New from California company R1 Wurks is their new ROAR approved Super Short 13.5 motor. The stator on this motor is 6mm shorter than their V21-S motors, allowing for the weight to be more towards the middle of your chassis for a better centre of gravity. Both a 17.5 and 21.5 turn Super Short motor will be added to the range shortly.
Former European Offroad Champion Martin Bayer has announced he has parted company with long time electrics sponsors Hobbywing. A racer who transitioned from team driver to the role of head designer for Xray’s offroad chassis offerings, he originally joined the Hobbywing in 2017. Making the announcement on social media the Czech driver said, ‘One chapter ends. I am so thankful for the years I spent under Hobbywing. Today I am officially leaving Hobbywing. Thanks to everyone in the factory and especially to Salton Dong for his support. I wish them all the best in the future and best of luck on race track. This weekend I will be still running Hobbywing on EOS but soon I will announce my future’.
Source: Martin Bayer [Facebook]
1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has extended its range of 12mm springs with the addition of two harder front options, green (4.7lbs) and blue (4.9lbs). The comprehensive spring range covers all demands and requirements faced within 1/10th buggy racing with the springs manufactured from tempered high carbon steel with a zinc coating for guaranteed style and longevity. With the extension of the range Willspeed has also updated their spring chart.
PR Racing has officially announced details of its upcoming 2023 SB401R 1:10 4WD Buggy kit release. Six new parts are being introduced to the buggy to improve performance over its predecessor. PR Racing state the most notably improvement will come from the super smooth coated V4 shock bodies and new pistons. Other new items include steering turnbuckles and rod ends and new 2mm front and rear top decks. The new kit will be released in early March 2023.
Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]
New from Japan’s SMJ is this low aluminium shock spring retainer. It has been designed for use with shock springs with an inside diameter of 13.0~14.0mm and allows the shock spring to be installed 1mm lower than standard retainers. The retainer is finished in a high-grade matte black.
View comparison with standard retainer here
Italian RC tuning parts company RC-Project has announced Fabrizio Teghesi has joined its team. The Italian offroad racer who made the switch from a very long sting with Kyosho to HB Racing for 2023 will not only use RC-Project products in his 1:8 buggy programme but will be actively involved in developing future products from the Turin based company for the HB Racing platforms . Commenting on the announcement the former Italian National Champion said, ‘”It’s been more than 10 years since I had a sponsor for Optional parts! But now the wait is over, I’m delighted to be part of a great team like RC-Project! I am very proud to bring their products to the track! I think they are one of the references on the market!”
Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]
Donathen RC has introduced a new range of replacement radio wheels. In true DRC fashion these are customised and made to order. They available in 10 colours (White, Purple Red, Blue, Grey, Orange, Black, Green, Yellow and Pink), 10 designs, and in 3 diameters (stock diameter, a medium size, and a large size). These are also more durable than the stock plastic radio wheel. They are a direct replacement for your stock radio wheel, and utilise the stock radio foam from your current wheel. Currently only available for the Sanwa m17, Mt44, and m12. Futaba, Ko, and Spektrum wheels will be available at a later date.
Source: Donathen RC [drcproshop.com]
Best known for its 1:5 racing chassis, Italian company Genius Racing has released CAD images of its upcoming 1:8 GT Competition chassis the GTC8.23 Nitro. The new kit is the evolution of its predecessor the Genius GTC8 and features a host of redesigned elements. The new central transmission improves the balance of weights, giving better distribution with respect to the geometric centre of the car. This improvement makes the car more stable in corners. A new rear hub with a pivot ball system makes it easier to adjust toe and consequently track width. This important evolution allows to continuously adjust the toe without changing the pitch of the car. They have also added a new Ackermann position which helps in low grip situations. New large central brake with hexagonal drag improves the self-centring of the brake disc providing more effective and constant braking compared to the previous version. The completely redesigned radio plate allows easier installation and better ergonomics. Its new lowered configuration is designed to simplify all brake, accelerator and steering anchorages. The new large receiver box is positioned in the centre of the servos to optimise the passage of cables and connections.
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