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December 9, 2021

Marco Baruffolo joins Tekno RC

Tekno RC have announced the addition of Italian front-runner Marco Baruffolo to the Tekno RC family. Marco will be racing their full line of vehicles at major events throughout the world and together with their International Team Manager Ilias Arkoudaris, Marco will restart Tekno RC’s European racing presence after International R/C competition was brought to a near halt by the pandemic. The multiple National Champion said, ‘I am really excited to take part at TeknoRC family! Thanks to Daniel and Ilias for this awesome opportunity, I will do my best!’

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

December 8, 2021

Factory Team 1/8th aluminium pinion gears

Team Associated’s Factory Team brand has released a line of aluminium pinion gears for 1/8th scale. The Mod 1 pinion gears are made from hard-anodised 7075 aluminium and offer a lighter rotating mass over a steel gear. Only to be used with plastic spur gears the new line up includes a 15T, 16T and a 17T version.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

December 8, 2021

Xpress Dragnalo DR1S upgrade parts

Xpress have released a number of upgrade parts for the Dragnalo DR1S, including some graphite upgrades and an aluminium motor mount which connects the rear end to the middle of the chassis. The motor mount which has the rear bulkhead integrated, removes the flex that might occur when delivering large amounts of power during your drag runs. This allows for better power delivery on startup. The new graphite chassis reduces the flex of the chassis and gives more consistent performance during hot weather when compared to the stock fibre glass chassis. A new motor mount plate is now also available in graphite, reinforcing the motor area to reduce flex when applying power to the car and is available for both 1/8 motors and 540 motors. A graphite shock tower, which also fits on our Execute XQ2S, enables you to run their short shocks. And finally, the new graphite top deck further controls the flex of your chassis, changing to this will give you a more consistent chassis similar to the effect of the graphite chassis as it deals with high temperatures better.

View the new upgrade parts here

December 8, 2021

Penguin Vintage Schumacher bodies

New from Penguin Custom Bodyshells are these reproduction vintage shell sets for Schumacher cars of the past. All the body sets include under trays, wings and belt covers where required and they are supplied clear in .75mm lexan with overspray film. The line up includes the Bosscat, CAT 2000, CAT EC/98, Cougar 95 and Fireblade 2000/USA bodies.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 8, 2021

Yokomo transmitter bag

Yokomo’s transmitter bag has received a refresh with the design changed to include the Racing Factory logo. The bag sports cushioning to protect your precious radio from bumps when traveling to the RC circuit. The design language of the bag is the same as that of the recently released pit bag, and so when combined they look great together. The interior and exterior is made of tear-resistant nylon, with shock-absorbing material inserted on all sides to shut out external shocks. The interior is a simple single compartment with one inner pocket, but it has a large capacity with room for a large transmitter. It can also hold peripherals such as chargers and spare parts giving the bag multiple uses.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

December 8, 2021

Rêve D MC-II conversion set for GRK GSⅡ Evo

Rêve D release this new MC-II conversion set for GRK GSⅡ Evo made by Shibata. Their chief designer Hayato Matsuzaki and his RêveD super development team have put all their efforts into creating it. Their goal was to bring out extra performance from the GSII EVO, which already has a strong grip feeling with weight distribution closer to the rear. They have enhanced the inherent properties of the car to catch the road surface by enabling a more active suspension motion and have succeeded in creating a machine that is easy to transfer weight with improved handling. This conversion follows the regulation of the ‘GRK Strongest Championship’ scheduled to be held in 2022.

View more images of the conversion here

December 8, 2021

Exotek Tenacity & Lasernut aluminium options

From Exotek for the Losi 1/10 Tenacity and Lasernut series comes a bunch of new option parts. The new rear hubs are made from heavy duty 7075 alloy, works as either the left or right hub and uses the stock hardware. The design also maintain your suspension geometry setting, race after race and has a polished finish and anodised in factory gun metal. Also new is the precision machined alloy rear clamping 12mm hex set, again with a matching finish to the hubs. Finally, they have produced a heavy duty hardened steel 40t spur gear. No more melted or stripped teeth and the part will last much longer than the stock plastic spur when running with high powered electronics.

View all the other new items here

December 8, 2021

Yokomo YZ-2CAL 3.1 2wd offroad buggy

The Yokomo YZ-2CAL 2wd offroad buggy specialised for use on carpet and astro turf surfaces, has been upgraded to the 3.1 version. Even though it is an upgrade, it is no longer an exaggeration to say that it is a new machine with newly designed parts throughout the chassis. The chassis has been lengthened, the wheelbase has been changed on the steering hub carrier, and the rigidity of the front and rear parts has been rebalanced to achieve a total balance that will lead to improved times. The suspension has also been upgraded to the latest configuration with 3mm shock shafts for a more responsive suspension, and is now fully prepared for the 2022 season.

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