Yokomo has released a new aluminium motor mount for use on its SO1.0 or YZ-2 series of 2WD Buggies. It is thicker than the kit’s standard motor mount and is designed for heavy-duty use and withstand from bending during heavy crashes.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
New from Ruddog are these two sets of Power Tool Wrench tips. The standard 1/4″ size drive make them fit basically any power drill or screwdriver and increase your speed of wrenching. Made from high quality HSS steel they are offered in two different sets, with either 1.5mm, 2.0mm 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex tips or with 1.5mm, 2.0mm hex tips and 5.5mm, 7.0mm nut tips. Each tip is colour coded for easy size identification.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
Poland’s Milansport has created Aero Discs intended for Hotrace Tyres’ 1:12 range of tyres. After much testing and trying a variety of materials in different thicknesses, the final design for the discs are made out of o.5mm carbon. Designed to fit the front rims with bearing without play between the spokes of the rim. The rear discs are mounted with wheels mounting holes, which it should be noted makes the rear 1mm wider. During extensive testing on different tracks in different classes drivers found the use of the discs to make the car more stable, more on-power steering and less air resistance.
David Ronnefalk is to run Matrix Tires as part of his 2023 campaign, with the Italian tyre manufacturer announcing it has signed the former World Champion. Joining the new offroad market entrant, the factory Mayako driver and reigning European Champion, who has run previously without a tyre sponsor, said, “I’m very happy to announce that I have joined the Matrix Racing Factory team for 2023 and beyond. Excited to be a part of another new project and to be able to work and develop the products together with everyone in the Matrix team! Matrix has been around for a long time and for 2023 they have decided to take the step into the offroad market of tires. It will be a learning process for everyone involved, but I have no doubt we will reach our goals very quickly with the dedication, experience and knowledge I’ve seen from the group of guys in the development department. Last but not least I would like to thank Cristian and everyone at Matrix for the opportunity to be a part of this journey! Let’s go racing.”
Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]
OfficinaRC has released this Smart Gluer Tool for the 1:10 Onroad racer which is designed as a device that allows you to glue the shoulder of the tyre perfectly in the simplest way possible. Small in size and made from a solid aluminium block, the Smart Gluer Tool is made completely in Italy. Its exclusive design despite its small size allows it to accommodate a comfortable retractable support in the case which can be used to support the glue nozzle and allow perfect administration on the shoulder. The smart Gluer Tool is battery powered (not included) which allows it to be transported in the hold even for air travel. The use is very simple, place the rubber in the hexagonal adapter in the centre of the Smart Gluer Tool and tighten the rubber using a knob screw. Once powered on the rubber will start to rotate at the right speed to be able to apply the glue. To be even more precise you can use the “Glue Holder” which is housed in the case and which can be positioned using a screw in order to have greater precision in depositing the glue. The Smart Gluer Tool is supplied in a semi-rigid bag made exclusively by MonacoRC which contains a shaped foam to accommodate the device.
Schumacher has introduced their latest new GT12 car, the ATOM 3. GT12 is the perfect racing class for small indoor carpet tracks, and the ATOM 3 is the class leader. It is developed from the British and European championship winning ATOM 2 and includes many new features to make the car easier to drive, easier to maintain, and even faster. The ATOM 3 is available in two specs, the Carbon Fibre ‘CF’ Version and the ‘S2’ Version with both due to be available in February.
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JConcepts has introduced the S2 body for Schumacher’s popular CAT L1R 4WD chassis. The new shell has some familiar features but rolled together with a low-profile stance. With 2015 IFMAR Championship credibility backing this design, the S2 includes the Carpet/Turf/Dirt rear wing to help deliver results on any racing circuit. Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for superior balance and steering. A channeled roof directs the flow through the centre of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit. The dual side-window design that has become famous on the JConcepts bodies remains to bring a traditional feel to the layout.
Continuing to grow its race team, MIBO has added successful German Team Yokomo Stock Class driver and highly experienced Yokomo Factory Team mechanic Enrico Jung. Jung joins top international touring car ace Christopher Krapp in representing newcomers MIBO and its ever expanding range of products that already includes servos and chargers. One of MIBO’s goals in signing Jung is to use his experience to assist and consult in the development of new products with them stating they believe he is the right person with whom they will be able to bring even more new products in the long term. Commenting on the announcement, Jung said, “I am really happy to join Mibosport/MIBO I will use the new charger, servo’s and some more stuff who is coming really soon… stay tuned. Big thank‘s to Michal, can’t wait to push this amazing brand.”
Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]
