October 22, 2021

Xray X4 1/10th touring car chassis

Xray have finally released the full details on their all new X4 touring car platform, having teased it on social media over the past weeks. The X4 features an advanced upper/lower arm suspension mounted to new bulkhead framework and a narrowed chassis layout to push performance to the next level. The unique CFF Carbon Fibre Fusion upper and lower suspension arms offer outstanding handling & durability with all suspension components mounted directly to the CFF arms without the need for any additional brackets, inserts or bushings for accuracy and reliability. The new ARS suspension features highly adjustable geometry settings including roll center, caster and an active toe adjustment while the new precision Hudy Spring Steel pivot balls in all suspension pivots provide smooth suspension movement. All-new hubs are universal front and rear to reduce the number of spares for easier maintenance and the new anti-roll bar shapes match the updated mounting points on the suspension arms. All-new aluminium shock towers with multiple shock mounting positions provide maximum adjustability and all-new upper bulkheads sport caster inserts for quick setup changes and feature centering pins for precise installation and improved reliability.

View the full X4 presentation here.


October 22, 2021

T-Works RC8B3/T3 suspension mounts & steering plate

As an alternative to the standard parts, T-Works have released this range of options for the Associated RC8B3 and RC8T3 vehicles. The new parts include the LRC rear lower suspension C mount and D Mount as well as the steering plate. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, the mounts include additional machining to the main body of the part for reduced weight while all parts have been anodised black and sport machined chamfering on the edges for that premium look.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


October 22, 2021

Pro-Line 1/24 Hyrax front & rear 1.0″ tires

The future of SCX24 tire performance has arrived with Pro-Line’s all-new pre-mounted Hyrax 1.0″ tires. Just like Pro-Line’s 1:10 size Hyrax tires, these mini tires are designed to provide maximum grip on whatever terrain your SCX24 attempts to tackle. The Hyrax features an aggressive and open tread pattern with each tread block containing Sipes for additional tread flex. The highly detailed connected tread on the sidewall of the Hyrax extends out for unmatched side-hilling performance. The Hyrax also features futuristic stepped tread blocks that create even more forward gripping edges that dig into slick rock like no other mini tire produced to date. The Hyrax 1.0″ tires are made from a super soft compound to help your SCX24 climb to new heights and the tires are supported with soft foam inserts. The Hyrax 1.0″ tires come in at an overall height of 2.10″ and a width of 0.75″. The Hyrax 1.0″ tire comes conveniently pre-mounted on Mini Impulse Black Internal Bead-Loc 1.0″ plastic 7mm hex wheels.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


October 22, 2021

Pro-Line Badlands MX57 premounted tires

The long-awaited successor to the almighty Badlands MX43 is finally here, meet Pro-Line’s new and improved Badlands MX57. Everything that you know and love about the original has been carried over to the MX57 including the crazy aggressive tread combined with the same long-lasting compound, but it’s now nearly 20% lighter thanks to the Raid 5.7″ glue up wheel. Pro-Line Badlands tires are known for having a sweet Motocross inspired tread and the all-new Badlands MX57 tires kick that up a notch with a Bigger and Bolder knobby tread that matches modern MX tire design. These tires have been developed from the ground up for extreme punishment with an ultra-durable compound that prevents tire ballooning even at high speeds. The Raid 5.7″ black wheel features a 24mm hex with the standard 1/5 scale through-hole to fit most 1/5 scale vehicles like the Kraton 8S and includes machined aluminium wheel washers to fit onto the popular X-MAXX platform. Inspired by popular full-size off-road wheels, the Raid 5.7″ wheel is extremely tough and has the bold style to match. The Badlands MX57 tires are glued to the big diameter Raid wheel for the ultimate in lightweight, all-terrain performance.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


October 21, 2021

Pro-Line Hexon 2.2″ Carpet 2wd front race tire

Introducing the all-new Pro-Line Hexon 2.2″ Carpet 2wd front race tire. The Hexon front tire features a hexagon pattern of uniquely shaped pins combined with wedge style outer pins that provide longer-lasting tread and more consistent performance than previous generations of carpet tires. The tire features a low-profile tire carcass shape that lowers your car’s centre of gravity for improved corner speed due to consistent sidewall flex. The pins are pointed front to back for maximum control in the corners providing the direct feel carpet racers crave. Available in Z3 and Z4 compounds.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


October 21, 2021

Pro-Line 1978 Chevy K-10 clear body for SCX24

Pro-Line have released this new body option for the SCX24, a Licensed 1978 Chevy K-10 clear body. Now you can make your 1:24 scale crawler look even more scale with this short box step side Chevy, which is one of the hottest and rarest nostalgic full-size trucks. The body has been carefully sculpted with realistic details that recreate the lines and squared off style of this iconic truck. This body was designed to fit all the current versions of the extremely popular SCX24 platform and pairs perfectly with Pro-Line’s new SCX24 Hyrax tires Mounted on Impulse wheels.

View more images of the Chevy K-10 here


October 21, 2021

Pro-Line Plymouth Barracuda Motown Missile black body

Pro-Line have introduced one of the most iconic Pro Stock bodies of all-time, the Motown Missile. In 1972, fully backed by Chrysler, MOPAR began to secretly develop a Barracuda into the ultimate Pro Stock drag car and ‘The Missile’ was born. It was driven by Don Carlton and the rest, as they say, is history. Now you can have your very own fully licensed replica of the 1972 Plymouth Barracuda Motown Missile edition ‘tough-color’ black body for your no prep drag car. This body is made from pre-coloured black body material, so you never have to worry about paint chipping or peeling off, hence the name ‘tough-color’. This body includes high-quality Motown Missile graphics that perfectly match those found on the original version of this iconic dragster.

View more images of the Motown Missile here


October 21, 2021

Yeah Racing Momentum tweak wheels

Further additions to Yeah Racing’s Atsushi Hara Momentum line-up with the release of these tweak wheels. Accurately check if your 1/10 touring car has any form of tweak with this set of bearing supported weighted setup wheels. Place your car on a flat surface and have the weights spun on their side. Slowly lift your chassis and if a side rotates first it means that corresponding side is tweaked and you need to adjust your spring preload accordingly.

View an image of the mounted tweak wheel here