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April 8, 2022

Ulimate MXS Ceramic engine

Ultimate Racing have introduced the follow up to the successful M3X engine with the release of their new 3 port .21 Off-Road Ultimate MXS Ceramic Competition Engine. Like its predecessor, the MXS is made by O.S. Engines and it’s based on their square stroke Speed B21 Ty Tessmann II edition engine but has some modifications on the crankshaft as well as on the back plate to improve performance. This engine has more power and returns to idle way better than its predecessor. The cooling head has been redesigned and while not as low as the B2102 lower profile, it is lighter so it keeps the center of gravity as low as the B2102 but improving its performance on high temperatures. The backplate has been updated to improve the gas flow going to the piston and improving engine efficiency and performance. The crankshaft of the MXS is an evolution of the DLC B2102 but with two balanced tungsten in order to increase the inertia to rotation. Also available as Team Edition and combo with the EFRA 2141 or 2142 pipes.

Source: Ultimate [modelixracing.com]

April 7, 2022

Schumacher Icon 2 1/10th Competition F1 car

Schumacher have introduced their new Icon 2, 1/10th Competition Formula car. The Icon platform is BRCA National winning and MICC championship dominating. Thanks to this and a vast amount of racing experience from their strong team of drivers and engineering team, the Icon 2 is the natural evolution of an already fantastic chassis. It boasts a wide range of new refinements to increase performance, reduce lap times and improve durability beginning with a new gear differential offering improved cornering ability in the majority of conditions. On power steering is improved along with corner entry stability. The car will also drive much flatter and have more predictability in high traction conditions. The ball differential can still be used and is likely to be an improvement only in very low traction conditions. The is also a new left hand rear wheel clamp design. This new one piece, rotationally balanced design is lighter, simpler and the perfect match for our new gear differential. It may also be used with the ball differential. An all new design for the rear wing mounting assembly, features 7075 Aluminium lower, and C/F upper components. Style, centre of gravity, durability and stiffness has been improved in this area. Other new items include V2 damper rods with a much larger internal hole diameter, new side link mounts for increased durability, new front end chassis posts for increased durability, and a new simplified and stylish front wing mounting using thread inserts.

View more images of the Icon 2 here

April 6, 2022

Kaerup & Orlwoski win EOS Season #10 opener

After a couple of years of disruption caused by the pandemic, the Euro Offroad Series reignited in an epic way to provide some of the closest and most high-paced 1/10th Offroad racing Europe has seen in a very long time. The first of five race meetings planned for the tenth edition of the Euro Offroad Series (EOS) was hosted by a new club – ORC-B – in Göttingen, Germany on April 1st to 3rd 2022. Located on a former indoor football pitch,the permanent track looked small and tight in the pre-event social media posts, but it was larger in the flesh than expected and proved to be a very good battle ground for extremely tight racing with few overtaking opportunities. The artificial grass circuit was quite “3D” and had a very good range of jump styles including an undulating back straight which was elevated nearly a metre above ground level. Many of the drivers who initially thought the track was too small and too tight later reported that the track flowed extremely well and had a great range of features, and, in fact, it was quite adequate for an EOS event – lots of happy racers.

Continue reading the race report here

April 6, 2022

T-Works T10PX aluminium carrying handles

From T-Works and made for the Futaba T10PX transmitter is this range of aluminium carrying handles. Constructed from lightweight and high quality aluminium the handle comes supplied with mounting hardware in the form of countersunk washers and black screws, and not only looks great but makes for more convenient carrying. Available in red, orange, black and Tamiya blue.

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

April 6, 2022

Scorpion high performance ratchet driver

Scorpion have presented their new high performance ratchet driver. This lightweight, yet ultra-durable tool contains many unique features which make it the optimal tool for many of your wrenching needs. The main feature is the new the ratchet system. The 3 position ring allows you to select if you want the Ratchet to work in the CW, or CCW direction, or lock both directions. Combined with our hollow core design, and knurled handle grip, the result is a tool with amazing function all which helps speed up your builds, and reduce fatigue on your hands. If that was not enough, there is even more features packed in this tool. This tool is also a Multi-Tool, which houses up to 7 tool bits in the handle including 1.5mm hex, 2.0mm hex, 2.5mm hex, 3.0mm hex, 4.0mm hex, 4.0mm Phillips and 4.0mm Flat bit.

Source: Scorpion [scorpionsystem.com]

April 6, 2022

Yokomo Drift Package 2WD

Yokomo is pleased to announce the release of the ‘Drift Package 2WD’, a complete set of products ideal for beginners who want to start drifting RC cars. Based on the latest RWD drift chassis, the YD-2Z, this complete set includes the body and electronics and 90% or more of the parts are used in common, so there are plenty of optional parts for upgrading as well as parts replacement due to damage or wear. Only the AA batteries for the transmitter are sold separately, but the package is easy to recommend to beginners as they can start driving right away.

View more images of the Drift Package 2WD here

April 6, 2022

Power HD W50-360° & T70-12V servos

Coming from Power HD is their professional winch servo W50-360° and 12V high voltage crawler servo T70-12V. The W50-360 degree winch servo, has a maximum output torque of 50KG/cm, working on the VP-VS4-10 chassis and other modified winch models. This full aluminium case servo is equipped with steel towing rope, metal spool and hook, etc. and can be easily retractable and controlled through a multi-channel receiver. The T70-12V high voltage steering servo has a maximum output torque of 70KG/cm, separate wiring for signal and power supply. You can directly connect to the balance connector of 3S LiPo batteries for power supply, which offers sufficient current for the servo to work at its best performance. This T70-12V servo is ideal for 1/5th, 1/8th, 1/10th crawler and monster.

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April 5, 2022

Infinity titanium screw pins

Creation Model have released these M3x5mm titanium screw pins for your Infinity chassis. By replacing the M3 screws used for mounting shock towers and motor mounts, the chassis flex characteristics can be fine-tuned. Made from 64 titanium, they are very lightweight and strong.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]