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December 15, 2022

Xray RX8 Front anti-roll bars

Xray has released two new Front anti-roll bars for their RX8 1:8 Onroad chassis. Available in 2.3mm and 2.5mm options, they are redesigned to work with the adjustable system which allows more comfortable adjustment of the bar as well as remove excessive play. The wire anti-roll bar is used to increase steering response on small, technical tracks and is mounted to the bulkheads from the outside to allow quick & easy changes and adjustment. The roll bar turns in ball-bearings for maximum precision and freedom of movement. Anti-roll bar height can be quickly & easily adjusted via a screw … quick & easy. The thickness of each anti-roll bar is laser-engraved for easy identification.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 15, 2022

Exotek Lasernut HD Top Plate set

Exotek Racing has released this factory racing style heavy duty carbon fibre with alloy bracket top plate set for the Losi Lasernut 1:10 Crawler. The high gloss 3mm carbon fibre center plate is 1 piece for strength and lightness and attaches to the heavy duty machined alloy end plates for a more robust and great looking upgrade over the stock plastic top plate. The front alloy plate won’t deform like the stock plastic part and helps keeps your steering perfectly aligned for proper steering action. The top plate will not fit the Losi Tenacity as it is too long.

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December 15, 2022

Sworkz module 0.8 motor pinion gears for 1:8 electric

Sworkz has introduced a new 0.8 pitch motor pinion gear ratio system to help improve eBuggy speed of its 1:8 electric buggy, truggy and GT platforms. The high density motor pinion gear ratio systemCompared to the original 1.0 pitch spur gears, gives you more feedback and perfect feeling while driving. The acceleration change is significantly quicker yet smoother. More range is provided from lower torque to higher speeds. Available in 6 motor pinion gear sizes (19/20/21/22/23/24T) and 4 different centre spur gears (57/58/59/60T).

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

December 14, 2022

Agama N1 1:8 Buggy

Nemo Racing has just published a full presentation of their new Agama N1 which has gone on pre-order. The British brand has shown the pre production N1 before with Lee Martin racing it a number of international events including the World Championship but has now launched full details of the new 1:8 buggy platform. Introducing the N1 which features an unconventional suspension set-up, Nemo Racing say, ‘After years of development our revolutionary design concept is finally realised with the production N1. Its unique suspension creates an incredibly low COG (Centre of Gravity) race car, while our engineering teams years of experience has pushed us to ensure that not only is it fast, but it’s the easiest car to work on in its class. Lower COG makes the N1 more consistent to drive while being able to hold higher corner speeds than your average 1/8th buggy. Its not just in the corners where the N1 excels, through bumps it stays very flat with less tendency to want to flip over and in the air the N1 flies very low and stable as its unique clean aerodynamics have a tremendous effect, working the rear wing to maximum efficiency’

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December 14, 2022

Schumacher Winter Series Rnd 4 – Report

December 11th would play host to round 4 of the Schumacher Winter Series presented by the Louth Radio Control Car Club. On offer was the 17.5 blinky touring car class and support class, with 50 drivers assembling at the venue in Lincolnshire in the U.K. Plunging temperatures outside but some hot action on track as the racers took on four qualifying rounds before a single legged final. After four rounds the TQ spot went to Alex Brocklebank, his Schumacher mi8 the car to beat all day. Alex would take 3 of the four qualifying rounds to take the top spot. Second on the grid was returning racer Ricky Lee and his Awesomatix, Ricky the only driver to put a TQ round together apart from Alex. Another Schumacher of Daniel Burks would line up third on the grid, from Vulcan rc racer Callum Chapman who would secure fourth. Top lmp racer Adam Mackman would make a return to touring cars with his Schumacher Mi8 and would line up 5th with some consistent runs, and Daniel Leonard would round out the top six and take the final a final spot with his Awesomatix. Daniel would show the pace in the final quaking round to take 2nd in the run.

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December 14, 2022

Corsatec Lipo battery line

Corsatec has announced their Lithium Polymer battery line with the first items to be introduced being a 7400mah and a 8400mah pack. Developed by their team of experts and world champions, the technology has already taken 1st place at the 2022 Dirt Nitro Challenge. Special Boost Power chemistry and V Thrust technology adapted in combination with Corsatec’s soon to be released CT-AC200X Charger ensures lowest IR for superior punch and consistent performance. Beyond high end performance we have also focused in quality and long cycle life with the High Temp (HT) resistant chemistry which makes the battery maintain its performance under high stress and hot conditions.

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December 14, 2022

Fenix Racing Classic Team Lotus 97 body

Italian company Fenix Racing has worked their magic once again and produced another beautiful classic Formula 1 with the release of the Classic Team Lotus 97 body. The body is fits Fenix F1-70, Tamiya F103 and F104W chassis as well as all cars of similar layout and dimensions. Molded from high-quality polycarbonate, the body comes supplied transparent with Classic Team Lotus decals. The body is a reproduction of the Lotus 97T from 1985 which was an evolution of the Lotus 95. Designed by Gerard Ducarouge, the Lotus 97T was powered by the Renault turbo engine and was bringing some innovation in aerodynamic, such as the barge-board behind the front wheels and winglets in front of the rear wheels. Drivers were Elio de Angelis and Ayrton Senna. This model prove to be a formidable weapon for the duo allowing to score 8 pole position (7 for the Brazilian and 1 for the Italian), 3 victories (2 for Senna) and 3 fastest lap. Senna’s skills were clear to many, but become bright in his maiden victory taken at the Portuguese Gp, under an impossible rain, were only Michele Alboreto, second, wasn’t lapped by Ayrton. Another fine victory was scored by Elio de Angelis in Imola and by Senna, again, in wet-dry conditions in Spa. Unfortunately, fuel consumption rule was killing Lotus hopes quite often, forcing them out of the championship rule. 1985 was a spectacular year for F1, at the end of the season, there were 8 gp winners, in 16 races! For almost half season, 4 teams were fighting for the final prize. McLaren, Ferrari, Williams and Lotus. With Williams and Lotus sharing the same amount of points at end of the year.

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December 14, 2022

VP Pro Medium Tyre Mounting bands

Following on from the release of their new mounting bands specifically for Truggy and Monster Truck tyres, VP Pro has now released a medium version of the bands for 1:8 Buggy and 1:10 Short Course, MT and Truggy use. Made from high-elasticity silicone rubber and finished in VP-Pro Brilliant Blue, they come supplied as a pack of four bands.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]