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September 6, 2021

BRCA 1/8 Circuit Halifax Rd5 – Report

The British weather played a big part in the latest round of the 1/8 Circuit series hosted at the newly resurfaced Halifax circuit in the north of the UK recently. A bumper entry was in for the weekend’s racing with both nitro and electric classes competing. The electric class gaining popularity again with many newcomers and returning drivers attracted to the class. Saturday saw heavy rain with most drivers not going onto the track for timed practice. Sunday started similarly with rain fall and standing water on the track, it was to be a day of tricky conditions and a mostly damp track which never really fully dried. Qualifying was to come down to one round where conditions were somewhat better so pressure was on drivers to ensure they got a respectable time in.

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September 3, 2021

T-Works A800 front bumper foams

T-Works have introduced two new front bumper foams for the Awesomatix A800 touring car. Available as standard and extra hard variant, both offer exceptional chassis and body protection and with the soft version weighing 6g and the hard version 11.2g this small difference can help refine the chassis’s weight bias.

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

September 3, 2021

Power HD PG-CB63 servo programming box

Power HD have introduced their PG-CB63 servo programming box. The box can be used to set the servo parameters as well as servo testing and uses a built-in high-performance 32-bit micro processor. Simply plug in the servo to adjust it and the programmer can store up to 20 saved settings in its memory, making it easy to adjust the servo for different conditions. Works with PGB and PGC servos from Power HD.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

September 3, 2021

JConcepts High-Flow 30x30x10 fan

From JConcepts their High-Flow 30x30x10 fan adds cooling to the inside of the car and with a traditional size that can be mounted in various locations. The aluminium housed build protects the inner fan and motor and is anodised in black, and laser etched with JConcepts.net logo. The item is prewired with JST plug and includes an extension wire for an assortment of fits and reaches inside the confines of a vehicle.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

September 2, 2021

T-Works engine after-run oil

T-Works have released their new after-run oil to be used on engines after an event of before being put into storage. The oil helps prevent oxidation and corrosion on the metal parts of your engine and ensures the right lubrication of all your engine’s internals. Comes supplied in a 30ml bottle with handy tip for precise application.

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

September 1, 2021

Factory Team 4 fl. oz. shock fluid bottles

Team Associated have super-sized their 11 most popular Factory Team shock fluid bottles. Racers will appreciate the economical 4oz. (118ml) size, doubling the size without doubling the price. The new larger shock fluid ranges from 25wt to 50wt in 2.5wt increments.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

September 1, 2021

RC Maker premium pro decal sheets

RC Maker have introduced their brand new pre-cut premium pro decal sheets for 1/10th onroad (190 & 200mm) as well as 1/8th onroad. Having a nice looking body can be expensive and time consuming, until now. Simply paint your body from the inside as usual, with your desired base colour. Apply our Pro Decal Set on the outside and cut the excess overhang off the wheel arches, and you’ve got a professional looking scheme in minutes. The set contains bonnet and sides, as well as stylish headlights, and for the TC version, tail lights and grill. The installed set only weighs around 7g, no heavier than a full custom paint job and there are 8 cool colour schemes to choose from.

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September 1, 2021

T-Works RC8B3 graphite steering plate

T-Works have released this steering plate for the Team Associated RC8B3. Replacing the kit standard aluminium version, this version has been made from high quality graphite for a lighter alternative.

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