March 30, 2022

Infinity IF14-2 FWD balancing bumper weight

For the Infinity IF14-2 FWD, Creation Model have introduced this balancing weight for the front bumper with a weight of 45grams. For use on asphalt surfaces in low grip conditions or when you want to increase weight over the front axle and increase driving stability. Can be added to the kit’s standard 85 grams for a total of 130 grams and the weight also includes special new foam bumper to fit this additional weight.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]


March 28, 2022

Awesomatix A12 short steering blocks & alloy block post

Awesomatix have introduced three new front end options for their A12 1/12th scale. The first two are optional steering blocks, standard axle position and a trailing version, with both being 1.4mm shorter in overall height, which provides additional 0,7mm space for droop/ride height settings. The final new item is an 5deg alloy steering block post which is 2,3g lighter each compared to the standard steel versions. Also steering block tubes are no longer needed when using these axles.

View the other new items here


March 25, 2022

Prostar RC Products Electro-Magnetic braking system

Prostar RC Products have introduced the only patented Electro-Magnetic braking system for 1/8 & 1/5 scale nitro vehicles. This innovation takes all the noise and fuss out of braking for your nitro vehicle as you enjoy backyard bashing or simply winning races and chasing titles. The Mag Brake makes it simple using only 8 parts. Eliminating up to 47 parts from the conventional brake system in a Nitro Car including multiple linkages, cams, springs, screws, stops, spacers, bearings, rods, pads and the large throttle brake servo. To install simply remove your centre bulkhead and differential. Re-using the stock differential and top plate, install their universal mag brake and car model-specific adapter kit in minutes. Power is supplied using the standard 7.4vdc receiver pack with a Dean’s plug for quality on and off connection. Connect the Mag brake controller to your throttle servo, front and rear magnets and to the receiver. Setup is simple, download the free Android or IOS application, power up your car, pair and adjust using their powerful class 1 Bluetooth, capable of up to 300feet depending on your model of phone. The first release in from July with versions for the RC8B4, TLR 8ightX and MBX8R expected with others to follow and for 1/5 scale in December of this year.

View more details & options here


March 25, 2022

RC Maker Tekno NB48 2.0 carbon tank gaurd

RC Maker have introduced their carbon tank guard for the Tekno NB48 2.0 Buggy. The carbon tank guard shields the tank from heat generated by the exhaust, which can heat up fuel and cause damage to your fuel tank. It guard protects the tank from melting in crashes that may cause the pipe to get knocked inwards next to the tank. For installation, simply drill two holes in the upper catchment section of the tank, install your preferred M3x8 Screws and M3 Locknuts, and tighten. The guard can be used with the fuel line clips also to keep everything neat and tidy. The tank guard is 1mm thick and CNC Machined in Australia from high quality carbon fibre and features a nice CNC engraved RC MAKER Logo.

View an image of the guard mounted


March 24, 2022

Pro-Line 1/5 billet adapter washers

From Pro-Line is this set of four billet adapter washers for Raid 5.7″ 24mm wheels and other 1/5 wheel fitments on X-Maxx. This set includes 4 blue anodised wheel washers to reduce the through-hole size on the Raid wheel down to fit the X-Maxx sized axles. These also allow X-Maxx users to mount other popular 1/5 scale wheels on their rigs.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


March 24, 2022

Avid Ringer M4 wheel nuts & wing buttons

Avid have announced the release of their new Ringer product line with several more designs in the works to keep with our new theme. If you’re a fan of the silver highlight chamfer on your products then the Avid Ringer design approach is for you. The Avid M4 Ringer wheel nuts are designed to be the strongest all-around wheel nut for offroad and onroad racing. The 11mm flange provides the needed support from potential wheel flex on high bite tracks, while a thin 3.5mm thickness keeps weight down but also allows the nut to be used on 4wd fronts and if you cut your axles to length you will grab fewer pipes with them too. Then they added their aggressive serrations so you don’t have to tighten the wheel nut as much which helps in not deforming the wheel and ensures you will never pull the 7075-T6 threads out. The Avid Ringer wing buttons are designed to have that extra pop of two silver highlights without sacrificing durability. Both items are available in black, blue, red, pink, orange and silver.

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March 22, 2022

Exotek B6.3 heavy duty 7075 alloy diff case

From Exotek comes this heavy duty machined 7075 alloy differential case for the B6.3 & B6.2. Perfect machined roundness makes for a free spinning transmission and a must have for high powered drag racing applications and extra internal machining allows for extra fluid to be added for increased fluid capacity and life. This is much stronger than the stock plastic diff gear but not indestructible so it is important to use black or white grease on the gears and reapply frequently to prolong its life.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]