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October 18, 2019

1up Racing release updated bearing & joint oils

1up Racing have announced the release of their updated Clear bearing and Red CV joint oils that now come in larger 8ml childproof bottles. The Clear bearing oil soaks into metal surfaces providing long lasting protection and low resistance while Red is for those seeking extreme performance and long-lasting protection for CV joints and universals. Its slick surface repels dirt and debris while offering a free and smooth feel. The new leakproof bottle design features a stainless steel needle tip and childproof cap and they are also available as self-fill 3-pack including one each Red and Clear oil labels for anyone looking to update their bottles.

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October 17, 2019

Reds Racing 721 Scuderia Anniversario nitro engine

Reds Racing have introduced their strictly limited edition 721 Scuderia Anniversario 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The power plant is limited to just 100 pieces which have been released to celebrate Reds Racing‘s 10th Anniversary. Due to the success of 721 Scuderia engine in recent competitions Reds Racing have decided to leave the main features unchanged and give the engine a new look in the form of a black cooling head with gold writings recalling the 721 Scuderia design. The engine comes with a customised quality control certificate indicating serial numbers from 1 to 100 and it is wrapped in a customised packaging. 721 Scuderia Anniversario Limited Edition together with 721 Scuderia and 721 Corsa belong to Reds S Line, a new generation range of engines produced with different materials, from different suppliers and with new technologies; all assembled in-house and fully carried out in Italy. Every S line engine features high reliability, tuning stability and fuel mileage.

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October 17, 2019

2nd generation Infinity IF14 coming in 2020

Infinity is excited to announce that their design team is busy working on the second generation of its 1/10th scale electric touring car. To be known as the IF14-II, the new car is set for World wide release in 2020. Originally formed as a Nitro Onroad manufacturer, the Japanese company entered the electric scene in 2017 with the IF14. In that time the car achieved many accolades including most notably 3 X Reedy Race of Champions titles and a TITC title. 2020 will start the next chapter with this new car.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

October 17, 2019

Yeah Racing medium-soft drift car tyres

Coming from Yeah Racing are their new medium-soft hardness competition drift car tyres. Usable for both AWD and RWD cars the tyres include soft hardness foam inserts to ensure proper seating on the rims and they are supplied in a pack of four tyres.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

October 17, 2019

Parsec 12A 1/12th scale pan car kit

Square have introduced the new Parsec 12A 1/12th scale competition pan car kit. The vehicle is based on a 2.5mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that ensures exceptional drivability in a wide range of track conditions while offering reliability and durability at the same time. The front suspension is highly adjustable, with the design allowing to run a friction damper setup or a standard spring-type suspension while also offering a wide range of track width adjustments. Newly designed POM side dampers ensure smooth suspension movement while the centre shock is length adjustable to adapt the suspension to a wide range of track conditions. The kit comes standard with a locked-type rear axle, however it can be converted to a ball differential using optional parts. The kit is rounded out by titanium turnbuckles, and a low centre of gravity aluminium motor mount.

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October 17, 2019

Losi 1/5 DBXL-E 2.0 4WD Brushless Desert Buggy RTR

Coming from Horizon Hobby is the new Losi 1/5 DBXL-E 2.0 4WD Brushless Desert Buggy RTR with Smart technology. The original DBXL-E was a very popular vehicle for large scale bashers and enthusiasts alike. Its agile handling, out of the box speeds and durability make it a fan favourite. Now the DBXL-E 2.0 continues to build on the legendary status. Sharing many design ideas with the popular Losi 5ive-T 2.0 large scale buggy, Losi has built the DBXL-E 2.0 to be cleaner and easier to use, but with performance and speed to tackle any challenge. At home in any environment from dirt to pavement, wet or dry, especially with its 4WD drivetrain with larger 5mm drive pins, the desert buggy makes sure all the power is put to the ground. Drivers stay in control with a DX2E Active transmitter, a Spektrum SR6100AT 6-channel AVC telemetry receiver, and scale-to-size Maxxis Creepy Crawler LT tyres. The buggy features all the technological advances drivers demand including the Spektrum Firma 160A brushless Smart ESC and Spektrum Firma 4-Pole 780Kv brushless motor allowing to hit 80km/h with an 8-cell LiPo battery. Finally, the DBXL-E 2.0 has a Losi and Fox Shox race-inspired motorsports themed livery for that true off-road look.

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October 17, 2019

Flash Point R/C MBX8 1-piece wing button

Coming from Flash Point R/C is a new 1-piece wing button for the Mugen MBX8, Team Associated RC8B3.1, and Xray XB8. An alternative to the stock plastic two-piece wing buttons the part is manufactured in the U.S.A. from 3mm aluminium sheet, anodised black, and machined with the FP logo. It is lightweight, durable, and helps support the wing during hard impacts all while making wing mounting a little bit easier to to less parts being used.

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October 17, 2019

Protoform tease new GT8 body shell

Protoform have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new body shell for the competitive 1/8th scale GT on-road classes. The Hyper-SS is supposed to be a “game changer” according to Protoform with with the teaser promising a low profile design that could assist handling for both nitro and electric-powered cars. Full details will become available soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]