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January 9, 2023

Azarashi ‘Elizas’ body for Genova Buggy

Japan’s Team Azarashi has released their popular Elizas body shell to fit the Genova 1:10 2WD Buggy from G-Force Hobby. The Genova is best known as the retro style buggy kit that was brought to market with major involvement from RC racing legend Masami Hirosaka. Team Azarashi describe the body as having ‘tastes that are a bit different from the standard traditional style’ we are used to in the market. The 0.8 Polycarbonate body comes with window masking sheet and velcro tape with the shown AZ-0063 Star Wing available separately.

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January 6, 2023

Avid RC8B4 Carbon Arm Inserts

American company Avid Racing has released carbon arm inserts for the RC8B4 1:8 Buggy from Team Associated. Made from 2.0mm carbon fibre, the inserts are an addition set-up tuning option reducing the flex and twist in the arm. A common setting is to run them just in the front or just the rear to dial in the feel of your buggy. The left and right inserts are interchangeable.

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January 5, 2023

Corsatec CTX-8RS 1:8 ESC

Corsatec has announced the newly developed and innovative Racing 1:8 Electronic Speed Control, the CTX-8RS. Developed with best performance, consistency and reliability in mind, it features details like “stealth wire tunnels”, light-weight CNC alloy fan, and a high precision CNC cut casing with low centre of gravity. The new ultra lightweight super-cool fan-case combo design maintains operating temperatures at lowest levels, while the Xtra Smooth Sensorless Hyper Drive Technology (XSS-HDT) grants immaculate control to the Racer in the most demanding conditions.

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January 5, 2023

Baru RC NB/T48 Rear Chassis Brace

Top Italian Offroad racer and factory Tekno driver Marco Baruffolo has launched his own brand, Baru RC, with its first product being a rear chassis brace for the NB48 2.0/2.1 and NT48 2.0. Machined from Ergal 7075 and black anodised, it gives more rear stability, ensuring more steering and allows you to carry more speed around the corner. It also gives more stability when landing jumps.

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January 4, 2023

Sweep Racing Alligator 1:10 Buggy Rear tyre

Sweep Racing has released a new 1:10 Buggy rear tyre, the Alligator. The tyre has been developed for carpet and astro turf track use. Its low profile carcass design and optimised lug pattern offers the best driving feeling on the carpet track. Long-life compounds are available in Yellow, Gold and Pink with open cell foam.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

January 4, 2023

Reds Racing Rotating Back Plate

Having teased first details just after Christmas of ‘a revolutionary backplate’ they are describing as ‘a true masterpiece of engineering’, Italy’s Reds Racing has released an exploded CAD image of their Rotating Back Plate. While no benefits are outlined, they said, ‘We will release in the next months a revolutionary backplate that will be sold separately only as an optional part for Reds Racing engines. The new Rotating Backplate is a true masterpiece of engineering. The only thing that you cannot expect from Reds is to experience ordinary emotions. More info to come soon….’. It will be interesting to find out the theory and benefits of this new concept.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

January 3, 2023

JConcepts ’20th Anniversary’ Apparel

2023 sees JConcepts celebrate 20 years in business and to mark the mile stone the Florida based company are kicking off the year with a release of ’20th Anniversary’ apparel. The “arrow up” holding shape of the new logo design points in both directions while centring off on the 20th lettering and JConcepts logo. The strong colours surround the design while the border keeps thing tidy and help make an anniversary statement from 2003 to 2023. The stealth black shirt is made in 100% cotton while the stealth black pull-over sweatshirt is made in 50/50 fabric with both items featuring a smaller version of the logo design on the back. Also in the range are a selection of hats including flat bills, round bills and a beanie.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 2, 2023

T-works Quick Change Engine Mount for RC8

T-works has released a quick change engine mount for Team Associated’s RC8 1:8 Offroad platform covering the B4/B3.2/B3.1 and the T4/T3.2/T3.1 models. Machined from 7075-T6 Aluminium, it comes as a complete kit with the option to buy individual base mounts and top blocks.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]