January 10, 2025

FlySky GMR-C3 mirco receiver

New from radio manufacturer FlySky comes their new micro size GMR-C3 receiver intended for use in Mini Z, 1:28 Pan car, Micro and Mini RC cars.  Offer the previous GMR receiver the C3 is 25% smaller in size and 23% lighter coming in at just 1.3 grams.  Compliant with AFHDS 3 (third generation automatic frequency hopping digital system), the 3-channel micro receiver features a a single antenna and bi-directional. It supports external gyroscope connection and parameters adjustment on transmitter.  The receiver is compatible with FkySky’s Noble range of transmitters.

View Specs here

January 10, 2025

Infinity IF11 Hybrid Steering Knuckle

Infinity has released a new optional Hybrid Steering Knuckle set for their IF11 1:10 Formula chassis.  Featuring titanium axle shafts and duralumin steering knuckles the Hybrid has been designed to expand the adjustability options for the front end.  Mild steering characteristics are achieved by setting the amount of trail at 3mm.  The thickness of the steering knuckle is 6mm, which allows for a wider range of ride height adjustment.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

January 9, 2025

ARC A10-25 1.6mm Upper Decks

ARC has announced the release of four new Upper Deck options for its A10-25 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The 1.6mm upper decks gives the chassis more flex compared with the standard 2.0mm upper deck and make the car easier to drive and less likely to roll when track traction is high.  Offering a front and rear upper deck, the main Upper Deck is offered in two cuts, a more standard version and a -Flex option.

View front and rear upper decks here

January 9, 2025

Sweep Racing R3-WIDE 26mm TC tyres

ISTC World Championship tyre supplier Sweep Racing has announced the release of the R3 belted rubber Touring Car tyre in a new Wide 26mm rubber.  Intended for use on Tamiya TT-02 or similar slower speed 1:10 beginner level onroad cars, the R3-WIDE tyre has a width of 26mm with a strong belt that is the same as their 24mm TC racing tyres and also uses the high-end compounds that they are using in the 24mm TC tyre.  The bigger outer diameter and rounded sidewall generates much easier drive and makes for longer lasting lifespan on both carpet and asphalt surfaces.  The new tyre is available in CX32 carpet compound and D-series asphalt compounds.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

January 7, 2025

T-Works Carbon Fibre Camber Gauges

T-Works has released two new pre-set Carbon-fibre Camber Gauges with one specific to 1:8 and 1:10 offroad and the other intended for 1:10 onroad use.   Machined from thin carbon fibre material for a very lightweight and portable design, the Offroad version offers precise fixed camber settings of 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 degrees while the onroad version covers 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

January 6, 2025

PIP-Aero ‘Apex’ 1:8 Onroad Body

German bodyshell producer PIP-Aero has released a new addition to its range with the Apex 1:8 Onroad Body.  The body comes to fruition after a whole season of testing on various tracks around the world, with the company making ‘many many mould changes’ before arriving at the point they exactly wanted.  The body offers very direct on steering with fast corner speed in both fast and slow corners, and benefits from decreased drag on main straight.

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January 4, 2025

SuperRad SR-21 SuperTRK10 1:10 Oval Truck body

US competition bodyshell manufacturer SuperRad has announced its second 1:10 Oval Truck body release with the new SR-21 SuperTRK.  Made from .029” polycarbonate, the truck body is TOUR approved and includes spoiler, decal sheet, and window masks.

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