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]
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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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]
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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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]
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]
David Ronnefalk is to run Matrix Tires as part of his 2023 campaign, with the Italian tyre manufacturer announcing it has signed the former World Champion. Joining the new offroad market entrant, the factory Mayako driver and reigning European Champion, who has run previously without a tyre sponsor, said, “I’m very happy to announce that I have joined the Matrix Racing Factory team for 2023 and beyond. Excited to be a part of another new project and to be able to work and develop the products together with everyone in the Matrix team! Matrix has been around for a long time and for 2023 they have decided to take the step into the offroad market of tires. It will be a learning process for everyone involved, but I have no doubt we will reach our goals very quickly with the dedication, experience and knowledge I’ve seen from the group of guys in the development department. Last but not least I would like to thank Cristian and everyone at Matrix for the opportunity to be a part of this journey! Let’s go racing.”
Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]
OfficinaRC has released this Smart Gluer Tool for the 1:10 Onroad racer which is designed as a device that allows you to glue the shoulder of the tyre perfectly in the simplest way possible. Small in size and made from a solid aluminium block, the Smart Gluer Tool is made completely in Italy. Its exclusive design despite its small size allows it to accommodate a comfortable retractable support in the case which can be used to support the glue nozzle and allow perfect administration on the shoulder. The smart Gluer Tool is battery powered (not included) which allows it to be transported in the hold even for air travel. The use is very simple, place the rubber in the hexagonal adapter in the centre of the Smart Gluer Tool and tighten the rubber using a knob screw. Once powered on the rubber will start to rotate at the right speed to be able to apply the glue. To be even more precise you can use the “Glue Holder” which is housed in the case and which can be positioned using a screw in order to have greater precision in depositing the glue. The Smart Gluer Tool is supplied in a semi-rigid bag made exclusively by MonacoRC which contains a shaped foam to accommodate the device.
