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December 10, 2024

Xray announces 1:10 Offroad progam with Martin

Xray has announced that the multiple EFRA European Champion Lee Martin has joined their factory team to represent the brand in 1:10 offroad. The very experienced British race who spent the last 2-years with Schumacher in 1:10, will have a program with hte Slovakian brand that includes BRCA Masters, MKGP & EOS, EFRA Euros and BRCA Nationals. Competing on his new signing the Multiple British National Champion, who will continue with Agama in 1:8 Offroad, said, ‘I am very pleased to be joining Xray for the foreseeable future. The quality of these luxury products and Xray’s constant pursuit for racing perfection is inspiring and hugely motivating. I can’t wait to get started.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 10, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 Low Centre Gravity Kit

Mikimodel continues with its release of option parts for Yokomo’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of this Low Centre Gravity Kit. With the kit they have managed to lower the front towers by approximately 4 mm and at the rear by 2mm. Compared to the standard measurements of the shock absorber rod length, it is necessary to shorten the stroke slightly but standard shock absorbers can easily be used. The Italian company said they noticed that the car reacts very very well to stress, the car becomes more stable and easier to drive, giving overall greater overall ease.

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December 10, 2024

T-Works Domino Droop Gauge & Extender

Another new set-up tool from T-Works is this Domino Droop Gauge & Extender. The 10mm Chassis Droop Gauge Blocks are used to measure the height of the lower stop of the swingarm and the axle height of the output shaft, which is one of the indispensable tools for tuning the vehicle to improve the accuracy and consistency when tuning the suspension system of the shock absorber. The Domino Droop Gauge Extender adds 10mm with each one stacked providing convenience when working chassis data tuning changes.

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December 10, 2024

Picco DIX 10-Port .21 Buggy Engine

Having been quite of late in terms of new engine releases, Italian engine manufacturer Picco has just announced an exciting new addition to its line-up with the release of DIX Limited Buggy engine. ‘A masterpiece of engineering designed to redefine nitro engine performance’, the DIX name (ten in French) signifies more than its cutting-edge 10-port cylinder design. It’s a tribute to our French connection, inspired by Picco’s top driver, Renaud Savoya. Now run by brothers Edoardo and Alberto, Picco say that ‘The DIX embodies a unique fusion of Italian ingenuity and French flair, creating a truly international marvel’ and ‘from its advanced crankshaft geometry, engineered to reduce flow turbulence, to its meticulously crafted components, every detail has been designed to offer an engine as innovative as it is reliable.’

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December 9, 2024

ProTek RC 40x40x10 Alu High Speed HV Cooling Fan

ProTek RC has released its largest cooling fan yet with the release of this 40x40x10 Aluminium High Speed HV Cooling Fan in black with silver accent. Designed to maximise motor performance and extend motor life, the fan is ideal for 1:10 and 1:8 high-performance RC applications, ensuring consistent output on long runs. Crafted with a durable CNC-machined aluminium casing and lightweight fan blades, its high-RPM delivers exceptional heat dissipation. Capable of handling direct two-cell LiPo voltage, it is versatile and easy to install on a wide range of RC platforms.

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]

December 9, 2024

Schumacher support young offroad star Ben Mohamed

Schumacher Racing has announced they are to support the career of young French offroad racer Noha Ben Mohamed. At just 15 years old, Ben Mohamed has already amassed an impressive CV that already includes results such as being a 3 time French Elite Champion, an EFRA European Championship podium finish and being an EOS Finalist. On joining the British manufacturer for his 1:10 program having raced previously with Xray, Ben Mohamed said, ‘It is with immense honour and great pride that I join the prestigious Schumacher Team family. I am ready to take on challenges and excel together in this promising collaboration.’

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 9, 2024

T-Works MBX8R Alu Front Upper Arm Mount

T-Works has released this lightweight 7075-T6 aluminium Front Upper Arm Mount for Mugen Seiki’s MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. Receiving black anodised treatment for better durability and looks, the arm mount is designed to optimise the suspension movement characteristics and maintain stability.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

December 9, 2024

Schimmel & LeMieux win at U.S. Carpet Offroad C/ships

Recent TLR departee Brennan Schimmel and Xray’s Chase LeMieux where the Modified winners at the U.S. Carpet Offroad Championships held in Cleveland over the weekend. A week after the same venue hosted the 44th running of the U.S. Indoor Champs, which is the world’s longest running RC race, it was the turn of Scotty Ernst to call some 1:10 offroad racing action. In qualifying it was Schimmel, with a car he borrowed for the event, who took the 2WD TQ ahead of Aydin Horne having topped 2 of the 3 rounds. Fastest in Q1 Brandon Foote would qualify third. In the final the World Championship finalist would wrap up the overall victory with wins in A1 & 2. Qualifying down in 6th, LeMieux would win A3 to secure the runner-up spot ahead of Davey Batta. While Schimmel would take Q1 in 4WD Buggy, LeMieux took the next to secure the overall TQ. Just as it looked like he was going to walk away with it after his A1 win, a series of misfortunes would knock LeMieux to the back of the pack in the A2 final. It would all come down to A3 for the overall win. LeMieux would show exactly why he was the TQ as he would have a super clean run and fend off the hard charging Schimmel and Batta and that was how they would like up on the podium.

Image: US Carpet Off Road Championships [Facebook]