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October 11, 2024

Sanwa ExzesZ III Stick Radio

Sanwa has unveiled a new version of its legendary stick radio with the famed Japanese radio manufacturer displaying the ExzesZ III on its stand at the 62nd All Japan Model & Hobby Show in Tokyo. While the stick radio has been mostly superseded by wheel radios in recent years, a certain Davide Ongaro has kept the original form of transmitter very relevant using Sanwa’s previous ExzesZ model to steer himself to three consecutive 1:8 Offroad World Championship titles. While no details are published for the new ExzesZ III, the official Japanese flier states it supports SXR mode with FH5/FH55U for even better response making it the ‘world’s fastest response stick radio’.

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October 11, 2024

Excelerate RC Prodigy 1:10 World GT-R pan car

Having announced its entry as a car manufacturer in July with its Prodigy 12 1:12 pan car, Excelerate RC has brought its new 1:10 World GT-R class contender along to the Montech NYGP to display this weekend. With World GT-R WGT a popular class in the US, the second car release from the Wisconsin based company, which is aptly named the WGT-R, is based off much of the 1:12 car and is due to go on sale in around 3 weeks time – some of the car’s metal parts still in production. With Excelerate RC a partnership between Ken Lupi and veteran racer & car designer Josh Cyrul, it originally started out around 1-year ago to produce RC Drag racing tyres. Racing 1:12 himself at the NYGP, Cyrul said the WGT-R is essentially a big version of their 1:12. Like the Prodigy 1:12, it features a stiff high grip 2.5mm Aluminium chassis with a steel roll plate and steel pivot plate helping to lower the car’s centre of gravity.

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October 11, 2024

MonTech New York Grand Prix – Preview

This weekend the 360V2 track plays host to the sixth edition of the annual MonTech New York Grand Prix where 2023 IFMAR 1:12 World Championship Top Qualifier Kemp Anderson heads the entry. The nearest thing RC will get to having a race in Time Square, the track just a 20-minute train ride from the centre of the City That Never Sleeps, the Montech NYGP is the vision of long time 1:12 racer Donny Lia. RedRC first got to know Lia when he was a leading contender at the 2014 1:12 World Championship in Florida where he would qualify third behind Top Qualifier & defending Champion Naoto Matsukura and Marc Rheinard who would go on to take the win. Rheinard would later also become a Montech NYGP Champion in Mod Touring Car at the 18,000 square feet 360v2 venue with other previous international visitors including Ronald Volker, Alexander Hagberg and David Spashett. Having attracted almost 300 entries at its peak until Covid broke that momentum, Lia is keen to build the race back up to its former levels. Although the proximity of this year’s IFMAR ISTC World Championship in California has ruled out a number of factory entries this year, with Anderson, Xray’s Keven Hebert and 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Machler among the entry an exciting weekend of racing is expected on a track which is proving a big hit with racers.

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October 10, 2024

Infinity IFB8 Alu Centre Diff Mount

Infinity has released a new Aluminium Centre Diff Mount for their IFB8 1:8 Offroad platform. This part is machined from 7075-T6 alloy, significantly enhancing the stiffness of the central diff mounting. Additionally, it improves heat dissipation and facilitates a smoother transmission, resulting in enhanced performance.

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October 10, 2024

Mugen Seiki Electronic Gel Double-sided Tape

Mugen Seiki is offering new Electronic Gel Double-sided Tape intended for secure mounting of car electrics. The strong adhesive power double-sided gel tapes offer protection for the receiver, ESC, etc. from vehicle vibrations. Available in two sizes, the 1.5mm thickness is suitable for offroad cars that produce a lot of vibration, while 0.8mm thickness is suitable for on-road cars. The 1.5mm is 30mm wide while the 0.8mm is 20mm wide. Although highly adhesive, the tapes cloth thread reinforcement makes it easy to peel off cleanly and leave no marks compare to the common double-sided tape.

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October 10, 2024

Team Associated TC7.2cc Collector’s Clear Edition Kit

Having released the clear version of their iconic RC10 buggy last year, Team Associated has announced a clear version of their last competition touring car chassis, the TC7.2. No longer an active manufacturer in competition 1:10 EP touring car market, the US brand is commemorating their most successful 4WD touring car platform, which was original launched in 2018, with the announcement of the TC7.2cc Collector’s Clear Edition Kit. This kit offers RC collector’s the ability to build the successful 1:10 scale touring car platform in iconic polycarbonate clear material. This clear car edition includes great features you remember from the RC10TC7.2. The TC7.2cc is designed for optimal build experience, and this clear car edition kit is a true gem for both collectors and racers alike. While clear parts are stronger than SLA and could be driven, it was manufactured as a display piece for your collection. The polycarbonate clear components will only be available in the kit. They will not be sold individually.

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October 9, 2024

T-Works Aluminium Screw & Parts Trays

T-Works has added two new screw & parts trays to its line-up of RC accessories. Made from high-quality aluminium, the lightweight but sturdy trays are available in two sizes to offer a suitable solution to parts and screws on your pit table. The small measures 50 X 215mm and is divided into 5-compartments while the large is 100 X 215mm with 7 separate sections, with both 11mm in thickness.

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

October 9, 2024

Schumacher NEON 4WD MTC Mini Touring Car

Schumacher has released a new Mini Touring Car called the NEON 4WD MTC. The British manufacturers multiple World Championship winning engineering team have applied their knowledge and experience to create the 1:10 NEON MTC, the NEON already a proven winner at British BRCA National races. It features class leading suspension geometry, and transmission efficiency, to make a well balanced car that is easy to drive fast. The NEON will bring out the best in your driving skills, to move you up the rankings in this fun and competitive racing class. The NEON is available in two Specifications, full Carbon Fibre or S2 Kits.

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