November 11, 2021

Ultimate Racing 1/8 offroad insert rubber rings

New from Ultimate Racing are these useful 1/8 offroad insert rubber rings. Manufactured to fit into each of the insert’s grooves, once fitted the insert is practically fixed to the rim. In this way, the insert is prevented from moving laterally, improving stability in fast corners. It also prevents the insert from ballooning making the car much more stable under acceleration. They can be used on most inserts, wheel brands and compounds, but their effects are greatest on soft compound tires. Depending on whether you want the insert to be more or less fixed, they can be used in all three grooves, in two or only in one. They are sold in bags of 50 pieces so that you can assemble from 4 to 12 complete cars depending on the amount of rubber bands used per insert. Once the life of the tire is over, they can be reused as many times as you want.

Source: Ultimate Racing [modelixracing.com]


November 11, 2021

Futaba T10PX transmitter

Futaba have released the latest iteration of the flagship 7PX series transmitter, the new T10PX. Featuring Futaba’s new 4th generation F-4G communication system, the response times have been greatly improved. Furthermore, telemetry communication, which was not possible with T-FHSS SR communication, can now be used. The radio also now features a new function called ‘Feeling’ that feels like it suits each driver. Finally, it now supports up to 10 channels.

Source: Futaba [rc.futaba.co.jp]


November 11, 2021

JConcepts Knobs & Launch Monster Truck tires

JConcepts introduce two new offerings for the monster truck class with the release of their new Knobs & Launch tires. The Knobs, simply named for their appearance of the irregular diamond shaped knobs which have step and overlapping features built in. JConcepts believes tire options in the class should replicate those used in major series events in the 1:1 world and the Knobs certainly do. The arrangement, pattern, and instances were a result of carving from an existing 1:1 tire and the results were fantastic. The Knobs excel in dirt or asphalt conditions where massive edging of the pins helps forward drive and side-bite. Replicated cuts helped turn the carcass into a low-profile tire giving it a racing stance like other successful JConcepts tires such as the Renegade. Both tires includes ‘React’ open cell inserts which support the upper carcass and sidewall under loaded conditions.

View more details on the Knobs and Launch tires here


November 11, 2021

RC Maker adjustable horizontal rear post template

RC Maker are excited to introduce their brand new adjustable horizontal rear post template. Some racers still like to mount their bodies with holes in the rear, so we’ve gone and made their lives that bit easier with this brand new universal template system. Featuring both adjustable width and height, it allows you to mount all your bodies exactly the same and get your holes on point every time no matter what car or bodyshell.

View more images of the template here


November 11, 2021

Rêve D SG bell crank set & front knuckle

The next-generation steering system from Rêve D, the SG bell crank set is finally available. By mounting the bell crank unit forward (3 degrees), the horizontal angle change of the tie rod during steering operation is minimised producing more stable cornering characteristics. In addition, by mounting the ball for the tie rod in the horizontal direction, Ackerman adjustment with a spacer is also possible. They have also introduced the SG front knuckle, which has been developed at the same time as the SG bell crank set The new knuckle works best when used with the SG bell crank. Based on extensive testing only the 2 positions were selected for the hole location in order for simplify the customer set up.

View more images of the SG bell crank & front knuckle here


November 11, 2021

Power HD WH-80KG large scale servo

With the fresh full-metal case waterproof design, the WH-80KG from Power HD offers 8.4V high-voltage compatibility, up to 80kg-cm of torque, double ball bearings and a stainless steel gear train for durability and strength. It is compatible with most 1/5th, 1/6th scale crawler, monster, short course truck and so on such as the SCX6, Super Baja Rey, Super Rock Rey, Arrma Kraton and Outcast etc. The 15T spline perfectly matches the original factory servo horn.

View the WH-80KG specifications here


November 10, 2021

Team Associated Rival MT8 monster truck

Team Associated have presented the latest release in their monster truck line-up. The Rival MT8 is a powerful, purposeful and built-to-last 1:8 scale monster truck capable of running on a single 6S or 4S LiPo battery. Its strength lies at the very core of this beast with its high-performance 2100kv high-torque Reedy brushless motor, 4mm aluminium main chassis with rigid aluminium centre chassis supports and a four-position adjustable wheelie bar. The truck features long-travel independent suspension that is managed by four 16mm big bore threaded aluminium bodied, fluid-filled, adjustable, coil-over shocks, giving the Rival MT8 the ability to roll over just about anything in its path. Giant aggressive monster truck tires provide maximum traction, letting it claw through the toughest terrain with ease. The 4wd consists of a fully sealed, all-metal geared drivetrain that transfers the power through durable CVA drive shafts to both ends of the truck.

View more images & details of the Rival MT8 here