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November 22, 2022

Hotrace all new Vesuvio 1:8 tyre

Italian tyre producer Hotrace has just added the brand new Vesuvio to their offering of 1:8 Offroad Tyres. Designed and engineered to achieve one goal, it has been developed by team drivers in several track conditions for almost a year. Everything to give ultimate performance for clay, oily, humid or slightly dusty tracks. A whole new tyre design where the letter “V” is its main characteristic offering more traction and more steering. On dusty tracks it removes the dirt from the inside to the outside of the tyre, increasing forward drag and side grip and Hotrace claim it is easier to drive on bumpy tracks. The Vesuvio will be available from the 1st of December.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

November 22, 2022

SMJ High Traction Shock Spring Spacers

SMJ has introduced two High Traction Shock Spring Spacers options for 1:10 electric touring cars. Simply place above or below the shock spring to improve grip and traction. The spacers allow for fine adjustment of grip without changing the shock spring. Type A is the aggressive type with excellent response while Type M is a mild type.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]

November 22, 2022

Futaba HPS-CB701 Nitro servo

Futaba has just introduced this new HPS-CB701 servo which is intended for nitro buggy and car use. The HPS servo series achieves amazing torque and low power consumption and is UR (Ultra Response) mode compatible. Featuring a 3 piece all aluminium casing, it features metal 1-3 stage gear and a metal final stage gear.

Source: Futaba [rc.futaba.co.jp]

November 22, 2022

Team Associated Datsun 240Z

Team Associated has just released the Japanese classic Datsun 240Z in radio-controlled form. Built on their budget friendly Apex2 Sport chassis, the Team Associated Datsun 240Z is a beautiful true-to-life scale version of the full-size counterpart. The Apex2 Sport chassis features some of the latest features in on road racing. A front and rear independent suspension with oil-damped shocks and active rear toe give the Apex2 Sport the ultimate in handling on uneven tarmac. This makes it a perfect platform for the Datsun 240Z! Also offered as a Lipo Combo, this includes a Reedy WolfPack LiPo battery and Reedy battery charger.

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November 22, 2022

JConcepts Arrma Kraton option parts

JConcepts has just released a large range of option parts for Arrma’s Kraton 6s BLX. The durable 7075 CNC machined aluminium parts are a quick way to beef up the 1:8 Monster Truck. Offered in the range are direct replacement front & rear shock towers, front & rear shock mounts and front & rear chassis braces, all of which are finished in black anodising for stealthy looks. Also available is a carbon fibre front to rear chassis brace which is a quick and easy weight to reduce the weight of the Kraton.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

November 21, 2022

Corsatec announce Batlle as team driver

Just hours after making an official announcement about their company formation, Corsatec have announced former World Champion Robert Batlle as a team driver. The 1:8 Offroad ace, who enjoys huge popularity around the world, joins David Ronnefalk at the new start-up and will bring vast racing knowledge which company co-founders Adrien Bertin and Oscar Jansen will utilise in developing its range of nitro and electric power units.

Continue reading announcement here

November 21, 2022

MST TCR-M RS73

MST has released images of their latest TCR-M kit, the RS73. Intended as a Rear motor, rear wheel drive, 233mm wheelbase set-up, the kit features the iconic 1973 Porsche RS body. The 1:10 TCR – M chassis series from MST has four wheel independent suspension, two width versions of 164mm/173mm, and wheelbase settings of 210mm/225mm/233mm/239mm/245mm by the different chassis. Offering a range of realistic scaled bodies, the integrated three drive modes of FF/MR/RR mean you can configure the chassis to match original drive configuration of the full sized car you are replicating.

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November 21, 2022

Corsatec Official Announcement

We have seen the branding for a few months now on David Ronnefalk’s clothing & race cars but it is only today that we have had an official announcement regarding Corsatec. Adrien Bertin, a driver who just had his long standing status as the only driver to win both the 1:10 and 1:8 Nitro Onroad World Championships equalled by Tadahiko Sahashi, issued an official announcement on the new brand that will provide power sources to both electric and nitro racers. A three time nitro World Champion, Bertin is one of the Corsatec co-founders together with Oscar Jansen, who having been a much decorated international racer himself has become a major industry leader in RC electronics and battery technology. Having had the opportunity to chat in dept with Jansen during our time at the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championships in Thailand, they have some exciting new technology under development. With former World Champion David Ronnefalk as their lead development driver, Corsatec are certain to be a force in the market with some other big name drivers expected to be added to the team very shortly to bring more knowledge & expertise to the brand.

Read full Corsatec announcement here