October 14, 2024

Excelerate RC Prodigy ‘F1’ 1:10 Formula Chassis

Another upcoming release from new entrant to the onroad chassis market Excelerate RC is their 1:10 Formula Chassis the Prodigy ‘F1’.  Having shown us their 1:10 World GT-R contender while attending the MonTech NYGP, the Wisconsin based manufacturer also brought along their F1 which is set to go on release the first week of November.  Racing at the NYGP, the designer of the Prodigy’s trio of new releases (1:12, World GT-R and F1) Josh Cyrul explained, ‘the ‘F1′ has a lot of carry over from the other cars with the kit going to come with the wings that are pictured which are eXcelerate RC’s own design.  It will also include the body and halo in the kit.’  A veteran pan car racer, Cyrul added, ‘the kit will come with a solid rear axle to start with and it will be possible to use other brands gear differentials but we will have our own gear diff coming hopefully by the end of the year.’   Having planned to have the F1 out sooner, he explained, ‘One thing that slightly delayed the release was the front servo mount and rear motor plates.  We didn’t realise how popular foam had become over in Europe so we wanted to make sure that right away it can also be run out of the box on foam tyres.  So since the first prototype car we had to cut the servo mount brackets mounts more so their will be shims in there to lower the front and the motor plate so you’ll be able to run 55/56mm foam tyres.’

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October 11, 2024

Ielasi Tuned Anti Vibration Kit

A simple and small idea from Ielasi Tuned is this Anti-vibration Kit dedicated for 1:8 Onroad use and their 2185Factory muffler.  The kit is composed of two springs and two collars that are used to fix the muffler to the car, dampening the vibrations generated by the engine that could cause the muffler manifold to break.  Depending on the length of the muffler support wire (each model has a different one) you can use either two collars or just one to fix the muffler.

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October 10, 2024

Team Associated TC7.2cc Collector’s Clear Edition Kit

Having released the clear version of their iconic RC10 buggy last year, Team Associated has announced a clear version of their last competition touring car chassis, the TC7.2.   No longer an active manufacturer in competition 1:10 EP touring car market,  the US brand is commemorating their most successful 4WD touring car platform, which was original launched in 2018, with the announcement of the TC7.2cc Collector’s Clear Edition Kit.  This kit offers RC collector’s the ability to build the successful 1:10 scale touring car platform in iconic polycarbonate clear material.  This clear car edition includes great features you remember from the RC10TC7.2.  The TC7.2cc is designed for optimal build experience, and this clear car edition kit is a true gem for both collectors and racers alike.  While clear parts are stronger than SLA and could be driven, it was manufactured as a display piece for your collection.  The polycarbonate clear components will only be available in the kit. They will not be sold individually.

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October 9, 2024

Schumacher NEON 4WD MTC Mini Touring Car

Schumacher has released a new Mini Touring Car called the NEON 4WD MTC.  The British manufacturers multiple World Championship winning engineering team have applied their knowledge and experience to create the 1:10 NEON MTC, the NEON already a proven winner at British BRCA National races.  It features class leading suspension geometry, and transmission efficiency, to make a well balanced car that is easy to drive fast. The NEON will bring out the best in your driving skills, to move you up the rankings in this fun and competitive racing class.  The NEON is available in two Specifications, full Carbon Fibre or S2 Kits.

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October 7, 2024

Excelerate RC Mach MD 1:12 body

Wisconsin based Excelerate RC has introduced a new 1:12 body, the medium downforce Mach “MD”.  The Mach MD is designed with moderate styling to help free the car on high bite carpet surfaces while retaining it’s aggressive appearance.  Created specifically for 1:12 Stock and Super Stock racing, the Mach MD excels in those classes by reducing drag and overall downforce while increasing side bite and stability.  Made from high quality polycarbonate, the Mach MD is available in .015” Lite (approx 27-30g race ready) and .020” (approx 35-38g race ready) Standard material thickness.  The design is 100% created in 3D CAD for a perfectly symmetrical product and superior detail.  Currently, the Mach MD is pending ROAR approval.

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September 27, 2024

Yokomo Drift Car Double-Bearing Front Axle System

Designed for compatibility with their RD, SD, and MD series of 1:10 Drift cars’ front axles, Yokomo has introduced this double-bearing front axle system which significantly reduces friction by distributing load across the two bearings.  This minimises rotational resistance in the front tires, enhancing overall performance.  The axle shaft, made from high-quality steel but reduced to a Φ3mm diameter, is engineered to lower both weight and rotational moment.  This design enables smoother rolling during acceleration, providing an extra boost when exiting corners while also preventing wheel spin.  Additionally, tread width can be adjusted by simply replacing the included spacers, offering greater flexibility in tuning.

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September 25, 2024

Orlowski adds 1st 2WD Offroad European title

Michal Orlowski has added the EFRA 1:10 2WD European Championship title to his CV for the first time, the Schumacher/Hobbywing driver taking the win in Sweden where the championships are being hosted indoors for the very first time.  The reigning 4WD European Champion would secure the overall TQ in Malmo topping 4 of the 5 rounds of qualifying.  Schumacher team-mate Daniel Kobbevik took Q5 to secure P2 on the grid with Team Associated’s defending Champion Marcus Kaerup claiming 3rd ahead of the Xray’s of Bruno Coelho and David Ronnefalk.  In the triple finals, Orlowski took A1 by almost 4 seconds over Norwegian Kobbevik as Ben Smith came through for third.  A2 would be a much closer finish as Kaerup with the only 18-second lap of the race tried to force the fight to A3 but coming up 9/100ths short it was Orlowski who took A2 and the title.  With a number of drivers in contention for the other podium placing in A3, it looked to be Kobbevik who would fill the second step but chased down by Kaerup, a mistake with 30-seconds to go, allowed Kaerup through for the win and runner-up spot.  Kobbevik completed the podium ahead of Smith.  Orlowski will now try to go for his first Euros double as the rest of the week switches to the 4WD title fight.

Image: Hobbywing Technology [Facebook]


September 21, 2024

Team Powers Mini Spec Radon V2BT

Team Powers has announced the upcoming release of its new Mini Spec Radon V2BT Speed Controller.  Weighing just 22 grams it features key upgrades from the V1 being smaller in size, better AMP, easy adjustments and firmware updates with all the same features of the Radon Pro V5BT ESC.  Hardware upgrades include Support Accidental Polarity Reverse Function and Bluetooth support, advanced programming and firmware updates via Mobile Apps (iOS & Android).  A32-bit MCU ensures Ultra-smooth, faster response with precise throttle and braking control.  A revised PCB Design reduces temperatures by 10°C temperature for better efficiency.  A One-Touch On/Off Switch offers easy and convenient power-up.

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