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August 27, 2022

Bittydesign AR8-GT3 body for 1:8 GT LWB

Bittydesign have released this very realistic ‘AR8-GT3’ body shell for 1:8 GT LWB. The project was born with the intention of creating a body shell for the GT class 1/8 scale long wheelbase (LWB) with the focus turned to aesthetics and realism. With a lowered front, widened wheel arches it has a true racing look typical of GT3 cars and a large rear wing optimises downforce and generate sufficient traction and stability. Making reference to one of the most winning cars actually racing the GT3 World Challenge 2022, they took inspiration to design the lines of the AR8-GT3 body shell adapted to the production needs. The phase of refinement took several months to optimise every detail and offer a product that respect Bittydesign’s quality standards.

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August 27, 2022

Groskamp & Gruber secure TQ at ENS Finale

Apeldoorn in the Netherlands is the host of the season finale of the Euro Nitro Series this weekend and it is home hero Jilles Groskamp who has secured the TQ in 1:10 while Toni Gruber is the Top Qualifier in 1:8. Round 4 of the series is a track favourite among drivers and Groskamp put his year’s of local knowledge to good use to top all four rounds of qualifying. Behind the factory Infinity driver and 2022 Champion it’s another Dutchman with Milan Holthuis second after going second fastest in Q1 & 2. Making it an Infinity 1,2,3, former champion Teemu Leino will start 3rd. Next up is a Capricorn quartet with Tim Benson fourth ahead of Quentin Leroux, Melvin Diekmann and former European Champion Dirk Wischnewski. In 1:8, both Gruber and former World Champion Simon Kurzbuch had two TQ runs a piece but Gruber’s Q4 time was the fastest of the two Shepherd team-mates giving him pole for tomorrow’s final. Behind them newly crowned European & German National Champion Dominic Greiner will start 3rd for Capricorn followed by Lars Hoppe, Steven Cypers and Timo Schroder.

Image: ENS [eurorcseries.com]

August 26, 2022

Xray all new NT1‘23

Xray have today unveiled the 2023 edition of their 1:10 nitro touring car chassis the NT1. A big year for the nitro touring car class with the World Championship coming up in November in Thailand, the car features an all-new chassis with narrowed front suspension pivots to increase stability & traction. Hard composite suspension arms combined with the improved central chassis flex keeps the suspension geometry stable while the flex is transferred through chassis and radio plate to maintain traction. Lower down-stop mounting holders without the eccentric geometry make the car easier to set suspension down-stops. All-new front aluminium bulkheads accommodate new upper arm holder with adjustable flex. The redesigned front upper arm holder features new roll centre positions in all 9 positions. An ultra-compact and super lightweight receiver box moves the weight lower and closer to the centre of the chassis. The radio plate has new servo holders that move the throttle servo more rearwards, the steering servo more frontwards and receiver box to a more central location. A simplified aluminium 2-speed shaft holders eliminate unnecessary braces to make the chassis more flexible, while the wider positioning provide improved support for the 2 speed shaft. New rear aluminium bulkheads have a 2mm front/rear wheelbase adjustment for easy traction tuning depending on the track conditions, front position more traction, rear position more stability. Longer rear suspension pins allow a wide range of wheelbase adjustment.

View the NT1’23 presentation here for complete details

August 26, 2022

Fenix Racing Renault RS10 body

Italian company Fenix Racing has released the latest bodyshell in their line-up of classic F1 recreations, the Renault RS10. In 2020, when they released their Ferrari T4, quite a lot of people start to ask for a proper counterpart, to be able to relive one of the greatest wheel fights ever in F1 history, if not the greatest one. There are several other reason why the 1979 France Gp was so special! It was the first F1 Renault Turbo victory and French driver Jean-Pierre Jabouille was celebrating his maiden victory at his home GP. The body is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material, it fits Fenix F1-70 and all Tamiya F103 and F104W style chassis, besides others.

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August 26, 2022

Avid Large Carbon Fibre Pit Board

If you are looking for a large set-up surface then Avid has you covered with their new ‘Monster size’ pit board large enough for 1:8 trucks. The Avid Large Carbon Fibre Pit Board is a perfectly flat surface measuring 600 x 500mm (Roughly 24 x 20″). It comes with a chamfered top edge, large rounded corners, matte finish, and the Avid logo machined into the surface.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 26, 2022

Reds Racing 2113 X-One pipe

Reds Racing introduces its all new 2113 X-One pipe for its 1:8 Offroad engines. REDS off-road 2113 X-ONE™ Torque Pipe combines REDS 2113 Pipe and M Manifold to create this one-piece “High Power” exhaust. The new exhaust guarantees smoother power output at low RPM and higher mid range power and top speed. Reds X-ONE™ system is an innovative and unique all-in-one pipe-manifold system. The pipe has been welded to the manifold to improve performance and fuel consumption. With this X-ONE configuration there is no need for springs or gaskets, and the one piece design creates increased reliability and improved tuning stability. Three versions of the same X-ONE™ pipe-manifold system are now.

View available options here

August 25, 2022

Arrowmax SES Max Smart Electric Screwdriver

We all know the importance of good tools for working on our RC cars and well known RC tool and accessories brand Arrowmax are taking things to a completely new level with their SES MAX Smart Electric Screwdriver Pen. Its predecessor, SES PRO has won the Red Dot “2021 Innovative Product Design Award” and the latest SES MAX enriched its various functions. Designed to make projects a whole lot easier, the SES MAX is a state-of-the-art electric screwdriver that can automatically sense direction and torque so all you really need to do is hold the screwdriver while it does all the work. Arrowmax have launched the SES MAX via Kickstarter full details of which can be viewed here.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 25, 2022

Xtreme Mach1 Body Updates

Following the launch of its Mach1 190mm Touring Car body back in June, Italian company Xtreme Aerodynamics has issued an ‘important statement’ regarding new updates to the bodyshell. The statement reads, ‘Following the release of Mach1, several test have been carried out and some room for improvement has been found, thus leading to a new version of the body that has just been released. Changes are minimal and related only to rear part: – Removed side support of the wing: allows wing to bend sideway, miming a softer wing behaviour. – Lowered wing support (2mm): optimize flow under the wing and reduce body frontal area. These changes push in the direction of drag reduction and increased corner speed, especially for Stock class.’

Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.it]