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April 22, 2023

Destiny RX-10SR 3.0 option parts

Destiny has released two new optional parts for its RX-10SR 3.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The Japanese brand has introduced new front spring steel metal bushing double joint drive shafts with lightweight spring steel spool cups. The length of driveshaft is 0.5mm longer with the kit plastic spool cup or option metal spool cup with plastic drive shaft cap now replaced by metal bushing. This results in less friction on driveshaft movement and more durable giving improved stability and cornering speed. Another new parts is the carbon fibre upper bumper brace for the RX-10SR/F 3.0. Made from 2mm carbon, it is installed with two micro o-ring between brace and aluminium lower bulkheads to avoid damage to the bulkheads and chassis in crashes.

View upper bumper brace here

April 22, 2023

Xray XT8 ’24 Truggy

While the 2023 outdoor is still only getting starting for many racers, Xray has released details of their XT8 ’24 1:8 Truggy. All new features of the 2024 model include front & rear semi-split bulkhead with quick differential access without disassembling suspension. Out also gets reinforced V2 bulkheads featuring Labyrinth Dust Covers to avoid debris inside the bulkhead assemblies. New front & rear diff height adjustment is possible through eccentric bushings while they have also improved central drivetrain angle and height adjustment. The XT8 ’24 has a redesigned chassis for semi-split bulkheads and redesigned front & rear aluminium shock tower match the new semi-split bulkheads. Also catering for the new bulkheads is a redesigned wing holder. Wickerbill rear wing allows quick downforce adjustments and pre-marked airflow holes to reduce downforce. New centering brake slide screws provide smoother brake pad operation. The XT8 ’24 is supplied with mounts for both truck and bruggy style bodies.

View the full XT8 ’24 presentation here

April 22, 2023

MonTech RS01 GT12 Body & 1:12 Bag

Following the successful release of its 1:10 RS01 body last month, Italian body producer Mon-Tech Racing has now released the same design for GT12. Molded from high quality polycarbonate, the shell can be mounted on all 1:12 models and is available in two versions, ‘Standard’ and ‘La Leggera’. It comes with the decals for the headlights and grilles, the masking for the windows and the fixing screws for the rear wing. Also new for 1:12, Montech has a new branded carrier bag. Measuring 21cm x 38cm x 10cm, the bag carrier two cars without bodies or one full complete car with body.

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April 21, 2023

Ronnefalk joins ARC for 1:8 Onroad campaign

ARC has announced that Offroad star David Ronnefalk is to represent its brand in 1:8 Onroad and have a go at the sport’s longest established category. Having achieved the top prize in Offroad when he became the IFMAR 1:8 Buggy World Champion in Las Vegas in 2016, the Swede has had a number of electric onroad outings but now will take on nitro. Having been mentored in his professional racing career by Adrien Bertin, Ronnefalk will be able to capitalise on the Frenchman’s vast onroad racing experience having up until last year been the only driver to have won both the 1:8 and 1:10 Onroad World titles. Commenting on the announcement, the reigning European 1:8 Buggy Champion said, ‘I would like to thank Jones Chu of ARC for giving me the chance to enjoy some 1:8 OnRoad when time allows from my MAYAKO Off-Road program. Always thought that 1:8 On-Road is the F1 class of RC and I appreciate ARC supporting me with the equipment needed to go race. I have a great mentor in Adrien Bertin when it comes to this class and it will be fun to go “play” a bit when we will have some CT engines ready to test for this category. Together with Matrix Tires and Xtreme Aerodynamics I think I have a good program also for this class. Looking forward to try the new R8.4 out on the track once they have opened for the season in my area.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]

April 21, 2023

X-Partz BHC-1 Carbon Camber Mount Plate & Braces

More new X-Partz from X-Factory UK for the LC Racing BHC-1 mini buggy are this Carbon Fibre rear camber mount plate, front suspension brace and steering post brace. The rear camber mount plate is machined from 5mm thick carbon and milled to size for the camber ballstuds. X-Factory UK suggest the use of the longer 8mm ballstud with low profile M3 locknuts underneath for the most secure fitting. Compatible with the option sway bar set it is a direct replacement for the kit item but stronger and lighter. The front suspension brace replaces the kit metal item without sacrificing strength whilst saving weight while the steering post brace replaces the kit plastic item, while being lightweight and offering more rigidity.

Source: X-Factory UK [xfactoryrc.co.uk]

April 21, 2023

Takashima D-13 30mm cooling fan

Takashima D-13 has released this new 30mm cooling fan, which is specifically designed to provide optimal performance, durability, and weight. The fan has dual ball bearings and measures 30×10.3mm and weighs in at 8.7grams. This fan is suitable for use with up to 8.4V input, consumes approximately 0.4A, and offer extremely high RPM.

Source: Takashima D-13

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