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February 18, 2022

Yokomo YD-2S rear toe control system

From Yokomo is this new rear toe control system that will dramatically improve the running performance of the YD-2S series. By installing a kingpin shaft on the rear hub carrier and connecting a linkage for toe control, it is possible to change the toe angle in response to suspension operation. Aluminium lower caster blocks, aluminium hub carriers and graphite arm plates are used for light weight and high rigidity. The damper is also mounted on the front side of the suspension arm, which reduces the weight of the rear overhang and gives it a racing look. For example, if the suspension is set to “Bump-in” which changes to “Toe-in” when the suspension is sunk, the car will have smooth turning performance at the entrance of the corner, but when the throttle is turned on at the exit of the corner, the car will accelerate with more rear grip. When the car is set to Bump Out, the rear grip is increased to facilitate acceleration, and when the car is set to Bump In, the car swings out dynamically from a stable straight to create a drift with a long distance. Also, the toe angle can be easily adjusted without steps, which greatly expands the range of settings.

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February 17, 2022

Protoform Nissan GT-R R35 Pro Mod body & Outlaw wing

Protoform are proud to announce a partnership with Nissan. This collaboration begins with bringing the car they call ‘Godzilla’ to the No Prep RC Drag Racing scene for the first time, the Nissan GT-R R35 Pro Mod. The officially licensed body is the ultimate aerodynamic upgrade to your Losi 22S No Prep Drag Car or other 13.2″ wheelbase drag car. They combined the signature wide-mouth grille, side vents and powerful stance of the R35 GT-R with some stretched, pro-mod drag racing proportions to transform your no-prep car into a scale-1/4-mile import beast. It features a built-in spoiler, but for top-level Outlaw Class racers, or you can pair it with the upgrade Outlaw Wing Kit for maximum stability and performance at blazing fast speeds. Just trim the rear spoiler lip off your GT-R™ and mount the wing on the conveniently marked dimples.

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February 17, 2022

Pro-Line 2.9″ dual stage closed cell foams

Pro-Line have introduced the newest and largest addition to their popular line of Rock Crawling Performance foam inserts, the all-new 2.9″ Dual Stage Closed Cell Inner/Soft outer foam for SCX6. Other than tires, these are the single biggest performance upgrade you can make to your crawler. The inner inserts are made from lightweight and waterproof Blue Closed Cell Foam while the outer is made from Soft Open Cell Foam. When combined they are perfectly sized for Pro-Line’s 2.9″ SCX6 Rock Crawling tires such as the Hyrax XL. The inner Closed Cell inserts are completely contoured to correctly match the shape of Pro-Line’s tires for improved tire performance and appearance. The Soft outer foam provides maximum grip while maintaining a fully supported sidewall from the inner Closed Cell foam for maximum side-hilling performance. Pro-Line’s new Dual Stage Closed Cell foams are extremely durable and will last through many rugged adventures.

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February 17, 2022

Pro-Line Victory 35/85 belted street tires

Transform the handling performance of your Arrma 3S Street Bash vehicle with Pro-Line’s all-new Victory 35/85 belted street tires. Taking inspiration from full-size high-performance competition track tires to give your Vendetta or Infraction 570 Mega the ultimate tire for scale looks, street performance, and long-lasting wear. A High-Performance herringbone weave pattern belt reinforces the inside of the Victory for high-speed runs with zero tire expansion, while the S3 compound provides long-lasting tire wear. They come pre-mounted on grey split-spoke Arrma wheels so you don’t have to worry about gluing your tires or waiting for them to dry.

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February 17, 2022

RC-Project ventilated 1/8th brake disc

These new ventilated super-lightweight brake discs from RC-Project have been CNC machined from steel and heat treated. In addition they have been sandblasted as well as precision-ground with a roughness that reduces the glazing of the pads. Thanks to heavy machining, the rotating mass and weight has been reduced by approximately 40% compared to the originals, all without sacrificing strength or durability. Sold in a set of 2, braking will have more feeling and is still powerful. Available in different versions for Kyosho, SWorkz, HB Racing, Team Associated, Tekno RC, Xray and Mugen Seiki.

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February 16, 2022

OfficinaRC smart shim kits

From OfficinaRC, these smart shim kits contain all the measurements needed to set up your model. Available in three variants, the kits are made up of ten pieces per size and are housed in a practical plastic box. Now you will no longer have any doubts about which size it is, at a glance you will be able to recognise the fitted size and, above all, you will no longer need a caliper. Measurements are defined by solid lines and segmented lines, the solid ones indicate millimetres and the segmented ones indicate half millimetres.

View the different sets here

February 16, 2022

Ruddog Race Team zip hoodies

With the Race Team zip hoodies, Ruddog has just added some hot race wear that won’t let you down on cold days. With durable zippers, easy-care cotton blend fabric and fully embroidered logos the hoodies combine Ruddog’s signature red-and-black colours, stylish looks and high quality. Available from S to 4XL, most racers should be able to find their size.

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February 16, 2022

Branson takes first EWS title

The fourth round of the 2021/2022 Essex Winter Series was held this weekend. As the championship was entering its final stages, there were opportunities for more titles to be decided. In the Scorpion Modified Class, Kyle Branson had a good chance of securing his first EWS Championship if things went his way. The Xray pilot got things off to the best start as he set the pace in qualifying, eventually topping all of the four rounds. Capricorn’s Alex Thurston kept Kyle honest however, running within a few seconds of Kyle and securing second on the A Final grid. Chris Grainger (Awesomatix) managed to find a new turn of speed to also put himself in the mix and often matching the times of Kyle and Alex and would line up third on the grid. The front half of the grid was completed by Harley Eldridge, the new Xray signing rebounding after a difficult debut last month for her new team, and Schumacher designer Andy Murray, piloting the production version of the Mi8 car he had penned himself.

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