Team Associated has released this artist render of their new for 2023 pit mat. The colourful, branded 24” x 48” pit mat has a smooth and luxurious feel. This larger size provides a protective surface for countertops and RC pit tables alike. It’s a great way to protect the countertops in your shop or home while creating a factory look. Easy to roll for convenient travel to and from the racetrack.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
New from Exotek Racing is this heavy duty machined 7075 alloy differential case for the TLR 22X-4. For rear, centre or front diff use, machined pockets allows for extra fluid to be added for increased fluid capacity and life and the metal construction aids in oil cooling for more consistency. The case weight is 8 grams.
JConcepts introduces the JCI Power Master for Axial’s SCX24, a new body for the crawling and scaling enthusiast who appreciates a hard-nose and retro vibe. The Power Master in 1/24th scale follows along the success of popular shells like the Creep and CreepER styles by the team from Groveland, Florida. The concentration of the platform is for versatility and offering clearance for an abundance of rigs who are in kit form or highly modified for the trails and technical courses.
Reigning 1:8 Offroad World Champion Davide Ongaro has announced that he is to leave tyre sponsor AKA. The Italian has worked with the American brand for 5-years and in that time claimed the sport’s great prize not once but twice winning back to back World titles in 2018 in Australian and earlier this year in Spain. The factory Team Associated driver made the announcement on his social media saying, “Here we are, we have reached the end of 2022 and with this post I wanted to communicate that for next season I will no longer be part of the AKA team, it has been 5 years full and full of emotions, full of positive results, but also of results where we struggled a bit, but that’s part of the game. Having won 2 world titles and knowing that you have made a part of history with AKA was truly a unique emotion, but unfortunately our paths diverge and it is time for a new challenge. I wanted to thank EVERYONE, truly EVERYONE without excluding anyone, you have been part of me and you will always remain in my heart, both mine and my family’s, I learned so much and I am grateful, we will surely see you again on track. Simply THANK YOU. Stay tuned, super excited for a new adventure… DAVIDE”.
Source: Davide Ongaro [Facebook]
Revolution Design Racing Products has introduced this aluminium steering plate for Team Associated’s B6.4 1:10 2WD Buggy. Made from high-grade black anodised aluminium it offers more rigidity over the plastic kit part for a more direct steering feel, in particular when paired with the B6.4 RDRP aluminium bellcrank set. Laser engraved for a unique look and with chamfered edges, this item combines reliability, precision and style.
Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]
MonacoRC is pleased to present the Brass Shim Kit in 4 sizes (2.0mm/2.5mm/3.0mm/3.5mm)
Designed to be able to better set the roll centre of your car, the material used, brass, plays a fundamental role, increasing the weight at the lowest point in order to consequently lower the centre of gravity and making the car even more stable.
JConcepts has introduced the Smoothie 2 stadium truck tyre. Ooccasionally outdoor clay surfaces become so tacky or free of dust and debris that a total slick tire is an advantage. For years drivers have sanded, ground, and hand sculpted tires in search of that elusive slick carcass, now, JConcepts has the Smoothie 2. Released as a 2.2” bead mounting diameter, the Smoothie 2 mount straight to the latest generation of stadium truck wheels for that all important reactive feel. After analysing the dynamics of stadium truck racing, JConcepts took a new approach. The design team minimised the overall diameter to improve slick track driving characteristics while maintaining stadium truck legality. The carefully profiled slightly thickened tire carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips the specialty surfaces like no other. The Smoothies include Dirt-Tech inserts which have made an immediate presence on the racing scene since their release. The identifiable gray colour with custom sculpted features, are blended in to the insert material which provide racers a durable option capable of being used in medium to extremely high-traction conditions.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
In an effort to support vintage racing, Moto-Obscura has released two new aluminium option parts for one of the most legendary 4wd buggies ever made, the Team Losi XX4. This aluminium motor clamp is machined from high strength 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and is hard anodised black. It has a threaded hole on top for an optional set screw to make sure your motor mount doesn’t budge under tough racing conditions. This part is a direct replacement for the original plastic motor mount clamp. The servo mount is also machined from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and provides additional rigidity for today’s high torque steering servos. It is a direct replacement for the original plastic mount.
