Following the release of their new 1:8 Nitro Competition Buggy earlier this month, WIRC Racing has now released the electric version of the SBX4 platform. The SBX4E gets new rear suspension system and reinforced front hubs like the nitro model, but on the electric side get a new motor and electronics layout. It also get new adjustable battery pack holders.
Mugen Seiki has released this new 3D printed bumper for its latest MTC3 1:10 Electric Touring Car which just went on sale recently. Officially launching the car in March and which ships with a foam bumper, the new 3D bumper is made from a material that is resistant that traditional 3D printing material. This has the effect of better absorbing impacts during a crash to preventing parts from damage.
Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released this brand new ‘Stock Spec Chassis’ for the Yokomo MS1.0 Electric Touring Car. Specifically developed for the Stock category, in creating the new chassis they have stiffened the chassis a lot, working a lot on the openings of the rear differential. They have also reduced the motor cutout. Mikimodel say they have worked a lot on the research of a bidirectional carbon that increases traction as much as possible while maintaining stability and ease of driving.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
VP Pro is now offering their 1:8 Shock Boots in a range of vibrant colours. Intended to protect exposed shock absorber shafts against flying rocks, dirt, and mud, they can also enhance the scale appearance of your suspension. Made of high quality rubber material their flexible accordion style results in better durability and easier installation. Following the initial stealth black release, there are now more bright colours with fluorescent yellow, retro pink, forest green and vibrant orange. They are sold as a bag of 4pcs as front or rear boots.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
The Stage 1 report for the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championships which take place in Santiago, Chile, later this year has been published by host club Club of Aeromodelos of Chile (CACH). The 24th edition of IFMAR’s original World Championship takes place at country’s very impressive CACH facility which houses a variety of RC tracks and airfields and which will also host the 1:8 GT Worlds 2-months earlier. Infinity and Dario Balestri are the defending 1:8 Onroad World Champions with Simon Kurzbuch the last World Champion to be crowned in South America when he won in Brazil in 2015. Officially set to start on November 28th with IPD, the race will run over a ridiculously long 9-day period with December 6th (Sunday) reserved as a rain day. The length of the IFMAR Onroad Nitro World Championships is an issue that has been raised for years as a barrier to participation yet it has still not be addressed by the governing body. While we wont be there for the 9-days, Red RC look forward to making the trip to Chile to report on how the race unfolds.
Sunpadow Batteries’ annual SIGP International Onroad Grand Prix took place over the weekend in Xiamen, China, where Infinity pairing Jin Sawada and Bruno Coelho took the big wins. In 1:10 Electric Touring Car it was Japanese driver Sawada who took the TQ ahead of the Xray of Singapore’s Nicolas Lee with Kouki Kato’s Infinity in P3. As the defending SIGP Champion, Coelho would line-up 5th for the triple finals. Fending off Coelho in A1, Sawada was able to win again in A2 to take the victory while winning A3 Coelho secured P2 with Lee completing the podium at the impressive 3-circle ARC International RC Racing Track. Making a return to his roots after a long absence from the category, in 1:8 Nitro Onroad Coelho would secure the TQ ahead of his Australian team-mate Jesse Davis and Andy Moore with former 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion Meen V in fourth. After the Semi finals it was Capricorn driver Meen V who would start P2 behind Coelho but the Portuguese ace had lost none of his nitro skills and setting the fastest lap was able to take the win by 4-laps from Davis and Moore with Meen missing out on the podium in P4.
Image: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]
Battery charger manufacturer SkyRC has introduced an elegant new CNC stand for its newly released D750 MIX multi function smart charger. Precision-machined from solid aluminium to deliver outstanding rigidity and a premium finish, it has a 37° ergonomic tilt to offers a more natural viewing angle and effortless control whether you’re at the workbench or out in the field. Rock solid, perfectly angled, and designed to elevate your charging experience , the CNC Stand is not just functional but transformational.
Contact RC Tyres has announced an update to their foam 1:8 circuit tyre program. A brand that was born from RC racing’s original competition category, the British based brand has due to improved material sourcing been able to vastly improve their 1:8 program. The new sourcing improves consistency and the quality of tyre production, giving the racer a better product than before. Pre-mounted on 5-spoke rims, they offer a 32 shore front in both standard and light options with a 35 sore rear also in standard and light options.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
