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April 7, 2023

RC Maker A800R Geocarbon parts

RC Maker has released a number of Geocarbon parts for Awesomatix’s recently released A800R. Replacing the standard plastic parts, their brand new GeoCarbon Battery Mount features great looks, adjustability and durability. The hooks are manufactured from extremely durable 4mm Thick Carbon Fibre, with a 2.5mm spacer underneath to add more adjustability, as well as added hook height for improved battery security. The spacer features slots which allow movement under the hook, to set the correct amount of movement for your specific battery. It also allows a very small (1-2mm) tuning window for moving your battery back or forwards for fine tuning weight bias. The Hooks feature 7075 Black Aluminium pressed threaded inserts which ensure its rigid attachment to the car, and allow the attachment of the battery swivel posts.

View GeoCarbon Flex Bumper Mount details here

April 7, 2023

Protoform ARRMA Ford Mustang

Protoform has released a 1:7 NASCAR Ford Mustang for ARRMA owners. In 2022, NASCAR completely refreshed the look of their cars to add more details of their street counterparts and now Protoform has captured all the details of the 1:1 Cup Series Mustang for owners of the Infraction and Limitless chassis. Officially licensed by both NASCAR and Ford, this body comes clear so that you can paint it up in your favourite NASCAR driver’s scheme or create your own with the included numbers and sponsor decals. It includes a full set of detailed graphics such as windshield frames, sponsor logos, and side skirts. The body is made in the USA from durable 1.5mm thick high-quality polycarbonate with paint-then-peel overspray film. Also included are a custom add-on front splitter and rear spoiler with mounting hardware to complete the super-scale look.

View more images here

April 6, 2023

Pro-Line Reaction & Front Runner drag racing tyres

Pro-Line has released its next generation of drag racing tyres for the Losi Mini No-Prep scene with the new Reaction and Front Runner tyres. The Reaction is molded from a super soft compound and features a wider contact patch for massive grip at launch. It comes pre-glued to the Showtime+ wheel which is 15% wider than the stock wheel for extra stability. The modern two-toned Silver & Black look creates a unique, super-scale look on your mini no-prep ride. Pair these with the Front Runner for the ultimate upgrade combination. The Front Runner feature a super skinny, lightweight design to mimic real drag cars. It comes pre-glued to the Showtime wheel which features a modern two-toned Silver & Black look.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

April 6, 2023

JConcepts resealable storage bags

JConcepts know a thing or two about travelling to races so to help keep things organised they have released these resealable storage bags. Organising tyres, spare parts and accessories provides additional space in carry luggage and can also help preserve tires for later race events. The conveniently sized storage bag features a durable material, carrying handle and decorated with JConcepts Speed Laboratory design. Store buggy, truck, SCT and 1:8 buggy tyres side-by-side for the most compact arrangement. Zip the top, write the details of each tire set into the notes section located on the back of the bag and store for another race day. The resealable storage bags are packaged 10 pieces per package, have multiple entry points for notes and look more professional to and from the racetrack.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

April 6, 2023

Destiny RX-10F 3.0 optional balance weights

Following on from the recent release of their RX-10F 3.0 Touring Car, Japanese manufacturer Destiny has released two new optional balance weights. A 30g front bumper weight and a two piece 60g under front differential weight are offered. It makes adjustment on front weight distribution for different track condition and tire compound grip. Using both weights is best suited to high traction asphalt or carpet track when using high grip soft compound tyres.

View individual weights here

April 6, 2023

OfficinaRC ST112 Centering Screw

New from high precision screw brand OfficinaRC is the ST112 Centering Screw for Awesomatix. Made of certified quality solid titanium from Italy, it replaces the standard iron screws in the kit. These special screws have a circular surface at the base of the screw cone, which allows for centring of the piece due to the arrangement of the parts in which it is screwed. Not only do these screws make the model more beautiful and precious, but the titanium specifications also help to lighten the new A800R. Some technical choices have, in fact, made it heavier than the previous version. The new screws are already available in packs of four and as a Full Titanium Bottom screw kit. The “OfficinaRC Titanium SFS + Centering Lower Full Kit for Awesomatix A800R (41)” replaces the standard iron screws with OfficinaRC screws made from the best solid titanium in Italy. This kit replaces all screws used to fasten various parts to the chassis, including the special Centering Screw. In addition to providing an attractive look to the model thanks to the technical specifications of the material, this kit reduces the weight of the screws by approximately 30% compared to the originals.

View screws cintained in full lower kit here

April 6, 2023

Roman & Herman selected for ‘Rising Star Program’

A program that was started at the Canadian National Championship in 2018, the ‘Rising Star Program’ was awarded to two young talents of the hobby at the latest running of the Onroad Nationals in Ontario over the weekend. Having made the award for the first time to an American driver Riley Drennen last November at the legendary U.S. Indoor Champs in Cleveland, this time round they selected Julianna Roman and Paxton Herman based on them exhibiting sportsmanship and dedication to the hobby. The panel have looked at Juliana year after year but never had a pan car option so were really pleased to finally give her the award thanks to CRC. Hoping to grow the program and get more manufactures on board so they can expand it around the world they have already been contacted by RC Maker since the latest presentation saying they want to be involved in the future! As part of being selected as ‘Rising Stars’, Julianna and Paxton were each presented with full racing outfits from the program’s supporters – Teamzombie Canada (batteries), Motiv/Gravity (tyres and motors), SJT Tires (tyres), CRC (car kit), Orca (esc), Key Fulcrum (servos), Rs3d Printing (car stands), JT bearings (bearing kits), Outlaw RC (free racing for there class next year), Phoenix RC Raceway (free practice and racing for a season) and Niagara RC (indoor free practice and racing for a season).

View Paxton Herman presentation here

April 6, 2023

PRO1RC Tires enters 1:8 Offroad Market

American company PRO1RC has announced its entry into the US tyre market with the launch of a US designed range of 1:8 Offroad tyres. PRO1RC Tires will initially offer four buggy models for all track conditions, the DIRT-00, DIRT-01, DIRT-02, DIRT-03 with Truggy versions to follow shortly. As a new entrant into the USA market they say they will be the first brand that will offer customers to buy the tyres separately from the insert, an option they highlight will save customers money as they can recycle previous insert. In terms of the tyre design one feature is they covered the inside with some bridges that cross the entire tyre which they claim saw made the tyre become much more consistent with the passing of the laps than just with the usual 3 lines, and, it resulted in extended tyre life. Another feature they have implement in the design are the sidewalls of the tyres, adding 40% more bridges, this helps to be able to accelerate much more strongly in the corner supports.

Source: PRO1RC [pro1rc.com]