November 20, 2019

Yeah Racing WR-02CB aluminium wheel cap covers

Yeah Racing have announced the release of their new aluminium wheel cap covers for the Tamiya WR-02CB kits. Machined from high-quality material the covers add a certain bling to the popular stunt vehicles and they are a direct fit with the standard kit wheels. The covers are usable at the front and the rear, they come in sets of two and are available in blue, green or black anodising with machined silver details.

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November 20, 2019

Kyosho MP10T hard composite lower arms

Kyosho have introduced their new hard composite lower arms for the MP10T 1/8th scale truggy. Moulded from a harder-than-stock material the arms come in handy especially when running in high ambient temperatures or when racing in high to very high bite track conditions. Using the harder arms results in more precise handling as they do not flex as much as the standard kit arms, however they can take away some overall traction and stability in colder conditions. The arms come as separate pairs for the front and the rear of the truck.

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November 20, 2019

Nicolas Bregante crowned Argentinean Touring champ

The final round of the Argentinean Metropolitan Championship was held recently and in the Electric Touring class it was Nicolas Bregante with the win at round 10. Lucho Capel came in 2nd and Lucas Wigley complete the top 3 podium result. With the win Nicolas also brought home the overall championship title.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


November 20, 2019

Helix Designs Volution on-road & off-road car stands

Coming from Helix are their new Volution on-road and off-road car stands. Fully designed and manufactured in the USA the car stands feature premium 3-D-printed sides with integrated O-rings for a non-slip bottom while the top carbon plate is equipped with custom laser cut foams to fit the shape of the carbon. A 2-colour 3-D-printed centre top plate makes for added visual impact. The car stand weigh in at an ultra-light 60g to 70g and they can be customised with a centre name pate, different screw colours, and non-slip O-rings. The on-road car stand is ideal for 1/10th and 1/12th scale on-road chassis while the off-road variant fits 1/10th 2WD and 4WD buggies.

Source: Helix Designs [helixrc.com]


November 20, 2019

STRC introduce new Enduro aluminium & brass options

STRC continues the support of the Element RC Enduro trail truck community with more option parts. First up are CNC machined aluminium upper shock caps that improve the durability while adding great accented look to the scale crawler rig. The machined grips around the shock caps makes it easier to assemble and disassemble during rebuilds. The caps are available in black, gun metal, limited edition red, and silver anodising. Also new are CNC machined brass lower spring retainers and lower shock/suspension link mounts with the part adding a combine total of nearly 60 grams to the lower parts of the truck, upping stability over steep climbs. No logo engraving on these components help keeping the scale rig looking realistic.

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November 20, 2019

JConcepts 2005 Chevy 1500 Samson MT body shell

Coming from JConcepts is their new 2005 Chevy 1500 Samson body shell for rigid axle monster trucks. When it comes to original and trend setting designs, Dan Patrick is a legend in the sport of monster truck racing. A chassis builder since 1989, Dan’s designs and inspiration lives through many components in the monster truck industry and of course, his world famous, Samson truck. Now JConcepts brings another favorite to the circuit with the RC version of the famous “big gunned” Monster truck. Starting with the 2005 Chevy Silverado, the JConcepts team took a considerable amount of time to blend the 3D Samson arms into the design. The blended truck and character have been around since Dan Patrick was contracted by a TV company in the early 90’s to produce something for the famous show, American Gladiator. Since then, it’s been a trademark of the Samson team to run the “big guns” on every racing vehicle in the line-up. The body was developed for 12.5” wheelbase trucks and a twin-port grille, full-width bumper and power hump hood create a strong presence, which is carried through in sculpted body sides. The grille area has not been compromised and accepts the detailed JConcepts decal sheet and includes two different grille and headlight options. The front fascia is strong and while the large tire openings swoop through, the bumper has recessed areas for side-marker lights and air inlet. The tailgate is rigid in appearance with a slight undercut that is so common on the Chevrolet trucks. The 2005 Silverado’s bed features a slight recess which painters can leave clear or detail to their specification on any build. No race truck would be complete without a bobbed rear bedside to give racers extra clearance and an unmistakable visual rake. Each package includes window mask, 2005 generation Chevy Silverado specific decal sheet, racerback, visor and clear polycarbonate body. In addition, this body includes the Samson graphics wrap that can be applied to the finished product for that final appearance.

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November 19, 2019

2019/20 Mibosport Cup Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Mibosport Cup was held last weekend in Hrotovice, Czech Republic, attracting nearly 230 entries from ten different nations. The race saw the attendance of World Champion, Ronald Völker as well as fast off-road girl Jessica Palsson and racing kicked off on Friday with free practice with most drivers being present already, however a few opted to join the field on Saturday morning. In the premier on-road class of Touring Modified Ronald Völker declassified the rest of the field by quite a margin, taking the day’s win. Behind him, the race for the runner-up spot was won by Oliver Havranek, who defeated Matej Sulc in 3rd position. Harley Eldridge finished 4th and Kuba Simurda came in 5th.

Continue reading the report here


November 19, 2019

Alpha Fire Power Pro Blend nitro fuels

Coming from X-Factory UK is their new Alpha Fire Power Pro Blend nitro fuel. Made exclusively in the UK in conjunction with Alpha Plus, the Pro Blend fuel line was developed with the demanding competition racer in mind. Featuring a specially formulated synthetic/castor oil blend, this racing fuel is formulated for maximum acceleration, huge power, cooler running, extended run-time and easier tuning. Experienced racers and newcomers alike will find the Alpha Fire Power fuel to be extremely efficient with up to ten to 15 percent extra run time, giving drivers the ultimate edge and advantage for those longer gaps between pit stops. The fuel is available in 16 percent and 25 percent nitro blends and in one litre, 2.27 litre and 4.55 litre cans. Rounding out the range is the Alpha Protektor after-run oil. The lubrication should be put into the engine after each race or practice day of use to give additional corrosion protection. Ten to 15 drops should be put down the glow plug opening and the same down the air filter opening in the carburettor for maximum protection. The product also makes a superb general purpose lubricating oil and is supplied in a spouted container.

Source: X-Factory UK [xfactoryrc.co.uk]