Coming soon from Marka Racing is their new aluminium driveshaft tool for the Awesomatix touring cars. The 2-piece set allows for easier building and maintenance of the front driveshafts when using the standard or optional ST17-1-S hexagonal couplers. The wrenches come machined from high-quality aluminium, they sport a black surface coating for wear and laser-etched Marka Racing logos for easy identification.
Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]
Kyosho have introduced their new ST front hub ball tool for the Fazer MK2 and FZ02 vehicles. It helps with installation or removal of the front hub ball as it ensures straight tightening without damaging the ball while also being of help when swapping the standard nylon ball for the optional FAW218 HD ST ball. The tool is machined from aluminium, it features a red surface coating for wear and comes including a high-strength cap head screw.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
RC-Project have introduced the V2 steering knuckle Ackermann plates for the use with their SWorkz S35-3 V1 Valente Edition steering Ackermann kit. The steering knuckle plates for the recently introduced V2 set have undergone quite a revision with the addition of two steering link mounting positions that allow to access standard and aggressive steering characteristics by simply relocating the outer steering link ballstud positions. Using the now separately available V2 steering knuckle plates will allow owners of the older spec V1 Valente Edition Ackermann kit to upgrade their S35-3 vehicle to the latest specification. The steering knuckle plates come machined from high-quality aluminium, they feature a red surface coating for wear and looks and sport laser-etched S and A markings to high-light the standard and aggressive steering settings.
Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]
Yeah Racing’s recently introduced aluminium wheel well marker is now also available in a black and gold colour variant. The tool helps marking wheel wells for easy cutting, and beside highlighting the actual wheel wells, owners can also mark the lower body cut line at 8mm, 9mm and 10mm height, ensuring consistency when prepping new body shells for carpet or asphalt racing. A machined centre section ensures good view of the wheel axle and besides offering a 65mm wheel well marking the tool also sports an inner 56mm section for M-chassis body shells.
Round 3 of the Xray Racing Series Slovakia was held last weekend, with off-road and on-road classes being run. As for the on-road portion of the event, it was Xray’s own Martin Hudy who dominated the Touring Modified class, taking the TQ from Oliver Havranek (Xray) after the qualifiers. A1 saw Oliver putting some pressure on Martin in the opening stages, however the latter was able to withstand and to bring home the win as he did in A2, when Oliver had to retire due to catching a corner when he tried to pass Martin. A3 then finished again with Martin on top, leaving Oliver behind in 2nd while Xray’s Igor Liptak completed the top 3 result.
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JConcepts have introduced their next generation Aero S-Type 7” wide rear wing for 1/10th buggies. The wing includes options not yet seen before on a 1/10th off-road rear wing. An extended rear gurney lip makes tuning that much better for more grip on the loose surfaces while running the latest generation in off-road. The base of the wing design is built on the popular Aero wing but with new additions which make the wing more durable, more adjustable and ultimately a great tuning piece. The S-Type wing is a direct bolt-on piece for most 1/10th scale 2WD and 4WD off-road buggies. It features a long chord construction with revised section to incorporate some reinforced ribbing in the vertical plane below the over-hanging gurney. Cut-lines and dimpled locations are positioned throughout for trim and tuning options. The new 7” variant of the S-Type wing was used in competition during the 2019 IFMAR Worlds in Trencin, Slovakia for increased rear traction and it comes as a 2-piece set.
Following the introduction of the Axial Racing SMT10 Monster Truck Raw Builder’s Kit, Horizon Hobby also announce the soon release of the Axial SMT10 Grave Digger 4WD RTR Monster Truck. Building on the same SMT10 chassis, the Grave Dogger truck features a 1950s-era panel van body that is as ghoulishly real as it gets, from the trademark graveyard paint scheme and chrome Zoomie headers to the driver figure with glow-in-the-dark helmet. BKT Monster Jam style tyres with foam inserts add more scale realism along with impressive grip and handling on a wide range of terrain. Everything going on beneath the scale body is just as exciting. Axial designers went all out when creating the chassis and roll cage for the SMT10 Grave Digger monster truck. Very similar to those of full-size Monster Jam® trucks, the SMT10 tube frame chassis was developed for maximum strength and has an extremely realistic appearance. There are a variety of shock mounting points for suspension tuning options, with additional mounting points on the cage and at the axle for moving the shocks to a more scale, vertical position if desired. Mated to the proven Axial AR60 axle, the 4-link suspension soaks up any obstacles in its path. The truck comes factory-built and ready-to-run with updated, improved electronics and radio gear. The Dynamite 550-size motor provides higher torque and top speed for pulling off radical monster truck moves. It’s matched with a LiPo- and NiMH-compatible Dynamite 60A ESC that features forward/brake/reverse, forward/brake and crawler drive modes. The included FHSS 2.4GHz radio gear is all high-quality Spektrum brand equipment. The STX2 2-channel transmitter and SRX200 receiver provide fast response and outstanding range. Equipment needed to get the truck going includes a 2S LiPo battery pack with IC3 connector, four AA batteries, and a suitable charger.
The MCM RC indoor asphalt track in Ciserano, Italy hosted the Xpress Cup 2K19 race last weekend in several electric on-road classes. In Touring 13.5T EFRA F1 it was Umberto Pernice (Team Associated/Rebellion-RC) with the overall TQ some 0.3 seconds in front of WRC Racing’s Orlando Fenili. The opening A-main was won by Diego Locatelli from Alessandro Belotti Celli in 2nd, while Umberto scored a DNF, however the latter stroke back with wins in A2 and A3 for the overall from Diego in 2nd, while Alessandro had to settle for 3rd overall after the tie-breaker with Diego.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
