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April 30, 2021

RC Maker MTC2 flex dampeners & tuning options

New from RC Maker these bulkhead/top deck flex dampeners are a must have to tune the flex of your MTC2. Restricting the lateral bulkhead axis of flex, they are a powerful tuning option which can be used on both the bulkheads, and the top deck. They also have some quick adjust body stopper shim plates to make changing the height of the body stopper a breeze, which is really handy for when you’re changing bodies or body heights on the fly. Finally they have got some accurate new caster tools and adapters, so you can measure your caster and ensure it’s spot on. This allows you to detect a misalignment and make any adjustments necessary to correct it, digitally, or with your setup station.

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April 30, 2021

Sonic 2021 PS.12 PSS engine

Sonic Nitro Engines have released the updated PS.12S 2,11ccm engine. The 2021 variant sports a new crankcase which is made by die-casting to avoid blowholes as well as an updated cooling head, piston-sleeve set and crankshaft to fit the new crankcase. As the engine is used as the mandatory engine at various events across Europe, like the McBest Cup in Switzerland or the Pro Stock Series and Nitro West Masters in Germany, they have kept the price at a very competitive level to attract beginners and amateur racers. The first batch is already sold out but the next batch is available very soon.

Source: Sonic Nitro Engines [team-shepherd.com]

April 30, 2021

Xray GTXE’22 1/8th scale EP GT chassis

Having already announced the Nitro version of their 2022 GT chassis, the GT8’22, Xray have today announced the EP powered version, the GTXE’22. Sporting an electric specific layout, the low CG layout sees the electronics placed in front and saddle pack batteries in the rear with new composite battery boxes for each battery can fit short or standard packs Featuring a longer wheelbase chassis with updated layout, with the front and rear suspension holders now mounted directly to the chassis with new GT specific geometry. Aluminium spacers raise the front and rear diff heights for better drivetrain alignment and the front and rear gear boxes sport cooling cut outs for the differentials. A new rear diffusor helps increase stability at high speed while the front upper bumper brace matches to the front gearbox opening for improved diff cooling with the front lower bumper providing clearance for the new suspension mounts. Front and rear suspension arms in a softer materials that on the previous GTX and the front C-hubs sport 6° caster for improved steering characteristics. A 3-slot steering Ackermann graphite plate allows for more initial steering and more overall steering angle for the GT category with hard rear uprights giving improved stability and the graphite rear upright extensions give increased corner speed. A new centre layshaft adapter fits smaller 45T / 46T / 47T spur gears for expanded gear ratio choices and the front and rear shock towers are much lower with new shock positions and roll centre locations and aluminium lower shock mount extensions improve the corner seed and stability in corners.

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April 29, 2021

Tamiya TA08 Pro optional shock tower set

Coming soon from Tamiya is this optional shock tower set for the Tamiya TA08 Pro. Upgrade the stock plastic towers with these precision-cut 3mm thick carbon fibre replacements. These towers are a direct bolt on part to the TA08, offering additional tuning options for the top shock mounting locations as well as improved durability. Mounting hardware is included.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]

April 29, 2021

ARC R12 gear diff out-drives

From ARC for the R12 comes these gear diff out-drives in steel. The new outdrive is made from spring steel and feature 2 different slots, meaning the new outdrive can fit both the bare CVD drive shafts or alternatively with the C-Cap blade. Sold as a pair.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

April 28, 2021

OS Speed R21 Shimo Edition 2

OS Engines have released their new OS Speed R21 Shimo Edition 2 onroad engine, a collaboration with top Japanese racer Takaaki Shimo. Visually the engine has received a very nice champagne colour to both the cooling head and venturi, while internally there has also been work done to the R21 engine. A new crankshaft design focuses on power delivery throughout the range while the 7 port liner has also received attention to optimise it for the new crankshaft. Sold as a combo set, it comes supplied with the EFRA2165 Tuned silencer set MR03 that includes the WC Exhaust manifold set.

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April 27, 2021

2021 Protoform Grand Prix – Report

The annual Protoform Grand Prix kicked off the West Coast RC Racing season over the past weekend at Steel City Speedway. Wallace Motorsports was in attendance along with some of the best US talent in 8th scale, sedan, GT and electric classes. The format was qualifying points, best 2 out of 5, and odd/even semi-finals to make the A main. In sedan, Serpent team driver, Bryce Butterfield, would take TQ in the final round while Wallace Motorsports/Infinity driver DJ Apolaro would win super pole to automatically seed into the A main. For 8th scale expert, local fast guy, Chris Velez, was able to secure TQ from a charging field of fast talent. It came down to the last qualifier as 4 different people during qualifying took the top spot during their round. Wallace Motorsports/Infinity team driver Robbie Cerrato was able to dominate super pole and start P2 on the grid.

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April 27, 2021

XRS Australia Rd1 – Report

After three and a half months Round 1 of XRS Australia is in the books. With the weather forecast uncertain, in the end racers were greeted with 2 days of glorious sunshine. With the crew at SMA having prepared the track with a fresh coat of Boral Surface Coating the grip and consistency was always going to be on point and the lap times and results show it. In the 13.5 class Pete Wong was in a class of his own this weekend. Taking Q1 and Q2 as well as A1 and A2 with a fast and clinical display of driving. However, things were not as relaxed in the hunt for the minor placings with Cristian Silva, Tate Firth and Chris Peat all trading blows for the 2 remaining podium places. Where ever you looked on the track there were mini battles happening that kept the racing interesting.

Continue reading the report here