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October 27, 2022

SMC technology in 1:1 Electric Motorbike Record attempt

It is nice to see RC technology making its way into full size motor sport with IFMAR World Champion battery manufacturer SMC Racing helping the record breaking electric motorbike outfit Team Speed Hertz as they get ready for the Texas Mile event this weekend. With teams having just 1-Mile to achieve their top speed and a shut down distance of 1/2-Mile, Speed Hertz are aiming to try and take the SMC technology and logo on the side of the bike to over 190mph and break the current 188mph record. Marc Rheinard used SMC batteries to take his Tamiya to two of his 1:10 Touring Car World titles (2010 & 2012).

View complete bike with SMC branding here

October 27, 2022

Exotek Tenacity heavy duty diff case & servo mount

Exotek Racing has released some new upgrade items for the Losi Tenacity 1:10 4WD Rock Racer platform. A heavy duty alloy diff case helps with more durable diff performance and easier servicing due to less stripped plastic parts. The 2 piece diff case is easier to seal and maintain compared to other 3 piece designs. Polished and hard anodised for more durability, it can be used in the front, centre or rear gearbox using the stock internal parts. Also for the Tenacity line including the Lasernut, DB, TT, etc, is a heavy duty alloy servo mount. Polished and anodised in gun metal, it helps with more precise steering and easier servicing due to less stripped plastic parts.

View more images & servo mount here

October 27, 2022

Racetec low profile cooling heads

Klinik RC has through their Racetec brand released new lightweight billet machined low profile cooling heads for O.S. and other similar engines. Cast stock heads are very heavy (70-90g) and not very efficient dissipating heat from your engine. Machined aluminium has 2x the thermal conductivity vs cast and the head weighs in at 30-40% less (53g) than the cast counterpart, significantly lowering COG. Machined from billet stock aluminium they are anodised in black, pink, red or blue and finished with lasering on the Racetec logos.

Click here for sideview of heads

October 27, 2022

Sweep X5 outdoor tyre additive

Sweep have released an X5 tire additive for outdoor asphalt use, especially low grip conditions. Tested and developed with well-known Swiss driver Michele Manzo, the X5 tire additive provides consistent grip and less tyre wear. Included sponge applicator with 75ml bottle.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

October 26, 2022

Alera3D Lite Touring Car Bumpers

Founded by US racer Alex Fera, Alera3D’s ultralight weight, flexible, and durable 3D printed front bumpers for touring cars have hit the European market with Tonisport announcing the addition of the brand to its line-up. 3DLite bumpers are the lightest weight 3D printed bumpers available on the market, all while maintaining the same full-size footprint as your stock foam bumper! No need to worry about a thin bumper folding while at high speed in modified racing or not fully protecting your touring car in the event of a crash. Additionally, the bumpers have a taper on the bottom leading edge to prevent it from dragging on the ground under braking at high speeds. Every bumper is manufactured in house in the USA from high quality European polymers. Approximate weight of each bumper: Mugen 10g, Awesomatix 10g, Xpress 10g, Yokomo 9g, Xray 8g, Schumacher 7.5g, ARC 7g.

Source: Alera3D [alera3d.com] / Tonisport [tonisport.de]

October 26, 2022

Boom Racing KUDU Multifunctional Soldering Jig

Boom Racing have released this KUDU Multifunctional Soldering Jig. Designed from the ground up the jig is a beautifully crafted high-end billet aluminium and steel tool set for your R/C applications. Being an R/C car manufacturer and hobbyists themselves, they solder many things on a consistent basis with one of the frequent pain points while soldering wires is not having a motor stand with the soldering jig. Having the motor roll around while soldering can be a time-consuming and unpleasant experience. Speaking to other hobbyists they found that they too experience the same issues so went about gathering their requirements and expectations to design an all-in-one solution. The jig is ideal for soldering all types of R/C connectors, especially for R/C cars with the built-in steel electric motor stand. It works with many of the common types of R/C connectors and gives you the freedom to move to get the best soldering angles, with a sturdy base and compact design.

View Features & more images here

October 26, 2022

2023 Charity Race – Announcement

The 2023 edition of the popular ‘Charity Race’ will be held at the RC Landia indoor carpet track in Scandiano, Italy on 11th – 12th February. A race that includes Ronald Volker, Marc Rheinard, Bruno Coelho, Alexander Hagberg and Viktor Wilck as previous winners, this is the 12th running of the event which has raised thousands of euros for local charities. he event will cater for 6 classes: Touring Modified, Touring Stock EFRA, FWD and GT for 10th scale, while LMP Open Modified and GT12 for 12th. Entries will be capped at 120 pit places and the Organisers, Team La Gang, will hold the traditional charity raffle for the good cause. Registration for the the ‘Charity Race’ will open on MyRCM in due course.

Source: Team La Gang [teamlagang.it]

October 25, 2022

Revolution Design Ultra X-Ring for 3mm 1:10 Shock

New from Revolution Design Racing Products are these Ultra X-Rings for 3mm 1:10 Shocks. Regular maintenance is crucial for ensuring the effective functioning of every RC car. Many parts hidden inside the most important assemblies are often neglected, including shock seals. RDRP’s Ultra X-Rings carry over the proven rubber compound of the well-known white O-rings. Thanks to their X-shaped profile, friction is reduced while retaining great sealing characteristics to any debris outside the shock, no matter whether you run on dirt or carpet. The packs of eight Ultra X-Rings are convenient for racers and hobby shops alike as they fit a wide variety of cars and trucks with 3 mm shock shafts, including but not limited to Team Associated, Schumacher and many of the latest TLR and Yokomo kits.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]