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February 17, 2025

RC Maker SP-1 Option Parts

RC Maker has released a number of new option parts of its SP1 1:10 Electric Touring Car platform. After rigorous testing across multiple tracks and conditions they have introduced optional ‘soft’ upper arms. These arms provide more caster flex which makes the car less aggressive initially but overall generates more traction in the corner. Also new from the Australian manufacturer are new optional brass battery hooks. Manufactured from brass with black oxide coating, they add weight (12 grams each) down low right next to the battery which is particularly useful when using ULCG Batteries where extra weight is required for correct balance. They can be used on their own in replacement of the kit carbon hooks, or can be used in conjunction with 5014 or 5016 Full Size or Shorty Weights to further increase the amount of weight on the battery side. The other new optional are Short ULCG Battery Posts for the SP1. Manufactured from 7075 T6 Aluminium with black anodising they are intended for use with Low ULCG Batteries Under 20mm in height.

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February 10, 2025

Hara joins RC Maker for TITC

As it comes up to a year since Ryan Maker gave a prototype of his first ever RC Maker car its international debut at the 2024 TITC, the Australian manufacturer has announced that legend of the sport Atsushi Hara will race the now production SP-1 1:10 electric touring car at the famous Bangkok race. A deal put together by RC Maker’s Japanese distributor Zero Tribe, who are also a personal sponsor of Hara, the Japanese driver shares the honour of being the most winning TITC driver along with reigning Champion Bruno Coelho. The 21st edition of the TITC will see both drivers debut with new manufacturers as Coelho takes on his first race with Infinity and their all new car. Maker has opted to not race himself this year and instead wil focus on supporting his team drivers who will now also benefit from Hara’s vast experience. While some drivers are already making their way to the Thai capital to beginning their preparations for the most coveted title in touring car outside of the World Championship, the event officially runs from February 20-23rd.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

January 3, 2025

Prümper joins RC Maker

RC Maker continues to grow its international team driver line-up with the announcement that top German Touring Car driver Yannic Prümper will race its SP1. With the Australian brand coming close to its first year since announcing it was going to become a fully fledged chassis manufacturer, the signing of the multiple World Championship finalist is a big boost for Ryan Maker’s project with Prümper set to make his debut at the upcoming GP3F race in France. On the announcement Prümper said, “Im excited to start this next chapter with RC MAKER! Seeing what Ryan has done with the SP1 platform and now driving it, I know that it was a great decision to be a part of this team. I’m looking forward to competing at all the big races in 2025 and beyond, and excited for what we can achieve together! Thanks to Ryan for this great opportunity!”

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

December 26, 2024

Brunet joins RC Maker

After a host of Australian driver signings Australian Touring Car manufacturer newcomer RC Maker has announced top French racer Antoine Brunet has joined its team. Following a single season with Yokomo in 2024 after racing with Xray for a number of seasons before that with whom he achieved MIBO International and ETS podium finishes, Brunet will kick off his campaign with the SP1 at the GP3F race in Longwy followed ETS Daun and the legendary TITC in Bangkok, Thailand at the end of February where Ryan Maker debuted the SP1 prototype this year. Making the announcement RC Maker posted, ‘We are beyond excited to work with such an accomplished and professional driver, and are looking forward to developing the SP1 and moving forward together to achieve the best results possible! Welcome aboard Antoine!! ‘. On joining RC Maker’s exciting new touring car project Brunet, ‘A new adventure begins! I’m super excited to join the RC Maker team. Im looking forward to contributing to grow the brand in Europe and all around the world! I want to say a big thanks to Ryan for the opportunity and trust in me. I’m sure the best is yet to come!’

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

December 12, 2024

RC Maker SP-1 Narrow Front Arm | Stiffer Rear Topdeck

Their successful business was built off option parts for cars from various brands and now Australian company RC Maker has released some option parts for its own SP-1 Electric Touring Car. Manufactured from 3mm Carbon Fibre, the -0.75 Narrow Front Suspension Arms reduce the front track width by 1.5mm overall. This increases the initial steering of the car making it more aggressive on turn in. This is mostly good for low to medium traction tracks as it helps the car get into the corner quicker and also respond faster through chicanes. These narrow arms could increase the chance of traction rolling in high traction conditions and will make the car a bit more difficult to drive as a result of the extra initial response. Manufactured from 2.2mm Carbon Fibre, a new Stiffer Rear Topdeck stiffens the bulkheads and flex at the rear of the car. This results in the car being more stable on power out of corners, with slightly less rotation and more stability on slower corners as well.

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December 11, 2024

RC Maker SP-1F 33g Front Bumper Weight

New from RC Maker as part of a series of new option parts for its SP-1F 1:10 FWD Electric Touring Car is this brass weight that adds an additional 33-grams to the front bumper weight. It can be used together with the round weights that go inside the bumper to add a total of 113-grams to the bumper. Two of these weights can also be stacked on top of each other for a total of 66-grams. If stacking, RC Maker suggest using some thin double sided tape to hold the two weights together. Made from brass the weight is completed with a black coating finish.

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December 8, 2024

Hamon joins RC Maker

Top Australian racer Jeff Hamon has announced he has joined Electric Touring Car newcomer RC Maker. The Australian, who announced his departure from Serpent last week, joins the Australia’s first touring car manufacturer which is the realisation of a life long dream of another of the country’s top drivers Ryan Maker who released the SP1 in August. Announcing the news RC Maker said, ‘We’re extremely excited to announce Australian superstar Jeff Hamon on board with RC MAKER! Jeff will be working closely with us driving and developing the SP1, as well as managing our graphics and marketing division going forward! Working with Jeff is a massive step forward for us, and we’re looking forward to all the great things we accomplish together in future! Welcome aboard Jeff!’ Reacting to the signing Hamon posted, ‘Beyond excited to join RC Maker! When Ryan first told me he was making his own car I was so pumped for him! Watching the SP-1 become a reality and performing so well already, along with Ryan being one of the nicest guys in the industry I had to be part of it! I can’t wait to hit the track!

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

August 8, 2024

RC Maker Ultra Lite Horizontal Rear Post Body Mounts

While busy with the release of their first ever Electric Touring Car kit, the SP1, RC Maker’s development of aftermarket parts hasn’t stopped with the release of these Ultra Lite Horizontal Rear Post Body Mounts. After the popularity of their Pro Horizontal Rear Post Body Mounts, the Australian company set out to make the product even better. Thanks to the feedback from racers, they knew they could reduce the weight even further and maintain sufficient strength. With the Ultra Lite mounts they managed to reduce the weight of the entire set by a massive 50%. The new Ultra Lite version comes in at only 1.7g per assembly. To put that into perspective, thats even lighter than using a vertical body post. In addition to the mounts you must also buy the HRP ULTRA LITE Carbon Extensions with RC Maker also releasing new Ultra Lite 7075 Black Anodised Wing Buttons for 1:10 Touring Car bodies.

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