VP-Pro has released a range of ‘Hot Pink’ products as part of a collaboration with multiple RC World Champion Atsushi Hara. Based on the pink colouring that formed part of the Japanese legend’s signature body paint scheme, the range includes 1:8 offroad wings, a 1:10 buggy wing as well as 1:8 buggy rims. The colour is certain to make your buggy stand out!
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Germany’s Revolution Design Racing Products has released new an aluminium -1mm Caster Block Set for Team Associated’s RC10 6.4 platforms. Compatible with the RC10B6.4, RC10T6.4, and RC10SC6.4, this set is a top-tier upgrade that replaces the standard plastic caster block with a sturdy aluminium version. Enhancing steering behaviour on high-grip tracks, it features black anodising for added durability and a sleek look with a silver edge bevel for a stylish finish. Laser-engraved RDRP logo provides authenticity.
Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]
JConcepts has announced the release of their S15 body shell for 1:8 Truggy. The S15 body style is a staple in the line-up at JConcepts. The IFMAR World Championship winning design has served well over the years, even spawning many look-alikes around the industry. When it comes to Truggy racing, the Florida company has worked on and finalized an S15 for the popular 1:8 truck class to go along with the ROAR National Championship winning F2. Debuted at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, the S15 took off in the hands of Spencer Rivkin (RC8T4e) in the E-truggy class, and Ryan Maifield (Tekno NT48 2.0) in the nitro truck class. The versatile body, in addition to the previously mentioned, fits on an assortment of 1/8th trucks on the market including the MBX8T, 8ight-XT, D8T, and Sworkz vehicles.
T-Works has added new titanium King Pin Screws for Kyosho’s hugely popular MP10/MP9 1:8 Buggy chassis. Machined from high quality 64 grade titanium they over both a weight saving and increased durability over the kit standard versions.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Another new 2023 kit release from Team Associated is their latest 1:10 2WD Shortcourse Track, the RC10SC6.4 Team Kit. It shares key components with the RC10T6.4, RC10B6.4, and RC10B74.2 Team Kits, making it easier than ever to run multiple classes at the same time. Suspension and jumping goes through the large- volume 13mm big bore shocks with new truck springs. The new chassis design is a short course truck version of the RC10B6.4 buggy design and gets a new ballstud mount and top plate system with an angled steering for improved consistency. On top of that, racers can tune the steering height, axle trail, and caster inserts for tuning the front end feel. The rear end grip is improved with the optional C and D mounts and 92.5mm CVA bones included in the kit. Suspension linkage rides on the new 3.5mm diameter rod ends and turnbuckles.
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US RC accessories brand Avid Racing Concepts has released a new range of tested and certified silicone shock and diff oils. The pure silicone is laboratory tested by Ultimate Racing using the linear viscosity measurement of centistokes (CST). Coming in 75ml bottles each shock oil bottle is printed with the conversion of CST to both the AE and the TLR weight system.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Team Associated has introduced the latest version of its legendary 1:10 Stadium truck, the RC10T6.4 Team Kit. It shares key components with the RC10B6.4, RC10B6.4D, and RC10B74.2 Team Kits, making it easier than ever to run multiple classes at the same time. Suspension and jumping goes through the large-volume 13mm big bore shocks with new truck springs. The new chassis design is a truck version of the RC10B6.4 buggy design and gets a new ballstud mount and top plate system with an angled steering for improved consistency. On top of that, racers can tune the steering height, axle trail, and caster inserts for tuning the front end feel. The rear end grip is improved with the optional C and D mounts and 92.5mm CVA bones included in the kit. Suspension linkage rides on the new 3.5mm diameter rod ends and turnbuckles.
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New from Germany’s Ruddog is this CA Activator Spray, a cyanoacrylate accelerator designed for use with all conventional cyanoacrylate adhesives. The Ruddog CA Activator significantly reduces curing time, whether the adhesive is high viscosity, medium, or thin. It is perfect for gluing on-road and off-road tires. Simply spray the activator carefully onto the adhesive area from a distance of approximately 50cm. With 200ml of content, the spray fits easily into any tool bag and is enough for numerous sets of tires and adhesive areas.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
