Sweep has released its new Orbit 1:10 Offroad buggy rear tyre for outdoor oiled track or hard packed dirt track. Its new bar type patterns provide maximum forward bite with their all new M compound which improved longer lifespan and less ballooning on high speed. New M compounds are available in gold-M (ultra soft), yellow-M (super soft), Silver-M (soft), blue-M (medium).
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
The opening round of the UISP 1:8 GT Italian National Championship in both GT and GTE classes took place over the weekend with Natanaele Senesi dominating to take the TQ and win in both categories. The Xray team driver took the win at a temporary track that was build in Gropello Cairoli, in the north of Italy. Senesi topped all four rounds of qualifying with his Senesi Motorsport powered X-RAY GTX8 ‘23 and his Hobbywing powered X-RAY GTXE ‘23 and would confirm both the results after the finals. The podium in the GT class was completed by Adriano Tarragoni in second and Filippo Beretta in third, while Fabrizio d’Aietti in P2 and Stefano Tallarico in P3 completed the GTE podium.
Source: Natanaele Senesi [Facebook]
New from VP-Pro are these RS-804 series of hard anodised aluminium pinion gears. Available in 15, 16 and 17 tooth options, these new style pinions are machined from 7075 aluminium and are intended for plastic spur gear use only.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
With the release of the new Awesomatix A800R, OfficinaRC presents two titanium Ball Stud/Pivot Ball sets kits for the new touring car. Using the best production chain in terms of Made in Italy quality and using top-of-the-line materials and expertise, they have put together the Dolce Vita and Balla Vita sets. The Dolce Vita Kit is for those who want to replace their Ball Studs with the highest quality individually machined titanium ball studs to reduce the weight of the suspended parts and contains 14 x OfficinaRC ST24-T and 8 x OfficinaRC ST03-T. With Ti-6Al4V the most widely used titanium alloy in the motorsport and aerospace market, the Bella Vita Kits are now a reference point for those looking for maximum performance and style for their model. This kit replaces all the steel Ball Studs and Pivot Balls present in the A800R, reducing weight and ensuring maximum smoothness thanks to the precision of the parts. The 36 piece set contacts 13 x OfficinaRC AT21ST-A-T, 15 x OfficinaRC ST24-T and 8 x OfficinaRC ST03-T.
Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]
1up Racing has been quick off the mark with the addition of its Pro Duty Titanium upper screw sets for the newly released Awesomatix A800R. The set replaces all of the kit M3 Button and Flat Head screws with our LowPro and Flat Head screws. These sets also include Lockdown Screws for the servo so you won’t have to purchase any extras after upgrading to a Pro Duty Upper Screw Set. After years of testing samples, 1up sourced the best machinists and aerospace grade 6AL4V (Grade 5) titanium available. Each screw is cut by CNC lathe ensuring the best strength and finish possible.
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
New from PSM is this aluminium shock tower for Tamiya’s TT02 1:10 chassis. Manufactured in-house by PSM in German, this upgrade for the iconic entry level touring car features optimised geometry and rigidity. Offering an alternative setup solution for your TT02 the tower is finished in Titan grey anodising.
Source: PSM [psmfactory.com]
Japanese 1:10 electric touring car manufacturer Destiny has released official details of its new RX-10F 3.0. Key features of their latest front wheel drive kit include new interchangeable front and rear upper aluminium bulkheads, front caster 4/5 deg, rear caster 5/4 deg adjustable by different orientation of bulkheads. Also new are graphite rear lower arms to increase rear caster and a new motor mount with Multi-Flex Chassis adjustment. Other changes from the RX-10F 2.0 launched at the beginning of 2021 include new 7075 aluminium steering centre plate and steering arms with ball bearings plus a 7075 aluminium lightweight low profile floating servo mount. The 3.0 also has the option to swap the graphite battery holders to change the battery forward/backward position. Quick release battery backstop and height adjustable to compatible difference size battery. Battery placement is fine adjustable.
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Continuing its recent roll out of new bodyshells, Xtreme Aerodynamics has released it latest 1:8 Onroad creation the R18 Hyper Diablo. The new Hyper Diablo is an important evolution of their successful R18 model with the main improvement of this bodyshell coming from lots of aero details. These give to the R18 more performance without loss of balance and its iconic technical features.
