December 22, 2023

RUDDOG 2.4GHz 4-Channel Receiver

New from RUDDOG is their RR492 2.4GHz 4-channel FH5 receiver that has been specially developed for compatibility with selected latest generation Sanwa remote controls.  The RR492 is the ideal choice for anyone looking for an affordable but high quality alternative Receiver for their Sanwa remote control.  Compatible with the Sanwa M17, MT-5 and MT-R transmitters, it supports both FH5 and FH5U to seamlessly works with select Sanwa radio systems.  With a compact and lightweight design it is only 18.5 x 20.5 x 28.0 mm and weighs just 5 grams.

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December 22, 2023

RSRC ‘Miami’ setup board

Multiple European Buggy Champion Reno Savoya’s RSRC brand has produced a ‘Miami’ setup board.  In his own description of the PVC board, Savoya says ‘it will probably not make you faster, but it will for sure make you look gorgeous in the pits!’.  Compatible with all 1:8 and 1:10 models it is made of 10mm expanded PVC for lightness and durability and features a ‘Miami’ look for fine-tuning all your RC car’s settings: camber, geometry, ground clearance etc.  Measuring 400mm x 500mm and weighing 0.95Kg it has a matte finish and print protected against splashes from the main fluids such as fuel and brake cleaner.

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December 21, 2023

MIBO Oil Bag

New from MIBO is this Oil Bag designed to provide secure and organised storage for your racing shock and diff oils.  It ensures that your essential fluids are always ready for traveling and within reach in the pits.  MIBO Shock and Diff oils fit perfectly with their square-shaped bottles, but you can fit a wide range of other fluids as well.  It provides a durable protective shield for your oils and the sturdy design helps safeguard against impacts and external elements.  The compact size of this oil bag makes it easy to transport, whether you’re heading to the local track or a distant competition event.  The interior features 15 compartments, providing efficient organisation for your racing oils. This ensures easy access and minimises downtime during tuning and maintenance.

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December 20, 2023

MonacoRC Bag Small V2.1

MonacoRC has extended its line of bags designed for the transportation of materials for the RC racers. The new MonacoRC Bag Small V2.1 stands out for its attention to detail with the interior adorned with an elegant print featuring the MonacoRC logo in tone-on-tone red, enhancing the quality of the finish.  In addition to the practical tone-on-tone red mesh inner pocket (for the Black and Red version), the exterior is enriched with a MonacoRC label, maintaining that elegant simplicity that has made the bag so appreciated. The series is available in three sizes, easily distinguishable by the colour of the zippers.  Measuring 16 cm x 12 cm x 5 cm and featuring a Blue Zipper, the small bag is ideal for holding Shorty batteries, motors, DiffCheck, and other similar items. MonacoRC Bag S Black is 16 cm x 12 cm x 7 cm in size and gets a Black Zipper and is designed to hold the complete Icharger X6 battery charger, Shorty batteries, motors, DiffCheck, and more. Biggest of the three at 16cm x 12 cm x 9 cm is the Red Zipper bag.  With its generous height, this bag can carry larger items compared to the other two models, such as scales, motors, or a battery charger with cables.

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December 19, 2023

T-Works Tire Punch Tool Punch Head Set

T-works has brought out a Punch Head Set for use on tyre punches available from 6Mik and HB Racing.  The set offers 3, 3.5, and 4mm punch holes which can be screwed onto the tyre punch as required.  Intended for buggy tyre use, each size of the steel punches is also available individually with them utilising a the thread size of M8 x P1.25.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


December 18, 2023

Moto-Obscura Associated B2 Machined Front Nylon Arms

New to Moto-Obscura’s portfolio of vintage racing accessories is their machined nylon front arms for Team Associated’s cult classic RC10 B2 buggy.  These heavy duty arms are milled from tough Nylon 6/6 and feature thicker material in high stress areas.  The milled out pockets reduce weight and make the arm appear more original at a quick glance, and the hinge pin holes are precision reamed for a friction free fit without excessive slop.  These arms are available exclusively from Moto-Obscura.com in either natural white or black.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]


December 16, 2023

R1 Wurks AE Titanium Nitride Coated Shock Pivot Balls

New from California based brand R1 Wurks are these Titanium Nitride Coated Titanium Lower Shock Pivot Balls for Team Associated vehicles.  The direct replacement lightweight titanium lower shock pivot balls provide reduced semi-sprung weight, leading to improved traction and grip.  Decreasing the weight of components not directly supported by the vehicle’s suspension system can enhance the vehicle’s capability to retain tire contact with the track surface. 46.67% lighter than steel balls they are machined from high quality Ti-6Al-4V, Grade 5 Titanium and finished with a durable Titanium Nitride Coating.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]


December 15, 2023

Xray XB4 ’24 4WD Buggy

Xray has officially unveiled its latest 1:10 4WD Buggy, the XB4 ’24.   Key features of the latest kit release from the 2-time World Champions of the category include a redesigned chassis which offers short and long configurations to adjust wheelbase and weight balance to match any track conditions.  Front & Rear LSM arms in Medium composite provide better crash durability and are suitable for all conditions.  The Steering Blocks & C-hubs are also moulded from new medium composite hardness for extra reliability and crash resistance.  The XB4 ’24 gets new rear uprights that provides a lowered roll centre positions to improve stability and reduce suspension collapse in high speed corners.  All-new big bore 13.2mm shock design features new shock bodies, 2.0 and 2.5mm piston choices, shock caps, nuts and shock shafts.  The front shock tower gets wider positions increasing the set-up adjustment range for different track conditions while the rear shock tower with lowered shock positions improves roll characteristics and increases cornering speed.  Available in a Dirt and Carpet edition kit the front and rear differentials on the XB4C use steel satellite gears for improved efficiency and increased lifespan.  Finally a new ‘Lush’ rear wing with significantly increased lifespan improves airflow and maintains chassis attitude over large jumps while improving traction in all conditions.

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