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November 22, 2018

RC Maker carbon chassis balancing tool

New from RC Maker is this lightweight, low profile set of balancing blocks, designed to locate into the small hole/dimple in the bottom of Touring Cars and 1/12th Pan Cars chassis. Taking on a different form to traditional balancing blocks, it more easily slides under the chassis thanks to the long carbon arm. The low friction ceramic silicon nitride ball ensures minimal friction with the chassis, ensuring you can accurately see the balance of your car. The blocks come as a pair, one for the front and rear of the chassis.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

November 22, 2018

Pro-Line introduce new 17mm hex pre-mounts

Coming from Pro-Line are new pre-mounted 2.2”/3.0” tyres on 17mm hex wheels. Available are the Street Fighter SC, Blockade SC and Trencher X SC tyre that are usable in a variety of surface conditions with the Street Fighter being best used when tackling on-road tracks while the Blockade is a racing-inspired tread for both loose and hard-packed tracks. Last but not least the Trencher X multi-surface tyre is the ideal choice for bashing in various conditions. All tyres come as pairs, pre-glued on black 17mm wheels, making them ideal for vehicles such as the DB8, Senton 6S and SC.

View the other new pre-mounts here

November 22, 2018

YEG On-Road Classic – Report

The inaugural YEG On-Road Classic was held last weekend and the blizzard for people flying, and driving into YEG, Edmonton was only strong enough to keep a few pre-registered attendees away. But with a modest 94 Entries, spread across seven Classes and 15 heats of racing, made for a relaxing and enjoyable for all. From brand new drivers, to National Champions the field was broad in skill level. The new layout provided racers with a good combination of high speed turns, and unique passing opportunities. With traction having to build over the course of the weekend, it proved drivers to be adaptive. Spec tires played an interesting role in helping drivers gain more traction throughout the weekend. The Sweep Racing QTS32 “True Blue” was the TC Spec tire of choice, whilst the GravityRC “White Stripe” was used in the 1/12 spec classes, both were more than capable of keeping the field nice and close in all grip conditions. With results available via live timing all weekend, racers and spectators were able to follow along in the pits on one of the many TVs and projectors available, or simply on their phone or computer. Racing wise and in the premier Touring Modified class it was Team Associated driver, Wayne Mah with the TQ and win from Awesomatix driver, Ryan Betty as Sammy Lee rounded out the top 3 result.

Continue reading the report here

November 22, 2018

Vigor 1/10th touring bulkhead alignment blocks

Vigor RC have introduced their new bulkhead alignment blocks for some of the most popular 1/10th scale electric touring cars. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming black anodised the blocks are inserted between the left and right bulkhead and help to get them straight when fastening the bulkhead screws. The result is a perfectly parallel bulkhead assembly that prevents chassis tweak while ensuring less stress on the spool and differential bearings. The blocks are available as 18mm/22mm variant for the Yokomo BD8 and BD9, as 19mm/23mm variant for Xray T4 and Awesomatix A800 cars and also as 18mm/20mm block for Yokomo BD9, ARC R11, Infinity IF14 and Mugen MTC1 kit.

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November 21, 2018

SkyRC Toro X8 Pro V2 1/8th brushless motor

SkyRC have introduced their new Toro X8 Pro V2 motor for 1/8th electric applications. The updated version of the X8 Pro the V2 variant adds an adjustable timing feature for easier fine-tuning for various track conditions. Other features include a 5mm shaft, 12-slot stator and 4-pole rotor. The motor can be used with sensored or sensorless controllers and it is available in 2150kV and 2350kV variants.

View a list of the features here

November 21, 2018

2018 Sunpadow On-Road Grand Prix – Report

The Annual Sunpadow On-Road Grand Prix held in Xiamen, China recently saw over 220 drivers competing in electric and nitro classes. The prize money race has become the premier event in Asia, attracting some of the top drivers from around the world. This year’s turnout was the largest in the race’s three year history, organisers expect next year to be even bigger. Serpent’s Viktor Wilck dominated the Electric Modified Sedan class with Infinity’s Jilles Groskamp and Akio Sobue completing the podium.

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November 21, 2018

Xray T4’19 World Edition 2.0mm upper deck

Xray have introduced their new Worlds Edition 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck for the T4’19 touring car. Of a narrower design for increased overall chassis flex the top deck will increase traction and in-corner steering, making it ideal for low to medium bite tracks. The top deck can be used with both the standard carbon fibre or optional aluminium chassis.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 21, 2018

Infinity IF11 aluminium axle height adjuster set

With the indoor racing season now in full swing, Infinity has released a new optional aluminium axle height adjuster set for its IF11 1/10th scale Formula car. The aluminium axle height adjusters allow you to easily adjust the rear end ride height of the car for all conditions and tyre types. Used together with CM-A004-03 shim set owners can adjust the height in increments of 0.1mm. Additionally Infinity has added a 10-piece aluminium washer sets in 0.5mm and 1.0mm for the use with the axle height adjuster to set rear ride height.

View the axle height adjusters in place here