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September 1, 2022

Destiny chassis balancing weights for short Lipo

Japanese brand Destiny has announced the upcoming release of new optional chassis balancing weights for short Lipo use in their RX-10SR 3.0 touring car. Weighing 38g, the set of two are CNC machined from brass material with black colour coating. They are deigned to mount front and rear of the low profile shorty battery to makes the car easy to drive and more stable on high traction carpet track. The forward/backward battery position is adjustable by graphite holders.

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September 1, 2022

Avid Ringer Aluminium Cap Head Screws

Avid Racing Concepts have released these Ringer Aluminium Cap Screws that are designed to offer the hardcore racer the ability to shave off even more weight than their titanium screws. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium they have a self-centring 1mm shoulder with a 3mm outside diameter at the head making them ideal for touring car top decks. At 40% lighter than titanium, they save a lot of weight however Avid do caution that if the screw needs to be cranked down, then don’t use these as aluminium screws are not strong.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 31, 2022

Team Corally SSX-823 1:8 Competition pan car

Team Corally has introduced a new entrant into the 1:8 On-road electric pan car category with the SSX-823 Competition pan car platform. It is the latest evolution of the SSX-8X design, which holds multiple national and international titles. Every component of the SSX-823 has been scrutinised and re-evaluated by Corally. Testing has led to this specific design of the SSX-823, where weight savings have been prioritised, a revised chassis flex system improves handling, and enhanced drivetrain components have been used to better distribute available motor power. All components of the SSX-823 are manufactured from the highest quality composite nylon, carbon fibre, aluminium, and various metals for an extreme level of precision and consistency.

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August 31, 2022

IFMAR 1:10 IC Touring Car World C/ship Stage 2 Report

With 2022 an exciting year for racing with the return of World Championships following its 2-year Covid break, details of the final Worlds encounter of the year have been released by IFMAR. The World governing body has published the Stage 2 report for the 1:10 IC Touring Car World Championship (click here to view). Taking place from November 3rd to 13th, the 9th running of these championships it will be its third time travelling to Thailand with this the second time RC Addict in Bangkok has hosted the race. Home to the famous TITC event that traditionally kicks off the international electric touring car calendar, on the nitro TC Worlds’ last visit to the track in 2012 it was a home win for then KM Racing team driver Meen Vejrak. A hugely popular victory, he was joined by Atsushi Hara and a controversial 11th place starter Francesco Tironi on the podium. RedRC are excited to be making the trip to Thailand in November to bring you full coverage as Naoto Matsukura looks to defend the title he won in 2018 in Miami with Infinity.

Source: IFMAR [ifmar.org]

August 31, 2022

T-Works RC8B4 Hard Coated Front Shock Standoffs

T-Works has added these Hard Coated Front Shock Standoffs to its extensive range of parts for Team Associated’s RC8B4 buggy. Made from 7075 aluminium, they have have been been finished with hard anodising to increase durability and are offered as both front and rears sets.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

August 31, 2022

PSM TLR 8IGHT X/E 2.0 centre diff. brace

PSM has developed a centre diff. brace for the TLR 8IGHT X/E 2.0 kit. Made from 3.0mm genuine PSM carbon fibre, the design provides additional rigidity to the whole centre differential unit – compared to the stock plastic part – and adds that factory look as well. To highlight the German origin of the parts, they have recessed a thin silver coloured brass emblem with the PSM logo in the middle of the part. In addition to that, this set includes hardware for routing your power wires below the front differential outdrive which helps to get the weight of the wires down to the lowest point of the vehicle and also give a super clean look.

Source: PSM [psmfactory.com]

August 30, 2022

1up Racing UltraLite 3 Wire Organiser

Randy Caster’s 1up Racing has released this UltraLite 3 Wire Organiser which is the perfect way to dress up your wiring job without adding unwanted weight to your chassis. The lightweight aluminium organiser fits most 12-14ga wire up to 4.1mm OD and weights only .59g.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]

August 30, 2022

JConcepts Radial NMB bearing sets

JConcepts has introduced new Radial NMB bearing sets as an upgrade to the standard kits bearings that come with most buggy kits. They are built to last with NMB bearing quality, stainless steel materials, and precise tolerances. Available in a variety of sets to meet different kit demands, the Radial bearings are already proven with Ryan Maifield TQ’ing and winning the 1:8 Pro Buggy class at the largest RC event on record at the 2022 Psycho Nitro Blast in Tennessee using the JConcepts Radial bearings set for the Mugen MBX8-R. The sets are also offered for Team Associated’s RC8B4/RC8B4e and HB Racing’s D819RS/D8T Evo as well as the E819RS.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]