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December 2, 2020

Schumacher Mezzo 1/10th offroad tires

Schumacher are pleased to introduce the latest in a long line of successful 1/10th offroad tires, the Mezzo. Featuring a completely new carcass design, where development has focused on the thickness of the profile to support the pin and improve its life. The Mezzo has a varied pin type across the tire, enabling it to be more suitable to a wider variety of track conditions, including long and short pile astro. The pin type gives improved side traction whilst maintaining forward traction. It also lasts longer and has better bump handling, due to its taller sidewall profile. The front 4wd tire is aimed at longer pile astro and lower gip and pins can be cut to reduce traction if required. For 2wd they are still recommending the U6770 Low Profile Cut Stagger combined with Mezzo rear, for a longer life tire set up. Ultimately the popular Dart tire could be faster over a single run in some conditions, but life is much extended with the Mezzo. It’s a great all-rounder. Ultimately the Mezzo is aimed at Astro, Yellow compound for dry high performance, Silver for wet and Blue for longer life.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 2, 2020

Xray X1’21 Formula – Coming soon

The releases are coming thick and fast from Xray as the Slovakian brand updates their line-up for 2021. The latest car to get an update is the X1, their Formula 1 chassis is set for release this Friday. Like all teasers the details on the new changes are missing but we will know all this week.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 2, 2020

Yeah Racing battery volt charger

A simple but nice product from Yeah Racing with the release of their battery volt checker. Comes in a stealthy carbon case to match the other items on your pit table. The dual 4/5mm banana plugs let you use this with all different type of battery packs and the voltage is clearly shown on the display.

View the dual plugs here

December 2, 2020

Tamiya Ford Escort MK.II Rally

Tamiya’s new Ford Escort Mk.II Rally is beautifully detailed, featuring a polycarbonate shell that includes additional bolt on items like mirrors, bumpers and fog lamps. The body is pre-painted in white with a blue livery right off the Rally circuit. The Escort sits atop their MF-01X 4WD chassis and is perfect for both on- and offroad Rally driving. A rear-mounted motor, gear differentials, a Tamiya Torque-Tuned Motor and TBLE-02S ESC are all standard features.

Source: Tamiya USA [tamiyausa.com]

December 2, 2020

Ryan Lutz rejoins Alpha engines

With Ryan Lutz making the move from Agama to WRC, his engine sponsor has also changed with the US driver making the switch back to Alpha engines. Having previously raced for the brand for 7 years he is back and not only is Ryan rejoining the Alpha team, but his roles have been expanded and will be their US market partner. Ryan had this to say:

I am greatly honoured to be welcomed back to the Alpha family. I was sad to depart four years ago and so I am glad to be able to have this opportunity to rejoin with this wonderful company. In my absence they have further developed the Dragon line of engines now with the Dragon 4 edition 2. In my testing it has proven to be a top competitor and I can’t wait to showcase it to the world. They have also given me the privilege of distributing the product line throughout the American market again through my small business LutzRC. I am looking forward to once again supporting this great company and their customer base.

Source: Alpha [alpha-rc.com]

December 1, 2020

Reds Racing 521 GTS engine

Reds Racing have introduce their new generation of nitro GT engines called the 521 GTS. The new engine, available in steel or ceramic bearing versions, features high reliability, tuning stability and great fuel mileage, combined with specific technical changes in the porting and new materials. This 5 port engine claims to offer higher power and better fuel efficiency compared to other engines. The S line features a new and unique high stiffness crankcase design and uses all new materials and casting technology. The engine is produced with pressure die casting, which is a very high quality process, while previous generation R line crankcase was with gravity casting. Another big improvement is the brand new aluminium carburettor, again made using pressure die casting. The decision to change carburettor materials from plastic to aluminium further improves idle stability and tuning. The new carburettor is 30° inclined for better fluid dynamics to increase engine power and has an insulator to reduce carburettor temperature and increase idle stability at high temperatures.

View more details here

December 1, 2020

Yeah Racing SCX24 aluminium steering rod link set

More new items from Yeah Racing for the SCX24 with the release of this aluminium steering rod link set. Increase the durability of your rig with this set, or when you upgrade to a high torque servo these parts will help to deal with the increased load in your steering system. The set comes complete with brass pivot balls and the required fasteners.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

December 1, 2020

Elliott Boots joins the T-Works factory team

T-Works have announced the signing of another top UK driver, two time European Champion Elliott Boots. The Italy based S-Workz driver will use the complete range of products from the Asian manufacturer and had the following to say about the deal:

I am super excited to announce that I have joined the T-Work’s factory team, the products are of great design and quality and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity, I can not wait to use all these products. A big thank you to Wilson and Wing for welcoming me with open arms.

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