July 15, 2020

Ultimate EFRA 2141 Black HD pipe set

Ultimate Racing’s EFRA 2141 Black HD off-road exhaust set is a heavy-duty variant of the standard chrome-finish pipe set. The high-quality, super strong exhaust is made of aluminium and features a black surface coating for improved durability and easier cleaning. Due to its high rigidity it also offers better resonance for improved overall performance while the dark surface coating further improves heat dissipation. The pipe also features the Fast-Lock system for an optimised power curve, higher top speeds and better fuel mileage. As for the characteristics, the exhaust and muffler combination promises precise and linear throttle response in the low to mid RPM range with great top end speed. Included comes mounting hardware such as springs and gaskets.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]


July 15, 2020

ARC R11F narrow upper deck

ARC have introduced a new narrow upper deck for their R11F front-wheel drive touring car kit. The top deck was designed to allow the battery pack to be mounted 8mm closer to the centre of the car for improved balance and stability. The top deck requires the use of the optional slim battery holders and ARC recommends to utilise their R11 SRS servo to avoid the battery from touching the servo mounting plate.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]


July 15, 2020

Xpress XQ1S mid pulley conversion kit

Coming soon from Xpress is their new mid pulley conversion kit for the Execute XQ1S club level touring car. The set includes new upper and lower fibreglass decks, a red anodised aluminium motor mount, a redesigned servo mount plate as well as centre pulleys, main gear, belts and small parts. Using the conversion will improve overall balance in corners as well as car behaviour under acceleration. The design retains the 1-piece front and rear bulkheads of the original car and it will hit stores soon.

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July 15, 2020

RC Carbon Cavalieri S35-3E carbon fibre fan mount

Following the introduction of the carbon fibre fan mount for the SWorkz 35-4E, RC Carbon Cavalieri now also offer the part specifically designed for the older specification yet still popular S35-3E. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the fan mount attaches to the centre bulkhead of the buggy and it utilises most 40mm x 40mm fan units, allowing for efficient and reliable motor cooling as the fan is hovering above the motor can.

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July 14, 2020

Masami Hirosaka releases his autobiography

Record IFMAR World and JMRCA Japanese National Champion, Masami Hirosaka has just released the first three parts of a multi-title autobiography about his racing life. One of the most well-known professional RC car racers of all times, Masami is a role model for decades of racers that can now get a pretty detailed idea of what Masami’s racing life was all about. Part 1 to 3 of the biography is available on Amazon in Japanese language with part 1 being made public in English language now also. The English language parts 2 and 3 are currently in production with Masami already working on parts 4 to 6 as we type. More details can be found on his YouTube channel here and part 1 of the biography is available in English language here.


July 14, 2020

Volante V8T touring car rubber tyres

Volante have introduced their new V8T touring car outdoor asphalt tyres. The production of the Volante V5-36R, V7-32R, and 36R tyres had to face the problem of limited raw material for several months with the shortage having affected all major tyre manufacturers. As a result Volante opted to change the focus on the development of a brand-new asphalt tyres series – the V8T. The project combines several updates that started with the creation of a newly formulated rubber compound. The main goal was to produce a tyre that demonstrates longer durability and a reliable performance regarding grip and control. The new V8T series of tyres integrates a newly formulated tyre compound with an ultra-thin yet durable inner belt. The result is a more balanced tyre that provides consistent lap times from the beginning till the end. The V8T is available in 24R, 28R, 32R and 36R compounds, remounted on dish or 7-spoke rims.

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July 14, 2020

KO Propo BSx3-one10 Grasper Type-S servo

KO Propo have announced the release of their new BSx3-one10 Grasper Type-S low-profile servo. It utilises a composite upper and lower case combined with an aluminium middle section for a low weight and somewhat lower price tag, compared to the metal-case Grasper, while offering high-performance components such as hard-anodised aluminium gears, a brushless motor, dual ball bearings, a hard servo gear shaft and a Gold-plated connector. The high-voltage compatible servo is capable of up to 10.8kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.09s and it supports KO Propo’s HCS function. The limited edition servo will hit stores in August.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]


July 14, 2020

RC Atomic DRZV2 1/28th scale drift car chassis kit

Coming from RC Atomic is their new DRZV2 1/128th scale mini drift car kit. The V2 features several new parts such as a redesigned front bulkhead that optimises the chassis’ roll centre for a more responsive steering and better car control in long distance drifts. Also new is a single bellcrank steering assembly that is both precise and easy to assemble thanks to less parts involved. The chassis is 90mm to 98mm wheelbase adjustable with longer wheelbase settings for 1/24th scale body shells being accessible through option parts. Included in the kit are also new brass KPI front steering knuckles for maximised tyre grip in counter steering situations, new adjustable shock spring preload collars and height adjustable body mounts that support 0.5mm increments. An optional mono front damper system is available optionally for maximised steering throw. Not included in the chassis kit are electronics, tyres, wheels and body shell.

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