May 17, 2023

Exotek Tenacity/Lasernut machined alloy gearboxes

Exotek Racing has released all machined alloy front and rear gearboxes for the Losi Tenacity and Lasernut series of 1:10 Crawlers.  The bolt on replacement heavy duty gearbox delivers extra durability and precision gear mesh and alignment- the alloy construction insures the drive shaft gear maintains 100% teeth engagement against the diff gear to eliminate the problem of worn gear teeth and poor gear mesh. Additionally, larger 13mm input bearings are included to better withstand the forces of high powered motors on the input shaft to reduce bearing failures there. Beautifully polished, anodised and laser etched for a showroom look.

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May 16, 2023

RDRP B74.2 2.5mm 7075 Aluminium Chassis Set

Revolution Design Racing Products has released this 2.5mm 7075 Aluminium Chassis Set for Team Associated’s B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy.  In today’s 4WD electric offroad class, the competition level is higher than ever.  To succeed in the race, every RC car needs precise steering and optimal chassis flexibility.  The Revolution Design B74.2 2.5mm Aluminium Chassis delivers just that.  Based on the proven design for the B74.1, the chassis has been further developed for the B74.2.  Thanks to directional milling, the Revolution Design B74.2 2.5mm aluminium chassis retains the original item’s torsional flex, and increases longitudinal stiffness.  Weighing 113g, it is only 2g heavier than the original. For even more specific flex settings, a 2mm thick carbon brace is included in the package.

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May 16, 2023

T-Works Ni-Cd Glow Plug Igniter

T-Works has a new Ni-Cd Glow Plug Igniter that use a SC2000mAh 1.2V Nickel-Cadmium battery.  The advantage of nickel-cadmium battery is that the power will not be lost when not in use.  The front end is made of steel and high quality copper parts and it is equipped with plastic cover to prevent short circuit when not in use/or storage.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


May 16, 2023

VP-Pro Atsushi Hara ‘Hot Pink’ product range

VP-Pro has released a range of ‘Hot Pink’ products as part of a collaboration with multiple RC World Champion Atsushi Hara.  Based on the pink colouring that formed part of the Japanese legend’s signature body paint scheme, the range includes 1:8 offroad wings, a 1:10 buggy wing as well as 1:8 buggy rims.  The colour is certain to make your buggy stand out!

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]


May 15, 2023

RDRP B6.4/T6.4/SC6.4 Aluminium -1mm Caster Block Set

Germany’s Revolution Design Racing Products has released new an aluminium -1mm Caster Block Set for Team Associated’s RC10 6.4 platforms.  Compatible with the RC10B6.4, RC10T6.4, and RC10SC6.4, this set is a top-tier upgrade that replaces the standard plastic caster block with a sturdy aluminium version.  Enhancing steering behaviour on high-grip tracks, it features black anodising for added durability and a sleek look with a silver edge bevel for a stylish finish. Laser-engraved RDRP logo provides authenticity.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]


May 14, 2023

Canas wins International Buggy Challenge

Sworkz’ Juan Carlos Canas completed the double at the International Buggy Challenge in Portugal, the Spaniard winning both Nitro Buggy and eBuggy at the 5th running of the event.  Hosted in Barcelos by top Portuguese international racer Joao Figueiredo, qualifying would see Canas become the Nitro Top Qualifier as he topped 3 of the 5 rounds.  Behind him reigning back to back World Champion and recent Philippine Masters winner David Ongaro secured P2 with a TQ run in the penultimate round with Italy’s Riccardo Berton P3 as the only other driver to top the time sheets.  Winning his Semi Final from Figueiredo, Canas would have pole for the 45-minute from Ongaro, with the trio putting on a superb show with the battle for the win going right to the finish line.  Holding a 2-second lead, a late mistake from Ongaro allowed Canas to get by for the win by just just 3/10th of a second.  Finishing 9-seconds back Figueiredo completed the podium.  In eBuggy it was Ongaro that was the Top Qualifier and while the Team Associated driver won A1, Canas found a way passed the Italian in A2 and A3 for the overall win.  Sworkz’ Daniel Pariente completed the podium ahead of Mayako’s David Ronnefalk.

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May 14, 2023

Orlowski takes TQ & 4WD Win at Euros Warm-up

Michal Orlowski took the TQ and 4WD win at the 1:10 Electric Offroad Euros Warm-up Race today at RACO2000.  Having finished 2nd in Saturday’s 2WD action behind winner Bruno Coelho, today Orlowski ruled the astro turf track leading a Schumacher 1-2 at the Dutch event from team-mate Wesley van Helmond.  In qualifying the 2015 Champion would top the times in 3 of the four qualifier with van Helmon the only other driver to TQ a round when he went fastest in Q4 ahead of Coelho’s Xray and Tommy Hall’s Team Associated.  In the triple finals, the Polish ace opened proceedings with a win over Xray’s Martin Bayer before sealing the deal in A2 with victory over van Helmon.  With both Bayer and Coelho finding a way passed van Helmond, the A3 win gave Bayer the runners up spot ahead of the Dutch driver with Coelho getting 4th.  The 2023 EFRA European Championships will take place from July 17-22.

Image: Michal Orlowski [Facebook]


May 13, 2023

Coelho wins 2WD at Euros Warm-up

Bruno Coelho took the win in 2WD at the 1:10 Electric Offroad Euros Warm-up Race today in the Netherlands.  With the RACO2000 astro surface track in Utrecht hosting the EFRA European Championships from July 17th to 22nd,  the Warm-up Race attracted a strong entry of factory drivers including reigning champion Tommy Hall.  In qualifying it was top Dutch racer Wesley van Helmond who became the Top Qualifier with two TQ runs from 4 rounds with team-mate Michal Orlowski making it a Schumacher 1-2 as he topped the final qualifier.  Coelho’s Xray was fastest in Q3 putting him third on the grid in front of Hall’s Team Associated.  In the triple finals Coelho would improve his buggy with the new pace allowing him to win A1 & 2 for the overall victory.  With Orlowski winning A3, the podium was a reverse of the qualifying order with Van Helmond completing the Top 3 as Hall finished 4th and Xray’s Max Götzl fifth.  Tomorrow drivers will battle it out for the 4WD win.

Image: Bruno Coelho [Facebook]