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May 23, 2023

Yokomo BD12 ATF Stopper and 1.5mm top decks

Yokomo has introduced an ATF stopper and new 1.5mm top decks for their recently released BD12 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The ATF Stopper, which also works on the BD11, eliminates Yokomo’s active top deck flex from flexing. While the ATF has proven to be a key feature of the both the BD11 & 12 cars, on certain tracks having the ATF ‘fixed’ can improve corner speed and stability. The 1.5mm front and rear top decks for the BD12 are softer than the standard kit version thus provide a softer top deck for more flex and increases overall traction.

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May 23, 2023

Ielasi Tuned ‘Tight Fit’ cylinder puller

Ielasi Tuned has announced the upcoming release of its ‘Tight Fit’ cylinder puller. As users of the Daniele Ielasi’s range of onroad engines will know, since 2022 they have by technical choice started using a ‘tight fit’ cylinder for their GP9R22 engines which has proved to be a very important step reliability. A side effect of this is unfortunately that not all customers find it easy to be able to carry out the classic maintenance on their engine as it was very difficult to be able to remove the cylinder from the crankcase. This is precisely the reason, in recent months they have thought about creating this extractor which finally makes it easier and safer to extract the cylinder from your GP9R22 and GP9R23. Made entirely of steel with a ‘spring steel collet which makes it reliable and long-lasting. The first batch of ‘Tight Fit’ cylinder pullers is due to be available late June.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

May 23, 2023

Destiny RX-10SR 3.0 lightweight Ver 2 rear gear diff set

New from Japanese electric touring car manufacturer Destiny is this 38T lightweight rear gear differential set for their RX-10SR 3.0. The version 2 diff has an updated differential case with a 38T pulley two pieces assembly for improved the weight and acceleration. This gear set includes new hardened steel washer set (Lx2, Sx4) to give the internal bevel gears smoother rotation and offer more durable. Seal gasket and o-ring provide best sealing without differential oil leakage. The hard coated 7075 aluminium differential cup is compatible with c-blade shaft adapters. There is also the option of a 7075 Aluminium hardened gear diff cross pin set for new V2 lightweight gear differential that further increases internal bevel gears smooth movement and improve gear diff efficient.

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May 22, 2023

Xray XB4’23 Carbon Fibre Chassis Side Guards

Xray has released new carbon fibre chassis side guards for their XB4’23 1:10 4WD Buggy. The moulded carbon fibre side guards are extremely light with more than a 50% weight reduction compared to standard composite side guards while providing more rigidity. These side guards are stiffer in the longitudinal direction to improve stability but still allow for some chassis twist that can help generate traction. Moulded from high-quality carbon fibre, the side guards perfectly fit the chassis plate to seal against dirt and protect from side impacts. To improve protection against dust, Velcro double-sided tape is included to ensure a perfect seal of the body to the side guards, and to reduce the noise level during operation. The set includes left and right side guards.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 22, 2023

Gens Ace to power Nicholas Lee

Gens Ace batteries have announced that Nicholas Lee has officially teamed up with the Gens Ace Factory Racing Team where he will join Yokomo team-mate Christopher Krapp. The multiple IFMAR ISTC World Championship Finalist and 2017 TITC Runner up will compete in Modified and Stock Touring Car, with his main focus being on the Modified class. Commenting on joining Gens Ace, the Singapore driver said, “I ́m happy and delighted to announce that I have joined Gens Ace and will be using their powerful Redline batteries in all my cars. I’m well aware of their excellent quality as I’ve won my first big event with them at the 2013 TITC in the open boosted class. I am looking forward to racing with the Redline batteries. Thank you to everyone at Gens Ace for this opportunity.”

Source: Gens Ace [gensace.de]

May 22, 2023

T-Works Precision Balancing Brass Weights

Coming from T-Works is a Version 2 of their 5g and 10g precision balancing brass weights. Machined from high quality brass and finished with a black hard anodising, the weights also feature gold-colour writings for easy identification. The screw-on universal weights fit any type of car, helping to up overall weight or fine-tune weight balance and can be mounted at different ends to effect chassis flex. Measuring 13.5 x 4.9mm for the 5 grams and 13.5 x 9.5mm for the 10 grams they are available separately.

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

May 22, 2023

Electric to run as ‘World Cup’ at IFMAR 1:8 GT Worlds

The organisers of the IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship in Sydney, Australia, have announced they will have a 1:8 Electric GT class as a supporting ‘World Cup’ race during the event from October 8-14th. Having also run as a ‘World Cup’ race at the inaugural 1:8 GT Worlds in Homestead in 2020, the electric class will continue as a support race given the low numbers achieved last time. While expect slightly higher numbers at John Grant International Raceway than the 18 that was achieved three years ago in the US, IFMAR says this is not enough to warrant a true IFMAR World title. While the official Warm-up Race run by the hosts New South Wales Radio Control Racing Car Club was effected by rain, several drivers have tested on the Monday after that event to check tyre wear for the 1 hour main final and it was confirmed that the Q3 tire from PMT, which is the controlled tyre for this event, can make the 60 minutes without any problems. More news on the Sydney event will be available in the 2nd Stage report which should be available end of June.

Source: IFMAR [imfar.org]

May 22, 2023

Hamon lifts Mod Touring Car NSW State Title

Jeff Hamon lifted the Australian NSW State Titles in electric Touring Car over the weekend at the Newcastle On Road R/C Car Club. Better known for his nitro onroad exploits, the Serpent team driver took the Modified title with victory over the Xray of Top Qualifier Ari Bakla with multiple champion Simon Nicholson completing the podium for Yokomo. Racing on the tight track, Hamon, winner of the recent 1:8 GT Worlds Warm-up race, qualified third behind Nicholson with John Puse fourth. Opening with the win in A1 of the triple A-Mains A2 would see a DNF as Bakla took the win. All to play for in A3, Hamon got to the front early and despite Bakla having the fastest car on track, he kept him at bay to win and secure the title.

Image: Jeff Hamon [Facebook]