Team Associated have given us another sneak peak of their SC10 that we wrote about last week. Although already presumed with the name, the car has now been confirmed as a 1/10th scale chassis and as we can see, it is another CORR series style truck.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
During the World Championships in Thailand we got talking to the Russian designer of the new Awesomatix touring car and we showed you the first CAD image of the car. Now the team behind the car have released full details about this new concept and puts to rest the queries we had about how exactly everything worked. Going against the trend in current touring car design they have utilized many unique features, including some patented innovations, all designed to improve the handling characteristics. The two outstanding features of this car are a new patented suspension dampening system, smooth, lightweight and with a low centre of gravity. The dampening system is fully adjustable without the need for disassembly and the compression and rebound dampening rates are controllable and consistent. The other thing is the drive train that combines the benefits of shaft and belt drive systems, without the negative side effects such as so-called ‘torque steer’, associated with shaft drive RC cars. These two properties have allowed them to incorporate many other innovations that are not obvious upon initial inspection.
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Last weekend saw the 1/12th scale MACH Challenge race held on the same track that will host the 1/12th European Stock Championships from the 27th of February to the 1st of March. In the modified class it was Jilles Groskamp that took the win for CRC from Olivier Bultnick in 2nd and Joey Sorber 3rd. The Stock saw the TQ spot and win go to 1/12th debutant Hugo van den Berg, with fellow Xray driver Bart Wubben in 2nd, while Daan Jacobs was 3rd, just finishing in front of former European Champion Erik Jonk who took 4th.
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New from Tourex, is the X100 Minipin, a tyre which features pyramid shape spikes, with flat tops. Available in all the usual Tourex compounds, including the new SyntracK compound, these tires are recommended for use in low grip conditions such as grass or wet clay.
Source: Vita Tuning [vita-tuning.de]
For a limited time only, Team Associated is offering their RC8 Factory Team kit including the eConversion kit and Factory Team 16mm ‘Big Bore’ shocks, making for the ultimate electric-powered 1:8 scale buggy. Normally you would have to buy the gas buggy and eConversion separately, which would see you left with parts you don’t need, like the fuel tank and clutch. With this kit, that’s not the case.
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Edit RC have released this Lightweight WCE slipper set designed to improve the performance of your Hot Bodies D4 or D4 WCE. Made from a combination of light and tough 7075 aluminium alloy as well as superlight high-grade titanium, this slipper set will not only improve performance but will last the lifetime of your car.
Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]
Duratrax have released this handy e-clip tool, making the task of installing and removing e-clips quick and easy. The ‘Ultimate E-Clip Tool’ is made of durable steel and features a new space-saving folding design. It can be used with 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0 mm size e-clips.
Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]
JConcepts have released their new Illuzion Hi Flow 2.0 body for the Losi 8ight 2.0 buggy. Special consideration has been made for the Hi-Flow 2.0 body in regards to the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and brake linkage, and thanks to JConcepts, the Illuzion body is also a drop fit and requires no hassles when installing or removing the body. In addition, JConcepts has taken the frustration out of the stock body design and has eliminated the front nose piece for extra durability and functionality around the front body mount. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make this new body stand out.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
