July 1, 2024

Yokomo Drift Body Releases

With strong links with full size drifting, Japan’s Yokomo has released a number of new 1:10 body options for RC Drifting.  First of these are pre-painted versions of the Pandem GR86 and Pandem GRA90 Supra.  With these bodies the light/window decals are already applied, and wheel arches are pre-cut, so you can mount them by drilling holes for body mounts or using magnetic mounts.  The car can be easily driven without time-consuming painting work.  Yokomo has also re-released the popular Altezza and Z33 bodies for the Drift Package series.  Both are sold as clear bodies with window decals only.

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June 28, 2024

Capricorn LAB GT2 GP Option Parts

Italy’s Capricorn RC has released two new option parks for its LAB GT2 GP 1:8 GT Chassis.  Offering greater set-up options, they have release a hard version of the lower rear suspension arms which a cut from 5mm carbon fibre.  Another new part is a front bumper stiffener, machined from aluminium.  With an anodised finish in Capricorn’s distinctive trademark red colouring, the stiffener makes the front end much more resistant to any impacts.

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June 28, 2024

Salemi joins Ielasi Tuned

Engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has announced the addition of 1:8 Onroad Stalwart Mirko Salemi to its team.   The Italian Capricorn driver, who took at win at season finale of the Euro Nitro Series last year and finished on the podium at the ultra competitive Nationals in April, will use Ielai Tuned just released GP9R24 engine as part of his 2024 campaign starting this weekend with the AMSCI National Constructors Championship in Gubbio.  He will also contest the ENS as well as the European Championship in Locorotondo.   After a brief period with Nova Engines, with whom he started the 2024 season, commenting on the Ielasi Tuned announcement Mirko said, “I am very happy with this choice, Ielasi Tuned is now a guarantee of performance and reliability.  Way back in 2007, during my first year of activity, in my first important competition, my Power unit was Daniele’s engine, and I still remember him with pleasure when he lent me that engine.  Today, I thank Ielasi Tuned for their trust and for welcoming me into their team.  I hope to have fun together, and why not, also to get some important satisfaction”

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]


June 28, 2024

Willspeed B7 Camber Blocks

Willspeed has released a new Aluminium +2 -2 Caster Block Link Mounts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy.  Manufactured in 7075 Aluminium, the single piece alu design gets machined threads to remove the factory nyloc nut.  This makes for ease of ball stud removal and adjustment.  Pair these up with our 0 +4 option you have all the possibilities covered!  Component Weight (Pair) – 3.01g

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June 27, 2024

MXLR TRF421 FlexBumper and Front Body Support

Germany’s MXLR has released a version of its FlexBumper and a Front Body Support for Tamiya’s TRF421 competition level 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The FlexBumper is 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and absorbs hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure.  More robust and sturdy, it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the floor after a crash.  The MXLR FlexBumper for the TRF421 matches the original footprint, but with a lower overall profile! Also the front body post adjustment of the TRF421 is fully in function with their design, the bumper can slide back and forth depending on the used body post position.  A direct replacement for the kit foam, the lower overall profile helps to keep the weight in an acceptable range.  There are two MX logos on the backside to proof the originality.

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June 27, 2024

Willspeed B7 Machined PEEK Idler Gears

New from British 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed is this machined 26T PEEK Idler Gears Set for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy.  Looking to create the ultimate fit and forget Idler Gear solution for the B7 in terms of performance and reliability, they redesigned the 3 gears to take 5 X 9 X 3mm bearings (supplied).  Reducing the bearing diameter to increase the material section at the root of the gear tooth to improve strength and durability.  PEEK (polyetheretherketone) a premium high performance engineering plastic and boasts excellent mechanical strength, heat and wear resistance and bearing properties, the highest rated among plastics making these gears truly a fit and forget item.

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June 26, 2024

Hong Nor Pinion Gear Tool Set

World Champion 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Hong Nor has released a new Pinion Gear Tool Set for the easy replacement of pinions.  The set is used to replace the 1st and 2nd gear pinions on the clutch bell of the X3GT-61 Clutch Set.

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June 26, 2024

Roche P12V updated Chassis Plate

1:12 Specialist manufacturer Roche has introduced an updated main chassis for their P12V pancar.  The new 7075 aluminium main chassis has a reduced material front section meaning less front weight and a reduce area that can touch the track surface.  This changes gives improvement with the car’s steering response especially on high grip conditions.

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