Xray has produced an Aluminium Brake Post Arm for its latest 1:8 and 1:10 Nitro Onroad chassis offerings. Suitable for the RX8 and NT1, the aluminium brake post arm allows more direct and precise braking. CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated, the ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability.
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Ielasi Tuned has announced a small upgrade ‘Extender Kit’ dedicated to their GP9R23 and 24 .21 Onroad engines. The Extender Kit consists of a 4mm ergal spacer and 4 quality M3x22 screws (Bossard), to be applied between the head and innerhead to ensure that the cooling head in these very hot months is 4 mm more out of the body. Tested in the super hot conditions at the Leno track over the weekend by their team drivers they obtained an average lowering of the engine temperature of 7 to 8 degrees. A small modification the GP9R23/24 engines in these summer months that is within everyone’s reach.
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Fenix Racing has announced its first ever Front Wheel Drive Touring Car with the release of the G42. On unveiling the new kit, the Italian manufacturer says the G42 is way more than an RC Car describing its as “a journey into a new world, with new boundaries to explore”. About 2-years ago they started to discuss about option to step into the “big” field, aka the touring class and FWD was the option to evaluate the field. An interesting class with a certain freedom to think “out of the box”. So, they started to work on the idea due to tending to stay away from the usual solutions and try to explore different options. Some tech point were pivotal, such as reverse Ackermann steering angle or direct servo. Having the servo in the front, they need to locate the motor as close as possible to the front axle, as they didn’t want to “mid”. “Most front” was the option they choose and all the prototypes rely on that solutions.
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Yokomo has introduced the latest version of aluminium steering block for its MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The re-designed shape is lightweight and uses flanged bearings to reduce excessive free-play and offer high accuracy and enhances response and traction, offering a superior alternative to plastic steering blocks. The set includes Aluminium hubs, Flanged bearings and Graphite steering plates. The aluminium steering blocks and graphite plates that are versatile and compatible with both front and rear, left and right positions.
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LHo, the newly created brand of front running German Onroad racer Lars Hoppe, has launched new carbon fibre setup wheels for 1:8 Onroad cars. This innovative product features wheels with diameters of 69mm and 76mm, making it easy to set up car height. Additionally, the asymmetric carbon wheels come with ball bearing inserts, allowing for quick and precise chassis tweak adjustments. This new addition complements a range of other option parts offered by LHo, including rear body mounts that Hoppe introduced in the recent months. Using the parts on his own car, they contributed to the Team Shepherd drivers most recent success when he claimed victory at the Austrian round of the Euro Nitro Series.
California based R1 Wurks has released the long-awaited successor to its original DC1 Drag Car kit with the introduction of the DC1.2. The new kit features all the latest parts and enhancements designed to give you the best performance gains possible from the chassis. Features of the new kit include an optimised carbon fibre chassis, drop-down wheelie bar bracket, Motor mount support and left side adjustable motor support wedge. It also includes an Adjustable Front Bumper, Aluminium gearbox with a 2.6 to 1 ratio and Drag race-specific CVA drive shafts.
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After months of build up & high anticipation RC Maker has just released its first ever 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the SP1. A ground up development by top touring car racer and RC Maker founder, Ryan Maker, the release of the car realises a life long passion project for the popular Australian. With over 20 years in the hobby and 8 years in the design and manufacturing industry, Maker always dreamt of being able to develop his own car kits. This dream has been brought to reality over the past 2 years, with all of the design done in house as well as much of the manufacturing and prototyping. Presenting the SP1, a touring car that challenges established concepts with an ultra-low centre of gravity coil-over shock absorber design. The SP1 is designed for everybody. A car that is easy to drive straight out of the box, with great durability. The SP1 can be tuned for any drivers taste and any track condition through its vast range of setup options and option parts.
Infinity has released a new ‘MID’ version of its IF14-2 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Developed through numerous tests in actual races from the 2023 JMRCA All Japan Championship to the 2024 TITC, the basic structure of the MID’s suspension and drivetrain is inherited from the IF14-2 Team Edition. By equalising the front and rear drive belts and positioning the spur gear near the centre of the wheelbase, the weight distribution front and rear has been significantly altered. In addition to the stability of the IF14-2, it has evolved into a faster cornering car. The main spare parts and optional parts are compatible with the IF14-2. While the conventional split-type suspension holder allowed for fine setting changes, it had drawbacks such as increased weight and complexity in settings. In the IF14-2 MID kit the front and rear suspension blocks are integrated, helping simplify assembly and setup tuning. This style offers easier maintenance allowing you to enjoy more time on track. It is also possible to use the traditional split-type suspension blocks as an option.
