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January 27, 2023

Bittydesign ‘A45’ 190mm FWD body shell

Bittydesign has unveiled its all new ‘A45’ 190mm FWD body shell. This project was born from the desire to create a new body that could gather the experience accumulated with our previous FWD bodies but with different aerodynamic solutions in order to obtain the maximum possible performance for this category. The body shell is universal and mounts on all 1:10 190mm models, both those specially developed by the manufacturers for the front-wheel drive (FWD) category and also those with traditional 4WD chassis (touring). Thanks to the aerodynamics fine-tuned to obtain excellent entry and smoothness when cornering, the driver will immediately feel a very positive driving feeling that will allow to push the pace and maintain it for the entire 5 minutes. If the main intent was that of performance alone at the expense of aesthetics, the finished project resulted in a body with a breathtaking look, with TCR-style widened wheel arches and a harmony of shapes and proportions that make the CA45 both beautiful and fast.

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January 27, 2023

Exotek Slash V2 wheelie bar

US RC Drag Racing Specialists Exotek Racing has introduced a new Version 2 hinged design of their popular single wheelie bar concepts for Traxxas Slash based drag chassis. Extra long 13.5″ from wheel axle to axle with 3mm thick carbon fibre wheelie bar that includes their heavy duty machined titanium turnbuckle that controls the height and angle of the bar and a new heavy duty alloy mounting base. The wheelie bar is now hinged for easier height adjustments and has limitless adjustability through the turnbuckle system. New updated double bearing alloy wheel holds in the new wider and stronger foam tire. The new caged mounting plate protects the tire and wheel and insures straight line performance.

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January 27, 2023

ReveD RDX Optional parts

RC Drift manufacturer ReveD has released a number of new optional parts for its RDX chassis. The first of these is the EZ Type Wheel Hub Series that can be attached to the rear axle. Compared to the plastic rear hub that comes standard with the kit, the use of aluminium improves the accuracy, and by combining it with the Φ6.0mm axle, it effectively suppresses core shake and allows for smooth rotation. In addition, by holding down the pin that fixes the hub with an O-ring, it stabilises the rotation and prevents the pin from coming off when the wheel is attached or detached. It also reduces stresses when changing wheels. Two types are available: 5.0mm and 7.0mm.

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January 26, 2023

Former World Champ bringing RC to schools

We’ve all heard it said that ‘youth are the future of tomorrow’. This is why it is great to see well decorated offroad racing champion Daniel Reckward doing his bit to give something back to the hobby and try to bring in the next generation of racer in a time when RC Racing faces much more competition in an ever increasing high tech screen distracted era. One of the brothers behind the successful German based RC distributor RMV and always a gentleman to deal with during our coverage of races he attended, the former World and multiple European 1:8 Buggy Champion has been bringing RC into schools. Now after a successful pilot run of the concept, he is looking to grow the idea with others. In a positive move, he has already had initial negotiations with EFRA, the governing body of RC Racing in Europe about implementing the idea across its national federations.

Read the full article on Daniel’s efforts to-date here (originally in German/use Google Translate).

Source: RMV [Facebook]

January 26, 2023

Redcat LRH285 Designers Show Kit

Redcat’s has released it’s popular LRH285 chassis as a slider in response to a growth in the RC lowriders scene. This is the same chassis used on the popular Redcat SixtyFour and FiftyNine hopping lowriders but with lots of chrome. Called the LRH285 Designers Show Kit, it includes an overwhelming amount of chrome parts making it the perfect kit for those who want to create their own show-worthy custom RC Hopping lowriders. Redcat lowriders are designed for slow cruising and performing hopping lowrider tricks that are possible because of the purpose built LRH285 chassis, which uses a realistically simulated hydraulic suspension. The LRH285 chassis replicates the unique movement of a full-size hopping lowrider. The LRH285 Designers Show Kit is a fully assembled slider and includes a LRH285 hopping lowrider chassis, brushed motor, servo horns, mounting hardware for your electronics. The kit is made to give builders an opportunity to craft their very own custom lowriders, so it does not include a body, wheels, tires, radio system, ESC, servos, battery or charger.

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January 25, 2023

Infinity IF15/IF15W Front Bumper

Coming from Creation Model is this new front bumper for the Infinity IF15/IF15W 1:10 Nitro Onroad Chassis. The shape of the bumper tip has been changed to match the body shell used in the latest racing scene. The addition of ribs to increase the rigidity of the bumper has resulted in more efficient aerodynamics and improved manoeverability, especially at high speeds. The bumper plate has also been reshaped to improve crash resistance.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

January 25, 2023

BRCA LMP12 Nationals Rd 1 & 2 – Report

Rounds 1 and 2 of the BRCA LMP12 Nationals were held last weekend in Eastbourne. The start of the new season was eagerly anticipated and a capacity entry of 80 drivers attended the event. This year’s championship offers 13.5 Stock and Modified classes and consists of six rounds with four counting rounds. The Eastbourne club laid out a large track at their Robertsbridge facility. The track design was a tale of two halves with a faster flowing section on the drivers right with a tricky technical section with a challenging entry to the main straight on the left. The layout certainly gave the drivers a challenge and an error free run was essential for a fast time.

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January 24, 2023

Corsatec CTX-10RS 1:10 Racing ESC

Corsatec has released its first 1:10 racing Electronic Speed Control, the CTX-10RS. Developed with best performance, consistency and reliability in mind, it features a light-weight CNC alloy fan and case to achieve the lowest centre of gravity possible. The new ultra lightweight super-cool fan-case combo design maintains operating temperatures at lowest levels, while our XSS-HDT grants immaculate control to the Racer in on-road and off-road applications. Combined with Corsatec’s Intelligent Data Electronic Algorithm Logging (IDEAL) and the wireless remote programming options via our own Corsatec APP, racers can fine tune each setting to perfection and optimise their drive feeling. Lower operating temperatures, low centre of gravity, easy installation and software settings updates to share from their World Championship winning Team drivers will let you experience the ultimate drive feeling.
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