October 18, 2024

Serpent F190 Foam Tyre/Wheel Sets

Serpent has released a range of foam tyre/wheel sets for the unique F190 1:8 4WD Electric Formula 1 Chassis it launched in August.  The new Wheel/tyre sets, which require the use different wheel axles available from Serpent, are developed to provide an even a better driving experience with the F190.  The 85mm (FR/RR) size of these tyres are similar to the kit rubber tyres and maintain not only the same rollout, but also keep the amazing ‘scale’ look of the F190.  Available in 35 and 37 shore, with the foam tyres you will have higher grip on your F190 and achieve faster lap times instantly.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


October 17, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Bearing Front/Rear Universal Driveshafts

Yokomo is adding the option of bearing type Front/Rear universal driveshafts for its competition level MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The universal design with bearings is available as a pair with corresponding spool or diff cups or individual items.  The bearing type driveshafts reduce drive loss and stabilises suspension operation, thereby increasing cornering speeds.

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October 15, 2024

Ielasi Tuned 9mm Super Short Venturi

Following the latest trend in onroad carburettor venturi design, Ielasi Tuned have also released the own Super Short venturi for the GP9R24 engine which improves the power delivery both at low and high revs.  The 9mm venturi is anodised in their own grey colour and has already been used with success by their drivers at the recent 1:8 Onrioad European Championship in Locorotondo as well Leno when it hosted the season finale of the Euro Nitro Series.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]


October 15, 2024

Capricorn LAB C04 Big Bore System

Capricorn has released a new Big Bore System for their LAB C04 1:10 Nitro Touring Car ahead of the upcoming IFMAR World Championship at Huge RC in Bangkok, Thailand.  This big bore spring system is designed to run on high-grip track conditions, on tracks where there are dips and for the Bangkok’s ‘crazy traction’.  The kit does not include springs, for this purpose it is necessary to use springs from the Big Bore category, various hardnesses are available, which can be consulted on their spring table.

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October 14, 2024

Infinity IF14-2MID Passive Rear Steering (PRS) Set

Infinity has released this Passive Rear Steering (PRS) Set for its recently released IF14-2MID 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Their most advanced ‘PRS system’ delivers faster cornering speed for the IF14.  As a result of the stroke from the suspension arm, toe angle is controlled passively.  The amount of toe angle is fine-tuned by the mounting angle of the linkage rod.  The Rear caster angle is -2 deg.  Additionally the Japanese manufacturer has released a new Motor Cooling Fan Mount Set for its IF11-2 1:10 Formula chassis.  Mounting a 30mm size cooling fan (not included) directly above the motor allows for efficient cooling of the motor.

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October 14, 2024

Excelerate RC Prodigy ‘F1’ 1:10 Formula Chassis

Another upcoming release from new entrant to the onroad chassis market Excelerate RC is their 1:10 Formula Chassis the Prodigy ‘F1’.  Having shown us their 1:10 World GT-R contender while attending the MonTech NYGP, the Wisconsin based manufacturer also brought along their F1 which is set to go on release the first week of November.  Racing at the NYGP, the designer of the Prodigy’s trio of new releases (1:12, World GT-R and F1) Josh Cyrul explained, ‘the ‘F1′ has a lot of carry over from the other cars with the kit going to come with the wings that are pictured which are eXcelerate RC’s own design.  It will also include the body and halo in the kit.’  A veteran pan car racer, Cyrul added, ‘the kit will come with a solid rear axle to start with and it will be possible to use other brands gear differentials but we will have our own gear diff coming hopefully by the end of the year.’   Having planned to have the F1 out sooner, he explained, ‘One thing that slightly delayed the release was the front servo mount and rear motor plates.  We didn’t realise how popular foam had become over in Europe so we wanted to make sure that right away it can also be run out of the box on foam tyres.  So since the first prototype car we had to cut the servo mount brackets mounts more so their will be shims in there to lower the front and the motor plate so you’ll be able to run 55/56mm foam tyres.’

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October 11, 2024

Capricorn GT5 RS Large Scale Touring Car

Well known nitro onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn has entered the large scale market, the Italian company revealing images of its new GT5 RS Touring Car.  With Patrizio Rossi having informed us at the 1:8 Onroad World Championships in Japan last year that he was working on adding a Large Scale chassis to his company’s range of cars, Capricorn hasn’t given any specific details on the GT5 RS opting instead to just publish images of its newest creation. During the Summer Capricorn announced the signing of Alex D’angelo to its race team, the 1:8 GT World Championship Top Qualifier expected to lead the racing programme for their entry into the Large Scale market.

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October 11, 2024

1up Racing ‘Drive Fast’ T-shirt

Best known for its RC racing accessories, Randy Caster’s 1up Racing has got creative with their latest apparel with the release of this ‘Drive Fast’ T-shirt.  The tee makes a statement at your track or out on the town,  with a vintage 1up racer that drove a little too fast adorned on the chest and back.  The American company’s signature 1up badge logo rests on the right sleeve to cap off the design.  Printed on a premium warm grey 60/40 Cotton/Polyester blend shirt, it has a soft, velvety feel that’s cozy like a flannel but doesn’t pill like one.

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