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March 21, 2023

MonacoRC ‘SpiralBox’ Storage solution

Monaco RC has released a new storage solution it is calling the ‘SpiralBox’. It is the perfect solution for organising small items to bring to the race track. Divided into 7 compartments, this cylindrical container comes with pre-printed stickers with white spaces to customise them as desired. The unique feature of the ‘SpiralBox’ is its versatility: thanks to the fully detachable screw-stacked compartments, users can organise their items to their liking, separating them in a precise and orderly manner. In addition, the pre-printed stickers with the most common measurements simplify the recognition of objects inside the package. Moreover, the MonacoRC-style graphics give the package an elegant and professional look, ideal for those who want to stand out on the race track. Monaco RC also offer the SpiralBox in Shim and a SetScrew option. The MonacoRC SpiralBox-Shim is the perfect solution for anyone working with precision shims. The cylindrical container comes with 140 shims divided into 7 different sizes (20 per type), to meet all possible needs. The SpiralBox-SetScrew is the perfect solution for those who want to keep all their set screws organised in the most commonly used sizes in the RC world and contains 100 set screws divided into 5 different sizes.

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March 20, 2023

Lot wins opening round of French eBuggy Nationals

Jordan Lot won the opening round of the French National eBuggy Championship over the weekend, the Sworkz driver taking victory from the Kyosho of Reno Savoya. The season opener was hosted at the Modélisme Agathois where Remy Bermudez took his Xray to TQ honours ahead of Savoya, both drivers posted a TQ run each from the three rounds however it was young Bermudez who had the faster time to become Top Qualifier while Lot lined up 3rd. In the finals, starting from 4th it was Noha Ben Mohamed who took the opening encounter from Bermudez. In A2 it was the ‘Shark’ Savoya who got the win from Lot, but the latter reversed that result in the third leg to secure the overall win with his Corsatec powered RC S35-4e. Ben Mohamed completed the podium for Xray behind Savoya.

Image: Jordan Lot [Facebook]

March 19, 2023

Jeff Wang crowned FEMCA 1:8 Buggy Champion

Taiwanese driver Jeff Wang is the 2023 FEMCA 1:8 Buggy Champion, the Ming Yang team driver winning the prestigious Asian title from the Xray of young Korean talent Hyunkyu Jung. Hosted by Taiwan Radio Control Car Association at the 66 RC Racing Track, named after its location under the No.66 highway bridge, the event attracted an entry of 142 drivers representing 10 countries from the FEMCA Bloc. In qualifying 23-year-old Wang would secure the overall TQ after topping three of the 6 rounds with Hyunkyu Jung classified second with two TQ runs. The only other to top the timing sheets, Taiwan’s Wang Guan Ling would complete the Top 3. Wining his Semi final from Thailand’s Witsarut R., 13-year-old Hyunkyu Jung would be on pole for the 50-minute final with a faster winning time than that of Wang who won his 30-minute encounter from the Sparkco buggy of 11-year-old Huang Han Ping. In the 50-minute Main Final, it would be Wang who would come out on top with his SH Engines powered MY1 having 2-lap margin over Jung. Winner of the separately run 20-minute ‘Teenage Final’ held earlier in the day, Jung crossed the finish just 1.1-seconds ahead of Wang Guan Ling who completed podium in Taoyuan.

Image: Tiger Chang Lien Sheng

March 17, 2023

J-Tech High Competition Fuel

The Italian brand J-Tech, owned by the Marchetti Model Service and born in 2008 with onroad tyres, has introduced its new high-competition blend of fuel for model cars following two years of testing. The product and its packaging complies with all directives concerning flammable products and is available in two formulas. The Power formula contains a mix of synthetic castor oils with relative specific additives for the high performance and carburation stability required by the onroad engines. The second formula is Team. This contains a mix of very high quality lubricating oils with relative specific additives for offroad engines guaranteeing performance and greater autonomy with tank and piston cleaning.

Source: J-tech Tyres [Facebook]

March 17, 2023

T-Works 2023 Apparel

Best known for their very extensive range of optional parts, T-works has released a range of 2023 t-shirts so you can now also give yourself a custom look! Available in 6 sizes from S to 3XL, the fabric gives a comfortable and breathable feel with three designs available. Two black and one red designs feature a vivid T-Works logo on the front and back.

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March 17, 2023

LRP WorksTeam Fans & Conveyor Ducts

LRP has introduced a new 40 and 30 mm WorksTeam aluminium high rev motor fan and matching Conveyor Ducts. Tested by the German electronic brand’s team drivers worldwide, the new high performance aluminium fans are the heart of the LRP fan series. Developed in Europe, using LRP’s proprietary fan blade design, combined with specially wound motors for extremely high RPM, they offer maximum thrust and a stylish, classy LRP look thanks to their two-colour anodising. Screws and full black extension wire included. The matching Conveyor Ducts with integrated Venturi duct direct the airflow directly to the motor to further improve cooling.

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March 16, 2023

Yokomo RO 1.0 Rookie Offroad 2WD Kit

Continuing its efforts to attract newcomers into the hobby, like with the GT1 release, World Championship winning manufacturer Yokomo has released the Rookie Offroad RO1.0. A 2WD racing buggy with an easy-to-assemble parts configuration based on a flexible, crash-resistant integrated resin main chassis, it is aimed at beginners looking to enter offroad for the first time. Since the basic structure is the same as the racing machine, it is possible to adapt to various driving conditions by changing the settings even when driving on a purpose built offroad track. The suspension and drive system parts are the same design as the top model and come pre-assembled, so by replacing them with lightweight carbon parts and highly accurate aluminium parts, it is a structure that can be finished as a high-end machine. Although it is a beginner-friendly model that emphasises stability, it is also attractive for its expandability that can meet expert-level driving.

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March 16, 2023

Tekno ET/NT 2.0 Universal Driveshaft Set

Tekno RC has announced Universal Driveshafts for the ET48 2.0 and NT48 2.0 1:8 Truggy. These new universal driveshafts are black oxidised for wear resistance and CNC machined from high-quality alloy steel, living up to Tekno RC’s reputation for durability and fit-and-finish. Due to the universal driveshaft’s design, little maintenance is necessary, and dirt and dust won’t impede the joint’s functionality. On bumpy and rough tracks, universal driveshafts perform well as the suspension is able to function more effectively without the extra binding of a CVA assembly. As a result, the truck can absorb bumps better and is less likely to “grab a rut” and flip over when cornering. These new universal driveshafts are a direct replacement for the stock CVAs and only require one additional 12x21x5 bearing per axle.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]