T-Works have released their own empty tire additive container for racers that like to mix their own special sauce or don’t want their competitors to know which sauce they are using. The container setup is fairly standard, a 50ml metal container which has an application sponge attached to the lid. It comes with a range of coloured dot decals to allow you to keep track of its contents.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Presenting XactRC, a new company from Robert Morris (KO & Ulti America) and Danny Stojakovic (WCRC) with a focus on making life easier for the RC racer and RC traveler, without breaking the bank. The first project which took 6 months to develop is this ‘3 Box Set’ for the Ogio Rig 9800 series bag. Designed to fit and provide the maximum use of space for organized travel, they have been made from heavy duty 3mm corrugated plastic. The box structure offers durability at the lightest weight possible and each box also includes handles for easy removal and loading into your bag. The smaller box (12x8x3in) sits in between the wheel carrier covers and sit practically flush with them once installed, while the two larger boxes (15x9x6in/ea) give you the most room to organize and place your RC equipment. Utilizing the full width of the bag just before the taper, and to the depth up to the zipper line, there is still room above the zipper line to store your smaller/softer items between the boxes and the bag cover.
Muchmore have released their new High Efficiency versions of their Fleta ZX V2 motor. Available at first in the 4.5T and 5.0T versions, the new motor series delivers smoother acceleration at low and mid speeds and greater efficiency at high speeds. The rest of the motor remains unchanged, retaining the same Flow max 2 cooling system and high power stator.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
More new items from Sweep Racing with the introduction of these 17mm lightweight wheels nuts for 1/8th buggy or GT8. Made by high quality aluminium and anodised with the SR logo in the centre. Lightweight and featuring a knurled edged to prevent the nut from come loose, they fit perfectly with all kinds of buggy, truggy and GT8 chassis. Available in gloss black and gun metal grey.
Last weekend the Calgary Alberta Radio Control Auto Racers (CARCAR) hosted their indoor onroad ‘Summer Slam’ trophy race in Calgary Alberta, Canada. The participants came from all across western Canada to battle for a chance to have a place on the podium. In 1/12 scale modified the cars were absolutely flying and we had Tommy Tam (YRX-12) pull the quickest lap times to TQ and win. 2nd place went to Rob Mcquarrie (P12 Evo) taking 2nd and Ryan Babcock (12R6) sitting 3rd.
Continue reading the report here
Samix have released this 4 piece brass shock bottom retainers, which add 17 grams of weight to the lowest point of the shock to improve climb performance of the Element RC Enduro trail truck. Unlike the standard plastic retainers, these are not slotted, which means you can use the softest springs without the worry that the spring cap will fall out. More rigid and durable, they have a great black and gold look with the Samix logo etched on the side.
View the mounted retainers here
Two new items from Avid RC for the Associated line up of 1/10th buggies. First up is their popular shock standoffs now come in a 10mm version for the B74. They include replaceable delrin bushings and threaded all the way through to keep them from bending as easily. Secondly they now have their black hexes in 5mm to fit the B74 and B6.1 lineup of vehicles. They include the ever popular 2-56” screw, that is a larger thread with a 2mm head to prevent stripping.
Two new items from SMJ, the first of which is this super high speed cooling fan. The black silicone wire helps make the wiring easy and the fans themselves come in 30mm and 40mm variants. Next up is the SMJ battery weight plate, which helps to prevent the loss of side-to-side weight balance caused by the use of lightweight LCG batteries. The thin battery weight plate, which is 0.6mm-thick and weighs 30g, can be attached directly to the bottom of batteries using the thin double-sided tape included with the product.
