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January 24, 2023

Matrix Tires Universal Tyre Balancer

Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has updated its Automatic Tyre Balancer to now be available only as a universal unit covering all your Onroad, Offroad and GT needs with the appropriate adapters. Originally launched in two models last August, one for offroad and one for onroad, now both categories are covered by a universal unit. The balancer is full automatic and using software indicates where the users needs to add balancing weigh to the wheel for the perfectly balanced tyre. For 1:8 Onroad, Matrix also offers its own weights that screw directly into their own ‘Five’ rims. The introduction of holes around the outer edge allows the insertion of tungsten headless screw with calibrated weight for perfect balancing.

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January 23, 2023

RC Maker HRP Body Mounts Pro

New from RC Maker is this new ultra Lightweight Body Mounting System for use with their Horizontal Rear Body Posts. Their original HRP Lite system was a huge success with thousands of racers opting to mount their bodies with the system. After months of feedback from drivers around the world as well as our team drivers consisting of the likes of Marc Rheinard, Yannic Prumper, Akio Sobue and Nicholas Lee, RC Maker set out to further improve on what was already a great product. Weighing just 6.5g/pair, the new HRP Pro is based around a US Grade 7075 Aluminium mount. With built in threads, incredible durability and minimal weight, they have also added locating pins which allows the HRP Pro do be adjusted in 1mm increments, and also stops it moving if the screws happen to come loose. On top of this, it also helps you to get them even left to right. They have also designed the carbon bracket to accommodate these locating pins, and also added more material around the body mount hole for improved durability. Opting for “1mm Play” this means the holes are now oval with a small amount of vertical play to allow the car to flex and move under the body over curbs and bumps.

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January 20, 2023

Willspeed Low Drag Rear Wing

British electric 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has released its new Low Drag Rear Wing. Vaccum formed from 1mm polycarbonate it is intended as a durable, stylish and affordable 1:10 Buggy Wing. With a different rear profile and less rake angle than the standard version, the design features the Willspeed logo formed into back face. Available singularly or in a discounted Multipack (3 pieces).

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]

January 20, 2023

Awesomatix A800R touring car

Awesomatix has released details of its latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car offering, the new A800R. The first feature of the new car is it compact shorter lower deck with an all new shape. The new shape of the lower deck allows the car to dive and roll more without excessive rubbing on the track. Combined with the new carbon lower arms the wheelbase remains same as previous kits. New dampers have an even lower centre of gravity and provide independent adjustment of the damping level and the suspension spring rate with 2 build-in modes for progressive damping and for linear damping. Smoother operation at low-speed damping and improved characteristics at high-speed damping are the key improvements of our new dampers. The added ball bearing in the damper-suspension linkage provides noticeable reduction of the adverse initial friction during the suspension operation.

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January 20, 2023

Iris One titanium ballstuds

Iris has added these titanium ballstuds as an optional upgrade for its ONE 1:10 electric touring car. They lower the overall weight and improve the centre-of-gravity of your ONE. Made from high-grade Ti6Al4V Grade 5 titanium, they shave off a whopping 43% in weight compared to the standard steel ballstuds. The titanium options come as 2 pieces and are available in 6x6mm, 6.5×3.5mm & 5.5x10mm Suspension Ballstuds, 5x4mm & 5×2.5mm Ballstuds and a 5mm Ball Connector.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

January 19, 2023

Protoform 1:28/Mini-Z P63 Body

Protoform has released its first aerodynamic solution for high-competition 1:28 scale racing with the release of the pocket sized P63. A name and body style that 1:10 scale touring car fans will be familiar with, the P63 is now available for your Mini-Z or other 1:28 scale 98mm wheelbase on-road car. This ultra-high downforce, super low-CG aerodynamic body shell was designed with the racer in mind, catering to the Super Stock and Modified 1:28 racing classes.

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January 19, 2023

Yokomo SO1.0/YZ2 HD Motor Mount

Yokomo has released a new aluminium motor mount for use on its SO1.0 or YZ-2 series of 2WD Buggies. It is thicker than the kit’s standard motor mount and is designed for heavy-duty use and withstand from bending during heavy crashes.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

January 19, 2023

Ruddog Power Tool Wrench Set

New from Ruddog are these two sets of Power Tool Wrench tips. The standard 1/4″ size drive make them fit basically any power drill or screwdriver and increase your speed of wrenching. Made from high quality HSS steel they are offered in two different sets, with either 1.5mm, 2.0mm 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex tips or with 1.5mm, 2.0mm hex tips and 5.5mm, 7.0mm nut tips. Each tip is colour coded for easy size identification.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]