Red RC

June 16, 2023

Xray XB8 C-Hub Front Suspension Conversion Set

Xray has released a C-Hub Front Suspension Conversion Set for its XB8 1:8 Buggy. C-hub suspension is perfectly suited for smooth and short technical tracks & smooth surface conditions and on these track conditions the C-hub suspension generates increased frontward traction as well increased overall traction with enhanced steering. The C-hub suspension includes lower suspension arm, steering block with Ackermann plate, C-hub, camber link & Ackermann steering plate. Fits XB8’19 onwards and XB8E’19 onwards.

View assembled set here

June 16, 2023

Serpent 990 Shockmount Flex Sets

Serpent has released new optional front and rear Shockmount Flex sets for their 990 1:8 Onroad Chassis which allow for more flex. The traditional shock bracket is replaced by 2 separate mounts. Due to the use of the shims, the angle of the shocks can also be adjusted in smaller steps, allowing for an even better suited set-up. The two separate mounts can be connected to give more stiffness, especially on high traction tracks.

View rear set here

June 15, 2023

SMJ .12 Kabuto T12

SMJ has released their latest .12 Kabuto Engine, the T12. The engine has been completely redesigned from the previous model, and features a DLC coated crankshaft with two tungsten weights, which contributes to increased torque at low and mid speeds. The new T12 engine also features an underhead with an O-ring to prevent dust from entering, and a large cooling head finished in a bold blue and black colour to meet the toughest race conditions. The Kabuto T12 is also available pre-broken in by “YURUGIX”, a pioneer of pre-broken-in engines that has earned the trust of top drivers.

View more images here

June 14, 2023

Wood makes it BRCA 3 from 3 at Halifax

Tim Wood made it three from three in the British 1:8 Onroad National Championship, the Shepherd driver taking the TQ and win at Halifax last weekend. Already a winner at Cotswold and Wombwell, Wood would set a blistering pace in qualifying setting a new track record as he put his Hasi Tuned powered Velox V8.2 on pole for the A-final. Behind Capricorn’s Andrew Hastings would line up second with the ARC of Niall Cochran 3rd. In the 30-minute final that order would remain unchanged as Wood took a convincing win from the front. With latest BRCA encounter attracting the biggest field thus far of the season with 47 drivers in attendance, there would be position change for fourth with Jason Frost finding a way passed 4th place qualifier Richard Hicklin. Round 4 of the 6 round championship will take racers to the Adur circuit on July 22-23.

Image: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 14, 2023

Sworkz signs former FEMCA Champ Chanyasak

Sworkz has announced the signing of one of Thailand’s top racers Paphon Chanyasak to the team. Chanyasak is a former 1:8 Buggy FEMCA Champion and was also a finalist at the IFMAR GT World Championship in Miami in 2020, a title that was won by the Sworkz team in the hands of Joern Neumann. The Bangkok driver who has a wealth of experiences in both 1:8 Buggy and GT, Chanyasak return a break from racing and choosing Sworkz to restart his competitive racing said, ‘I am glad to be a part of the SWORKz team. The SWORKz products are trustworthy for me, and I’ll do my best.’

Source: Sworkz [sworkz.com]

June 14, 2023

MXLR SideBite R-2 Outdoor Tire Additive

MXLR has introduced SideBite R-2 Outdoor Tire Additive, an odourless and non-toxic to comply with worldwide racing associations rules. Tested and developed to be used on outdoor tracks with asphalt/tarmac/concrete surface. This tyre additive works well on both rubber and foam tires offering a great amount of grip and overall drive feeling. Developed, produced and filled in Germany, SideBite R-2 comes in a handy 95ml plastic bottle with integrated sponge applicator and sealing cap.

Source: MXLR [maexler.com]

June 13, 2023

Marka Racing Level Setup Board System

Italy’s Marka Racing has released a Level Set-up Board system supporting setup boards up to 18mm thick. Consistenting of a level and four machined adjustable aluminium feet, you fix the feet to the four sides of the setup surface, place the spirit level in the centre and rotate the feet until the bubble is positioned in the centre. This ensures you have the perfect even surface on which to make set-up adjustments to your car.

Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]

June 13, 2023

Exotek B6.4/B74.2/CB6 option parts

California’s Exotek Racing has released a number of new options for the Team Associated B6.4 and B74.2 1:10 buggy chassis along with their own CB6 Chassis conversion. First up is the stealthy 2 colour anodised alloy steering rack for the B6.4, T6.4 and SC6.4 series. Customised polished black base with blue chamfered accents goes great with your stock plastic parts or after market blue parts with the alloy construction insuring precise steering input and heavy duty long lasting performance. For precise bearing fit, the recess is machined with no anodising to insure exact bearing tolerances. A similar process is applied to the new alloy rear hub set for the Associated B74 line including .2 and .1. Heavy duty design maintains your suspension geometry settings, race after race. They are also offering a heavy duty machined 7075 alloy steering hub set for the AE B74 series including .1 .2 and D. Polished and anodised black with a factory blue chamfer cut with silver cut bearing pockets for precise bearing fit, it provides extra durability and precision. Finally is a new version top cross brace for the Exotek CB6 CB6.4 Chassis conversion. It is lowered to hold in LCG type shorty batteries and has an additional front hole to allow the servo to be mounted further back if needed.

View more images here