Red RC

March 22, 2018

Pro-Line Air Force 2 6.5″ rear wing

Coming from Pro-Line is the new Air Force 2 lightweight 6.5” 1/10th buggy rear wing with centre fin. The AF2 wing is designed with the latest in CAD technology to meet extreme performance and durability specifications. It is made from lightweight but flexible material to get maximum strength and includes aerodynamic centre fin stabilisers for improved high-speed stability. Huge radiuses on the wing corners prevent cracks from starting and allow air to flow smoothly over the wing for exceptional performance. The wing comes in a pack that includes two wings and two centre fins.

View another image here

March 22, 2018

Pro-Line Slide Job 2.2” dirt oval tyres

Following a first teaser image Pro-Line have officially introduced their new Slide Job 2.2” dirt oval off-road tyre. The tread pattern was inspired by the tyres found in full-size dirt oval racing so drivers can have realistic style and performance on their sprint cars or any 2.2” buggy tyre application. The Slide Job tyre features rounded side tread for consistent slide action that will not catch ruts and flip the car when it is thrown up into the corner. The multi-block tread pattern also creates great forward grip combined with long lasting and consistent performance and the tyre is available as front or rear variant in soft M3 compound, suitable for standard 2.2″ buggy wheels, and including blue closed cell inserts.

View more images here

March 22, 2018

WRC STX 1.5 alloy chassis & brass pivot balls

WRC Racing have announced the soon release of an aluminium main chassis as well as brass pivot balls for the STX 1.5 electric touring car. The chassis is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it features strategically placed cut-outs for optimised torsional flex characteristics. The main plate comes black anodised and with white laser-etched graphics for wear and looks. Also new are brass suspension pivot balls that help to add weight in the lower areas of the chassis while also reducing suspension friction. The balls come in a natural, polished finish.

View the brass pivot balls here

March 22, 2018

Xray XB2 Factory Team Carpet upgrade kit

Coming from Xray and made for the Xray XB2C Carpet Spec 2WD buggy is the Factory Team Carpet upgrade. The kit includes all of the parts used by Xray’s factory team when running their cars in carpet specification and so the set comes with all-new aluminium rear uprights, 9-position roll centre inserts, new upper roll centre blocks for up/down, in/out camber ballstud positioning using shims, and also longer driveshafts that need to be used when running the new setup. Using the parts will increase forward traction, braking performance and also overall side bite and stability.

View the included parts here

March 22, 2018

JConcepts YZ-4 SF Aero front wing sets

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF 1/10th 4WD buggy are two new Aero front wings and a single front scoop kit. Mounted above or in front of the front shock tower on the Yokomo YZ4-SF vehicle, the Aero front wing mounts in “clean air” and is quite easy to trim, use and test without sacrificing all important track time. Coming in two widths, the driver can choose either the narrow variant for a lighter feel or wide for heavier down force. Cut lines are included for easy trimming while wing mount dimples are included for a bolt-on fit to the popular Yokomo YZ4-SF vehicle. Also new is the lower front scoop, an option to the tower mounted front wing that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The package includes a quantity of two items for additional use or to outfit multiple vehicles with one purchase. Ryan Maifield captured the 2017 IFMAR World Championship in the 4WD class using this item. Reports from the pit area revealed an increased feel and sensitivity in the larger sweeping sections and helped jumping attitude in the tricky section of the difficult Xiamen built track surface.

View the other new wings here

March 22, 2018

Orlowski in charge going into penultimate EOS encounter

Michal Orlowski goes into the penultimate round of the Euro Offroad Series this weekend (23-25 March) in Wels, Austria, in charge of proceedings, the Schumacher driver having completed a double victory in Slovakia last month. Achieving his second ever EOS career double, the reigning 2WD Champion leads the points standings in both 2WD and 4WD standings and will be looking to extend the 2-point advantage he holds in each of the championship’s annual stops at the popular Austrian hobby show ‘Modelbau Wels’. The closing round of the championship last year, both titles having already been wrapped up ahead of the race, Orlowski’s rivals will be out to ensure they keep their own title hopes alive going into the season finale. A first for the EOS, which is now in its 7th season, the final round will be played out at Arena 33’s all new outdoor astro track next month.

Continue reading this announcement here

March 22, 2018

Reds Racing M5 GT Corsa Lunga GT engines

Reds Racing have announced the release of their new M5 GT Corsa Lunga nitro engines for 1/8th GT vehicles. The power plant is available in two specifications, as M5 GT and M5 GT Ceramic. Both are long stroke on-road based engines with their new carburettors being designed specifically for on-road racing to ensure high performance and precise tuning. Other features include silicon filled and tuned crankshafts, sleeves with five inlet ports and three exhaust ports, high performance Japanese-made front and Swiss-made rear ball bearings with the Ceramic spec engine utilising a rear Swiss-made ceramic main bearing. Both M5 GT engines come with a Japanese-made Reds Racing TS7 glow plug for easier tuning and high reliability starting from the break-in process.

View more images here

March 22, 2018

SWorkz introduce updated Zeus RTR monster truck

SWorkz’s Zeus 1/8th electric Pro monster truck has received an update with the latest vehicles utilising a “truggy” gear ratio for better acceleration with the included large diameter tyres. The update is a running change that will make for improved acceleration of the basher truck. The updated kit is available from now on.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]