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May 31, 2022

Ioannidis & Kyriazis win at Greek EP Nats Rd1

The first round of the 1/10 EP Touring Greek Nationals was held in the RcManiacs track located in Argos, Greece recently in hot conditions. In the Modified class, reigning Greek champion Dimitris Ioannidis (Awesomatix) took the TQ spot early on by taking Q1, Q2 and Q3 while multi-time Greek champion Isaakidis (Mugen) secured 2nd spot on the grid with Andreas Koutras (Mugen) behind him. In the finals, Ioannidis won leg 1 and leg 2 securing the overall win even when in leg 1 a tire issue saw him lose 3 places, he was able to regain the lead and take home the win. In leg 2, displaying his speed and consistency from qualifying took the win with no drama this time securing the overall win while Isaakidis won leg 3 awarding him second overall with Koutras rounding out the podium.

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May 30, 2022

Losi 1/16 Mini JRX2 2wd buggy RTR

The new Mini-JRX2 from Losi combines nostalgia with a touch of present day. This ultra-scaled down version of the iconic JRX2 is designed as a tribute to the memory of the original JRX2. With the all-in-one box packaging, original trim schemes and old-school handling, drivers can experience what it was like all those years ago and either make new memories or rekindle the old ones. With a 5-link rear suspension providing maximum grip in loose conditions, aluminium shocks and era-specific ribbed front tires and 4 row step pin rear tires, you get more from a Mini than ever before. It features a rear motor configuration like the original and three different trim schemes that mimic the original box art schemes of the era, all in a total ready-to-run package.

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May 30, 2022

LC Racing aluminium steering rack

LC Racing have introduced another new option part for their 1/10 4WD off road platforms, this new aluminium steering rack. Replacing the kit plastic version, it is stronger yet still lightweight and offers more precision. Suitable for the LC10B5 & PTG-1 buggies and the PTG-2 & PTG-2R rally cars.

Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]

May 29, 2022

ProCircuit green tire cleaner

This is the ProCircuit green tire cleaner, a quick and safe method for cleaning tires and wheels before gluing. The specialised formula has been developed by ProCircuit R&D department and contains a mix of different degreasing products that ensures perfect cleaning for a strong and long-lasting bond. Supplied in a handy 100ml spray bottle.

Source: ProCircuit [modelixracing.com]

May 26, 2022

Xpress Arrow AT1 1/10 Competition shaft drive TC kit

A new series of shaft driven 1/10 touring cars from Xpress, the Arrow series takes the best from the Execute series of touring cars and incorporates it in a shaft driven system. Sporting floating gearboxes to not interfere with the chassis’ flex, a specially designed motor mount makes adjusting gear mesh a breeze. Also bringing various modern designs that brings this car fit for racing straight from the box. To keep the centre of gravity low, separate shock mounting bulkheads were chosen.

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May 26, 2022

OfficinaRC 3mm Ball Studs

Thanks to its reduced thread length, the OfficinaRC OFC-49-3 ball stud for Xray removes any possible interference between bulkhead and top deck in terms of alignment and torsion. Make your model lighter, more agile and sturdier. These ball studs are made in Italy with TiAl6V4 Titanium to ensure the best possible product on the market. The titanium used is of the highest quality and is practically indestructible and the part is 42% lighter than the kit steel ball studs. Available as a two piece kit or as part of a complete car set.

View the mounted ball stud here

May 26, 2022

Picco P3TT Limited edition engine

Celebrating the great success of the P3TT Buggy engine, Picco have introduced the P3TT Limited edition engine. Restricted to 300 pieces only, they are supplied with all the technical tuning options such as DLC treated crankshaft, rear ceramic bearing, head button with silicone seal to prevent dust and vibration. This engine has been designed to improve throttle response and fuel economy and it features the new oval Venturi for exceptional power control on low grip tracks and in addition is supplied with standard round 7.0 and 7.5mm versions giving you the power you need for all grip conditions from very low to extremely high. The oval venturi offers a progressive opening: the surface of a horizontal ellipse evolving more gently than the round opening of regular restrictor. Thus, on a low traction track, the engine’s behaviour will improve the drivability fuel mileage.

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May 26, 2022

One lightweight .21 O.S. carburettor

One have introduced their new carburettor for O.S. based 1/8th circuit or GT engines. Designed to increase torque as well as improving stability from the engine it has a new lightweight design, comes with 7mm and 8.5mm Venturi and all needle screw adjustments are done using a 2.5mm Allen key. The carburettor is a very vital component to an engine and while the current carburettor is doing a good job, One have not stopped with development and have come up with a new improved version.

View more images of the carburettor here