Shepherd have released an optional High Traction radioplate for their Velox V8.2 1:8 nitro onroad chassis. The extra stiff radioplate is milled from premium carbon fibre and increases the stiffness at the front of the car. Especially at tracks with ultra high traction, the radioplate helps to make the car easier to drive.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Italian company Mikimodel have announced the release of a new X-GRIP tyre for electric touring. After more testing on various European tracks, X-GRIP has developed a new generation tyre with great stability and ease of driving. The rubber compound has been redone, new reinforced shoulder, new canvas and new insert. This work done has led them to finding the right compromise between a high-performance tyre that offers excellent durability. The tyres are available in both 32X and 36X shore.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
SMJ have added a 1.5mm option of their rubber mount spacers. Since its release, the “Rubber Body Mount Spacer” has been well-received for its easy body height adjustment. Now the ‘Rubber Body Mount Spacer’ is available in a 1.5mm thickness in 10, 12 and 14mm options. Combined with the existing 1.0mm version, it allows for easier and finer height adjustment of the body.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Ruddog has introduced their new Drivetrain and Ball Bearing Oil. Drivetrain Oil is a PTFE lubricant for your RC car’s drive shafts and similar metal parts. Thanks to its special formula, it ensures low friction and does not attract dust and carpet fuzz. The convenient sized 10 ml precision oiler fits into every tool bag and makes maintenance work a breeze. The Ball Bearing Oil is the ideal lubricant for ensuring low friction and a long service life of your ball bearings.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
Having just welcomed Mibosport onboard this month as an advertiser & supporter of Red RC, we would like to wish them a very Happy 14th Birthday. Having covered founder Michal Boks’ racing exploits on the international touring car scene in our early days, Red RC being started just 2 years before Mibosport, it has been great to watch Michal build his company into major supplier to the RC racing market. To mark this milestone for the company, they are giving 14% discount for more than 14 000 products on their web shop by using the promo code ’14years’ in the shopping cart as a thank you to their customers for their ongoing support during the years. As a bonus for orders in value €50+ they are giving customers a gift package which includes MIBO socks and stickers. This special deal is valid 6th November (Sunday) only, from midnight to midnight in their Czech Republic home time zone CET (UTC+1).
Japanese company SMJ has released these front fender stiffeners for touring car body shells. The stiffener plate increases the rigidity of the front fender (front wheel arch), which greatly affects the steering characteristics of a touring car body, and also prevents body damage due to contact between the tires and the body. The teflon tape applied to the surface minimises resistance when it comes in contact with the tire, allowing for smooth cornering without stalling. It is especially recommended for ultra-lightweight bodies.
ROAR (Remotely Operated Auto Racers), the sanctioning body for RC racing in North America, has opened voting for the election of a new President along with even numbered Region Directors. With current President Chuck Kleinhagen stepping down this year, two candidates, Clayton Young and David Larry, are in the running to lead the organisation. Voting, via the ROAR website, is open to current members with voting closing at midnight on November 30th. It is widely recognised that ROAR is in need of change to better serve the sport in what is one of the largest and most important RC racing markets in the World.
Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]
Exotek Racing has released Version 2 of their popular Pro wheelie bar sets for the DR10M and Team Associated’s B6.4 B6.3 series with a version for TLR’s 22 5.0 on the way. The extra long 3mm thick carbon fibre wheelie bar can extend to 14.5″ long. The set includes heavy duty machined titanium turnbuckle that controls the height and angle of the bar and a new heavy duty alloy mounting base. The wheelie bar is now hinged for easier height adjustments and allows for the use of a single optional shock (coming soon) in place of the turnbuckle to create a ‘suspension’ bar. A new updated double bearing alloy wheel holds in the new wider and stronger foam tire. The new caged mounting plate protects the tire and wheel and insures straight line performance.
