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October 28, 2022

Bittydesign ‘VPR’ 1:7 GT body for ARRMA Felony

Italian company Bittydesign has released another new bodyshell for the ARRMA on-road models cars. After the big success of the previous model launched during this year they have just launch of another body engineered for the Felony 1:7 scale chassis made by Arrma RC. Made with 1.5mm thick high quality polycarbonate Lexan, the body makes reference to one of the most iconic supercar of the USA motorsport history and will give your Felony with a supercar look. The body is supplied complete with lexan wing + plastic supports and the hardware (screw, nuts and large plastic washers) to fix properly these parts.

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October 28, 2022

SMJ 200mm Gurney flap rear wing

Just ahead of the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championships in Thailand next week, SMJ has released this rear wing with incorporated Gurney Flap for the Xtreme CZ1 200mm bodyshell. The wing produces the strongest downforce in the class offering excellent rear grip and stability. Downforce can be adjusted by trimming the amount of gurney flap.

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October 27, 2022

Destiny RX-10 CVD Joint case & Diff cross pins

Following the release of their all new RX-10SR 3.0 touring car during the Summer, Team Destiny have released some new optionals for the RX-10 Series. A new 7075 Aluminium lightweight hardened double joint case for the CVD helps to decrease the wheel and joint vibration while also increasing steering efficient and corner speed. Another new option part for RX-10 series is 7075 Aluminium hardened gear diff cross pin set. This increases the smoothness of internal bevel gears movement and improve gear diff efficient.

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October 27, 2022

Ultimate ‘Dirt-Off’ Cleaner

Understanding how important the cleaning and maintenance of RC vehicles is, Ultimate Racing have added this new Dirt-Off car cleaner to their range. Dirt-Off is a multipurpose cleaner that can be used with all types of RC vehicles. With its specific formula, it is capable of penetrating and descaling any adhering dirt particle such as mud, grease, dirt and general grime. Dirt-Off is very effective on metals and plastics, cleaning any part while lubricating and protecting against corrosion. Thanks to its adjustable spray, it disperses and spreads easily, leaving a protective film that prevents the accumulation of dirt.

Source: Ultimate [modelixracing.com]

October 27, 2022

SMC technology in 1:1 Electric Motorbike Record attempt

It is nice to see RC technology making its way into full size motor sport with IFMAR World Champion battery manufacturer SMC Racing helping the record breaking electric motorbike outfit Team Speed Hertz as they get ready for the Texas Mile event this weekend. With teams having just 1-Mile to achieve their top speed and a shut down distance of 1/2-Mile, Speed Hertz are aiming to try and take the SMC technology and logo on the side of the bike to over 190mph and break the current 188mph record. Marc Rheinard used SMC batteries to take his Tamiya to two of his 1:10 Touring Car World titles (2010 & 2012).

View complete bike with SMC branding here

October 27, 2022

Racetec low profile cooling heads

Klinik RC has through their Racetec brand released new lightweight billet machined low profile cooling heads for O.S. and other similar engines. Cast stock heads are very heavy (70-90g) and not very efficient dissipating heat from your engine. Machined aluminium has 2x the thermal conductivity vs cast and the head weighs in at 30-40% less (53g) than the cast counterpart, significantly lowering COG. Machined from billet stock aluminium they are anodised in black, pink, red or blue and finished with lasering on the Racetec logos.

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October 25, 2022

Revolution Design Ultra X-Ring for 3mm 1:10 Shock

New from Revolution Design Racing Products are these Ultra X-Rings for 3mm 1:10 Shocks. Regular maintenance is crucial for ensuring the effective functioning of every RC car. Many parts hidden inside the most important assemblies are often neglected, including shock seals. RDRP’s Ultra X-Rings carry over the proven rubber compound of the well-known white O-rings. Thanks to their X-shaped profile, friction is reduced while retaining great sealing characteristics to any debris outside the shock, no matter whether you run on dirt or carpet. The packs of eight Ultra X-Rings are convenient for racers and hobby shops alike as they fit a wide variety of cars and trucks with 3 mm shock shafts, including but not limited to Team Associated, Schumacher and many of the latest TLR and Yokomo kits.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

October 24, 2022

Capricorn announces Depta on factory team

Capricorn RC has announced Merlin Depta as part of their factory team line-up for 2023. Having announced his departure from Serpent after 17-years of racing with the brand back in August, the German joins former team-mate & countryman Dominic Greiner at the reigning European 1:8 & 1:10 Nitro Onroad Champion manufacturer. Commenting on the announcement, Depta said, “(I am) Very happy to announce that I’ll join the Capricorn factory for 2023 and beyond. The quality and mechanical design are so on point. As if every single part of a car was taken into revision to make it as light and high-grade as possible. It’s so much fun to work on that car and I’m happy to join such a professional team. See you on the track.”

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]