Red RC » P Off Road

July 22, 2024

Xu Xi doubles at FEMCA EP Offroad Championship

Xray driver Xu Xi completed the double at the FEMCA EP Offroad Championship which took place at the GDC track in Foshan, China, over the weekend. FEMCA, the governing body of radio-controlled car racing in Asia and Australasia and which represents 15 nations, brought back the race this year after a long absence with the aim of building back up the race, which like other FEMCA Championships crowns the official Champion of Asia. With 4WD attracting the largest entry, in qualifying it was leading Chinese international touring car driver Marco Ma who secured the TQ for Xray ahead Xi after topping 4 of the 5 rounds. In the triple finals however after a poor start in A1, Xi was able to get the better of his team-mate and win A2 & 3 to lift the overall title. With Ma second, Liu Hai Feng completed the podium. In 2WD, Xi had the perfect race securing the TQ and wrapping up the overall win in A2. Second would go to the Team Associated of Ashton Witte with Zhao Ji Chen rounding out the Top 3.

Image: GDC Indoor Race Club

July 22, 2024

Yokomo RO/SO Graphite Resin Mixed Bulkhead | YZ-870C Alu Shock Cap

Yokomo has released a new Front Bulkhead for its RO/SO Buggy 1:10 2WD Buggy series which is manufactured from high-grade graphite mixed resin. The bulkhead is designed to prevent damage to the shock tower mounting points and significantly improve the response of the front suspension. Its durable construction ensures longevity and enhanced performance, making it an essential upgrade for any serious racer. Also new from the Japanese manufacturer are Aluminium Shock Cap for its YZ-870C re-release vintage 4WD Buggy. Featuring a convenient drain screw, it simplifies the assembly of the aeration system while maintaining a look that’s close to the original. The precision engineering ensures optimal performance and durability, meeting the high standards expected by enthusiasts. They have also introduced new O-rings designed specifically for the drain screws on aluminium shock caps for the YZ-870C. With an inner diameter of 2mm, they provide a perfect seal and come in convenient packs of 8. These O-rings are essential for maintaining the integrity of your shock caps, ensuring no leaks and consistent performance.

View YZ-870C Aluminium Shock Caps here

July 20, 2024

Avid B7 Triad Evo Slipper

New from Avid is their Triad Evo Slipper designed to fit the RC10B7 from Team Associated. Featuring several advantages over the current slipper offerings, the design allows the clutch to transmit power, yet it still maintains a degree of slip without overheating. Avid offer the slipper in four pre-configured kits and one custom build kit to better suit your needs. Pre-configured kits consist of our Mod (81/84), 17.5 (72/76), 21.5 (66/69), and UK (78/81) spurs with their new CPD slipper pads. The Customisable Triad Evo allows you to choose which two spurs and allows you to choose which pad configuration you would like. Offering a smoother throttle/brake feel in jumps as well as turns. the Triad Evo is lightweight and a compact design and weighing only the parts changed the Triad (78T) is 8.8 grams compared to the Stock (78T) at 14.0 grams.

View more images here

July 19, 2024

Xray XT4’25 1:10 Electric Truggy

Xray has unveiled its latest 1:10 4WD Electric Truggy kit, the XT4 ’25. Originally based on the Slovakian manufacturer’s successful XB4 Buggy platform, key features of the newest XT4 iteration include a redesigned chassis that offers short and long configurations to adjust wheelbase and weight balance to match any track conditions. The Steering Blocks & C-hubs are also moulded from new medium composite hardness for extra reliability and crash resistance. New rear uprights feature lowered roll centre positions to improve stability and reduce suspension collapse in high speed corners. New significantly reinforced front & rear suspension arms are much stronger and more reliable, reducing the chances of failure during a crash. Other improvements include a redesigned lower front shock tower, big bore 13.2mm shocks that use a new X-ring design for improved seal without excess friction for improved shock operation. Visually the XT4 ’25 get a new ‘Lush’ rear wing with significantly increased lifespan improves airflow and maintains chassis attitude over large jumps while improving traction in all conditions.

View the full XT’25 presentation here

July 19, 2024

Revolution Design XB2’24 Slipper Eliminator Set

Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP) has released a Slipper Eliminator Set for the XB2 2WD Buggy from Xray. The set is the the perfect solution for stock racers aiming for low rotating mass and an efficient drive train. This set helps you shed weight where it counts most! The spur gear hub is made from black anodised aluminium with silver detailing, matching the popular style of many aftermarket parts. Fully compatible with the kit top shaft and a variety of spur gears, including RDRP’s lightweight Ultra Spur Gear series and Xray models, converting your Xray XB2 ’24 to direct drive has never been easier.

View kit fitted here

July 18, 2024

JConcepts Siren 2.2″ 4WD Front Buggy Tyre

JConcepts has released its Siren carpet and astroturf 1:10 Offroad tyre as a front for 4WD Buggy. Racing on artificial surfaces requires a lot of stability, steering, and forward-bite and the design team went to work to substantially improve performance for deep nested turf or carpet surfaces. The new 4WD front tyre brings a new larger and taller sized 3D blended pin-size, pin-separation, and a lightweight and incredibly low-profile carcass. The semi-circle protrusions, unique to the Lockness, Nessi, and now the Siren are included in the centre section of the tire and on the sidewall area. These details are important, and the low semi-circles improves side-bite but also minimize grip-rolling instances associated with normal pins. The pink compound represents a new compound for JConcepts, a medium soft material with good wear characteristics. The front tires include open cell inserts making them a complete set ready to mount, straight out of the package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 18, 2024

RDRP XB2 ’24 Bellcrank Set and Steering Plate

New from Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP) are this Bellcrank Set and Steering Plate specifically designed for the Xray XB2 ’24 and XT2 ’24. Both parts are precisely machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium, black anodised, and feature silver chamfers, giving them a sleek and professional appearance. These aluminium parts replace the original plastic components, offering significantly increased stability & durability resulting in the precision of steering being greatly enhanced, which is particularly beneficial in demanding racing conditions.

View more images here

July 17, 2024

Ronnefalk and Bertin part ways after 15-years

It is hard to imagine one without the other at any major international 1:8 Offroad race but former World Champion David Ronnefalk and his long standing mentor & mechanic Adrien Bertin are to part ways after 15-years. Bertin himself a double World Championship in nitro onroad, has played an integral part in the career of the Swedish driver. Red RC first witnessed this partnership, that would become a world recognised force, in action the EFRA European Championships in Austria fresh from Ronnefalk having become the European B Champion. Since then the duo have gone on to win around the world with them achieving the ultimate dream when Ronnefalk took the World title in Las Vegas in 2016. A partnership that started through Kyosho and Orion engines and successfully moved to HB Racing, but Ronnefalk’s latest move to Xray after a brief stint with Mayako has seen the duo a somewhat less formidable force and now as the saying goes ‘all good things must come to an end ‘ with Ronnefalk making the announcement on his social media and concluding ‘I wouldn’t be in the position I am today if it wasn’t for you Adrien. I can’t thank you enough’

Reading Ronnefalk’s full announcement here