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June 12, 2019

RC Maker V2 body anti-tuck wing mounting set

RC Maker have introduced their new V2 light body anti-tuck wing mounting sets for the most popular 190mm touring car bodies on the market. Our brand new Anti-Tuck Wing Mounting Set Lite V2 introduces an even more compact, efficient way of integrating wing mounting and anti tuck components. This system prevents body tucks behind the rear wheel arch during racing, as well as inconsistencies on high speed tracks and in windy conditions, causing the bodyshell to vibrate. Weighing in at only 5g for the pair, this lightweight strut only requires one additional M3 screw other than the wing mounting screw to secure the strut behind the wheel arch. Using the existing upper wing buttons, racers can screw directly into the strut securing it at the top whilst also securing the wing. The new design also offers extra material that sits in the vertical part of the wing strut. In crashes this section of the bodyshell can often crush or deform, and is unable to be repaired. The brace fixes this and prevents deformation in this area, ensuring your body lasts longer. The strut is produced by Australia’s highly regarded 3-D-printing experts Think RC. These are constructed of a rigorously tested, flexible, yet strong plastic material which allows them to be used time and time again between bodies. The struts are currently available for the Protoform Type-S, Zoo Racing DBX, Preopard and Hellcat as well as the Mon-Tech Racer 2.

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June 12, 2019

BMT 016GT short big bore shock absorbers

BMT have announced the release of their new short-type big bore shock absorbers for the 016GT 1/8th on-road car. Sporting a threaded aluminium shock body, black anodised upper and lower caps as well as black-coated low-friction shock shafts. The shocks come in sets of two and they are available now.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

June 12, 2019

Hobbywing XR10 Pro G2 competition ESC

Hobbywing have announced the release of their new XeRun XR10 Pro G2 brushless competition speed controller for 1/10th scale classes. The updated variant of the ultra-popular XR10 Pro features high-performance 32-bit M4 microprocessing for super-fast and precise control. A built-in reverse battery polarity protection protects both the controller and battery when things are getting a bit hectic in the pits and a range of new accessories such as non-polarised capacitor banks and over-sized fan mounts complement the G2 ESC. The latter are machined aluminium heatsink design frames and allow the use of 30mm fan units in high ambient temperature conditions. New for the G2 is also the ability to use an external switch in case the internal one is hard to reach and in addition to the greatly improved hardware the speedo also received some new software features such as a greater PWM frequency range for throttle and brake, ensuring optimised control when needed. Also new are finer adjustable turbo increase and decrease rates as well as a 101 percent to 150 percent brake range, a feature that comes in handy when running high-turn stock motors with aggressive gear ratios. New for the G2 is also the ability to adjust motor rotation direction and the built-in BEC system offers adjustable 5V to 7.4V and 10A output. Last but not least comes a softening function that will improve vehicle control in high-power modified classes. Like the previous controller the G2 is programmable and upgradable using Hobbywing’s WiFi Express module and an iOS or Android mobile device with a more traditional programming box being also available. The controller is available with black/silver, orange or red case details and it is available now.

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June 12, 2019

3rd Annual Pan Car Masters – Report

The 3rd annual Pan Car Masters was held at the iconic MRTM Lostallo track in Switzerland. More than 50 racers from seven countries attended the race that saw the running of 1/8th Electric Stock, 1/8th Electric 4S Modified, Formula, Classic Formula as well as three Pro10 classes. As usual for Lostallo the weather was constantly changing with Thursday having mixed conditions, Friday being sunny and Sunday being very mixed again. The fastest class of the weekend was Pro10 Modified with about 120km/h top speed. Tobias Weist (VIP Performance) from Germany took the TQ from fellow countryman and teammate, Timo Schad. Schad and Roger Eiffler (Team Associated) shared a TQ round but Timo hold the upper hand in the tie-breaker.

Continue reading the report here

June 11, 2019

Wallace Motorsports sign Brandon Cho

Wallace Motorsports welcome young California based on-road ace Brandon Cho to their nitro on-road racing family. Brandon, a former KO Propo Nitro Grand Prix Champion and National finalist, will be running the full spectrum of Wallace Motorsports products. Here’s what Brandon had to say about the new venture:

I’m excited to be a part of the Wallace Motorsports family. The car, engine, and tire package has worked tremendously well together and is only getting better. Thank you to Diatta Collymore for the opportunity to represent Wallace Motorsports. I’m looking forward to great results and fun times with the team!

Source: Wallace Motorsports [wallacemotorsports.net]

June 11, 2019

JConcepts RM2 heavy-metal grease

JConcepts, together with RM2 brings the heavy-metal grease for a multitude of uses in the RC industry. The grease is the perfect complement for metal to metal parts in the drive-line such as ring and pinion gear assemblies. It’s also a great spread for CVA’s, diff out-drives and inside the diff on the seated O-rings. The heavy-metal grease can also be used on the thrust assembly on a 1/10th off-road differential and is an all-around handy grease for many different applications.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

June 11, 2019

RC Maker Awesomatix damper O-ring tool

RC Maker have introduced their new damper O-ring tool for Awesomatix touring cars. It is a simple, yet effective tool that aids in seating the O-ring into the damper, without pressurising the damper. It allows all excess oil to flow around the tool and out of the damper, which is crucial to the smooth assembly with the P45R round damper rubbers. Not only does it seat the O-ring and allows the excess oil to flow, it also acts as a scoop to get the excess oil out of the area, which is unwanted there when pressing the bearing in. When twisted it will act as a paddle to remove the oil from the slot. The tool is made from high-quality carbon fibre and it is available now.

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June 11, 2019

Avid Triad 17mm capped wheel nuts

The new Avid Triad 17mm capped wheel nuts are designed to ensure that the wheel nut will never come off unintended with the aggressive serration ensuring improved safety. Avid also made them with the intention of good looks while providing the silver chamfer highlight in the area where the colour is usually rubbed. The wheel nuts come in sets of four in blue or black colour.

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