July 8, 2024
…partnership between Yokomo and industry legend Mike Reedy further solidified the brand’s reputation for excellence. Reedy’s expertise in motor tuning and Yokomo’s engineering prowess forged a formidable alliance that lasted well into the era of brushless motors. And while the Works ’91 never saw an official release in the U.S., its legacy endured, leaving an indelible mark on the world of RC car racing and cementing Team Associated’s and Yokomo’s statuses as trailblazers in the field. The partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo lasted for years. The Yokomo YZ-10 was the 4WD competition race buggy of choice. Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]…
July 8, 2024
Italian nitro onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn has released new 2-Speed Gearbox screws for their 1:8 and 1:10 cars. The new screws guarantee a lighter and durable gearbox system without the need for brass bushing anymore. The screw head features a special design and hard coated steel material for no maintenance. The screws, which are offered in two sizes, are suitable for 1:10 Onroad, 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT 2-speed shoes. Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]…
July 6, 2024
An established producer of 1:28 bodyshells, Indonesian based Subrc has released its first 1:10 Electric Touring Car body the ‘Aguila’. Based off their 1:28 JX touring Bodyshell, the Aquila bodyshell is designed to offer good cornering speed and good rear downforce. It comes with pre-marked bodypost for easier setup and 2 line cut for the those who like to run their bodyshell lower. Subrc offer the Aguila in 2 versions, regular and lightweight, and it come with windows masking and decals. Source: SubRC [surabayarc.com]…
July 6, 2024
…quality 1.0mm Carbon, Carbon Electronics Plate is a rather simple design but offers many advantages. It extends the rather small space to mount your electronics in the A12X & A12WC and provides very quick exchange of the whole electronics with just 2 screws. A little notch on the front site helps with centering of the servo when you use a non direct mount servo. The Fan Holder is an updated version of MXLR’s popular worlds winning A12 fan holder. The legs and the mounting position is slightly adjusted to fit with the dimensions of new designed A12X. Source: MXLR [maexler.com]…
July 5, 2024
T-Works is offering this set of chassis weights for 1:8 Buggy and Truggy use. Offering precise weight adjustment, they feature a center-locking mounting and a unique midair design that ensures the stability of the weights without affecting the chassis flex. Available in 20, 30 & 40 grams weights, the brass material is treated with black coating and are suitable with most leading brands of chassis. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]…
July 5, 2024
Italian chassis manufacturer Capricorn has added two new shock spring options for its LAB GT2 1:8 GT chassis. A new Red spring is the softest of their spring table. A new Orange progressive spring, due to its behaviour, is placed between the standard Red and previously available Green option. Both can be used for front or rear and are suggested for use on a low grip track. Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]…
July 4, 2024
Schumacher has released two updated ‘V2’ versions of popular items for their LD3 2WD Buggy and ST2 2WD Truck. A new V2 version brass pivot block becomes the heaviest of the optional blocks in the material now weighing 30 grams rather than the original 40 grams. V2 Alloy 5 Deg yokes increase durability over the plastic kit version and include adjustable lock stop screw, which can accurately enable you to set steering lock. Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]…
July 3, 2024
…adds style to your B7, but much needed strength. Included in it are a 7075-T6 Aluminium Motor Mount, a One-Piece Servo Mount, and a 0° Bulkhead with 4 tapped holes with set screws to remove any slop through wear. A new Rear Ball Stud Mount raises the ball stud +2mm so you don’t have to run as many ball stud washers, keeping your ball stud bent free. Their Arm Mount D HD is beefed up on the sides for extra strength. In addition to the visual parts, Avid are also offering a range of hardened hinge pins. Source: Avid [avidrc.com]…
