SuperRad Competition Bodyshells has added a new 1:12 LMP body to its range, the SR-07L LMP. The US body shell produce ground-up designed it specifically for high-bite, 17.5 stock class racing. It features a smooth aerodynamic design with a reduced spoiler for maximum efficiency. Available in XtraSuperLite .010”, SuperLite .015” and Lite .020” polycarbonate, it includes headlight decal sheet and window mask and is both ROAR and IFMAR approved.
Having announced their latest 235mm Competition Pro10 kit in recent days, World Championship winning 1:12 manufacturer Roche has released more details & images of the Rapide P10W3. The kit has 12 new features over it predecessor including a new design 2.5mm high grade hard graphite materials for main chassis and wider lower pod plate. It also gets a newly designed dual upper deck and easy change battery holder. Other key changes include new 7075 aluminium front upper & lower bulkhead and newly designed 7075 aluminium lower axle position motor mount and rear left bulkhead.
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Revolution Design Racing Products has two new accessories for nitro racing. First is the Ultra Exhaust Pipe Clamp which offers a sturdy and efficient way to secure the exhaust pipe in most 1:8 and 1:10 Offroad and Onroad vehicles. Crafted from premium 7075 aluminium, it provides durability while remaining lightweight. This clamp can either be fixed mounted, acting as an additional safeguard to the set screw in the pipe, or used in a floating configuration to allow for more flexibility. In the floating setup, the pipe is secured solely by the two set screws of the Ultra Exhaust Pipe Clamp. The black anodising, combined with the silver chamfers, gives the clamp an attractive and professional appearance. Installation is easy and straightforward, enabling you to enhance the control and stability of your exhaust without consuming much time and effort.
After 2 years of work and collaboration with motorsport engineering company M-Sport, CEN Racing has announced its WRC M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1 1:8 4WD RTR. The highly detailed replica of the World Rally Championship contender run by the British team features an 100A ESC from Hobbywing and is waterproof and dustproof for all weather. Running 2-3S Li-po or 6-9 Cell Ni-Mh batteries, a sensorless CEN Racing High Performance 3658 3000KV motor provides drive to the full time 4WD driver train while the steering is operated by 12Kg metal gear servo from Savox. Based on a 3mm alu chassis, the car features front and rear 3mm Aluminium Shock Towers, Aluminium Arm Brace, full precision ball bearing support, front skid plate with durable foam bumper, an injection-molded Rear Diffuser and Easy Access Battery Tray.
New from Mini-Z racing specialists PN Racing is this PNR3.0 Formula One Chassis Conversion Kit. Durability and simplicity were the main intention during the designing process of PNR3.0 chassis series, and there’s no exception for this Formula 1 chassis. The California company wanted to make sure the chassis still fits within Mini-Z’s ecosystem yet help racers achieve the best performance. Compared to most carbon chassis in the market, PNR3.0 chassis is easier to test & tune as racers can use most MR03 parts that they are familiar with and already have on hand, such as our “Double A Arm” “Disk Damper” “Ball Differential” as well as most of our recently released motor mounts.
Fangzhou Zhang, better known as Rocket Zhang, is the new 1:10 Electric Touring Car Chinese National Champion. After a 3-year absence, the CMAC was finally able to host the China Nationals once again with the FSR International Race Track the location where both the 5 onroad and 5 offroad titles on offer would decided making for a busy 4 day race schedule. Driving his Awesomatix, Rocket would secure the title ahead of the Xray pairing of Ma Hao Ran and Dai Shu Xia. In 1:10 Formula it was another of China’s international racers Stick King who took the title with the Serpent driver taking the victory over Zou Shi Jie and Zhang Yun Kai while in 1:12 Xray’s Dai Shu Xia took top prize. In the nitro onroad classes Alfred Lao won the 1:10 title with Xray’s Ma Hao Ran crowned the 1:8 GT National Champion.
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R1 Wurks has introduce new Rear Aluminium Lightweight Hubs for their DC1 Drag car. Precision-crafted in-house at their California headquarters, these hubs embody the pinnacle of engineering excellence, ensuring an unparalleled driving experience and have been meticulously engineered to be 40% lighter than stock plastic parts, without sacrificing the robustness required for demanding RC applications. This significant reduction in weight translates to a remarkable boost in agility and manoeuvrability on the track and leveraging advanced machining technique minimizises any potential play and maximises the transfer of power.
In another officially licensed Datsun release, Team Associated has added the Datsun 620 truck to its highly-detailed and fun-to-drive Ready-to-Run RC car line-up. Like the Datsun 240Z and the A550 Rally Car, the track is built on the budget-friendly Apex2 Sport chassis, the Datsun 620 features some of the latest features in racing. A front and rear independent suspension with coil-over shocks and active rear toe give the Apex2 Sport the ultimate in handling on uneven tarmac. With the Datsun 620 a 1970s Japanese classic truck, this superbly designed single-piece polycarbonate body features a highly detailed decal sheet, injection-molded fender mirrors, windshield wipers, and spoiler. Modelled after wheels from that era, the 1.9 bronze-coloured turbine-style rims are the perfect fit on this realistic-looking Datsun 620. The included LiPo Combo comes with a Reedy Compact Balance Charger and Reedy 7.4V 2S LiPo Battery with T-plug.
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