New from SMJ is this black version of it very popular 30g Battery Weight Plate intended for 1:10 electric touring car. Made in Japan and just 0.6mm thick, the plate has been a time long time seller for Speedmaster Japan who have decided to give it a new look and remodel in a new black colour.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
JConcepts has released its own Finish Line radio bag to provide protection for one of the single most expensive purchases in RC. In many instances, radios are abused during racing conditions and not properly stored when they are inactive. Storage choices for radios are quite slim and once priced and evaluated, some racers prefer not to have them simply because they do not travel very well in their luggage or typical race gear. The new Finish Line radio carrier with outer woven fabric gives it a very luxurious look at first glance, however, the handy new item is designed with travel, cushion, ease of use and protection in mind. The lightweight design consists of a woven fabric outer bag which has a convenient and easy access zipper closure and inside has a Velcro closure pouch for additional easy access items. Inside, a high-density, form fitted foam, pre-cut to specific models cushions all sides of your pricey possession. The bag can be ordered for the Futaba T10PX, Futaba T4PM or Sanwa MX6.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
In their latest Monster Truck body release, JConcepts has added the 1997 Ford F-150 to its extensive range. On the RC scene, very few options exist to bring 1997 to the latest builds and chassis on the market, until now. JConcepts together with Ford licensing has produced the 10th generation truck to fill the void in the market, and above all, allow racers to consistently build, detail, and tune their RC vehicles into their personal favourites. The new shell starts with a 13” wheelbase design which aligns with the latest LMT, and long wheelbase RC monster trucks on the market. In today’s racing, the 13” wheelbase remains one of the most popular and the 1997 drops down on the chassis with great proportions. A single cab design was built to emulate the most famous 1:1 truck featuring the gen 10 softer body lines, rounded front-end and extended front chin style bumper. Large wheel wells are incorporated into this body to clear the large monster truck tires on the market while still providing the stock Ford look. The side windows are large, recessed and help the product sit with a racing stance while maximum scale visibility can be seen out of the front windshield.
Famed Spanish offroad track RC Redovan has announced that it will run the Warm-up Race for this year’s EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy European Championship over the weekend of June 16-18. Having hosted last year’s IFMAR World Championships, the Baldo brothers owned track previously host the European Championship in 2016 and has become one of the world’s most iconic tracks thanks to its elevation change from the left to the right side of the massive track. The timetable for the Warm-up Race will see Friday practice, Saturday qualifying and Sunday Finals. One very important detail to note for racers is that under Spanish law, if you do not have a special license of precursors, in order to use 25% nitro fuel you will be required to buy the fuel within the grounds of the circuit. The organisers will have fuel available from the main brands including Runner Time, Merlin, Energy and Nitrolux. As at the World Championship, the fuel must remain deposited at the circuit from Friday to Sunday for all drivers including Spaniards. Registration for the Warm-up Race is open now – click here
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Exotek Racing has released all machined alloy front and rear gearboxes for the Losi Tenacity and Lasernut series of 1:10 Crawlers. The bolt on replacement heavy duty gearbox delivers extra durability and precision gear mesh and alignment- the alloy construction insures the drive shaft gear maintains 100% teeth engagement against the diff gear to eliminate the problem of worn gear teeth and poor gear mesh. Additionally, larger 13mm input bearings are included to better withstand the forces of high powered motors on the input shaft to reduce bearing failures there. Beautifully polished, anodised and laser etched for a showroom look.
Serpent has announced the release of the Viper 990E, the successor to their successful 988E/989E 1:8 Electric Onroad chassis. Following extensive testing and research to improve the former electric powered 1:8 platforms, designer Michael Salven has put a lot of emphasis on the flex characteristic since that showed very promising results. On top of that Serpent have improved weight, weight distribution and ease of maintenance with a a lot of the development also going into the transmission. The goal was to have a bullet-proved, yet very free transmission. Some key features of the 990E are an ultra-narrow chassis that is milled down to allow the lowest possible mounting of the batteries plate as well as improving the overall flex characteristics. The central part of the chassis features 3 NACA ducts for the cooling of the speedo as well as the motor. The motor has been put as low as possible by machining the chassis underneath it. This improves the centre of gravity as well as the cooling from the bottom.
MIBO has added this Racing Tire Sander to its range of racing accessories. A must-have tool for every onroad racing driver to prepare their tyres for optimal performance on the track, it makes removing mold lines from new tires quick and easy, allowing you to skip several laps of wear-in time. It is designed for use with files or sanding papers, available in various grit options. The rotation speed helps to effectively and evenly remove the mold lines, ensuring a smooth tyre surface. This way your tyres can provide better traction and consistent handling right from the start, allowing you to focus on achieving faster lap times.
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Revolution Design Racing Products has released this 2.5mm 7075 Aluminium Chassis Set for Team Associated’s B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy. In today’s 4WD electric offroad class, the competition level is higher than ever. To succeed in the race, every RC car needs precise steering and optimal chassis flexibility. The Revolution Design B74.2 2.5mm Aluminium Chassis delivers just that. Based on the proven design for the B74.1, the chassis has been further developed for the B74.2. Thanks to directional milling, the Revolution Design B74.2 2.5mm aluminium chassis retains the original item’s torsional flex, and increases longitudinal stiffness. Weighing 113g, it is only 2g heavier than the original. For even more specific flex settings, a 2mm thick carbon brace is included in the package.
