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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.

View diff cross pin set here

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]

October 23, 2022

MXLR Carbon Charger Stand

MXLR has released a ‘First Edition’ Carbon Charger Stand. With limited pit space it is important to have everything as organised as possible on your pit table to maintain enough space for wrenching on your cars. Usually the charging equipment takes the most space on the table. The “First Edition MXLR Carbon Charger Stand helps with saving space and frees up more room in your pits. Made in Germany it has the full ‘Pro’ look as its made from carbon and aluminium only! The design offers multiple possibilities for the placement of your charging equipment. The top plate has perfect sized holes in the front area to allow XT60 and 4/5mm banana plugs go through, as well as bigger sized holes in the rear for XT90 and other bigger plug types. As a finishing touch an engraved “MXLR First Edition” alloy badge in the top plate.

View dimensions and more images here

October 22, 2022

Bittydesign VPR 1:10 Street Drag racing body

Bittydesign has released the ‘VPR’ 1:10 Street Drag racing body shell. The Italian company say the project was born from the desire to create an extraordinary product developed specifically for drag races, “No Prep Street” category. Made with 1mm thick high quality polycarbonate Lexan, the body shell was designed on Team Associated’s DR10 chassis but can also be mounted on Losi 22S chassis No Prep Drag, Traxxas Slash 2wd Drag Car & Traxxas Drag Slash 1:10. Making reference to one of the most iconic American supercar ever made, during the design Bittydesign produced a few parts that complete the racing look of the VPR and aid in performance. The included rear ‘drag racing’ spoiler extension improves and “cleans” the air turbulence generated in the rear. They also offer an optional large GT rear wing to reproduce the exact style of the 1:1 scale GT car.

View more ‘GT’ style and more images here