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October 25, 2024

MST FRX RS 1:10 Drift Car Kit

Max Speed Technology (MST) have released their latest 1:10 Competition Drift Car Kit, the FRX RS. Featuring a new FR-driven chassis design, this maximises the rear axle weight distribution, significantly enhancing acceleration. The FR setup can also achieve more realistic drifting dynamics of a real car. The car also features a realistic quick-change differential/final transmission system, inspired by real drift racing cars. An additional 19T metal gear is included along with the standard 19T and 21T plastic gears. The car also gets a newly designed Reinforced Differential which is equipped with six metal bevel gears for the first time, increasing rear axle rotational inertia to enhance overall speed and durability. All of the drivetrain’s plastic gears are upgraded to impact-resistant materials for enhanced durability. Newly designed aluminium steering system with improved Ackermann settings gives faster response and greater drift angles. New THA suspension system offers extensive adjustability with the kit including the new design DK-RWD front/rear short spring set. The chassis structure design is inspired by the roll cage of real vehicles.

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October 24, 2024

Revolution Design RC8B4.1 Alu Rear Brace Mount

As reported on during our coverage of the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain, Revolution Design Racing Products new RC8B4.1 Aluminium Rear Brace Mount is now available. A direct replacement for the standard composite plastic part, the brace mount connects the rear chassis brace to the rear gearbox on your Team Associated RC8B4.1 or RC8B4 buggy. The mount is machined from high-quality black-anodised aluminium, featuring chamfered edges and a laser-etched RDRP logo, giving your buggy a factory look while significantly boosting durability. The refined design enhances durability and ensures balanced flex characteristics, which translate to improved performance on the track. The brace mount is compatible with the latest RC8B4 and RC8T4 series, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your vehicle’s setup.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

October 24, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 Camber Adjustment Wrench

Mikimodel, the Yokomo distributor for Italy, has released this Camber Adjustment Wrench intended for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Part of the ‘Mikimodel Special Parts’ line, this very convenient 1.5 mm wrench is shaped to allow the user to adjust the camber with extreme precision, furthermore the tool is of high quality avoiding problems in use.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

October 24, 2024

Nova S3R “Ricky Slater” World Champion Edition

In recognition of the their engine’s victory at the 2024 1:8 Stockcar World Championship, Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has released a “Ricky Slater’ World Champion Edition of their S3R engine. As the reigning British, Dutch and European Champion, Slater added the World title to his CV at the end of August at the Adur Model Car Club oval track in the South of England. Nice recognition of this long established niche RC class, the 3.5cc 3-port engine features a 50mm S3RWC Edition cooling head and an aluminium 9 mm Low-profile carb venturi. Running a 15,94mm bore and 17,5mm stroke, internally the engines has a Turbo Head Button, a DLC coated Balanced Crankshaft and a Turbo Backplate.

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October 24, 2024

2024 SIGP International Offroad GP – Registration

Sunpadow, the organisers of the SIGP International Offroad Grand Prix which makes a return to the international racing calendar this year, have announced that registration will open on November 1st at www.arc-chn.com . Counting Germany’s Joern Neumann and American Ryan Lutz as past Champions, the SIGP International Offroad Grand Prix takes place at the 3-circle ARC International RC Racing Track in Xiamen, China, from December 11-15. The same venue that hosted the 2017 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Offroad World Championships, the race schedule will be made up of 5 classes including racing for 1:4 offroad bikes. With the main action expected in 1:8 Nitro Buggy and 1:8 eBuggy, a number of international drivers are expected to be announced shortly to battle it out for some of the SIGP’s total prize money of almost $25,000. Race enquiries can be directed to yifengl@3-circles.com .

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

October 24, 2024

MXLR Precision CNC Spur Gears

MXLR has expanded its range of Precision CNC Spur Gears with the addition of 63 (48DP) and 68, 70 & 72T (64DP) options. Made from premium-grade engineering plastic, these gears are CNC-cut for perfect concentricity and balance, ensuring maximum performance. 3.0mm width with a 0.4mm recess gives versatile offset options with the industry-standard 3-hole mounting making them ideal for modern TC and 1:12 cars. With clear tooth count markings for easy identification, the 68T, 70T, 72T Spur Gears (64DP) are intended for 1:12 scale racing while the 63T Spur Gear (48DP) is ideal for the XPRESS AT1/AT1S to achieve the perfect 3.8 gear ratio.

Source: MXLR [maexler.com]

October 23, 2024

Avid XB2 ’24/25 Arm Mounts | Rear Roll Center Holder

Avid Racing Concepts is testing the market with a limited release of a number of new aftermarket parts for the Xray XB2 ’24/25 1:10 2WD Buggy. The -2° C Arm Mount was first innovated by the US company for the B6.3 and has turned into a must-have if you are racing on high bite surfaces such as carpet or turf. This mount frees up the vehicle in the turns and when landing jumps sideways such as corner tabletops. Typically, to get to the low rear toe settings that you need on carpet, you have to start narrowing the pills through the D Mount which is increasing side bite by decreasing your track-width. Their C Arm mount prevents that from happening by widening the C pivot block, thus starting you at 1 deg of rear toe with centered pills on the C and D mount instead of 3.

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October 23, 2024

Yokomo RO/SO Alu Center Link

New from Yokomo is this Aluminium Center Link for their RO/SO Series of 1:10 2WD buggies. It significantly improves rigidity, reducing sway during cornering by upgrading the material. The use of a bearing in the actuating part that connects to the steering wiper ensures smooth steering, even under applied torque. The link enhances cornering response, allowing for sharper and more precise driving.

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