Sworkz has modified its 17mm hex wrench design and come out with a new SST-Pro line Multi tire wrench. The bigger, stronger handle made of aluminium can save your energy when locking and unlocking wheel nuts with the handle also doubling up for multi function usage. These include 2 types of fly wheel nut holder and a slot which is ideal for under 6mm size plastic linkage ball ends.
Hobbywing has announced a new high output motor specially designed for 1:10 Stock Outlaw competition, the XeRun Bandit G4. The new high efficiency motor has a unique design for faster heat dissipation and features 20-60 degrees fully-adjustable mechanical timing as well as Dual Sensor port design for ease of wiring. Compared with the Bandit G2R motor, the new Bandit G4 is 12% more efficient. Made using high quality materials to ensure maximum performance the motor is easy to disassemble and maintain improving efficiency. Compared with the Bandit G2R motor, the maximum output power Bandit G4 13.5T are further increased by 18% while on the Bandit G4 17.5T increase is 15%.
Exactly one year ago today we ran the news that international touring car racer Michal Bok was launching his own brand MIBO, and to celebrate their first business milestone they are offering an 11% discount on all MIBO products ordered today. Over the 12-months since announcing the brand, MIBO has launched 112 products and Bok is excited by some of the new products the Czech based company has planned to bring to racers in the coming months. As well as releasing products, Bok’s passion for racing has also lead the brand to creating its own race event, the MIBO International Race. For both electric onroad and offroad, the inaugural 2023 event was a huge success with the 2nd edition already announced for February 16-18th, 2024. Having travelled to Hrotovice to cover the event, Red RC is looking forward to attending the race again next year.
Having re-entered the competitive stadium truck market with the Storm ST and achieved multiple race victories, including the European EOS series and MK British GP, Schumacher has just announced it successor, the Storm ST2. The new kit takes stadium trucks to the next level with improved suspension geometry, durability and adjustability. The Storm ST2 features a lightweight, low centre of gravity design, for optimum performance on a wide range of track surfaces. Whether you race on high grip carpet, medium grip astro, or low grip dirt, the Storm ST2 can perform. The knowledge and experience from Schumacher’s racing and engineering team has been applied to every detail of the design to make a fast, easy to drive, and user friendly truck that will take you to the top step of the podium.
New from JConcepts is their metal car stand in two new colours, grey and yellow. The stand is perfect for the 1:8 or 1:10 racer looking to add a little sturdiness to their racing program. The all-aluminium formed and cut piece, designed by JConcepts, has a unique shape, cut-outs for handles and features laser etched logos for identification. The item stands tall and keeps the wheels off the ground for an array of vehicles. Included in the design, the upper deck has pre-cut holes into the material to act as a shock stand for 1:8 or 1:10 offroad shocks. Included foam for the top deck and legs help cushion and protect the chassis of vehicles, shocks, and table or pit area. The textured metal surface is available in blue, black, gray, and yellow colour options with a luxurious high-end look to finish off any pit area with a JConcepts touch.
MIBO has released new Aluminium Wing Mounts to enhance both the aerodynamics and visual appeal of your 1:10 Onroad race car. With an overall weight of 2 grams, the mounts strike the perfect balance between lightweight design and rugged durability. Keeping the CG of your bodyshell as low as possible, while providing maximum surface area to increase the stability and rigidity of the entire system and keeping your wing sitting flat. The bottom plates are mounted from the inside in the wing mount, allowing for a quick and hassle-free installation, secure fit and adjustment of the wing position. With an outer dimensions of 18 x 8 mm, they offer a wing position adjustment range of 10 mm and come complete with self-locking M3 nuts for a 5.5mm nut driver.
Team Yokomo’s Bowie Ginting took the win at this year’s Xcampus Race at the LC Arena in Indonesia. A highlight of the electric onroad racing calendar in Indonesia, the event attracted almost 100 entries with Ginting adding to his tally of wins at the annual event. In qualifying Ginting secured the overall TQ after topping all three rounds of heats with Infinity driver Muhammad Izzah his closest rival securing P2 on the grid ahead of Ary Aditya and Teddy Syach. In the triple finals, things went to A3. Having won A1, Ginting had a DNF in A2 with Infinity’s Ryan Ignatius taking the win, but the pole sitter was back in business in A3 leading home Izzah to take the overall win. Ignatius’ A2 win would see him completed the overall podium.
Image: Bowie Ginting [Facebook]
Tekno RC has introduced a number of new performance optional parts for their 1:8 offroad chassis range. A new gearbox lowers the diff height, which improves bump handling and provides a smoother, more consistent driving experience, especially mid-corner. The -2mm gearbox requires the new TKR9017B bulkhead cover. To avoid contact with the chassis, Tekno RC NB48 2.X buggies require a light grind (removing roughly 0.5mm of material) on the chassis below the ring gear. TKR9416B is a direct drop in for the EB/ET/NT48 2.X 1/8th scale vehicles and no modifications are necessary. Tekno recommend utilising TKR9054B +/-2 rear hubs when using this new gearbox with the NB/EB48 buggies. The combination of TKR9416B and TKR9054B improves overall grip, stability, and predictability in the rear end.
