June 10, 2024
…team, he brings a wealth of experience and talent to Daniele Ielasi’s brand. The deal coincides perfectly with the upcoming EFRA 1:10 200mm European Championship in France from June 19-22 where he will use their latest GP3R24 engine together with their recently announced new pipe kit 2701. Commenting on the announcement Spiniello said, ‘First of all I want to thank Ielasi Tuned for giving me the opportunity to be part of their team, they immediately proved to be very helpful and great professionals. I hope to repay the trust with excellent results. See you in Thionville!’ Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]…
June 10, 2024
…control radio-controlled car. With the RS1.0 Ready-to-Run set, the car is pre-assembled, the R/C equipment is installed and tuned, and the body is pre-painted, so all you need to do is charge the batteries and you are ready to go. The chassis is the RS1.0, which has been well-received for its high performance, so it is high-spec enough to drive on circuits and participate in races. A steering gyro is also included to assist steering and prevent spinning in corners. A USB adapter charger is also included, so you can recharge the battery repeatedly and enjoy driving. Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]…
June 7, 2024
Italian body shell manufacturer Grafil Bodies have released the first official images of the EVO version of their Audi based GTR8 EVO 1:8 GT body. Following imminent track testing, the EVO body shell will undergo EFRA checks for confirmation and inclusion on the homologation list for 1:8 GT use. The aerodynamics have been improved in various places with particular attention to lateral air flow in fast corners. Source: Grafil Bodies [grafilbodies.com]…
June 7, 2024
New from T-Works are these Light Weight Wheel Hubs manufacturer from high quality 7075-T6 aluminium. With Black Anodising adding strength and durability to extend the life of the wheel hub, a lightweight design improves the buggy’s acceleration performance, handling, and fuel efficiency. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]…
June 7, 2024
…throughout the run and is most popular choice for modified racing. Black MAO Coated 7075 Aluminium provides a less aggressive feel due to the black MAO coating, altering friction levels. Superior cooling with a sleek, stealth look for your car. White MAO Coated AZ61 Magnesium is for stock racing, suitable for modified racing in moderate track temperatures. Weighs about 35% less than aluminium, reducing the slipper assembly weight for faster acceleration. Maintains slipper benefits while approaching lockout weight. Each version installs the same as stock plates, allowing for easy return to the stock configuration if needed. Source: Team Brood [teambrood.com]…
June 7, 2024
…refined in many key areas, optimising it’s centre of gravity, unsprung mass and reducing it’s polar moment of inertia with tactical weight reductions. With this in mind, these new motor mount weights allow for the perfect placement of additional weight in order to meet weight regulations in the best possible way. Offering two versions, the 22g Motor Mount Weight was created with Stock racing in mind with maximum pinion size clearance (all pinions fit as per Mi9 gear chart). The 26g Motor Mount Weight allows power roller to be fitted (max pinion size 50T 64dp, 37T 48dp). Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]…
June 7, 2024
…genuine Amass connectors. 24″ long and made with 10 awg wire, they feature dual wall adhesive heat shrink, that is molded to connectors which reduces strain, and makes it easier to remove from batteries/chargers. Finished with all black sheathing and heat shrink they come wiith 5mm battery side connectors. The 2s dual charge lead is capable of charging 2 2s batteries off of 1 port on your charger. The Synchrone charge lead is designed to combine both outputs of your charger into 1 lead, allowing you to charge/discharge at higher amps than with 1 single port. Source: Donathen RC [drcproshop.com]…
June 6, 2024
…making use of “Link-less Rear Pod” design meaning the traditional side links are removed from the car, the SF System is a simpler set up that the kit front end. Easy to build, it is easy to get symmetric making it easy to tune and set up. The entire front bulkhead is made from aluminium and anodised Atomic gold. Camber adjustment is made with provided 0.2mm shims. 6 shims = degree, 4 shims = 1 degree, 2 shims = 2 degree, no shim = 3 degree. The overall front width with offset rim is 73 mm. Source: RC Atomic [rcatomic.com]…
