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]


November 22, 2018

Pro-Line introduce new 17mm hex pre-mounts

Coming from Pro-Line are new pre-mounted 2.2”/3.0” tyres on 17mm hex wheels. Available are the Street Fighter SC, Blockade SC and Trencher X SC tyre that are usable in a variety of surface conditions with the Street Fighter being best used when tackling on-road tracks while the Blockade is a racing-inspired tread for both loose and hard-packed tracks. Last but not least the Trencher X multi-surface tyre is the ideal choice for bashing in various conditions. All tyres come as pairs, pre-glued on black 17mm wheels, making them ideal for vehicles such as the DB8, Senton 6S and SC.

View the other new pre-mounts here


November 22, 2018

YEG On-Road Classic – Report

The inaugural YEG On-Road Classic was held last weekend and the blizzard for people flying, and driving into YEG, Edmonton was only strong enough to keep a few pre-registered attendees away. But with a modest 94 Entries, spread across seven Classes and 15 heats of racing, made for a relaxing and enjoyable for all. From brand new drivers, to National Champions the field was broad in skill level. The new layout provided racers with a good combination of high speed turns, and unique passing opportunities. With traction having to build over the course of the weekend, it proved drivers to be adaptive. Spec tires played an interesting role in helping drivers gain more traction throughout the weekend. The Sweep Racing QTS32 “True Blue” was the TC Spec tire of choice, whilst the GravityRC “White Stripe” was used in the 1/12 spec classes, both were more than capable of keeping the field nice and close in all grip conditions. With results available via live timing all weekend, racers and spectators were able to follow along in the pits on one of the many TVs and projectors available, or simply on their phone or computer. Racing wise and in the premier Touring Modified class it was Team Associated driver, Wayne Mah with the TQ and win from Awesomatix driver, Ryan Betty as Sammy Lee rounded out the top 3 result.

Continue reading the report here


November 22, 2018

T-Works RC8B3.1 aluminium shock standoffs

Made for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 are two new aluminium shock standoff sets from T-Works. Available as 4-piece standard length and 2-piece +5mm sets the standoffs are made of high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come hard-coated for wear and looks. The shock mounts are also usable with the RC8B3 series of kits.

View the +5mm standoff set here


November 22, 2018

Vigor 1/10th touring bulkhead alignment blocks

Vigor RC have introduced their new bulkhead alignment blocks for some of the most popular 1/10th scale electric touring cars. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised the blocks are inserted between the left and right bulkhead and help to get them straight when fastening the bulkhead screws. The result is a perfectly parallel bulkhead assembly that prevents chassis tweak while ensuring less stress on the spool and differential bearings. The blocks are available as 18mm/22mm variant for the Yokomo BD8 and BD9, as 19mm/23mm variant for Xray T4 and Awesomatix A800 cars and also as 18mm/20mm block for Yokomo BD9, ARC R11, Infinity IF14 and Mugen MTC1 kit.

View the other blocks here


November 22, 2018

Pro-Line Pyramid T & SC astroturf truck tyres

Coming soon from Pro-Line are the Pyramid T 1/10th stadium truck and Pyramid SC 1/10th short course astroturf truck rear tyres. The Pyramid features hundreds of large pyramid-shaped pins with the knife edge pointed front to back and side to side for maximum grip that stay sharp even as they wear down. The carcass shape and tyre thickness of the Pyramid has been optimised for the demands of astroturf racing. The Pyramid comes in soft Z4 and medium Z3 compounds for both cold and hot weather conditions with the T, that includes white open cell inserts, fitting all popular 2.2” stadium truck rims while the SC variant, coming with blue closed cell inserts, is of the usual 2.2”/3.0” size.

View the Pyramid SC here


November 22, 2018

Pro-Line 1/10th Hoosier dirt oval tyres

Following a first teaser image Pro-Line have officially introduced their all-new Hoosier G60, Super Chain Link and Angle Block 1/10th scale dirt oval tyres. Starting with the G60 2.2”/3.0” dirt oval SC mod tyre, the tread pattern not only looks amazingly scale but the tyre also offers the same high-performance as its full-size counterpart. The tyre features rounded side tread for consistent slide action that will not catch ruts and flip the truck when thrown up into the corner. The G60 tread pattern creates great forward grip combined with long lasting and consistent performance and it fits most 2.2”/3.0” SC rims.

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