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May 29, 2024

GForce MX-4 Forever brings Hirosaka 2001 4WD Buggy design to fruition

Japanese manufacturer GForce has teamed up with one of the all time greats of RC Masami Hirosaka and his father Masaaki to bring to fruition a car that World history previously prevented from racing on the World’s greatest stage and from going into production. Limited to just 100 individual numbered & assembled cars, the MX-4 Forever is the car that Masaaki had designed & developed for his son to take on the 2001 IFMAR Electric Offroad World Champion which as a result of the 911 attacks never took place. After the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 1999 World title race, this iconic duo were determined to retake the title and after many prototypes they finalised this design in 2001 but it didn’t get to race. The Hirosakas chose not to participate in the 2002 and 2003 World Championship, and in 2004, the Hirosaka team disbanded when Masaaki decided to pursue his own path. Therefore, the opportunity to participate in the World Championship with stealth car was lost forever. Now, twenty years later, the legendary Offroad car which looked to never see the light of day again has been revived. Each MX-4 FOREVER is present in an exclusive paulownia box produced domestically in Japan by the established Japanese company “Kitamura Mokkou Co., Ltd.,” with a history of 76 years. The Masaaki’s graphics on the box are the work of his younger brother, Mitsumi Hirosaka and each of the 100 people who get to buy one of these kits will receive a personally signed photo from the legendary father-and-son Masaaki and Masami. This makes the MX-4 Forever a truly special addition to any RC collection. Set to go on sale from 12:00 on Saturday, June 1st, Japanese time, GForce have already had huge interest from collectors with this unique release expected to sell out fast.

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May 28, 2024

Revolution Design B7 Ultra Battery Mount Set

Another new direct replacement part from Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP) for the Team Associated RC10B7 is their B7 Ultra Battery Mount Set. Replacing the standard plastic battery mount, the Aluminium Battery Mount Set not only looks great with its black anodised aluminium and silver chamfered edges, but it is also a more sturdy version and keeps your battery in place safely. In addition, the combination of aluminium and carbon fibre parts adds to the professional look of your RC10B7 and RC10B7D buggy and accommodates shorty batteries of different capacities and sizes. The set includes three different heights of washers and screw lengths to adjust the battery mount to the battery height and can be operated without the need for any tools.

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May 27, 2024

RDRP B7 Ball-Raced Rear Anti-Roll Bar Mount Set

New from Germany’s Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP) is this B7 Ball-Raced Rear Anti-Roll Bar Mount Set. It replaces the standard plastic rear anti-roll bar mount of the Team Associated RC10B7 and RC10B7D with a version made out of 7075-T6 aluminium. This version also incorporates two 4x7x2.5mm ball bearings, which are included in this option part. As use of ball bearings mean the anti-roll bar moves more freely and the anti-roll bar movement is more precise compared to the standard part.

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May 25, 2024

Agama N110 1:10 2WD Buggy

Agama has officially released images and details of its first foray into 1:10 Offroad with the release of the N110 1:10 2WD Buggy. Set to be available in the fourth quarter of 2024. After years of design and development, including building on the success of its bigger brother – the Agama N1 1:8 platform, that revolutionary design is finally realised in the 1:10 market. Its unique suspension creates an incredibly low centre of gravity race car, while their engineering teams experience has pushed to ensure that not only is it fast, but it’s the easiest car to work on in its class, just like its big brother. Lower COG makes the N110 more consistent to drive while being able to hold higher corner speeds. With the N110, Agama introduce RAD, its Rapid Access Diff gearbox for easy and quick diff removal at the rear of the buggy. The number of parts you need to remove for easy maintenance is reduced, allowing you to spend less time wrenching and more time racing. High grade metal and plastic parts are found throughout the kit, making sure your car is not only fast, but durable too. A Linear Rail Steering System removes all the traditional steering system, replacing it with the lowest, cleanest play-free solution creating a feel while driving that is so smooth in the curve.

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May 24, 2024

Pro-Line RC10 B7 Axis body

Pro-Line Racing has released its Axis Light Weight Clear Body for the Team Associated RC10 B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. Featuring a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout, the cab-forward design provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balance out the rear of the car with ideal side bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the gearbox and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of your race buggy perfectly. Included with the body is the Air Force 7″ Wing, the ultra-wide wing design designed for the perfect blend of downforce and low drag, with durability and tunability built in. Ample tire clearance is designed into the outer edges, along with 2 diagonal ribs to keep the wing true at high speeds. The trailing edge of the wing features 3 rear chord trim heights to tune to your specific track conditions. Each body includes a 2-pack of wings formed from ultra-durable 1mm thick material.

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May 23, 2024

VP-Pro Flow Evo 1:10 Slick Truck Tyre

VP Pro has announced their new Flow Evo tyre intended for 1:10 Truck use. This slick tyre is the fastest way around the track on indoor clay surfaces. Made from high quality rubber and paired with a durable open cell insert, it is offered in two wheel offset options on either white or yellow colour option rims. The Flow Evo is offered in two compounds, M3 and MC.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

May 23, 2024

T-Works RC8B3 Multi-adjust Shock Cap

T-Works has added these Black Hard Coated 7075-T6 Aluminium Multi-adjust alternative Shock Caps for Team Associated’s RC8 B3.1/B3.2/T3.2/T3.2E. The new shock cap, with 3 different adjustment of the shock cap rebound effect, includes 3 different seals – honeycomb, round cap and O-ring can be assembled. Each combination offers a different shock rebound feeling keeping the car smooth, while keeping the shock absorber in the best working condition.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

May 23, 2024

Sweep Racing ‘Liquid compound’ series Offroad tyres

Sweep Racing has announced their new “Liquid compound” series for its Offroad racing tyres. The new compound will be seen for the first time at the 20th Annual CRC “Rumble in the Rome”, starting June 7th. The tyre will be the official handout tyre in 2 different classes; the 1:8 Electric Buggy ST (Spec Tire) class as well as the Plus 40 Nitro class. The racers will get 1 set of tyres for the weekend. This all new ‘wet feeling’ Liquid Compound from Sweep’s R&D Lab has been proven worldwide by their team drivers. This Liquid compound delivers faster lap times while lasting longer than normal compounds. Available for 1:8 Buggy and Truggy it will also be available in 1:10 buggy from June 2024.

Source: Sweep Racing USA [sweepracingusa.com]