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November 28, 2024

Team Associated RC10 Team Car Gold Edition Kit

Continuing its series of re-releases of RC10 kits, Team Associated has announced the Team Car Gold Edition Kit of its iconic 1:10 2WD Buggy. Originally released back in 1990, the RC10 Team Car was an upgraded version of the base model RC10 Championship Edition (6011), which was also released that same year. The RC10 Team Car was the latest state-of-the-art, 2WD off-road racing buggy in the world and was the first RC10 to feature the Stealth ATC Transmission, hard anodised shocks with PTFE coating, and updated suspension geometry. At the 1990 Off-Road ROAR Nationals, Team Associated finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd using these new parts. Cliff Lett took first place at the Nationals, which didn’t surprise anyone, but the big surprise was Brent Wallace and J.D. Beckwith, both who finished 2nd and 3rd at the very first race using the new Stealth transmission. There were many similar reports of equal success from racers all around the world after using the Stealth transmission in their older RC10’s. Later, some of these parts would eventually be included in the RC10 Team Car kit.

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November 27, 2024

2024 1:10 Onroad World C/ship Chassis Focus Index

Exactly 10-years after it hosted its first World Championship, the very unique Huge RC Circuit in Bangkok, Thailand was once again the challenging battle ground for the 10th edition of the IFMAR 1:10 Onroad World Championship. A track thats high traction challenged even the very best drivers in the world, following more than a week of action it was Infinity’s Jilles Groskamp who came out on top and in doing so became only the second driver ever to win both an Electric and Nitro Touring Car World title, the other driver being Naoto Matsukura who was once again in the mix this year. Having already written about the official manufacturer stats in our race coverage, during our time in Bangkok we managed to photograph 11 cars from 5 different manufacturers which will have now compiled together for our latest event Chassis Focus index.

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November 27, 2024

1up Racing 1:10 Buggy Foam Pro Cutting Jig

New from 1up Racing is this Foam Pro Cutting Jig for 1:10 Buggy. A first of its kind, the Foam Pro offers racers a precise and efficient tool for cutting open cell rear buggy foams with 2mm increment adjustments from 28-38mm. Cutting buggy rear foam inserts is an underrated but powerful tuning option for carpet buggy racing. Not only does it eliminate inconsistency in foam widths out of the package, it also ensures a truer, more balanced fit inside the tire. An overpacked or unbalanced foam can create an erratic, hard to drive handling feel for your buggy. 1up Racing Factory drivers suggest cutting the foam to the exact width of your tread pattern for a more forgiving, easier-to-drive feel that also promotes more even wear across the tire. The Foam Pro is 3D printed in the USA by 1up Racing’s partners at Vargr Industries using high-quality filament for a sturdy yet lightweight build in your pit box.

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November 27, 2024

OfficinaRC Black Brass Smart Shims

After the success of their Brass Smart Shims, OfficinaRC has introduced the new Black Brass Smart Shims. Synonymous with quality and meticulous attention to detail, this updated edition adds a touch of modernity to the original design: a refined black finish and laser engraving that highlights the natural brass colour underneath. This elegant contrast not only makes them functional but also transforms them into a stylistically perfect accessory for the most advanced models. Easily identifiable through an intuitive system of solid lines for whole millimetres and dashed lines for half-millimetres, the brass material enhances aesthetics and lowers the centre of gravity, ensuring stability. Each individual package contains 8 pieces per size while OfficinaRC also offer a 50-piece Kit that contains 10 pieces per size. The individual sizes on offer are 3x9x1.0 mm – 0.45g, 3x9x1.5 mm – 0.70g, 3x9x2.0 mm – 0.95g, 3x9x2.5 mm – 1.18g and 3x9x3.0 mm – 1.40g.

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November 27, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 ‘Special Parts’ Suspension Arm System

New from Italy’s Mikimodel and created under its ‘Special Parts’ line is this new suspension arm system for the Yokomo MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. They are entirely carbon arms, with molded insert and uniball for camber adjustment with a fixed caster of 4th degree anterior and 2nd degree posterior. The research of the design but above all the research of the materials itself was extremely complex with it taking a long time arrive at the final solution. The arms make for much easier driving compared to the standard kit arms offering much more consistency and above all avoids anomalous behaviour due to the previous plastic which it was too soft. They are sold as a kit and also separately. A tork wrench for fixing the carbon plastic is also supplied with the kit.

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November 27, 2024

T-Works adjustable ride height gauge Handle

Coming from T-Works is this handle for its previously released adjustable ride height gauges. Working only with either the TT-116-A/B adjustable ride height gauge, it helps with the easier positioning of the ride height gauge under the centre of chassis. Made with high strength carbon fibre it brings the benefit of lightweight and high strength ensuring it won’t bend and is durable.

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November 27, 2024

JConcepts 1:8 Double Decker Spring Box w/Foam Inserts

Another new storage box from JConcepts to assist in racer organisation is this 1:8 Double Decker Spring Box w/Foam Inserts. The double decker design stores up to 10 pairs of springs plus 2 added compartments on each layer for miscellaneous items. The injection molded box itself has been in the JConcepts line-up for years assisting in motor and battery storage with a nice closure and stealth black colour combination. The box now makes a nice and tidy space with high density foam layered with compartmentalised section and blue floor space to aid in a visual cue to identify springs quickly. The package includes a decal for the inside of the lid for the racer to write in notes, combinations, spring rate and type, to further trackside organisation. The spring box is ideal for 1:10 offroad, and onroad racers looking to tuck away their setup secrets and keep them protected in style.

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November 26, 2024

Collina joins Elceram

Czech RC electronics newcomer Elceram has announced the signing of top Italian Touring Car racer Mattia Collina. A finalist at the recent IFMAR ISTC World Championships at Finishline RC Raceway in California, the factory Schumacher driver has been testing Elceram RC electronics in the last few months and will now use their unique ESC in his touring car while also becoming part of the company’s development team. Elceram has more than 50 years experience with producing ceramic parts and ceramic printed circuits boards (PCBs), hybrid integrated circuits, sensors, power electronic modules and special electronic components for electronics and microelectronics for many different industries and in 2023 decided to capitalise on that experience for development and production of special power modules, such as ESC, designed specially for RC racing.

Source: Elceram [Facebook]