May 15, 2024
…engine with the announcement of the release of the GP3R24. This engine compared to its predecessor, which won the 2023 European Championship title in Italy with Toni Gruber, does not have any major changes but some small revisions in the engine phases, optimised crankcase backplate and new graphics are the differences compared to the GP3R23Euro. With the previous model already very successful they didn’t want to make big changes so they decided to carry forward the good things done in recent years. While the first batch is already sold out a second batch is being prepared. Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]…
May 15, 2024
…RC Disco have announced that brothers Josh & Luke Holdsworth are joining Team Xray to race in the 1:8 Nitro Buggy class with the XB8’24 powered by FX Engines. Josh and Luke are well known in 1:10 Offroad as leading National Championship drivers and European Championship Finalists, so Xray are happy to welcome them to race alongside their already formidable British 1:8 Offroad team. Both already showed their pace at last weekend’s BRCA 1:8 Nationals by making the Semi Finals with Josh just missing a Top 3 Podium at their first big race with the new cars. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
May 14, 2024
…the ports to be able to vary the inlet and exhaust timing. The inner head has also been modified and includes the innovative FlowMax venturi to improve performance, more specifically, to achieve greater power without compromising fuel consumption. This engine provides a really good power band with a ton of usable power. It has a smooth bottom end which worked well on the bumpy track and then has a lot of mid-range pop and feel to it. This engine is also available as Team Edition (broken in) and Combo with both, the 2141 and the 2142 pipes. Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]…
May 14, 2024
…from RC Upgrade is their Arm Mount Insert Box for 1:8 Team Associated vehicles. Inside, you’ll find 20 individual compartments each of which is specifically designed to accommodate an Arm Mount Insert. With these compartments, you can neatly organize your Arm Mount Inserts by size so whether you’re fine-tuning your suspension setup or swapping out inserts for different track conditions, having them neatly stored and easily accessible is essential. The box features a sliding lid, which makes it incredibly convenient to access its contents. No more fumbling around when you need to grab an insert quickly. Source: RC Upgrade [rcupgrade.com]…
May 13, 2024
T-Works has added a Carbon Fibre Servo Chassis Weight for the Team Associated B7RC10 to its range of aftermarket parts for the hugely popular 1:10 2WD Buggy. The lightweight carbon fibre chassis plate will give racers the option of tuning different weight bias to suit your rear traction needs on different track conditions. Additionally the Carbon Fibre Servo Chassis Weight adds rigidity. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]…
May 13, 2024
Moto Obscura has released an aluminium front bulkhead for Team Losi XX models. This piece fits both 2WD Buggy and Stadium Truck vehicles, and features an internal pocket for optional brass weights to adjust weight distribution. Each bulkhead is machined from a billet of 6061-T6 aluminium and finished with a beautiful black anodised coating. Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]…
May 13, 2024
…M17 radio in three different colour options of the very popular transmitter. Available in limited blue, orange and pink each colour will be limited to 720 pieces. The Limited Edition M17 features a coloured AL ST Wheel, Dial, Handle. It also has a Black Chrome Plating Front and Rear Panel and Oil Slick Screw installed on AL handle. Technical different is that the radio has a USB Type-C installed. Each transmitter is individually numbered on the back panel (Number 1-720 of each transmitter). Sanwa will start to ship the limited version to distributor from end of May. Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.com]…
May 10, 2024
VP-Pro has extended their range of 1:8 Buggy tyre offerings with the addition of the new Diamond Evo pattern. The pattern is a diamond-styled tyre recommended for hard-packed surfaces and also particularly suited for multi- surface. Made from high quality rubber it comes with a durable closed cell inserts and is available in a choice of four compounds. Available un-mounted, VP-Pro also offer it pre-mounted on a choice of yellow, white, pink, green or orange rims. Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]…
