VP-Pro has announced that its range of 1:10 Offroad wheels are now available in a TLR offset. Offering a 4WD Front and 2WD/4WD rear, all the rims will come in standard 3.5mm offset. Made of high-quality plastic, the lightweight wheels provide high rigidity which adds to better stability during cornering and conforms to IFMAR standards. Available in Yellow/White and come as a pack of four rims.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
An established producer of 1:28 bodyshells, Indonesian based Subrc has released its first 1:10 Electric Touring Car body the ‘Aguila’. Based off their 1:28 JX touring Bodyshell, the Aquila bodyshell is designed to offer good cornering speed and good rear downforce. It comes with pre-marked bodypost for easier setup and 2 line cut for the those who like to run their bodyshell lower. Subrc offer the Aguila in 2 versions, regular and lightweight, and it come with windows masking and decals.
T-Works is offering this set of chassis weights for 1:8 Buggy and Truggy use. Offering precise weight adjustment, they feature a center-locking mounting and a unique midair design that ensures the stability of the weights without affecting the chassis flex. Available in 20, 30 & 40 grams weights, the brass material is treated with black coating and are suitable with most leading brands of chassis.
In an exciting week of news of new 1:12 cars, Awesomatix has just released not one but two new versions of its A12. The first of these, the A12WC, is a refined version of the previous A12 kit firstly introduced during the 2020 World Championship and recently crowned IFMAR Spec World Champion in the hands of Awesomatix’s team manager Max Mächler. The A12WC kit includes the proven A12 concept where the rear spring action is controlled by the flexing of the chassis itself assisted by a pair of coil side springs that also act as an additional rear spring. The chassis shape is new and has been refined to further enhance the flex distribution while also incorporating the rear brace. The second released, named A12X, brings its design slightly more towards traditional 12th scale cars where side and rear spring actions are independent. This is achieved thanks to a built-in coil spring inside the rear damper and new side coil springs positioned at the very front of the chassis. The new steel chassis brings the CG even lower and allows for a narrower and sleeker shape to the whole design.
Josh Cyrul, one of America’s most experienced electric onroad racers and an accomplished car designer, has posted on his social media images of the new Excelerate RC Prodigy 12 1:12 chassis he has penned. In the post Cyrul explains, “This is the final prototype fitting of parts so some of the anodize colors are being switched around as well as the shapes and fit of a few parts but everything is in production with a good portion of production already finished. I’m sure people will say it’s a copy… Until you flip it over and realize it’s for sure not. A huge % of this car is actually based off cars I drove and started designing in the mid-late 90’s. From the my heavily modified Corally F1 car to the TQ Eagle of the early 90’s and all the hand dremal’d garage experiments along the way, this one is a heavy mix of concepts I’ve tried and really wanted to put together into a singular package. Steep learning curve ahead as we learn setups for various races and carpets but I’m pretty happy with the foundation we have to work with. More details coming soon…” The multiple ROAR National Champion finished up by announcing that he is also working on a second Excelerate RC chassis release saying, ‘Oh yeah, and if you think this is cool…. Just wait until you see the F1 car coming next!!”
American aftermarket parts producer Avid Racing Concepts has released a huge offering of parts for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy platform. All direct replacement parts and finished in Avid’s signature black and silver style, this batch of parts not only adds style to your B7, but much needed strength. Included in it are a 7075-T6 Aluminium Motor Mount, a One-Piece Servo Mount, and a 0° Bulkhead with 4 tapped holes with set screws to remove any slop through wear. A new Rear Ball Stud Mount raises the ball stud +2mm so you don’t have to run as many ball stud washers, keeping your ball stud bent free. Their Arm Mount D HD is beefed up on the sides for extra strength. In addition to the visual parts, Avid are also offering a range of hardened hinge pins.
REDS Racing has unveiled its latest innovation, the new Tetra-X™ Clutch System. This state-of-the-art clutch system has been meticulously engineered to provide superior performance, ease of use, and unmatched durability, ensuring that racers can achieve their best results on the track. One of the most significant advancements in the new clutch is its user-friendly design, the clutch also coming pre-assembled. Racers no longer need to rely on specific tools or complicated procedures to adjust the clutch and it can be easily assembled and set without any tools, allowing for quick and hassle-free setup. The new clutch system comes with 3 preload adjustments on the front plate to fit any type of ground and engine output. You can change the spring preload on the front plate from H to M and to L (High, Medium and Low position). The 1.1mm spring was introduced (available as an optional part) to further increase the number of setup combinations to best suit your driving style and track conditions.
US racing accessories brand 1up Racing has announced the hiring of Eric Epp as their new Lead Designer & Brand Manager. In this role, Epp will spearhead all aspects of product development, graphic design, and brand management, focusing on elevating the performance and visual identity of 1up Racing’s proprietary products. Having dealt for many year’s with Epp during the heyday of Protoform bodies, Red RC is excited to see him joining Randy Caster’s 1up Racing, a company we have enjoyed seeing Caster start and grow into the success it is today. On the announcement Caster said, “We are thrilled to add Eric to our team. His exceptional talent and proven leadership in product development and brand management will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company. Eric has been a supporter of our brand since the very beginning, and I know that his passion for innovation, style and commitment to excellence align perfectly with 1up Racing’s mission to deliver world-class products to our customers.” On his move to 1up Racing Epp said, “I can’t wait to get started!,” Eric said about the new position. “I’ve watched Randy grow this brand from simply selling battery tape and grease into the ultra-cool, wide-reaching, attractive RC brand and media company that it is today. Getting to work with both Randy and Joe Pillars to grow the 1up brand is super exciting. The sky’s the limit for 1up Racing with this group of talent.”
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
