October 15, 2018
Hobbywing have introduced two new titanium-bonded rotors for the V10 G3 series of brushless motors. The characteristic of the rotors will provide a smoother pickup acceleration without sacrificing top speed. This will help to tune motors especially to lower grip asphalt and carpet conditions as it aids car control out of tight corners. Available variants are a 5-12.5 and 5-12.3 that come individually marked for easy identification. Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com] http://www.hobbywing.com/article.php?id=235…
August 16, 2018
…an already damaged body shell. The 1/10th set is usable for most touring car body shells and includes a pair of sheets with two wheel well and four body post stickers while the 1/12th scale set comes with two sheets featuring four wheel well and four body post stickers each. Also available is a 16-piece set of 6x20mm body post cushions usable for most touring cars while the 1/8th scale set includes a total of 16 body mount cushions. All are made of transparent high-quality material and they are easily attached thanks to their adhesive backside. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com] https://www.rc-tworks.com/products/ta-128-fender-body-post-protectors-6mm-body-post-protectors-buggy-body-post-protectors…
July 31, 2018
Available now from Pro-Line is the 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Trail Boss True Scale body shell for popular 1/10th short course trucks. The just released full-size 2019 Chevy Silverado is extremely popular and has a distinct look and Pro-Line has included all the aggressive scale detail into the body and sticker sheet for a highly detailed True Scale replica. It is usable for trucks such as the Traxxas Slash 2WD, Slash 4×4 and Team Associated SC10 series and it comes clear, including window masks and a detailed decal sheet. Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com] https://www.prolineracing.com/bodies/2019-chevy-silverado-z71-trail-boss-true-scale-clear-body.asp…
July 30, 2018
T-Works have introduced their new multi-function switch hole cover with connector lock, usable for nitro off-road vehicles. The part was designed to fit right onto the on/off switch areas of nitro-powered vehicles, while the connector holder – designed for standard male and female universal-type plugs – securely holds the connector in place. Using these sorts of setups is a popular choice among nitro racers in order to get rid of faulty mechanical switches. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com] https://www.rc-tworks.com/products/ea-030-servo-connector-lock-with-switch-hole…
June 13, 2018
Xenon have announced the release of their full line of VSS EX 64 pitch electric touring and pan car super gears. They are considered to be the world’s smallest moulded main gears and they are available in 68T to 87T specification. Due to their design the gears are usable for touring and pan cars alike and they come moulded from a tough yet silent white composite material. Source: Xenon Racing [xenon.ne.jp] http://www.xenon.ne.jp/…
April 19, 2018
Coming from Team Powers is their limited edition on-road car stand that is an updated version of their already available carbon and aluminium car stand. Changes made include an aluminium top plate for an improved appearance and the included turnbuckle wrench is now of an aluminium design rather than carbon, making for improved durability. All other features, such as an arrangement of setup tools like chassis blocks, a droop and a ride height gauge are understood to remain unchanged. Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com] http://www.team-powers.com/…
April 12, 2018
Coming from Modify is their new Wind 30mm machined aluminium cooling fan. Offering popular 30x30mm dimensions, that make it usable for both ESC and motor cooling, the fan unit is housed in a CNC-machined aluminium case for durability and looks while the high-performance motor allows for super strong cooling thanks to 22,000RPM at 7.4V input. The fan is available in black/orange, black/gold and black/red anodising and with an universal or ESC plug. Source: Modify [modifyrc.com] http://www.modifyrc.com/…
March 31, 2018
…David Ronnefalk, Robert Batlle, Atsushi Hara and Regional and National Champions Kyle McBride, Davide Ongaro, Wataru Takashiro, Joseph Quagraine, Aaron Stringer, Aaron Gomez and many other of the regions best drivers. Known for some of the best beaches in all of the World, the Philippines is the perfect place to come for a race and stay for some fun. More information can be found on the official event website here as well as on social media here. A video from last year with David Ronnefalk showing some of the splendour in the Philippines can be found after the break. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDec-KA5c8U…
