba/O.S. Cup attracted almost 80 drivers from Taiwan and Singapore, and just back from Australia after watching his team driver Toni Gruber claim the IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship with their X3-GTS, Lin took his own explain to both the TQ and win. Making it back to back wins of the event, Lin was joined on the all Hong Nor/Ielasi tuned podium by Su Jiahong and 3rd placed Liú Qiáozhì.

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October 24, 2023

Matrix Offroad tyre balance weights

Adapting the balancing system that they have had in use in onroad nitro racing for a number of years, Matrix Tires has now introduced the concept of its screw in balancing weights for Offroad use. Available in 0.4, 0.7, 1.1, 1.5 & 1.9 grams options, the grub screw weights are fixed into the holes included in the Italian company’s rim design allowing you to get the perfect balance of your tyres.

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October 23, 2023

3Racing Cero Ultra 2.0

3Racing has released a new version of their competition level 1:10 Electric Touring car platform, the Cero Ultra 2.0 which they are recommending for asphalt use. In the second generation of Cero Ultra, the main improvement is to use a shorter and narrower chassis to improve cornering efficiency. The belt length is now a shorter S3M345 x 2 to achieve a shorter chassis and more direct acceleration output. The front and rear lower wishbones have been carefully improved to more room for the anti-roll bar movement and a shorter wheelbase. The lay-down front and rear absorbers mounting make the body roll more efficient, the main chassis has a new weight distribution position and a shorty battery socket, and the diameter of the lower wishbones rolling shims has been increased to improve the durability of the chassis plate, a caster has been added to the rear upright to increase the speed of all corners, and the steering system has changed to M4 X 7 bearings To improve accuracy, the upper deck was shortened to accommodate the twist of the chassis.

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October 23, 2023

Kinwald Klassic double for Gonzales

1Up Racing/Team Associated driver Matthew Gonzales completed the double at the Kinwald Klassic at Hobby Action in Arizona over the weekend winning both 2WD and 4WD Buggy. The fourth annual running of the race that is held in honour of Offroad RC great Brian Kinwald and helps raise funds for the Crohn’s Foundation, qualifying at the recent World Championship host venue would see Gonzales reign. Securing the 2WD TQ in the final round of the three qualifiers ahead of Kyle Davis who also set his fastest time in Q3, in 4WD it was a similar story as he took the TQ ahead of Riley Wortman. In the finals, Gonzales continued his form winning A-Main encounters to win 2WD from Scott Spear while in 4WD 4WD Wortman and Davis completed the podium. After his sterling work with the track preparation and maintenance for the World Championships last month, Jake Thayer was back enjoying his racing taking the TQ and win in 17.5 2WD Buggy.

Image: 1up Racing [Facebook]

October 21, 2023

Bittydesign P10R 1:10 Rally body shell

New from Italian body shell manufacturer Bittydesign is the P10R 1:10 Rally body. Universal, it mounts on all 1:10 190mm models, both touring car chassis as well the ones created specifically for the rally category and is compatible with Tamiya TT-02 chassis in all its variants. Made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate 0.75mm Lexan it comes with a complete set of screw, nuts and large plastic washers to fix properly the rear big wing and is sold clear with protective film outside and a pre-cut decal sheet and windows masks. Resembling the Ford Puma WRC, the design phase took several months to refine every detail, the attention to detail was obsessive in order to propose a body that could best optimise aerodynamics and at the same time remain real in proportions and aesthetics.

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October 20, 2023

PN Racing V3 Anima Titanium Gear 1:28 Servo

New from Mini-Z racing specialists PN Racing is the new V3 version of its Anima High Torque Titanium Gear Digital Micro Servo. Designed for most 1:28 scale racing chassis, it offers wide operation voltage range from 4,8V to 8.4V allowing racers to fine tune and find the desired driving feel. Tiny at only 7-grams it offers up to 41oz/in torque at 8.4V. It is fully programable with PN Racing’s USB Programmer.

Source: PN Racing [pnracing.com]

October 20, 2023

RUDDOG Transmitter Bag

Adding to its growing range of RC accessories, RUDDOG had released a new Transmitter Bag which is available for the Sanwa M17, Sanwa MT-5|MT-44 and Futaba T10PX. Store and protect your transmitter in the distinct red, black, and white colours of RUDDOG with its flair merging with functionality. The main compartment houses a custom-cut foam that cushions your transmitter securely, while an internal pocket offers added storage for smaller accessories. The transmitter bag measures 30x25x15cm.

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October 20, 2023

Yokomo BD12 Optional Parts

Yokomo has announced a number of upcoming new parts releases for its BD12 1:10 Electric Touring Car. First up is a 2.4mm thick Graphite Bumper Support. This plate is mounted on the front bumper to strengthen the bumper. By catching crashes and other impacts with the bulkhead, it prevents damage to the front part of the main chassis. A 2.4mm Graphite Front Shock Tower Stiffner connects the lower portion of the front shock tower to increase rigidity. It increases the rigidity of the shock tower and improves the shock’s operating precision, while leaving the bulkhead surrounding it supple. Graphite Steering Block Arm L, also 2.4mm thick, feature an extended tie rod mounting position compared to the RTC standard arm to reduce toe-in change during suspension stroke. It improves turning performance especially on high grip surfaces. Also new for the car are RTC Axle Block Spacers which are inserted between the aluminium axle block and arm to raise the outer tie rod position and increase the amount of toe-in change due to suspension stroke, thereby increasing rear traction. Finally there is a Graphite Separate Battery Holder. Lightweight, split front and rear sections allow the chassis to remain flexible for torsion. Spacers are included to adjust to the battery thickness.

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