SMJ have introduced their stealth line of springs for the Infinity IF18 and IF18-II. Both the front and rear springs come in three different lengths and stiffness, each offering a unique driving characteristics. These true and matched springs come in all black with the spring type etched into the spring for that clean look.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Wallace Motorsports is excited to add, back-to-back 1/8 ROAR National Champion, 2-time Sedan ROAR Champion, and all around top American Nitro onroad talent, DJ Apolaro to the team. DJ was already using Hot Race Tyres with great results but now will be piloting Infinity cars, with Ielasi Tuned engines and PowerHD servos. DJ had this to say:
I am extremely excited to be a part of the Wallace Motorsports Team! I have seen this team continuously grow over the recent years and they already have a strong group of racers. I am fortunate to be a part of that and cannot wait to get started. They have all the high-end racing products any racer could want. Infinity, Hot Race Tires, Ielasi Motors and Power HD servos are just a few of the product lines they have, and I will be using them all moving forward. I am ready for the next chapter in my racing and want to thank Ben Wallace and team for making all this happen. See you at the track and cannot wait to help the team and customers in any way I can.
Source: Wallace Motorsports [wallacemotorsports.net]
Due to the success of 721 Superveloce Limited edition 3.5cc off-road engine Reds Racing have decided to release a new version of the same engine that will be available for the complete 2021 year, together with 721 Scuderia Gen2 and 721 Corsa engines. The main objective was to develop a super fast engine able to guarantee a good fuel economy. Internally it sports an extra tuned sleeve and crankshaft with special modifications to the sleeve and crankshaft by Mario Rossi which increases engine power noticeably and guarantees good fuel mileage at the same time. The new airboost backplate has been designed for increased mid to high RPM power, increased fuel efficiency and faster return to idle. Different from the Limited edition is the matt black cooling head with a fluorescent red surface reminiscent of the 721 Scuderia design.
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Hudy have released another simple but essential tool, a Hobby Knife featuring an aluminium handle together with Hudy replaceable hobby knife blades. The hobby knife is great for trimming and cutting and the black coated lightweight aluminium handle provides sufficient grip while the protective plastic cap ensures safety during storing. For the knife are a set of 10 replaceable hobby knife blades, stored in a plastic protective box.
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This diamond coated countersink bit from SMJ is ideal for additional machining and deburring of shallow holes in carbon chassis and other parts. The maximum diameter of the hole is 10mm while the hex shaft is a 6.35mm meaning it is suitable for most electric screwdrivers.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
A number of new option parts from Yokomo for the BD10/9 including a 20mm aluminium steering bell crank and a belt tension adjuster cam. The bell crank is 1.5mm longer than the standard bell crank, changing the steering characteristics, increasing the turning angle of the outer tire meaning improved steering in tight corners. The belt tension adjuster cam has been machined from hard resin and allows the axle to be set in a higher position than the standard cam of the kit. It also makes it possible to optimise the angle of the dog bone when setting the vehicle height on low grip circuits. Finally, there are two sets of 3mm teflon spacers for the suspension arms. An ideal spacer for adjusting the wheelbase of on-road and drift cars the spacers are made from Teflon resin and are very smooth. This makes it possible to reduce the friction of suspension movement during acceleration and deceleration, and obtain a smooth feeling by fitting this spacer between the suspension arm and suspension mount.
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Nemo Racing USA and Agama have announced that Broc Champlin has joined their factory race team for 2021. Broc will be running the Agama cars under the Nemo Racing flag at events all over the country. Nemo USA boss, Billy Tylaska said ‘We are super stoked to have an ace driver like Broc join our team. Broc was put firmly on my radar at the 2019 ROAR Nationals when he had a long nice battle with Ryan Lutz in the main final. Excited to see what he will do with our cars and can’t wait to get out there with him.’ And from Broc about inking this deal:
I am ecstatic about being able to run for Nemo Racing and Agama in 2021. Billy Tylaska has helped me a ton getting started and I found a groove with the product very quickly. The C-Hub catches my eye so I chased what I felt would be the best. Multiple brands now have that either as their standard, or an option. The Agama cars are very easily tuned and drive like Cadillac’s and that is exactly what I want and need in order to better myself in the 1/8th scale department. I believe in all of the platforms, the staff, and myself, that I can do great things with Agama Racing Products. Thank you everyone at Nemo Racing, excited for 2021.
Source: Nemo Racing USA [nemoracingusa.com]
T-Works release this large, but compact, hard case parts bag. Sold individually or in a set of 3 or 5 pieces, the case features a carbon look outer shell with the T-Works logo and sports a red accented high quality zipper. Inside there is a zipped pocket that separates both halves of the bag and the surface is a soft neoprene like material to protect the contents. The case is finished off with a black rubber carrying handle.
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