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November 5, 2020

Schumacher Icon F1 – Teaser

Schumacher have released a first teaser for their eagerly anticipated entry into the F1 category. Having enjoyed success in a large number of classes, including winning the 1/12th scale Worlds for the first time earlier this year, the UK company is making their first ever entry into this popular class. The Schumacher Icon, which they are touting as ‘An innovative new approach to RC F1’ is still currently under wraps with more details available shortly.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

November 5, 2020

Takashima D-13 YD-2 slide rack bulkhead set

From new brand Takashima D-13, based in Hongkong, is this lightweight curved steering slide rack bulkhead set for Yokomo YD-2S/E & ReveD MC-1. The focus of this new assembly is to make the slide rack bulkhead set much lighter than the Yokomo one, helping to improve the steering response. They also integrated a centre position check point to make it easier to adjust the servo horn to the middle position.

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November 5, 2020

T-Works RC8B3.2 titanium turnbuckle set

Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated RC8T/B3.2 car is this 5-piece titanium turnbuckle set. The linkages are made of high-quality 64 Grade titanium and the set includes two hard coated aluminium wrenches in 4mm and 5mm for the two different diameter turnbuckles.

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

November 4, 2020

SWorkz S35 shock conversion set V2

From SWorkz for their S35 series of buggies is the shock conversion set V2. Consisting of 4 shock absorber caps specially adapted for the S35 vehicles from partner Fast Race, the set also includes 4 membranes of different hardness to adapt the damping to different conditions. Yellow is soft, blue is medium and orange is hard.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

November 4, 2020

Yeah Racing TRX-6 brass middle axle cover

More new brass items from Yeah Racing, this time for the Traxxas TRX-6. This brass middle axle cover weighs 76grams, meaning you can gain more traction from your tires by adding this extra weight to your chassis. Better still it is added to the bottom of the chassis through changing the stock interconnecting cover to brass.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

November 4, 2020

Frechette & Vanderway win South Ontario Champs Rd1

Last weekend was the first race of the Southern Ontario onroad Championship series at Outlaw RC Motorsports, home of the Canadian On-Road Nationals. The Outlaw crew put on a great event and took lots of extra precautions to keep us all safe and healthy. In TC Mod Barret Morrow (Xray) managed to TQ but would only finish in 3rd overall after some setup changes. The win would go to Bryce Frechette (Xray), just ahead of Lou Vanderway in 2nd. In TC Stock Bryce Frechette qualified first, but it was Lou Vanderway that would take home the win with Barret Morrow taking 2nd and Frechette having to settle for 3rd.

View the other podium here

November 4, 2020

Yeah Racing Capra brass shock mounts

For the Axial Capra from Yeah Racing are these adjustable brass shock mounts. Fine tune how your rig handles by adjusting the shock angle and droop travel with these brass shock mounts. Adding a tiny bit of weight allows you to extract more grip from your tires. Sold in a set of 4 pieces with the relevant fasteners.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

November 4, 2020

Infinity lightweight lip spoiler set

From Creation Model for the IF8 and other 1/8th scale cars is this lightweight lip spoiler set. Coming in at approx 5grams including fastener and nut, it is recommended for use with a lightweight bodyshell. Available in clear as well as a special carbon style, the latter features a printed Infinity logo and a guide scale is included to help evenly set the exact height of the spoiler.

View the clear version here