January 31, 2023

Factory Team B74.2 Stiff 2.5mm Chassis Brace Set

Another new item from for the RC10B74.2 1:10 4WD buggy from Factory Team is this Carbon Fibre Stiff Chassis Brace Support set.  It includes both a front and rear brace support machined from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre.  This set will decrease chassis flex for high grip situations where that is desired.  These have been updated from the previous version to allow clearance for the rear gearbox on the RC10B74.2.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]


January 31, 2023

Factory Team B74.2 molded Ring & Pinion Gear Set

New from Factory Team is this molded Ring & Pinion Gear Set for the Team Associated RC10B74.2.  These gears reduce the rotational and overall weight of the 1:10 4WD buggy. Each set equates to a weight savings of 13.5g.  Made from high strength plastic with added durability through the use of a G10 strengthening ring and an aluminium pinion shaft, these gears have withheld a substantial amount of abuse in testing.  This set is intended for use with a centre differential and a 13.5T motor, however, these have proven to hold up to modified power at the highest level of competition for those looking to save weight.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]


January 30, 2023

Neumann joins Nova Engines

In more changes to his race programme for 2023, Joern Neumann has announced he will be using Nova Engines.  Founded last year by former top Italian onroad racer Stefano Colombini, as the name suggests there is a connection with the iconic Novarossi brand which ceased trading in 2021.  Commenting in the announcement that he will represent Nova Engines, the reigning IFMAR GT World Champion said, ‘For nitro engines I will be using Nova Engines to power my Sworkz cars.  Thanks to Franco and everyone at Nova Engines for the possibility.

Source: Nova Engines [nova-engines.com]


January 30, 2023

Motiv RC Quick Connect motor chamber

The Motiv RC, the brand set-up by former international onroad ace Paul Lemieux, has released this quick connect motor chamber for use with the Hobbywing or Motorlyser motor analyser.  The unit comes pre-wired with an extended 2Ft wire for easy use in connecting your motor to the analyser.  It also includes an extended 2ft sensor wire.

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January 30, 2023

Sweep Racing Nanobite 1:8 Buggy tyre

New from Sweep Racing is the Nanobite 1:8 Buggy tyre designed for hard pack and blue groove, oiled dirt track conditions.  The Nanobite has the smallest lug Sweep has ever produced in their 1:8 Buggy tyres range.  The lugs are staying diagonal on their latest V6 carcass that is designed to reduce ballooning at high speed and helps generate smooth feeling for consistent lap times.  The Nanobite is available in both normal and long life compounds.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]


January 26, 2023

JConcepts Smoothies SCT Tyre

JConcepts has stated its committed to SCT off-road racing with the release of the Smoothies slick tyre.   In some conditions in off-road racing, a slick tire is the fastest way around the track and throughout the racing calendar year, there are several tracks where slicks in silver or green compound remain the go-to tire. In damp weather, indoor clay surfaces become so tacky that the lower the tread or to the point of zero tread is an advantage. For years drivers have sanded, ground and hand sculpted tires in search of that elusive slick carcass for racing but now JConcepts is giving racers a slick option straight out of the package.  Released as a 3.0” x 2.2” bead mounting diameter, the Smoothies mount straight to the latest generation wheels for that all important reactive feel.  The carefully profiled tire carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips the specialty surfaces. like no other.  The Smoothies include Dirt-Tech SCT inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


January 25, 2023

Sworkz S14-4C 1:10 4WD Buggy

Sworkz has introduced its latest 1:10 4WD Buggy, the S14-4C.  This carpet edition race buggy is an evolution from their successful S14-3C platform. The new geometry of the car provides optimised corner speeds and easy handling on carpet and very high grip tracks.  The S14-4C features the new gear box with adjustable diff. system on a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis.   The flex of the chassis can be changed by different material sideguards.  It comes with Sworkz brand new designed 1:10 Pro-Shock System (Short version).  The shocks come with new Emulsion Precision Plastic Shock Caps, Shock Pistons with Seal Parts.  The kit comes standard with a 4mm carbon carpet version for both front rear shock towers. The Teflon coated shock shafts provides smooth shock reactions.  Black Line springs which are good designed with rotation fixed spring holders comes standard in the Sworkz S114-4C kit.

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January 25, 2023

STRC TRX-4M Machined Alu Steering Link Set

ST Racing Concepts has released this Steering Link Set for the Traxxas TRX-4M 1:18 Crawler.  The new CNC machined Aluminium link reduces the flex and improves the power of your steering.  A lot of the steering power from the servo on the TRX-4M is lost due to the flexing of the stock plastic steering link and our Aluminium Steering Link help eliminate flex completely while not adding too much extra weight like with brass link that the steering servo would have to work against.  Available in anodised Red, Silver, Orange and also available for scale enthusiasts in anodised Black and Gun Metal.

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