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January 24, 2025

Alpha Falcon B-Spec .21 Offroad Engine

Taiwanese engine manufacturer Alpha has announced the upcoming release of its Falcon B-Spec .21 Offroad Engine. Best known for powering the campaign of US Kyosho driver Ryan Lutz, the original Alpha Falcon engine was launched 12-months ago. While Lutz has consistently used it to claim podium finishes and Team Associated’s Neil Cragg took it to third overall in the British National Championship, behind the scenes Alpha engineers have been working to further elevate the engine performance, the result of which is the B-Spec Falcon. With this new version, Alpha claim enhanced power and improved fuel efficiency while maintaining the same quality and linear feel as before. To distinguish the B-Spec it gets a fresh, sharp head logo. The planned release for the B-Spec is set for Q1 2025.

Source: Alpha Plus [alpha-rc.com]

January 23, 2025

HotRace 17mm Wheel Wrench

Given its an essential item to all their customers, tyre producer Hotrace has released its own 17mm wheel wrench which has been designed by none other than former World Champion and tyre guru Mark Pavidis. Featuring a grippy handle, the uniquely designed 17mm wrench incorporating a multi-piece design with carbon fibre insert and is finished in the Italian company’s trademark red colour.

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January 23, 2025

Klinik RC MP10 Molded Carbon Fibre Side Guards

US racing upgrade parts producer Klinik RC has released these Molded Carbon Fibre Side Guards for the MP10 1:8 Offroad platforms from Kyosho. Coming complete with titanium hardware they are precision molded to fit perfectly on the MP10 TKI2, TKI3, MP10e and MP10T. Featuring smooth and sealed edges the set includes 2x Carbon Side Guards, 8x Titanium Countersunk Screws and 8x Nuts

Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com]

January 22, 2025

HotRace ‘Orange Dot’ rain compound

Hotrace has released a new rain compound for its 1:8 Offroad tyre range which it is calling ‘Orange Dot’. Coming after numerous tests with the Italian manufacturer’s team drivers, the new extremely soft compound provides super high grip even on wet track conditions. The new rain compound is available in their Bangkok, Havana, Miami and Sahara patterns. Hotrace also claim the new compound is good for both oiled and normal dirt tracks.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 21, 2025

LensBodies ‘Eurus’ 1:10 Offroad bodies

Italian body shell manufacturer LensBodies, which is a brand of Hotrace Tyres, has introduced its first 1:10 Offroad bodies with the release of the Eurus2C for 2WD and Eurus4 for 4WD. Testing the bodies mostly in US and Europe with some the best drivers in the industry, Eurus is developed to be used on carpet, astro and dirt high grip surface and fits on Associated, Schumacher, Sworkz, Serpent, Yokomo and Mugen (Eurus2C) buggies. Designed and made in Italy, the bodies arrive as clear polycarbonate with a protective film and are available in Standard, Light and Ultra Light options.

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January 20, 2025

Team Associated RC8B4.1 16 Degree KPI Conversion

Team Associated has added an option to tune the front end with either the kit 8 Degree KPI or the optional RC8B3 16 Degree KPI. All 3 parts needed for a nitro or electric buggy conversion are included in the conversion kit. The kit includes abn Aluminium Front Shock Tower, RC8B3 Steering Blocks, RC8B4 Upper Link Mount and Instruction Supplement. With the addition of the parts purchased a la carte, racers can also try the optional 16 Degree KPI on the RC8T4 Truggy. Each KPI setting has its own strengths and weaknesses, with the 16 Degree KPI excelling in cases where racers need a less responsive front end that will resist direction change as you power through chop and bumps. It can be an advantage in any case where you struggle to have the front end overpower the rear (usually in bumpy lower grip).

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

January 20, 2025

JConcepts Tools

JConcepts has extended its line-up of tools with a number of new product releases. A new Punisher 17mm wheel wrench is uniquely designed incorporating a multi-piece design and features a grippy handle, capable of a lot of leverage. The all-aluminium machined 2-piece wrench works well with all traditional 17mm style wheel nuts. A new Shock Shaft Multi-tool Pliers has a configuration that fits 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0mm shock shafts. The lightweight and all aluminium machined pliers also has a built-in clamp for 12mm and 17mm hexes, a place to hold 4mm and 5mm bullets and the handy option for popping pivot balls in and out of place. Next up is a wrench for glow plugs and miscellaneous 8mm applications. Custom designed and machined in steel, it operates easily with thumb wheel on the top. The ends at 90 degrees to the glow plug wrench, a 3mm and 5mm Allen head for a host of adjustments found on 1:8 vehicles and specifically pivot ball cars. Finally the have two options of open wrenches. The double end wrench are perfect for the racer that knows what fits their vehicle and wants to limit the individual wrenches in their tool box. The all steel construction 3.0 and 4.0mm wrench is great for many different makes and models including turnbuckles like on the Xray cars. The size 3.63 and 5.0mm wrench is very common and works perfectly with JConcepts Fin Titanium turnbuckles. While the 4.0 and 7.0mm wrench is great for many different turnbuckles, stand-offs and slipper uses. A size piece open wrench set is available consisting of 3.0, 3.5, 3.63, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, and 7.0 sizes.

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January 18, 2025

JConcepts Checkers or Wreckers 2025 collection

JConcepts has released a new 2025 Racing Team logo aesthetic and introduced a ‘Checkers or Wreckers’ collection. The range includes an all-black hooded sweatshirt and short sleeve t-shirt which feature the new holding shape logo concept for their racing team. The white and blue work together nicely with miniature lightning bolts and “World Champions” located on the bottom. Horizontally placed in the front, and vertically in the back, the checkerboard allows the driver to aim for the finish line each event. Racers go all out, Checkers or Wreckers as they say while wrenching, setting up, and dedicating hard earned hours to their craft. JConcepts also has a large selection of hat styles, shapes, and colours available in 2025. The “2025 punch out” logo patch pops with vibrant colours and placed up front.

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