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November 22, 2018

Monaco RC Diff Check Xray pan car adapters

Made for Monaco RC’s Diff Check unit are two new adapters for Xray 1/12th and 1/10th scale pan car differentials. The 3-D-printed adapters are available separately and they were designed for the use in combination with the DFC-18 1/8th scale adapter as they plug right into the adapter’s hexagonal part, allowing to check the setting of both gear and ball differentials. On another note, the Diff Check unit is now also available in a customised variant, allowing owners to add their name for further personalisation.

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November 22, 2018

Vaughn wins at Snake Pit MidWest Indoor Series Rd1

The 2018 Snake Pit Racing MidWest Indoor Series would host its first round of racing at the world famous Trackside Raceway and Hobbies of Brookfield, Wisconsin. This round would host a final lap three-way battle in the 13.5 Wheeler class. Alex Vaughn started 3rd on the grid after a rough qualifying rounds but would make the final lap pass for the lead and overall during the 8-minute final, leaving behind Andy Krivitz in 2nd and Thomas Kreuser in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 22, 2018

Schumacher Top Cat Classic 2WD buggy re-release kit

Schumacher have announced the forthcoming release of the Top Cat Classic 2WD re-release buggy kit. First introduced back in 1988 the Top Cat was Schumacher’s first 2WD buggy kit and it came hot on the heels of the World Championship winning CAT XLS 4WD buggy, that was introduced two years before in 1986. With a couple of small updates for LiPo fitment and durability, the 2018 Top Cat Classic uses many of the original mouldings, and incorporates all of the innovative features such as laydown front shocks with crashback system. The Top Cat won the 1989 EFRA European Championships with Jamie Booth, and started a long line of successful Schumacher 2WD buggies, which are still winning races today. The kit is set for a release in December.

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November 22, 2018

Xray XB4 graphite composite servo saver

Coming from Xray and made for the XB4 buggy is a graphite composite servo saver set. The moulded parts are made of a special carbon-reinforced material that is lighter, yet very durable while offering improved friction between the parts for a slightly reduced movement which can help in high-traction track conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 22, 2018

Drift Performance DP-302 V4 drift car gyro

Coming soon from Yokomo’s Drift Performance brand is the DP-302 V4 drift car gyro. Dedicated for high end customers the device is housed in a new low-profile all-aluminium case and it is usable with 2-channel and 3-channel transmitters, offering a selectable steering end point, dual soft/hard gain control and dual normal/assist gain mode. The gyro will become available beginning of January 2019.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

November 22, 2018

Axon CLW touring car tyre inserts

Coming from Axon are their new CLW ultra light weight touring car tyre inserts. Made in Japan the blue-colour inserts come in sets of four and are of very high precision for less tolerances and more stable grip with the inserts being ideal for carpet and super high grip tracks.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

November 22, 2018

Pro-Line Invader pre-mounted 1/8 buggy tyre

Pro-Line’s Invader 1/8th scale buggy tyre is now also available in a pre-mounted variant, coming in white V2 Velocity wheels. The tread promised exceptional rear rates while still providing the fast lap performance needed. The unique interlocking cross-shaped Invader pins down the centre of the tyre delivers the hour-long A-Main tread life racers desire, while the small, flexible pins on the side provide incredible grip on a variety of surfaces. The tyre is available as pairs in S3 soft or M3 soft compounds on while colour Velocity V2 wheels.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

November 22, 2018

RC Maker carbon chassis balancing tool

New from RC Maker is this lightweight, low profile set of balancing blocks, designed to locate into the small hole/dimple in the bottom of Touring Cars and 1/12th Pan Cars chassis. Taking on a different form to traditional balancing blocks, it more easily slides under the chassis thanks to the long carbon arm. The low friction ceramic silicon nitride ball ensures minimal friction with the chassis, ensuring you can accurately see the balance of your car. The blocks come as a pair, one for the front and rear of the chassis.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]