July 11, 2024

Xray X4 CFF Extra Soft Upper Arm

New from Xray for its X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car is an Extra Soft CFF (Carbon Fibre Fusion) Upper Arm.  The extra soft arm with thinner carbon generates more mechanical traction of the car and improves side traction.  While the softer arm is slightly more fragile, it is recommended for very low & low traction asphalt and carpet tracks.  The upper arm shape conforms around the inner shock position for proper clearance without compromising strength and improve steering and both forward traction and lateral traction.  This design improves durability and eliminates radial play for maximum precision and control from the upper arms.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


July 11, 2024

MonacoRC Sidewall Tires Electric Gluer Carbon Look

MonacoRC has released a new Carbon Look Tire Sidewall Electric Gluer which its says it ready to revolutionise your track experience with its incredible practicality.  This tool is designed to be your perfect ally, ensuring efficiency and style in an extremely compact format.  Small, lightweight, and compact, it measures just  5.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm making it easy to carry as it takes up very little space in your racing gear.  Despite being 3D printed, the case features a carbon look finish that gives it a sleek and professional appearance.  The wheel dragger is cleverly housed within the same case, allowing for neat and protected transport and activation is done via a switch integrated into the case, maintaining a clean design without protruding elements.  Operating with a C123 battery (not included) that ensures long-lasting performance and easy replacement the Carbon Look Tyre Sidewall Electric Gluer is ideal for those who need an effective device to always carry with them, without the weight and bulk of traditional track tools.

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July 11, 2024

OfficinaRC A800 Titan Body Tuck Screw

In its latest product release, OfficinaRC has added this Titan Body Tuck Screw intended for the Awesomatix A800 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  When attention to detail makes all the difference, OfficinaRC offers the highest quality and performance with the screw produced in Italy from certified titanium.  Titanium offers superior strength and lightness, improving your model’s performance.  A refined look that sets your model apart from others, being produced to high-quality standards ensures long-lasting durability and consistent performance.

Source: Monaco RC [monacorc.com]


July 11, 2024

Japanese Champion Kato joins Infinity Offroad Team

Reigning Japanese 1:8 Offroad National Champion Kouki Kato has announced he has joined Infinity for his nitro offroad programme.  The 18-year-old, who last month successfully defended his 1:10 2WD Buggy National title, had already been racing for Infinity in onroad achieving impressive results including making the final at the 2023 IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championships.  Winning the 2023 JMRCA 1:8 Offroad title without a chassis sponsor, following the recent release of Infinity’s long await first ever 1:8 Buggy, the IFB8, the deal between Kato and the Japanese manufacturer is a logical one.

Source: Kouki Kato [Facebook]


July 11, 2024

Raceform 1:10 Onroad Lazer Rig electronic upgrade

Following on from the electronic operation upgrade of its 1:8 Buggy tyre gluing jig, Raceform has announced that it is now offering an option to upgrade their 1:10 Onroad Lazer Jig.  The innovative attachment transforms your existing jig into the first-ever portable, electronically-assisted tyre gluing system which also doubles as Side Wall Gluer.  It offers you effortless, consistent gluing as you can focus on applying glue, not turning the wheel.  You can also say goodbye to CA glue contact, eliminate the risk of getting glue on your hands.  Long gluing sessions become a breeze meaning mo more wrist fatigue.  The upgrade is simple with it installed easily on your existing 1:10 Lazer Jig is approx 3-minutes.  Once fitted it will work with any power bank, charger, or USB outlet and most RC chargers.  The 6500mah Power bank provides 7+ hours of continuous use.

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July 10, 2024

OfficinaRC Mi9 Titanium Screw Kits

OfficinaRC has introduced nine titanium screw kits specifically designed for the Schumacher Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Four of these kits are dedicated to the upper part of the model and are offered in two variations: UFS and Skinny UFS.  UFS is renowned for its robust look and strength while the new Skinny UFS has smaller head sizes to weigh the same or less than aluminium screws of the same length (approximately 10-30% less than UFS depending on the length).  Additionally, there is a lower part kit made of SFS with all OfficinaRC screws crafted in Italy from top-quality certified materials.

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July 9, 2024

VP-Pro TLR offset 1:10 Offroad Wheels

VP-Pro has announced that its range of 1:10 Offroad wheels are now available in a TLR offset.  Offering a 4WD Front and 2WD/4WD rear, all the rims will come in standard 3.5mm offset.  Made of high-quality plastic, the lightweight wheels provide high rigidity which adds to better stability during cornering and conforms to IFMAR standards.  Available in Yellow/White and come as a pack of four rims.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]