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May 31, 2022

Exotek DR10 & Slash heavy duty drag bumper set

Add protection to your Associated DR10 & DR10M and Traxxas Drag Slash and 2wd Slash based drag cars with Exotek’s heavy duty alloy, carbon fibre and foam bumper set. This bumper set may just pay for itself in your first crash. Allows for optional mounting of SkyRC GNSS GPS modules safely protected inside of the foam bumper and can be simply removed via 1 screw from the carbon hold in brace. You may use this bumper set with our without the GPS module. Details include a heavy duty alloy and carbon fibre mounting base that secures the extra wide high density foam bumper. The same high impact foam used in touring car racing. Inside the foam bumper are 2 alloy posts for extra secure foam bumper mounting and the carbon plate has 3 hole positions for mounting the foam forward or back to fit in certain bodies. This design also allows you to experiment with adding nylon body posts onto the bumper or perhaps a lexan body lip (splitter) on the under side of the bumper (body posts or splitter not included). Designed to work with most street eliminator bodies. You may opt to add extra foam layers to the front of the bumper for longer nosed bodies like the Malibu etc.

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May 31, 2022

Koswork Tekno aluminium spindle set

From Koswork for the Tekno EB/NB/ET/NT48 2.0 vehicles is this aluminium spindle set. Machined from high quality alloy, it has been black anodised for durability and looks. It can be used with different length spindle arms and when combined with the 2 optional steering link holes on each, it offers up 4 different Ackerman options.

Source: Koswork [koswork.com]

May 31, 2022

T-Works ORCA titanium motor screws

For modern ORCA motors, T-Works have produced this titanium motor screw set. Replacing the standard steel screws that come with the motor, these new 64 titanium screws are lightweight and very strong and give that factory look to your motor. This set includes three long motor case and three short end cap screws

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

May 31, 2022

Ioannidis & Kyriazis win at Greek EP Nats Rd1

The first round of the 1/10 EP Touring Greek Nationals was held in the RcManiacs track located in Argos, Greece recently in hot conditions. In the Modified class, reigning Greek champion Dimitris Ioannidis (Awesomatix) took the TQ spot early on by taking Q1, Q2 and Q3 while multi-time Greek champion Isaakidis (Mugen) secured 2nd spot on the grid with Andreas Koutras (Mugen) behind him. In the finals, Ioannidis won leg 1 and leg 2 securing the overall win even when in leg 1 a tire issue saw him lose 3 places, he was able to regain the lead and take home the win. In leg 2, displaying his speed and consistency from qualifying took the win with no drama this time securing the overall win while Isaakidis won leg 3 awarding him second overall with Koutras rounding out the podium.

Continue reading the report here

May 30, 2022

Losi 1/16 Mini JRX2 2wd buggy RTR

The new Mini-JRX2 from Losi combines nostalgia with a touch of present day. This ultra-scaled down version of the iconic JRX2 is designed as a tribute to the memory of the original JRX2. With the all-in-one box packaging, original trim schemes and old-school handling, drivers can experience what it was like all those years ago and either make new memories or rekindle the old ones. With a 5-link rear suspension providing maximum grip in loose conditions, aluminium shocks and era-specific ribbed front tires and 4 row step pin rear tires, you get more from a Mini than ever before. It features a rear motor configuration like the original and three different trim schemes that mimic the original box art schemes of the era, all in a total ready-to-run package.

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May 30, 2022

LC Racing aluminium steering rack

LC Racing have introduced another new option part for their 1/10 4WD off road platforms, this new aluminium steering rack. Replacing the kit plastic version, it is stronger yet still lightweight and offers more precision. Suitable for the LC10B5 & PTG-1 buggies and the PTG-2 & PTG-2R rally cars.

Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]

May 29, 2022

ProCircuit green tire cleaner

This is the ProCircuit green tire cleaner, a quick and safe method for cleaning tires and wheels before gluing. The specialised formula has been developed by ProCircuit R&D department and contains a mix of different degreasing products that ensures perfect cleaning for a strong and long-lasting bond. Supplied in a handy 100ml spray bottle.

Source: ProCircuit [modelixracing.com]

May 26, 2022

Xpress Arrow AT1 1/10 Competition shaft drive TC kit

A new series of shaft driven 1/10 touring cars from Xpress, the Arrow series takes the best from the Execute series of touring cars and incorporates it in a shaft driven system. Sporting floating gearboxes to not interfere with the chassis’ flex, a specially designed motor mount makes adjusting gear mesh a breeze. Also bringing various modern designs that brings this car fit for racing straight from the box. To keep the centre of gravity low, separate shock mounting bulkheads were chosen.

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