August 8, 2024

RC Maker Ultra Lite Horizontal Rear Post Body Mounts

While busy with the release of their first ever Electric Touring Car kit, the SP1, RC Maker’s development of aftermarket parts hasn’t stopped with the release of these Ultra Lite Horizontal Rear Post Body Mounts.  After the popularity of their Pro Horizontal Rear Post Body Mounts, the Australian company set out to make the product even better.  Thanks to the feedback from racers, they knew they could reduce the weight even further and maintain sufficient strength. With the Ultra Lite mounts they managed to reduce the weight of the entire set by a massive 50%.  The new Ultra Lite version comes in at only 1.7g per assembly.  To put that into perspective, thats even lighter than using a vertical body post.  In addition to the mounts you must also buy the HRP ULTRA LITE Carbon Extensions with RC Maker also releasing new Ultra Lite 7075 Black Anodised Wing Buttons for 1:10 Touring Car bodies.

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August 7, 2024

O.S. Speed R2106 1:8 Onroad engine

Legendary Japanese engine manufacturer O.S. Engines has released its latest .21 engine for 1:8 Onroad racing, the O.S. Speed R2106.  The cylinder liner adopts a new 9-port shape, and the port shape has been revised to improve power in the mid-range.  The crankshaft uses the well-known EURO2, and the combination with the rear bearing that uses ceramic balls has improved the feeling from the low-range.  In addition, the connecting rod adopts a newly designed reinforced type, which improves durability in long and harsh racing scenes.  The carburetor is based on the 21M, which was also well-received in the R2105, but the slide valve and needle shape have been changed to make it easier to adjust. It has been reborn as the O.S. Speed R2106, which can be expected to give you an advantage in racing.

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August 7, 2024

Ielasi Tuned Electronics power for D’Angelo

Leading 1:8 GT racer Alex D’angelo, who was announced as a new team driver at Italian chassis manufacturer Capricorn, is to use Ielasi Tuned Electronics for his EP GT race programme.  On the announcement the Italian said, ‘I’m happy to announce that I’m from now using Ielasi Tuned Electronics on my Lab GT2 EP.  I will use the ITX8-RS ESC with the 2650Kv motor.  I already had the opportunity to try the Combo last weekend, excellent performance with lower battery consumption, and new track record.  Thanks to Daniele and Sabrina for their availability, hoping to achieve great results together.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]


August 7, 2024

Team Saxo 1:10 Formula 1 Front & Rear Wings

Following the latest trends in 1:10 Formula 1 wing designs, TeamSaxo has released a new set of front and rear wing options.  They are designed to the popular F1 car style and feature a new guide structure with their appearance as efficient as possible, giving you smoothness and stability.  The front wing has a high down force design giving the car more front stability while the rear wing helps stabilise the suspension and makes the car more reactive and more stable.

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August 6, 2024

Xray RX8/NT1 Alu Brake Post Arm

Xray has produced an Aluminium Brake Post Arm for its latest 1:8 and 1:10 Nitro Onroad chassis offerings.  Suitable for the RX8 and NT1,  the aluminium brake post arm allows more direct and precise braking.  CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated, the ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


August 5, 2024

Harper secures British National title with Stafford win

Schumacher’s Elliott Harper is the new BRCA British 1:10 Electric Touring Car Champion having secured the title with victory at the penultimate stop on the 5 round calendar at Stafford over the weekend.  Having only returned to racing at the end of last season after a number of years away from the sport, the former Champion opened his 2024 campaign with a podium finish behind the Xray reigning Champion Kyle Branson and first tiime victor Alex Thurston who is the only other driver to win this season.  Securing his latest TQ from Peter Eagles, Harper converted his pole into wins in both A-Main legs for the overall win and title.  The podium in Stafford was completed by Eagles and the Xray of Harley Eldridge.  It was a double success for the Schumacher team with Ollie Payne taking the win in the 13.5T class ahead of Billy Fletcher and James Hart.

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August 5, 2024

Ielasi Tuned GP9R ‘Extender Kit’

Ielasi Tuned has announced a small upgrade ‘Extender Kit’ dedicated to their GP9R23 and 24 .21 Onroad engines.  The Extender Kit consists of a 4mm ergal spacer and 4 quality M3x22 screws (Bossard), to be applied between the head and innerhead to ensure that the cooling head in these very hot months is 4 mm more out of the body.  Tested in the super hot conditions at the Leno track over the weekend by their team drivers they obtained an average lowering of the engine temperature of 7 to 8 degrees.  A small modification the GP9R23/24 engines in these summer months that is within everyone’s reach.

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August 5, 2024

Fenix G42 FWD 1:10 Touring Car

Fenix Racing has announced its first ever Front Wheel Drive Touring Car with the release of the G42.   On unveiling the new kit, the Italian manufacturer says the G42 is way more than an RC Car describing its as “a journey into a new world, with new boundaries to explore”.  About 2-years ago they started to discuss about option to step into the “big” field, aka the touring class and FWD was the option to evaluate the field.  An interesting class with a certain freedom to think “out of the box”.  So, they started to work on the idea due to tending to stay away from the usual solutions and try to explore different options.  Some tech point were pivotal, such as reverse Ackermann steering angle or direct servo.  Having the servo in the front, they need to locate the motor as close as possible to the front axle, as they didn’t want to “mid”.  “Most front” was the option they choose and all the prototypes rely on that solutions.

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