Capricorn has added two new options of ball pivots for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT chassis. Available in 4mm and 5mm, the new ball pivots are 2mm higher than the standard ones and the Italian manufacturer has introduced them so that there is no longer a need to use a lot of shims under the ball pivots.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
German electronics brand LRP has introduced new weight case options for its Flow X ESC. Allowing you to fine tune your Flow X for maximum traction, ultra-lightweight setup or the lowest possible centre of gravity, there are three weight options in the form of a Brass Bottom Case, Plastic Bottom Case, and LCG Lightweight Aluminium Top Case. With the Brass Bottom Case you can increase the weight in a smart and integrated way. With the LCG Lightweight Aluminium Top Case you can reduce the weight of your Flow X and get the Lowest Center of Gravity, as a fan is often not needed with the Flow X. With a combination of the LCG Lightweight Aluminium Top Case and the Plastic Bottom Case you can minimise the weight of your Flow X.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
US Sparko team driver Tyler Jones will make his international race debut when he travels to Round 3 of the the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships in Brisbane, Australia, later this month. With wins under his belt in some of the biggest US races including Wicked Weekend, Silverstate, and Pyscho Nitro Blast, Jones raises the competitive level even further at what promises to be a spectacular weekend of racing as Scotty Ernst’s high profile 1:8 Offroad championship returns to the Pine Hills Dirt Racing track for another year. On the announcement Jones said, ‘I’m pumped to be heading to Australia for the 3rd round of the Asian Buggy Champs! It’ll be my first time out of the US, and I’m stoked to race at Pine Hills!’
Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]
The second round of the Euro Large Scale Series (ELS) took place in Luxembourg over the weekend where Edoardo Repetti took the win for Mecatech. With the race attracting 74 entries, qualifying at Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg” would see the former European Champion Repetti secure the TQ honours ahead of fellow Mecatech driver Rick Van der Bol, the Italian setting the fastest time on his Q3 run while his Dutch rival’s best run came in the second round. Cedric Prevot from France completed the Top 3 at the end of the four rounds of qualifying. After Super Pole it was Norway’s Sindre Undheim who lined up P2 for the half hour final but setting the fastest lap of the race Repetti kept Undheim at bay to win by 1-lap with Prevot making it an all Mecatech podium.
Image: GRP [grpgandini.it]
Iconic American pancar chassis manufacturer CRC has released its new World GT-R car, the M-200R. A new car platform was a project that started over a year ago, the M-200R is a MetriCks based World GT-R car meaning it uses all-metric hardware and is for 200 mm wide racing on rubber tyres, hence the name M-200R. In the front, the M-200R features CRC’s Ultra-tune suspension. Just change the lower C/C plate (caster/camber plate) and your caster and camber are perfectly set. A “4 -1” plate gives you 4 degrees caster and -1 camber. Switch to the 5 -.5 plate and you have 5 caster and negative .5 degrees of camber. Go smash a bunch of barriers, and your caster + camber settings are still the same. They have a wide range of different combinations available. With a simple and quick change of the C/C plate (caster/camber), you can set caster and camber with precision and ease. No setup station, no guessing, no fiddling – perfect camber and caster is machined into the pieces.
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New from Italian RC motorcycle manufacturer RG Evolution comes their all-new RG BK4R 1:5 scale RC motorcycle. Describing the new bike as ‘a proper evolution’, the BK-4R gets a better chassis layout than its predecessor. They’ve opened things up with more room to work, easier ESC install, and optional cross bracing so you can dial in your flex – Stiff for grip, loose for flow — take your pick. Additional body support posts have been added into the front of the chassis to keep the fairing even more secure at high speeds. The bike has better cooling with no more duct tape fixes needed. The new 3-piece system is clean, cool and easy to swap when you bin it at turn three. The Receiver Box is now standard in the kit. At the Front End things have been updated with a new floating axle and the hub system tightens the front right up. No risk of fork bind or vague turns, just grip, lean and go. There is an optional Double Rear Swingarm with a new driveline config meanng you can swap sides depending on track direction — plus extra lean angle and smoother load on the bearings. Fixed Front Brake Rotor mean no more floaty drag and noisy disc. What used to be a premium upgrade, NAI Fork System is stock for quality that is buttery out of the box.
1up Racing has reintroduced its 7075 Tenfold On-Road Wing Screws with an extended offering of colour options. Back in 2019, the accessories brand set out to make the best looking wing mounting screws available, while cutting weight and sustaining durability. The original Tenfolds quickly became fan favourites and now 1up are pleased to offer them in a line of 10 anodised colour options. Machined from 7075-T6 Alloy, the pair comes in at only .66 grams, reducing weight at the highest point of the car to preserve that precious low CG. They feature an oversize 16mm outer diameter for maximum security even with extremely thin wings. The 1.5mm hex for installation keep profile super low while offering superior strength. M3 x 6mm threads allow easy installation on most all of today’s popular bodies, and they work perfectly with the RC Maker HRP Body Mounts as well.
New from German body shell producer Zoo Racing comes the Gorilla Mini, the smaller brother of their popular Gorilla Max 1:10 Onroad body. Designed to push the boundaries of performance in the M-Chassis Mini Touring Car Class (210-225mm), ZooRacing say the Gorilla Mini represents a leap forward in aerodynamic efficiency and handling prowess. It features a sleek, aerodynamic roofline that optimises airflow to the rear wing, resulting in higher top speeds and enhanced stability on the track. The front end exudes modernity and sophistication, while the close-fitting wheel arches minimize turbulence at the rear, enabling smoother cornering and improved overall handling. With a short rear section, the Gorilla Mini offers unparalleled agility, allowing drivers to navigate tight corners with precision and confidence. It also boasts smoothed surfaces along the side windows, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency and reducing drag for an even more dynamic driving experience. Their latest body shell comes moulded from high-quality 0.5mm and 0.7mm and extra strong 1.0mm HD polycarbonate and uses ZooRacing‘s ZOOlite moulding process. The package includes window masks in a new more flexible and stickier quality, that will ensure window frames of pro quality. Also included are high-quality wing mounting hardware and a highly detailed sticker sheet including grill, head and tail lights.
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