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June 6, 2023

MIBO Carbon handle Allen Wrenches

Adding to its range of products, MIBO has released a new range of hex wrenches. Featuring a light carbon handle and very hard tip with an all black handle and tip finish, the wrench size is marked on the aluminium insert of the handle. The MIBO Allen Wrench is designed with the needs of RC racing enthusiasts in mind. It’s lightweight carbon design makes it easy to carry in your pit box or toolbox. Thanks to sufficient dimensions and a solid surface it’s also comfortable during extensive use. The tip material was custom-made and thoroughly tested to find an optimal balance of hardness. The hex edges are highly resilient from stripping, so if you want a tip, that survives occasional bolt head strips without any harm, this one is for you. And while it’s not advised to use it as a lever, it’s still not overly easy to snap.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

June 5, 2023

Balestri wins EFRA GP at Lostallo

Infinity’s Dario Balestri has made it two from two after winning the latest EFRA GP International race which took place at the iconic Lostallo circuit in Switzerland over the weekend. Winner of the EFRA GP in Leno, Italy back in April, the former World Champion was fastest in qualifying with a best time of 12/4:00.363 set in the final of his three attempts. His closest rival would be team-mate Carmine Raiola whom he held over a 1-second advantage. Lamberto Collari, who claimed the most recent of his record nine 1:8 Onroad World Championship titles at the same circuit back in 2009, would qualify third ahead of Capricorn’s Mirko Salemi. In the half hour final, Balestri posted the fastest lap of the race on his way to victory with Collari in second just 4-seconds back. With Riola retiring after 10-minutes, Salemi would complete the podium ahead of the Mugen of Massimo Aliprandi.

Image: Dario Balestri [Facebook]

June 5, 2023

Vigor RC ‘Easylock battery mount’

New from Vigor RC comes this new idea battery mount which they are calling the ‘Easylock battery mount’. The new battery mount perfectly holds the battery left, right, forward and rearward and is very easy to open to change the battery. Just 1second to push the buttons and turn the upper carbon to open and close it. The battery mount is made by carbon holder with aluminium post and button. Standard is for 20mm battery and use the shim to adjust the height to fit the battery. Weighing a total of 11.5grams, the first release is for the Awesomatix A800R and Xray X4, which will be followed with a version the Mugen MTC2R and Yokomo BD12.

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June 2, 2023

Destiny RX-10SR 3.0R Touring Car

Electric touring car manufacturer Destiny has just released details of its new RX-10SR 3.0R kit. The new kit features a new high grade carbon main chassis which has been manufactured by RC Maker. Also new are a single piece upper deck and a new wave shape graphite front brace. A new carbon front and rear steering plate set allow you to make two difference response setup. The RX-10SR 3.0R gets a 3x7x2mm aluminium lower arm spacer set and new titanium camber screws M3x18mm. Additionally it gets a lightweight front spool set as well as a lightweight rear gear differential set.

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June 2, 2023

Xray NT1 +2mm Alu Lower 2-Piece FR Suspension Holder

Xray has the added the option of these +2mm front suspension holders for its NT1 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6, they are designed to retain the well-proven geometry of NT1 and widen the suspension by 4mm. Fully independent from the bulkheads, mounted directly to the chassis to increase traction and make the car easier to drive. The suspension mounts are anodised in black colour.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 2, 2023

Avid D8 Worlds Spec Carbon & G10 Arm Inserts

New from Avid Racing are these Carbon & G10 Arm Inserts for the HB Racing’s D8 Worlds Spec 1:8 Buggy. The 1.5mm Carbon Arm Inserts for the front offer your buggy another great tuning feature by reducing the flex and twist in the arm. Because the arm is now symmetrical (left and right arm are the same), it has two locations for an arm insert (top & bottom) and the arms do not come with plastic covers anymore. Avid Racing recommend running the carbon insert on the top of the arm and their G10 insert on the bottom to keep the dirt out of the arm while not making the arm too stiff.

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June 1, 2023

RC Maker BD12 SlimFlex chassis & topdecks

RC Maker has released a number of carbon parts for Yokomo’s recently released BD12 electric touring car. The range includes SlimFlex 2.2mm Regular & HARD Carbon Chassis and SlimFlex 2.0mm & 1.6mm Topdeck Sets. The third in their SlimFlex range of Enhanced Carbon Chassis’, the Yokomo BD12 chassis and ‘Hard’ chassis’ feature a narrower chassis all round to provide less scrubbing in corners, leading to increased corner speed. This increases flex, so to counteract this, we have recessed the diff and spool cutouts instead of cutting them all the way through. Not only does this bring the chassis back up to our desired amount of flex, it also improves aerodynamic performance by not preventing air from under the chassis being forced up into the car, detrimental to downforce. Overall, the chassis is slightly stiffer than the kit chassis, and provides improved response. The hard version chassis features a significantly stiffer weave of carbon, which reduces the flex greatly. The flex of this carbon chassis fills a large void between a standard carbon chassis and an aluminium chassis, making it the optimum choice for med-high traction asphalt, and low-med traction carpet. Often track conditions can cause the need for an “in between” option, where an aluminium chassis is too stiff and makes the car too easy to drive and slower, and a carbon chassis is too aggressive or difficult to drive to be consistent. The stiff carbon chassis is the perfect middle ground.

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June 1, 2023

RC Maker 3D Pro Car Stands

Australian aftermarket parts and accessories manufacturer RC Maker has introduced their brand new 3D Pro Car Stands. Offering two models to over both 1:10 Onroad and 1:10 Offroad & No Prep Drag Racing, you can add a splash of colour and style to your pit space with the new stands. Available in 9 vibrant colours to suit everyone, these car stands feature a carbon fibre top with rubber pads to grip your chassis and prevent scratches. The frame itself consists of a 3d printed construction with aluminium standoffs to tie it all together. The base has rubber feet so make sure not to scratch your pit board, and keep the stand in place while wrenching. The sides are finished off with a splash of colour thanks to out advanced multi colour 3d printers. The finish on these sides is outstanding with the black base consisting of carbon fibre reinforced plastic for maximum longevity, and perfectly laid colour that doesn’t even look 3d printed.

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