June 30, 2024
Team Associated pairing Kouki Kato and Yui Kaino took the titles at this year’s JMRCA 1:10 Electric Offroad Japanese National Championships. Returning to the indoor RC Park Gojo track where he won both the 2WD and 4WD Buggy titles last year, 18-year-old Kato would secure the TQ in 2WD after topping 2 of the 3 rounds of qualifying with team-mate Yui Kaino topping Q3 to secure P2 on the grid. In 4WD qualifying the pair switched order with fastest times in Q1 & Q3 giving 2022 2WD Champion Kaino the TQ. In the finals Kato successfully defended his 2WD title…
June 28, 2024
Schumacher has released a new Alloy Shock Cap Set for use with its L1R 4WD Buggy, LD3 2WD Buggy and ST2 2WD Stadium Truck. The Alloy shock cap minimises any potential play due to the new shock bush insert design. This shock cap set allows the shock to be quickly removed from the car by removing a single M3 nut. Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]…
June 28, 2024
Italy’s Capricorn RC has released two new option parks for its LAB GT2 GP 1:8 GT Chassis. Offering greater set-up options, they have release a hard version of the lower rear suspension arms which a cut from 5mm carbon fibre. Another new part is a front bumper stiffener, machined from aluminium. With an anodised finish in Capricorn’s distinctive trademark red colouring, the stiffener makes the front end much more resistant to any impacts. Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]…
June 28, 2024
…with whom he started the 2024 season, commenting on the Ielasi Tuned announcement Mirko said, “I am very happy with this choice, Ielasi Tuned is now a guarantee of performance and reliability. Way back in 2007, during my first year of activity, in my first important competition, my Power unit was Daniele’s engine, and I still remember him with pleasure when he lent me that engine. Today, I thank Ielasi Tuned for their trust and for welcoming me into their team. I hope to have fun together, and why not, also to get some important satisfaction” Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]…
June 27, 2024
New from Factory Team for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy are these carbon fibre Front Bulkhead Shims, Titanium Top Shaft Screw, and Aluminium Differential Height Inserts. These parts are of alternate materials to the kit parts to improve precision over molded parts or remove weight from steel parts. Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]…
June 27, 2024
New from Schumacher Racing for its CAT L1R 1:10 4WD Competition Buggy is this ‘Recon’ Steering set. Designed and tested by the British manufacturer’s engineering department and race team that includes reigning EFRA European 4WD Buggy Champion Michal Orlowski, the ‘Recon’ optional steering assembly offers initial smoothness, but allows you to use all of the steering throw with an improved feel. Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]…
June 27, 2024
…Support for the TRF421 which prevents deflection of the bodyshell under higher speeds. It also reduces the risk of cracking the front wheel arches of the bodyshell. The result is an extended lifetime of your bodyshells combined with better performance on the track as the shell will stay in its original shape and produce more downforce! Made of flexible and durable plastic, in the design process MXLR took special care about the TRF421 front bulkhead design and the importance of “flex” in this area. The Front Body Support is designed to have the least flex influence possible. Source: MXLR [maexler.com]…
June 26, 2024
World Champion 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Hong Nor has released a new Pinion Gear Tool Set for the easy replacement of pinions. The set is used to replace the 1st and 2nd gear pinions on the clutch bell of the X3GT-61 Clutch Set. Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]…
