December 20, 2016

RDRP Team Associated B6 brass C & D mounts

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced the C and D brass rear arm mounts for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. The suspension hangers are direct replacements for the kit parts and they add valuable weight especially when running in low-traction conditions or when the track is getting bumpier. Machined from black-coated brass and sporting gold-colour chamfered edges, the heavy suspension hangers shift the weight bias further back for improved traction. The mounts can be used together or separately with the C mount, in front of the rear axle, greatly reducing the unwanted pendulum effect very rear mounted weights can create. Both the C and D mount are available separately from now on.

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December 20, 2016

JConcepts blue & black microfibre towels

JConcepts’s recently introduced Dirt Racing Products microfibre towels are also available in a “JC signature” black and blue variant. Perfect for all sorts of cleaning purposes, including tyre and rim prepping prior to glueing, the towels are also good for a range of other duties such as cleaning parts and accessories. The towels measure roughly 30x30cm and they come in sets of one black and one blue towel.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


December 20, 2016

Robert Batlle departs Modelix Racing

Former 1/8th Nitro Buggy World and European Champion, Robert Batlle has announced his departure from Modelix Racing. The change comes hot on the heels of the Baldo brothers/Modelix Racing split and it will affect areas such as tyres, engines and fuel but for now it is understood that he will continue to run Mugen buggies. In a statement issued on Facebook the multi-time Spanish national champion has the following to say:

After many remarcable moments with Modelix, time has come for a change in my equipment. It’s been some great years and I want to thank, Marc, Christian, Roger and everyone at Modelix for believing in this project and helping me through this awesome journey, achieving a Worlds, one Euros, 6 Nats and many other victories. This is our achievement, because only when a working team provides what is needed and makes it the best possible way, great things can be done together. I want to end this text by doing a special mention to our friendship, to all the Modelix family, it has been real and I feel proud for it. Thank you so much for this long relationship that we will preserve forever.

Thanks, Modelix Family.


December 20, 2016

Hiro Seiko Project 4X & XB4’17 screw kits

Coming from Hiro Seiko are three new screw kits for Serpent’s Project 4X and Xray’s XB4’17 cars. Available for Serpent’s revolutionary touring car are a full titanium and also a mixed titanium and aluminium hex screw kit while Xray’s latest 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy will receive a full titanium treatment. All sets scrub some weight compared to using the standard steel screws with the mixed titanium and aluminium set saving even more valuable weight.

View the other screw kits here


December 20, 2016

Savöx Ryan Cavalieri Edition servos

Savöx USA have released first information on the Ryan Cavalieri Edition 1/10th and 1/8th scale servos. Available are the SB2263MG-CE (0.076s/139oz-in) low-profile and SC1258TG-CE (0.08s/166oz-in) standard-size servo for 1/10th applications as well as the SB2273SG-CE (0.095s/388oz-in) and SB2274SG-CE (0.08s/347oz-in) standard-size high-voltage servos for 1/8th buggies and trucks. All feature an optimised dead band for enhanced on-centre feel, increased holding torque and ultra-flexible black wires besides a RC signature middle section. All four servos are available now.

Source: Savöx [savoxusa.com]


December 20, 2016

Kaja Novotny sweeps Open Challenge Rd3

Round three of the Czech Open Challenge was held in Prague. The fast track with some big jumps provided lower traction than usual but this did not stop Kaja Novotny from sweeping the 2WD qualifying to take the pole position from Michal Blahovsky in 2nd and Martin Wunsche in 3rd. In the 4WD qualifiers it was again Kaja that excelled as he easily took the overall TQ.

Continue reading the report here


December 20, 2016

Arrowmax V3 black/golden setup boards

Arrowmax have released new black and golden variants of their popular lightweight setup boards. A new manufacturing process and relocated mounting screws make the boards lightweight, true and durable. An upper carbon fibre plate will give high rigidity while the lower polycarbonate place protects the inner honeycomb webbing while also allowing to view the extensive machining. The board is available in two sizes for 1/12th and 1/10th cars as well as in a larger variant for 1/10th and 1/8th cars and both sport Arrowmax’s popular black and golden anodising for looks and wear.

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December 20, 2016

Xray XB8 4-dot progressive front & rear springs

Coming from Xray and made for their XB8 line of off-road buggies are the new 4-dot progressive front and rear springs. Designed for high-grip tracks the springs make for better steering at corner entry and they add to the already released 3-dot front as well as 3-dot and 2-dot rear springs. All are individually measured and matched and they come in sets of two.

View the rear springs here