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April 21, 2023

Klinik RC 1:8 Offroad adjustable brake collars

Klinik RC has released their new adjustable brake collars intended for 1:8 Offroad racing. In the past brake bias has been a difficult adjustment to make that usually needs to be done on the bench by ‘feel’ prior to taking to the racetrack. Balancing front to rear balance is critical to squeeze that last bit of speed into each corner and have stability at the same time. How many times have you said to yourself “I need a just touch more rear brake” on the drivers stand, only to forget to make the adjustment before the next run? Now you can make that adjustment right in pit lane in seconds! Now all your pit person needs is a 5.5mm nut driver and he can make quick, easy, precise adjustments in just a few seconds. Our unique rounded ball collars allow for nearly 45deg angles to get around the fuel tank and make that quick adjustment! Simply replace your standard brake collars with our adjustable brake collars and get on the track to get that perfect balance! One collar is black and one is red for easy identification of front/rear adjustments.

Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com]

April 20, 2023

Miguel & Pereira win Portuguese TC opener

Last weekend saw the opening round of the four round Portuguese Electric Touring Car Championship take place at the ARMAIA track in Vilar de Luz. Better known by it’s fast flowing circuit, technical corners and a “pass or fail” chicane near the rostrum, gives thrilling moments of driving. In 13.5T Blinky qualifying, Daniel Lima driving his Awesomatix TQ’ed with a clean and flawless run with Hugo Miguel’s Mugen securing P2. With the main straight giving way to the grid for the finals, great starts by all drivers saw them following each other in a train fashion. In the end, two wins for Miguel secured him the overall win ahead of the Awesomatix of Rúben Francisco with the similar car of João Pires completing the podium. In Modified, it was the Xray of reigning Champion José Pereira who took the TQ and win ahead of Frédéric Santos and Paulo Mota.

Source: Hugo Miguel

April 20, 2023

X-Partz BHC-1 slipper pads & motor plate

X-Factory UK have introduced new X-Partz parts for the BHC-1 1:14 Buggy from LC Racing, carbon fibre Hi-Tracktion vented slipper pads and a carbon light-weight milled motor plate. The slipper pads have been designed for high grip indoor surfaces ideally. Machined from 1mm carbon and drilled for venting, these pads provide superior grip when traction is high. Sold in pairs and will also fit the EMB series and LC12B1 vehicles. The motor plate is designed to suit the brushless type 380 or 390 size motors (they will not fir brushed) providing a lighter weight than the kit version and better cooling and airflow.

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April 20, 2023

MST MRX-S 1:10 drift car kit

Drift RC specialist Max Speed Technology has announced the upcoming release of their brand-new MRX-S 1:10 Drift Chassis. MST will continue their MRX Series and with the MRX-S release a more affordable version, making it easier for drifters of all levels to own an MRX equipped with the Quick-change differential system. The MRX-S also includes the Quick-change differential system with 19T/21T steel gears and a reinforced gear diff as standard equipment. All parts and option parts of the MRX-S can be used with the currently available MRX-GT version.

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April 20, 2023

Willspeed RF3 Brass Weights

British 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has released a new 31g brass one piece under lipo weight for its RF3 1:10 2WD Conversion kits. With their machined conversation kits available for both the Team Associated B6.4 and TLR 22 5.0, they also offer a removable 37g Brass Radio Tray giving racers the option to further lower the centre of gravity of the buggy.

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April 20, 2023

B-Power Serpent 989/990 Gearbox Kit

Italy’s Star RC under its B-Power brand which specialises in options for Serpent cars has release its own gearbox kit for Serpent’s 989 and 990 1:8 Onroad chassis. The kit can be installed without the need to make any modifications and allows you to use the original Serpent 2-speed gears. With this gearbox kit, B-Power claim you will always have a perfect gearbox operation, with changes that are always equal and precise. Star RC are currently working on a similar kit release for the Serpent SRX8 GT kit.

Source: Star RC [starrc.it]

April 20, 2023

Surpass Hobby Rocket-RC 540 V6 Competition Motor

Surpass Hobby has released the latest 1:10 touring car competition motor, the Rocket-RC 540 V6 sensored brushless motor. Complying ROAR, BRCA, EFRA & IFMAR certification, the motor range includes Stock 10.5T/13.5T/17.5T/21.5T variants and in Modified 3.5T~9.5T. Features of the motor are a new unique stator mold design, to provide strong torque and high speed and a CNC machining 7075 aluminium cooling case. To maximise conductivity it uses 1EI /AIW(H) grade American MWS brand copper wire and has a precision adjustable mechanical inlet, Angle 0~60°, double sensor standard port.

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April 19, 2023

Yokomo sign Stock specialist Shimizu

Continuing a busy few weeks of driver announcements, Team Yokomo has added Stock Touring Car Specialist Kenichi Shimizu to its factory team. The Japanese driver is a leading competitor in the class and as well as racing the brands cars he has been recruit by team in a technical role given his well-known for his technical knowledge. In this role, Shimizu will be assisting and providing customer support in Japan.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]