US based parts producer MAD Wurks has released a range of new top deck options for the recently released Schumacher Mi9 Electric Touring Car. In testing they identified benefits from additional top deck flex options to address varying grip levels and conditions on both asphalt and carpet race surfaces. As a result they have produced 1.5mm and 2mm options in both narrow and wide top decks to help fill the tuning gaps.
Iconic American motor brand Reedy has released a new 2024 season t-shirt. Featuring the Reedy Power motor logo design, the black high-quality poly/cotton blend shirt in black is available in 8 sizes.
Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]
In the latest product evolution from Ryan Maker’s RC Maker comes this blacked out Weighted Tweak Wheel Set Pro for 1:10 Touring Car. Featuring a more stylish updated design that also increases the usability, durability and accuracy of the tweak wheels. With longer thumb nuts for easier attachment, new chamfered nuts tighten down to hex without shims. It has a smaller range of motion once wheel lifts, for faster resetting with a one-piece weight/bulkhead design for increased rigidity and durability. A premium dual colour lock in base makes for easy transport. Made from RC Maker’s signature GeoCarbon, stylish chamfered, black coated and laser engraved brass give a high quality finished look.
Sworkz has introduced a tool bag for its latest line of tools offering it as a complete ready to go set with all the key Sworkz tools you need to maintain and repair your RC car. Containing a comprehensive selection of high quality tools specifically designed for competition RC cars, the robust bag guarantees durability. It also offers numerous compartments and holders to keep your tools perfectly organised and easily accessible. The lightweight and compact design of the bag and the easy handling of the tools make it ideal for using it on the go and on the race track.
Team Associated has added a new 1.50mm (1.5D) wire spring lineup to tune its RC8B4.1 1:8 Buggy for the un-groomed and bumpy surfaces encountered at DNC and Silver State. As part of ongoing 1:8 scale development, the team noticed that the current line of 1.6mm wire springs perform well on a higher grip fast layout, but struggled for consistent grip on un-groomed tracks. Changing the wire diameter to 1.5mm gives the spring a different natural frequency and stress on the wire, so it can more easily compress and conform to the track surface in lower grip. Coupled with new softer rates in the front and rear, the new spring lineup is ideal for un-groomed surfaces where traction is at a premium. Both front and rear springs are shortened from the previous kit (front spring from 70mm to 68mm, and rear springs from 86mm to 83mm free length) to optimise the package with the new lower RC8B4.1 shock towers.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
In its third new engine release of 2024, Ielasi Tuned presents an all new .21 engine for 1:8 Offroad racing with the Terra. A replacement for their previous Dirt and Dusty engines, for a few months now the latest engine has been “secretly” used by the Italian engine tuner’s official drivers with excellent results. Compared to their previous Offroad engine offerings, the Terra satisfies all the requirements that a top of the range engine must have to be within everyone’s reach from professional to amateur: Performance/Quality/Price all in one engine!!! This commercial choice was fundamental for Daniele Ielasi as he believes that even in Offroad, having a single top-of-the-range engine allows him to concentrate economic development forces in a single engine while also managing to have a competitive price for everyone. Technically, the new Terra is an exclusive Ielasi Tuned engine because while all the engine components are produced as by O.S. Engines they have been chosen one by one according to Ielasi’s technical specifications, this engine with this set of components is not part of the series O.S. Engines range.
Italian bodyshell producer Mon-Tech Racing has released a new 1:10 Touring Car bodyshell called the Julia. Extensive track testing has shown the Julia to excel in straight-line speed, a major advantage for Stock classes. Additionally, the Julia boasts excellent stability and cornering, meeting the demands of modern bodyshell design. Two versions are available: “Standard”, weighing approximately 80 grams, and “La Leggera” version, coming in at a lightweight of approximately 60 grams. The Julia is produced from high-quality polycarbonate and includes window masks, headlight decals, and all the screws and washers needed to secure the rear wing.
New from aftermarket option parts manufacturer RC Maker is this Digital Caster Gauge Platform for the Schumacher Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. This allows you to use an existing digital angle gauge to read the caster on the recently released Mi9. If you have one in camber or caster form from the Awesomatix, you can simply remove the old plate and fasten this new plate onto the caster gauge! It slides on and locates onto the Mi9 with ease, no matter what steering arms you’re using. This allows you to check the caster with or without a setup station attached to the car.
Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]
