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August 31, 2022

Team Corally SSX-823 1:8 Competition pan car

Team Corally has introduced a new entrant into the 1:8 On-road electric pan car category with the SSX-823 Competition pan car platform. It is the latest evolution of the SSX-8X design, which holds multiple national and international titles. Every component of the SSX-823 has been scrutinised and re-evaluated by Corally. Testing has led to this specific design of the SSX-823, where weight savings have been prioritised, a revised chassis flex system improves handling, and enhanced drivetrain components have been used to better distribute available motor power. All components of the SSX-823 are manufactured from the highest quality composite nylon, carbon fibre, aluminium, and various metals for an extreme level of precision and consistency.

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August 31, 2022

PSM TLR 8IGHT X/E 2.0 centre diff. brace

PSM has developed a centre diff. brace for the TLR 8IGHT X/E 2.0 kit. Made from 3.0mm genuine PSM carbon fibre, the design provides additional rigidity to the whole centre differential unit – compared to the stock plastic part – and adds that factory look as well. To highlight the German origin of the parts, they have recessed a thin silver coloured brass emblem with the PSM logo in the middle of the part. In addition to that, this set includes hardware for routing your power wires below the front differential outdrive which helps to get the weight of the wires down to the lowest point of the vehicle and also give a super clean look.

Source: PSM [psmfactory.com]

August 30, 2022

1up Racing UltraLite 3 Wire Organiser

Randy Caster’s 1up Racing has released this UltraLite 3 Wire Organiser which is the perfect way to dress up your wiring job without adding unwanted weight to your chassis. The lightweight aluminium organiser fits most 12-14ga wire up to 4.1mm OD and weights only .59g.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]

August 30, 2022

Avid AE 2.0 & 2.5mm thick 13mm Pistons

Avid Racing Concepts has introduced new machined 13mm pistons for the new Team Associated’s 13mm shocks in two, 2.0mm and 2.5mm, thickness. They offer a conventional setup but with a perfectly machined round piston and square 90° edges for a tight-fitting piston that has little blow-by creating more pack on jumps. The AE piston has a slightly rounded outer edge and the holes are chamfered which results in harder landings. Over the years Avid have developed a process of keeping all the edges sharp with little to no burrs to keep your confidence high when landing big jumps. The 2.0mm thickness allows the piston to be smoother in bumps but at the cost of bottoming out on big jumps, for those use our 2.5mm thick pistons. Each piston a single dimple if you want to add a small 1.0mm bleeder hole to give the car more bite on slow corners (Blank pistons include 4 dimples.). Each package includes 2 pistons inside a Doodad container printed with AVID logo.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 30, 2022

MonacoRC Special Tweak Bar for Xray X4/Awesomatix

MonacoRC has released this special tweak bar that fits both the XRAY X4 and Awesomatix touring car. The tweak bar is used to push down onto the bulkheads, with the car sitting on a flat surface, to make sure that the chassis is perfectly flat when you tighten the screws of your top deck. This item is extremely easy to use, and can quickly solve any handling problems caused by a tweaked chassis plate.

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August 29, 2022

Gil Losi Snr – RIP

It is with sadness that we report the death of one of the great pioneers of RC racing, Gil Losi Snr. Gil Snr was one of the founders of Team Losi Racing, a company that would become an iconic manufacturer in the world of RC racing. It all started in the 80’s with their first product, a 64 pitch spur gear, and as they say ‘the rest is history’. Gil Snr (pictured with the late Brian Kinwald) also played a huge part in the careers of some of the sport’s biggest names with Adam Drake one of those to quickly pay tribute to Gil “Pops” Losi. Drake posted on his social media, ‘It’s incredibly difficult to process the news about Gil “Pops” Losi. Pops was one of the most kind, passionate, and caring people I’ve ever met. He gave me an opportunity at a very young age to represent his brand and eventually move to California to start my career in the R/C industry. I’m so grateful for the time I was able to have spent with Pops over the years at the races, working together, and at BBQ’s. I’ll always remember the good times and your passion for cars, racing, family. Red RC would like extend our condolences to the Losi family – RIP Gil.

Image: Adam Drake [Facebook]

August 28, 2022

MonacoRC Body Tuck

MonacoRC has developed a line of reinforcements, in three different models, called Body Tuck. Body Tuck is a reinforcement for bodyshells specially designed to have the following characteristics of Lightness, Resilience & Simplicity. The reinforcements are made with supports specially designed for the most popular car bodies on the market and are made with resin 3D printing. Resin 3D (SLA) printing allows the piece to have a considerably higher toughness and resilience than the classic filament printing, the final aesthetic finish of the product is also indisputable, for which MonacoRC have paid great attention both in the production and in the design of the product.

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August 27, 2022

Bittydesign AR8-GT3 body for 1:8 GT LWB

Bittydesign have released this very realistic ‘AR8-GT3’ body shell for 1:8 GT LWB. The project was born with the intention of creating a body shell for the GT class 1/8 scale long wheelbase (LWB) with the focus turned to aesthetics and realism. With a lowered front, widened wheel arches it has a true racing look typical of GT3 cars and a large rear wing optimises downforce and generate sufficient traction and stability. Making reference to one of the most winning cars actually racing the GT3 World Challenge 2022, they took inspiration to design the lines of the AR8-GT3 body shell adapted to the production needs. The phase of refinement took several months to optimise every detail and offer a product that respect Bittydesign’s quality standards.

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