T-Works have announced their new power boost backplate for O.S. Speed .21 engines. The power boost backplate is designed to increase mid to high range power while also increasing fuel efficiency and quicker return to idling. It can be used with both off-road and on-road engines and is a simple bolt on replacement for the standard part.
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Awesomatix have announced the addition of the multiple Italian national champion Gabriele Berselli to their factory team. He won the modified title in 2019 (ASI), 2020 (AMSCI) and 2021 (ACI) and will race at the ACI Italian championship as well as at the UISP champs and other important events in Italy and Europe. Gabry said ‘I want to thank Awesomatix for this great opportunity they have offered me, and I can’t wait to start this wonderful experience’.
Source: Awesomatix [facebook.com]
MonacoRC is pleased to present its screw kit for the all new Xray X4. MonacoRC staff has worked hard and are now ready to present a kit consisting of 95 pieces in two variants. MonacoRC X4 Titanium / Alloy hex socket set (95) and MonacoRC X4 Titanium hex socket set (95). Available immediately, they include all the fasteners needed to upgrade the new Xray X4.
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Xray have finally released the full details on their all new X4 touring car platform, having teased it on social media over the past weeks. The X4 features an advanced upper/lower arm suspension mounted to new bulkhead framework and a narrowed chassis layout to push performance to the next level. The unique CFF Carbon Fibre Fusion upper and lower suspension arms offer outstanding handling & durability with all suspension components mounted directly to the CFF arms without the need for any additional brackets, inserts or bushings for accuracy and reliability. The new ARS suspension features highly adjustable geometry settings including roll center, caster and an active toe adjustment while the new precision Hudy Spring Steel pivot balls in all suspension pivots provide smooth suspension movement. All-new hubs are universal front and rear to reduce the number of spares for easier maintenance and the new anti-roll bar shapes match the updated mounting points on the suspension arms. All-new aluminium shock towers with multiple shock mounting positions provide maximum adjustability and all-new upper bulkheads sport caster inserts for quick setup changes and feature centering pins for precise installation and improved reliability.
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As an alternative to the standard parts, T-Works have released this range of options for the Associated RC8B3 and RC8T3 vehicles. The new parts include the LRC rear lower suspension C mount and D Mount as well as the steering plate. Made from 7075 T6 aluminium, the mounts include additional machining to the main body of the part for reduced weight while all parts have been anodised black and sport machined chamfering on the edges for that premium look.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
The future of SCX24 tire performance has arrived with Pro-Line’s all-new pre-mounted Hyrax 1.0″ tires. Just like Pro-Line’s 1:10 size Hyrax tires, these mini tires are designed to provide maximum grip on whatever terrain your SCX24 attempts to tackle. The Hyrax features an aggressive and open tread pattern with each tread block containing Sipes for additional tread flex. The highly detailed connected tread on the sidewall of the Hyrax extends out for unmatched side-hilling performance. The Hyrax also features futuristic stepped tread blocks that create even more forward gripping edges that dig into slick rock like no other mini tire produced to date. The Hyrax 1.0″ tires are made from a super soft compound to help your SCX24 climb to new heights and the tires are supported with soft foam inserts. The Hyrax 1.0″ tires come in at an overall height of 2.10″ and a width of 0.75″. The Hyrax 1.0″ tire comes conveniently pre-mounted on Mini Impulse Black Internal Bead-Loc 1.0″ plastic 7mm hex wheels.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
The long-awaited successor to the almighty Badlands MX43 is finally here, meet Pro-Line’s new and improved Badlands MX57. Everything that you know and love about the original has been carried over to the MX57 including the crazy aggressive tread combined with the same long-lasting compound, but it’s now nearly 20% lighter thanks to the Raid 5.7″ glue up wheel. Pro-Line Badlands tires are known for having a sweet Motocross inspired tread and the all-new Badlands MX57 tires kick that up a notch with a Bigger and Bolder knobby tread that matches modern MX tire design. These tires have been developed from the ground up for extreme punishment with an ultra-durable compound that prevents tire ballooning even at high speeds. The Raid 5.7″ black wheel features a 24mm hex with the standard 1/5 scale through-hole to fit most 1/5 scale vehicles like the Kraton 8S and includes machined aluminium wheel washers to fit onto the popular X-MAXX platform. Inspired by popular full-size off-road wheels, the Raid 5.7″ wheel is extremely tough and has the bold style to match. The Badlands MX57 tires are glued to the big diameter Raid wheel for the ultimate in lightweight, all-terrain performance.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
The FSEARA returned to Florida’s famous backyard nitro track Nugget Ranch Raceway for the 2nd round of the series. With a successful first round last month, this is now the 2nd largest entry for the series with a total of 111 entries which is a record for this location. The big and high speed layout pushed average lap times close to 20 second per lap. It’s one of the biggest tracks they go to for this series. The highlight of the battle for the weekend was for sure in 17.5 TC. For sure it was intense from the qualifier till the main. Round 1 TQ went to an up and coming youngster Lazaro Alonzo Jr. Only been driving EP touring for a few months coming from Nitro racing, he was on his A game for pace this weekend. Competition was tight and the round 2 TQ goes to the long time racing veteran Jimmy Morris. For anyone who has been watching the series, Jimmy has been a long time racer and with this tough competitive field this is the first TQ Jimmy was able to achieve after all these years. Congrats.
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