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June 1, 2023

Manuel Stankowitz joins Iris Racing

Electric Touring Car manufacturer Iris Racing has announced that Euro Touring Series 40+ Champion Manuel Stankowitz has officially joined its racing team. The German driver will not only race the Iris ONE, but will also campaign the upcoming ONE FWD version once it is released later this year. Having raced the Iris ONE for some time already and provide valuable input, the car’s designer Andreas Myrberg is looking forward to working with Stankowitz as a team driver saying, ‘I met Manuel not to long ago, but already from the go I thought he was a very cool, likeable and very fast touring racer. He has been aboard for a while now already and his hard work, dedication, setup input and overall development with Iris ONE and ONE FWD has already been great. I am looking forward to keep working with Manuel with current and upcoming IRIS cars on and off the track.’

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

June 1, 2023

RC Maker BD12 SlimFlex chassis & topdecks

RC Maker has released a number of carbon parts for Yokomo’s recently released BD12 electric touring car. The range includes SlimFlex 2.2mm Regular & HARD Carbon Chassis and SlimFlex 2.0mm & 1.6mm Topdeck Sets. The third in their SlimFlex range of Enhanced Carbon Chassis’, the Yokomo BD12 chassis and ‘Hard’ chassis’ feature a narrower chassis all round to provide less scrubbing in corners, leading to increased corner speed. This increases flex, so to counteract this, we have recessed the diff and spool cutouts instead of cutting them all the way through. Not only does this bring the chassis back up to our desired amount of flex, it also improves aerodynamic performance by not preventing air from under the chassis being forced up into the car, detrimental to downforce. Overall, the chassis is slightly stiffer than the kit chassis, and provides improved response. The hard version chassis features a significantly stiffer weave of carbon, which reduces the flex greatly. The flex of this carbon chassis fills a large void between a standard carbon chassis and an aluminium chassis, making it the optimum choice for med-high traction asphalt, and low-med traction carpet. Often track conditions can cause the need for an “in between” option, where an aluminium chassis is too stiff and makes the car too easy to drive and slower, and a carbon chassis is too aggressive or difficult to drive to be consistent. The stiff carbon chassis is the perfect middle ground.

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June 1, 2023

RC Maker 3D Pro Car Stands

Australian aftermarket parts and accessories manufacturer RC Maker has introduced their brand new 3D Pro Car Stands. Offering two models to over both 1:10 Onroad and 1:10 Offroad & No Prep Drag Racing, you can add a splash of colour and style to your pit space with the new stands. Available in 9 vibrant colours to suit everyone, these car stands feature a carbon fibre top with rubber pads to grip your chassis and prevent scratches. The frame itself consists of a 3d printed construction with aluminium standoffs to tie it all together. The base has rubber feet so make sure not to scratch your pit board, and keep the stand in place while wrenching. The sides are finished off with a splash of colour thanks to out advanced multi colour 3d printers. The finish on these sides is outstanding with the black base consisting of carbon fibre reinforced plastic for maximum longevity, and perfectly laid colour that doesn’t even look 3d printed.

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June 1, 2023

BMT 702 1:10 Nitro Touring Car

Italian specialist nitro onroad chassis manufacturer BMT has released their latest 1:10 Nitro Touring Car chassis the 702. Over its predecessor, the long running 701, the 702 design benefits from a lower centre of gravity. Great attention was given to the ultra-low center of gravity, one of the lowest in the category thanks to the shape of the tank and the arrangement of the servants who are both lying down. This was specifically developed for this unique support that incorporates all the electronics that with only 3 screws comes off from the model facilitating maintenance operations. The car also gets and improved lightweight transmission. Everything has been reduced where possible making the transmission very light and smooth. With the 2speed system also small and lightweight, all this translates into greater engine efficiency, improved braking and lower fuel consumption. Both the front and rear differentials are present with steel gears for greater efficacy to and reliability.

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June 1, 2023

Power HD GTS Series servos

New from Power HD is their brand new high-voltage brushless GTS series servo range. Consisting of four models, GTS-3, GTS-5, GTS-6, GTS-7, the new range supports Flysky i-BUS2 protocol following an alliance between to the two brands. Featuring four-pole brushless motor this gives faster response, greater heat-resistant and long life-span. The GTS Series supports the Power HD program box PG-CB63. The model numbers indicate the Kg rating of each servo with the range cover 30, 50, 60 and 70kg.

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May 31, 2023

Lucas Grainer doubles at Slovakian Nationals Rd2

The second round of the Slovakian 1:10 Offroad National Championships took place over the weekend where the Team Associated of Lucas Grainer took the double win. Racing at the RCcomorra track which is located in Komarno in the South West of the country, in qualifying Grainer secured the TQ in both classes. The Xray of Roman Dero Pavlus would be his closest challenger in the finals finishing runner-up in both 2WD and 4WD. In 2WD the Team Associated of Michal Nagy completed the podium while in 4WD the Top 3 was rounded out by the Xray of Lacko Toth.

Image : Thomas Grainer

May 31, 2023

T-Works 22X-4 Alu Center Bulkhead

Coming from T-Works and made for TLR’s 22x-4 is this aluminium centre bulkhead. The single piece is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium for exceptional strength and features a black surface coating for wear and looks as well as machined silver edge details. The part is a direct replacement for the standard kit bulkhead.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

May 31, 2023

Capricorn C04 optional chassis

Capricorn has released CAD images of a new optional chassis it will offer for its C04 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. Thanks to the carbon fibre centre weight support, the chassis is more versatile and also increases the flex in the centre of the car. The factory will supply free of charge one chassis to every Capricorn driver participating at this year’s EFRA European Championship.

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