Red RC » P On Road

August 29, 2018

Kyosho Mini-Z MR-03 Evo – Coming soon

First information of Kyosho’s forthcoming Mini-Z MR-03 Evo 1/28th scale car have appeared on social media. The latest variant of Kyosho’s ultra-popular Mini-Z kit will sport an updated front end but the biggest news is the possibility to utilise optional plug-in receiver boards that allow to use Futaba and Sanwa transmitters in addition to the usual Kyosho and KO Propo units. The update further opens the market to more drivers which should be a real boost for the class. More information will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for December.

Source: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]

August 29, 2018

Ultimate Racing 5800mAh & 4000mAh LiHV shorty packs

Next in the line of Ultimate Racing’s new LiHV batteries are two 5800mAh and 4000mAh shorty packs. First up is the beefy 5800mAh variant that measures 95x47x25mm and that weighs in at 218g. Built from high-performance 120C high-voltage cells the battery is ideal for both Modified and Stock racing and its high capacity also allows to use it as a lightweight dual 2S setup in 1/8th buggies and on-road cars. Lighter and slightly smaller is the 4000mAh variant that measures 92x47x18mm, weighing in at 144g. The low centre of gravity pack also utilises 120C cells for high power and durability and it is the ideal choice for 1/10th off-road and on-road cars. Both of the above batteries are housed in protective hardcases and the utilise 5mm connectors.

View the 4000mAh pack here

August 28, 2018

Tamiya Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Yaris WRC TT-02 kit

The latest body shell variant of Tamiya’s popular TT-02 entry-level 4WD touring car is the Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Yaris WRC. The shaft-driven chassis sports a longitudinal layout with the battery on the left and the motor on the right, giving great stability. In addition, it features identical left and right suspension arms and uprights for ease of assembly, plus easy-to-maintain gearboxes. It is a highly adaptable chassis, as it offers two different wheelbases, two ground clearance settings and two tread set-ups in addition to a range of ten possible gear ratios. It is not short on looks either, with brake disc-shaped wheel hubs and stylish front bumper supports. Gun metal colour dish wheels and tread-pattern tyres make for a racy finish. The kit comes including a detailed Yaris WRC body shell and a huge decal sheet.

View more images here

August 28, 2018

Ultimate Racing 8500mAh & 7000mAh LiHV batteries

Modelix Racing have introduced the new Ultimate Racing 8500mAh and 7000mAh LiHV battery packs. The standard-size batteries are built using high-quality silicon graphene cells for a low internal resistance and exceptional power supply in both modified and stock racing classes. The 8500mAh variant is 25mm tall and weighs in at 305g while the 7000mAh low-profile battery is 22mm high, weighing in at 278g. Both utilise a protective hardcases and high-current 5mm connectors.

View the 7000mAh pack here

August 27, 2018

SMJ 1/10th GP car 2-speed & clutch springs

SMJ have introduced new 2-speed transmission and clutch springs for 1/10th nitro on-road cars. The 2-speed springs come in soft specification while the clutch spring is a super soft variant – ideal for sport class engines such as the lightly tuned O.S. Max 12TG. The springs are available separately and they fit most of today’s 1/10th scale 200mm nitro on-road kits.

View the clutch spring here

August 27, 2018

RC-Cox IF14 low roll centre suspension mounts

Coming from RC-Cox and made for the Infinity IF14 touring car are 0.5mm low roll centre suspension mounts. Available in -40.0, -44.5 and -46.0 settings the mounts lower the inner suspension pins by 0.5mm compared to the standard parts for increased front traction and more on-power steering. The suspension hangers come machined from aluminium and they are black anodised and sport red colour edge details for looks.

View the other suspension mounts jere

August 27, 2018

Pemberton Raceworks titanium core carbon fibre

Pemberton Raceworks have announced our their release in the form of Titanium Core carbon fibre. The material combines the unmatched toughness of titanium and the stiffness and yield resistance of carbon fibre into a product that offers ideal flex parameters for RC car racing. Developed with materials experts in both the high strength metals industry and the composites industry the composite material offers additional weight ballast built into the chassis material for the lowest possible CG obtainable with the material being 20 percent heavier that the aluminium used in popular on-road chassis’s today. Exceptional yield properties maki chassis tweaking a thing of the past as does the unmatched impact strength. The standard material is 2.25mm thick and comes in 600mm x 300mm sheets. Pemberton Raceworks engineering team is available to assist with your design needs, provide CNC services, and to customise this material to specific requirements.

View another image here

August 25, 2018

RCLabHK TB05 carbon fibre shock towers

RCLabHK have announced the release of their new carbon fibre shock towers for the Tamiya TB05 touring car. They are cut from high-quality material and designed to replace the standard items, ensuring higher precision and stability. In addition the rear shock stays offer the same body post locations as the TRF series cars. The shock stays were designed for the use with the standard length kit shock absorbers and they are available separately for the front and the rear of the car.

Source: RCLabHK [facebook.com]