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September 25, 2024

T-Works IFB8 Hard Coat Alu Axle Shafts | CF Upper Plate

More new aftermarket parts from T-Works for Infinity’s IFB8 1:8 Buggy with the release of Hard Coated Aluminium Front/Rear Axle Shafts and a carbon fibre Upper Plate. The Axle Shaft are made of high quality 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and hard anodised to provide high strength, light weight, and high transmission efficiency and durability. Each axle is approximately 4.9g lighter than the original factory axles. Also making the buggy ligther is the Lightweight carbon fibre material Upper Plate which is fitted on the front of the buggy, better protecting the front structure and improving driving performance.

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September 24, 2024

Avid AE Shock Rebuild Kit

Avid Racing Concepts has released this Team Associated shock rebuild kit that gives you everything you need to freshen up your current AE 1:10 offroad suspension. The kit includes (2) 3×23 and (2) 3×27.5 Avid Chrome Shock Shafts, (12) Avid Machined Shock Spacers, (8) Avid X-Rings, and (1) Avid Slop Oring Grease. All of these items are available separately if you don’t need everything as well.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

September 24, 2024

Schumacher’s Collina wins 2024 Italian TC C/ship – Report

Schumacher’s Mattia Collina is the undisputed ACI Italian Champion of Modified Touring Car. It was an emotional weekend at the 2024 Italian Touring Car Championship, held at the Road Race Riccione track where drivers gave it their all, fighting with determination to win the class titles after passing the qualifying stages for the 2024 Championship in the Divisional Italian Cup races held between April and July. At the end of an intense weekend that saw robust attendance and impeccable organisation by the Road Race staff, the fate of the 2024 title was already decided in the qualifying sessions on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The drivers who secured Pole Position for the Sunday afternoon finals in fact confirmed their superiority with solid performances in the three final rounds.

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September 24, 2024

LC Racing BHC-1 1:14 2WD Buggy LWB Chassis & Body

1:14 specialist offroad kits producer LC Racing has released a new long wheel base optional aluminium chassis for its popular 1:14 2WD BHC-1 Buggy. With the upgrade to the longer wheel base chassis ideal for outdoor and/or low traction dirt/astro turf/carpet tracks, they have also released a revised longer body shell to go with the LWB Chassis. The chassis comes complete with side rail extenders.

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September 24, 2024

1:10 Offroad World Champions limited edition poster

To commemorate the anniversary of the hosting of the 2023 IFMAR 1:10 Electric Offroad World Championships, StickitOne are releasing a limited edition poster of the Champions Wall that was featured during the event at Hobby Action RC Raceway. Having covered this event, Red RC is delighted to have been able to supply some of the images used on the wall and now the poster. 200 individually numbered 24×36″ prints featuring all past 1:10 Electric Offroad World Champions will be available, starting Wednesday September 25th at 12:00PM EST. $25 from each poster sold will be donated to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (Arizona Chapter) in honour of 2-time World Champion Brian Kinwald. Pricing (shipping included) will be $89.99 each for US Orders and $109.99 each for International Orders. Posters will be distributed sequentially based upon the order in which they are purchased and are scheduled to begin shipping the first week of October. The #1/200 poster will not be available for purchase, as it will be used for an exciting charitable endeavour – more information on this will be available in the upcoming weeks.

Source: StickitOne [s1racing.net]

September 24, 2024

Reds Racing 721 Superveloce PRO-X Factory Team

Reds Racing has just announced its 721 Superveloce PRO-X Factory Team Limited Edition 1:8 Buggy engine. The latest power unit comes with the same technical specifications used by their team during 2024 with the decision to release the special limited edition engine coming as a way to celebrate their our successes this season. These include securing the TQ and finishing 2nd & 3rd on the podium at 1:8 Offroad World Championship at Redovan, the TQ & Win at the European Championship, victory at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, Silverstate and Italian Race amongst others. Technically the engine features an Ultra Tuned Crankshaft and sleeve by Mario Rossi. This special tuning to the crankshaft increasing engine power noticeably and guaranteeing great fuel mileage at the same time. The crankshaft is re-balanced by hand to ensure reduced vibration at high speeds. The engine comes with their revolutionary RTX Rotating Backplate that aims to increase engine power and improve stability at idle speed thanks to a drastic reduction in friction between the connecting rod and backplate. The engine also gets High protection Double seal front bearing for increased durability and idle stability, REDS 9 balls rear ceramic bearing for increased durability and reliability, a new cooling head design. It also comes with an 8.0 venturi for increase power and easy tuning.

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September 24, 2024

Yokomo Flexible Series Offroad Springs | Alu Cap

Yokomo has released new Flexible Series Offroad Springs for 13-Shocks and Aluminium Shock Caps with Drain Screw. The Flexible Series is a latest lineup of off-road springs specifically designed for 13-shock setups, optimized for bumpy and slippery dirt surfaces. Extensively tested by Team Yokomo across different tracks, these springs feature carefully selected materials that deliver a more flexible initial stroke compared to the existing 13-shock DOT series. Built for superior performance, they offer enhanced handling and stability, making them ideal for challenging off-road conditions. The Aluminium Shock Cap features a drain screw for precise tuning and is designed to simplify settings adjustments, it allows for easy quantification of shock settings, while improving efficiency. The durable aluminium construction also helps to better absorb bumps, ensuring a smoother and more controlled ride on any terrain.

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September 24, 2024

Vision Racing Titanium Upside down shock mounting kit

Oregon based Vision Racing has introduced this titanium upside down shock mounting kit for 1:10 Offroad use. Designed for durability and ease of installation, it enhances the performance of your buggy by flipping your shocks and lowering the centre of gravity for smooth high traction surfaces. The kit includes four standoffs made from Ti 6Al-4V grade 5 titanium, two delrin bushings and two 1.5mm delrin spacers for different arm spacing. Also new from Vision Racing are a range of steel front bulkhead weighted shims for the Team Associated RC10B7 which are offered in three thickness – .5mm, 1mm & 2mm.

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