SMJ have added a 1.5mm option of their rubber mount spacers. Since its release, the “Rubber Body Mount Spacer” has been well-received for its easy body height adjustment. Now the ‘Rubber Body Mount Spacer’ is available in a 1.5mm thickness in 10, 12 and 14mm options. Combined with the existing 1.0mm version, it allows for easier and finer height adjustment of the body.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Ruddog has introduced their new Drivetrain and Ball Bearing Oil. Drivetrain Oil is a PTFE lubricant for your RC car’s drive shafts and similar metal parts. Thanks to its special formula, it ensures low friction and does not attract dust and carpet fuzz. The convenient sized 10 ml precision oiler fits into every tool bag and makes maintenance work a breeze. The Ball Bearing Oil is the ideal lubricant for ensuring low friction and a long service life of your ball bearings.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
Having just welcomed Mibosport onboard this month as an advertiser & supporter of Red RC, we would like to wish them a very Happy 14th Birthday. Having covered founder Michal Boks’ racing exploits on the international touring car scene in our early days, Red RC being started just 2 years before Mibosport, it has been great to watch Michal build his company into major supplier to the RC racing market. To mark this milestone for the company, they are giving 14% discount for more than 14 000 products on their web shop by using the promo code ’14years’ in the shopping cart as a thank you to their customers for their ongoing support during the years. As a bonus for orders in value €50+ they are giving customers a gift package which includes MIBO socks and stickers. This special deal is valid 6th November (Sunday) only, from midnight to midnight in their Czech Republic home time zone CET (UTC+1).
Japanese company SMJ has released these front fender stiffeners for touring car body shells. The stiffener plate increases the rigidity of the front fender (front wheel arch), which greatly affects the steering characteristics of a touring car body, and also prevents body damage due to contact between the tires and the body. The teflon tape applied to the surface minimises resistance when it comes in contact with the tire, allowing for smooth cornering without stalling. It is especially recommended for ultra-lightweight bodies.
Power HD has announced the signing of leading 1:5 scale racer Rick van der Bol to their team. The 3-time Dutch National Champion, IFMAR World Championship and European Championship finalist, will be using Power HD’s high torque servo T70 at forthcoming 1:5 scale national and international race events.
Source: Power HD [chd.hk]
Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace has just released a new app to help racers choose the best tyres for the conditions they are faced with. Getting so many messages from customers everyday asking for the best tyre and compound for a specific track they have created the HotRace app to support racers, and answer their most difficult questions. Hotrace has focused all their research and work in this single application to help anywhere at anytime, in any single track condition, considering temperature and grip. No need to wait for anything, no need to overthink, but just a single tap. Get the app on your phone, by searching “HotRace” on the App Store or Google Play
Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
World Champion brand OfficinaRC has released their Billionaire, Bella Vita and Dolce Vita kits for the new Xray X4 ’23. All the pieces of the kits are made in Italy with TiAl6V4 Titanium to ensure the best possible product on the market, making the work on the car much faster and more effective. The highest quality titanium used is practically indestructible ensuring endurance and reliability. The Billionaire kit offers the complete transformation of your X4 ’23 to titanium with the 34 piece Bella Vita kit a middle option and the 14 piece Dolce Vita kit covering the key ball studs.
Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]
It is an iconic brand and one that featured prominently during many A-Main driver introductions over the years, but Lunsford Racing is closing its business with founder Kelly Lunsford retiring. The American company was famed for their Grade 5 titanium turnbuckles that features on the cars of many of the greatest drivers in the sport. Having run news of their many top quality titanium products over the years we would like to wish Kelly and Barb all the best in their retirement.
Source: Lunsford [lunsfordracing.com]
