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June 23, 2022

Team Losi Racing 8ight-X/E 2.0 race kit

The new Team Losi Racing 8ight-X/E 2.0 Race Kit takes everything TLR have learned and applied it to this new platform with incredible attention to detail to make this the fastest and easiest to drive TLR 1/8 buggy yet. With the 8ight-X/E 2.0, drivers achieve the next level of performance, drivability, and speed. This race kit has updated everything that made it a regular on the podium including the drivetrain, suspension geometry and chassis layout. It can now be driven harder and with more pace and is a fantastic vehicle right out of the box for all levels of consumers. It includes all the desired factory team option parts and uses common metric hardware for worldwide appeal. Plus, it includes the parts needed to build the vehicle either as Nitro or Electric in a one-box purchase.

View more images and an introduction video here

June 23, 2022

Exotek EB410 HD alloy front steering spindle set

From Exotek come this new heavy duty alloy front steering spindle set for the EB410.2 and ET410.2. Extra durable for high powered applications and polished and anodised in Tekno team colours as well as being machined a second time to insure precise bearing fit. Sold as a pair, they are compatible with EB410.2, ET410.2, EB410 and ET410.

View the spindles here

June 22, 2022

ProTek RC 1KTBL black label servo

ProTek RC have announced its latest addition to the Black Label Servo Line, the 1KTBL. Capable of delivering more than 1,000oz-in of torque and .11 transit speeds, the waterproof PTK-1KTBL is ideal for any 1.9 to 2.2 Crawler application and is backed by the industry-leading ProTek RC 1-year warranty. Competition focused crawling rigs as well as ultra-detailed scalers and bashers can all benefit from the feature set that the 1KTBL delivers. Even large-scale surface models and airplanes can benefit from the monstrous torque the 1KTBL can produce. Additional features of the ProTek RC 1KTBL black label servo include a brushless digital motor, high voltage circuitry, high strength full steel gears, an aluminium black anodised heat sink case, dual ball bearings, a 280mm servo lead and a 25T spline/output shaft.

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]

June 22, 2022

MonacoRC Race of Champions #2 – Announcement

MonacoRC are happy to announce another Race of Champions event. This event will be held at the beautiful Club Automodellistico 5 Colli in Gubbio, Italy during the weekend of August 13-14. The event will be the perfect opportunity for final preparations for the upcoming IFMAR World Championships, which is to be held in September. MonacoRC’s 2nd ever Race of Champions will be run with the official IFMAR controlled tire and additive from Hot Race, to try and simulate the conditions of the WC event. They are welcoming drivers in the categories of TC stock and modified, as well as Formula. More info at the below link soon.

Source: Race of Champions [monacorc.com]

June 22, 2022

Infinity 0.75mm aluminium spacers

Creation Model have added to their line up of Infinity aluminium spacers with the addition of these 0.75mm thickness versions. This in between size allows for more precise setups with the silver colour used to easily distinguish them from 0.5mm and 1.0mm thickness spacers which are black and red respectively. Sold in a pack of 10 pieces.

View the spacer set here

June 22, 2022

Xpress multi function shock repair/service tool

Xpress have released this multi function shock repair/service tool which simplifies the process and makes your life easier without having to use multiple different tools to rebuild or build new shocks. Different large diameter grips for you to screw the top cap on with both big bore and narrow bore shocks if your car still runs them. Easily measure shaft length with the marked steps at the tip of the tool. Incorporating the most used lengths so you can ensure all four shocks are of equal length for more consistent handling. Besides building shocks, they have included 4mm and a 5mm hole to hold the battery connector plug in place so you can easily solder the wire to the connector without risk damage to your battery. A steel extension is built into the middle section to aid with installing balls to your links and shocks, Line your link to the hole corresponding to the ball size and you can easily remove the ball. Last but not least, is a stepped measuring section for easily setting the rebound of your shock when placing the diaphragm back on.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

June 22, 2022

Rêve D aluminium adjustable servo horn

This lightweight and super rigid split servo horn from Rêve D can adjust the distance from the centre of the servo horn to the rod end ball steplessly from 19mm to 23mm with just one screw. It is possible to instantly adjust the lever ratio according to the servo speed and counter timing. There are two types of spline fitting, 25T (for servos such as Futaba and Rêve D) and 23T (for servos such as Sanwa and KO) so that you can choose according to the servo manufacturer you are using. A secure clamp method is used for mounting the horn and can be firmly fixed.

View the different servo horn sets here

June 22, 2022

R1 Wurks DC1 tuned chassis & wheel hexes

R1 Wurks have produced some more new options for their DC1 drag racing platform. First up is the new DC1 tuned chassis. This carbon fibre chassis is 4mm thick and has strategically placed cutouts providing lightness without sacrificing rigidity. Also new is a range of wheel hex sets available in 6mm, 8mm and 10mm offsets to allow you to fine tune the track width of your car.

View the wheel hexes here