April 16, 2020

Axial RR10 Bomber 2.0 RTR trail truck

Horizon Hobby have introduced the new Axial RR10 Bomber 2.0 ready-to-run trail truck. For the original RR10 Bomber 4WD RTR, Axial partnered with Bomber Fabrication owner and two-time King of Hammers rock racing champion Randy Slawson to create a new level of 1/10 scale rock racing rig built on the fast, durable Axial full tube chassis. Now that rig is set to continue its dominance with new electronics from Spektrum and Dynamite brands. Also, in addition to the Randy Slawson Bomber updated livery, a second option is available with Savvy Offroad Bomber livery. The Randy Slawson version includes Trail Ready beadlock wheels wrapped with BF Goodrich Baja T/S KR3 tires, while the Savvy Offroad Bomber comes with Raceline beadlock wheels wrapped with Falken Wildpeak M/T tires. Standard features in both Bomber versions are the scale tube chassis; durable front and rear WB8 HD Wildboar driveshafts; dual slipper clutch; Hi-Lo transmission with all-metal internal gears; and realistic scale details including molded driver figures, three pairs of helmets, molded shock reservoirs and more.

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April 16, 2020

Xtra Speed SCX10 III & Capra overdrive gears

Coming from Xtra Speed and made for the use with the Axial SCX10 III and Capra trail trucks, is an overdrive gears set. Designed for the use with the trucks’ portal axles, the set includes 12T and 23T gears that create an overdrive, meaning the respective axle will turn faster which can improve climbing performance and make for a more controlled ride at steep angles. The gears are made of strong steel material for exceptional durability.

Source: Xtra Speed [facebook.com]


April 16, 2020

T-Works 2.2” buggy dish wheels

T-Works have introduced their new 2.2” dish wheels for 1/10th scale buggies. Available as 12mm hex 2WD front variant for kits such as the Team Associated B6 series, the Kyosho Ultima RB7/6/5, the Yokomo YZ2 or the Xray XB2, as 12mm hex 4WD wheel for the Team Associated B74/B64 or the Yokomo YZ4-SF and also as general 2WD/4WD rear wheel, the rims are made of a high-quality fluorescent yellow or plain white material that offers a balanced blend between stiffness and durability. A recessed wheel nut area ensures good hardware and wheel axle protection and a moulded-in T-Works logo makes the wheels stand out. The rims come as pair or 8-piece packs and they are usable with pretty much every 2.2” tyre.

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April 16, 2020

RC-Monkey VRC Japan Tour 2020 – Announcement

Japanese news website RC-Monkey has announced the VRC Japan Tour 2020 series. With the world-wide cancellation of race events due to the current Corona virus pandemic, the RC racing simulator VRC Pro has gained lots of interest recently and RC-Monkey has jumped onto this train in order to offer racers a bit of racing action during these dull times. Venues for the RC-Monkey VRC Japan Tour 2020 will include iconic Japanese tracks such as the Tamiya Kakegawa Circuit, the Kyosho Circuit, Hokusei Circuit, Boss Speed, K-tune Racing Speedway, Central Racing Park, and the SPL Speedway. Full details will be announced soon including race dates and classes. Until then interested racers can find more information here.


April 15, 2020

Arena T4’20 single side carbon fibre upper deck

Made for Xray’s popular T4’20 mid-motor touring car is Arena RC Racing’s new asymmetrical top deck. The single sided design will make for improved cornering speeds due to optimised flex characteristics and the top deck comes including 1mm carbon fibre shims that further add to the new torsional flex behaviour. The top deck is machined from high-quality 2.0mm carbon fibre and it is available from now on.

Source: Arena [facebook.com]


April 15, 2020

SWorkz S35-GT World Championship conversion kit

Coming from SWorkz and made for their IFMAR World Championship winning S35-GT platform is a special conversion kit. The set includes optional and also prototype parts used by IFMAR World Champion, Jörn Neumann when taking the Worlds title back in January, and it comes including new front upper arms, alloy steering knuckle plates, a new steering Ackermann plate, aluminium chassis braces, carbon arm inserts, gears, a diff case, anti-roll bars and more. It is understood that this set is a limited edition release due to the included prototype parts.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]


April 15, 2020

TMG S12-2 quick release battery mount

Coming from TMG Speed and made for the SWorkz S12-2 2WD buggy is a new carbon fibre quick release battery mount. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the mount is of an adjustable design, meaning it can be shifted forth and back in order to fine-tune the buggy’s weight balance. Included with the mount come two different size rubber bands to suit standard and low-profile battery packs.

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April 15, 2020

Ruddog RNX21.3 3.5cc nitro off-road engine

Ruddog Distribution from Germany have announced the release of their first high-performance nitro off-road engine. The high-quality RNX21.3 3.5cc competition engine features as specially developed crankcase for exceptional performance and great fuel economy with a rear ceramic main bearing and a DLC-coated and Tungsten-balanced crankshaft ensuring very high power output and reliable performance. The engine is of a 3+1 port long-stroke design for high yet controllable torque especially in the lower RPM ranges, making it ideal especially for smaller or technical tracks. Other features include a 22D carburettor for smooth throttle response and high fuel economy while an O-ring equipped combustion camber insert keeps dust away from the delicate parts of the engine. The engine is rounded out by a gold-colour cooling head whose standard height allows to run the engine leaner, extracting ever greater mileage from the engine.

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