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July 24, 2024

Kimihiko Yano EPS-J Twelve Tyre Processor

Japanese 1:12 brand specialists Kimihiko Yano has introduced this foam tyre processing machine that is designed specifically for 1:12 tyres. From the planning stage of the product, they interviewed people who have just started using the Twelve, as well as mid-level and expert drivers. Asking them what kind of tire cutter they actually wanted, they continued developing the product in the hope that the introduction of this product will lower the barrier to entry and increase the number of people who will try the twelve. Ideas obtained at the planning stage included making it as compact as possible and minimising the number of parts and emphasise maintainability. Feedback also indicated no need for automatic feed function for the tool and no need for reverse function for the motor. Users also wanted it compatible with hollowing out tires (popping out). A hub that allows you to work with the wheel upside down is required to improve the hollowing out (popping out) accuracy. And after testing two prototypes, the EPS-J Twelve Tire Processor was completed.

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July 24, 2024

Team Associated RC10DS Classic Kit

Originally released in 1996, Team Associated is now bringing out the RC10DS Classic Kit. The original RC10 Dual Sport was engineered to deliver real racing action and performance to the less than ideal track conditions RC drivers frequently encounter, parking lots. That’s why the RC10DS was built around the most enduring chassis ever, the RC10 alloy tub. The new DS runs on semi-pneumatic tires that hook up on almost any hard surface. The RC10DS can race on surfaces that most pan cars can’t even run on with its fully tunable, 4-wheel independent suspension and with handling & durability superior to expensive 4WDs. The DS kit gives you everything you need to go fast on asphalt: the classic and near indestructible aircraft alloy chassis, scale road racing wheels with mesh inserts, molded racing tires, suspension arms, our alloy bodies, custom racing oil-filled shocks, shock towers, anti-roll bars, plus all the necessary high-quality hardware.

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July 24, 2024

FX Engines confirm Ronnefalk

As widely expected following the former World Champion’s announcement that he was parting ways with Adrien Bertin, FX Engines has officially announced that David Ronnefalk’s Xrays will be powered by the engines that come from the same factory in Trencin, Slovakia. Set-up as a passion project of Xray founder Juraj Hudy, it has been common for Xray’s star factory drivers to complete their package using FX Engines. When long time Xray factory driver Bruno Coelho made the return to 1:8 Offroad in 2017 he did so with the Slovakian made engines. Former World Champion Ty Tessman who was an Xray team driver for seven years before calling time of his career when he was dropped by the brand saw out the final two years of his contract as a FX Engines driver. With the announcement coinciding with the start of the 1:8 Offroad European Championship as the Ongaroring in Italy this week, commenting on the announcement Ronnefalk said, ‘I’m delighted to join FX Engines. The quality of the engine is of the highest standards in the industry offering leading performance in power, efficiency, driveability, consistency and easy to tune. I am looking forward to using these engines and what a better opportunity than the upcoming EFRA European Championship in Italy.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]

July 23, 2024

T-works IFB8 Fuel Tank Guard | High Density Filter Foam

New from T-works for the recently released IFB8 1:8 Buggy from Infinity are a carbon fibre Fuel Tank Guard and High Density Filter Foam. Tailor-made to fit the fuel tank, the guard provides added protection against heat, debris and more. The guard is cut from high-quality carbon fibre and it comes including mounting hardware. The replacement High Density Filter Foam comes as a pack of 10-pieces of inner and outer foam.

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July 23, 2024

Yokomo RS1.0 Sway Bar Set

Yokomo have released a Front/Rear Sway bar set for its RS1.0 entry level 1:10 Electric Touring Car along with titanium turnbuckles sets for both the RS1.0 and their MD2.0 Drift Car. The sway bar set controls the roll of the RS1.0 and improves its turning performance on high-grip and other surfaces, enhancing overall driving performance. The set includes both front and rear stabilizers, featuring three types of stabilizer bars ranging from 1.2mm to 1.4mm. This allows for customizable setup according to your specific driving conditions. The new titanium turnbuckles are lightweight, have rust prevention properties, and performance enhancement capabilities.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

July 23, 2024

Willspeed B7 Option Parts

British 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has released another round of option parts for the Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. They are now offering a +2mm Rear Link Mount manufactured from T6082 Aluminium with inbuilt +2mm raised geometry to avoid use of multiple washers. Completed in a blue anodised finish with a 2nd operation WS logo thus Component Rear Link Mount weighs in at 6.1grams. Also manufactured in T6082 Aluminium is a Front Aluminium Ball Stud Mount with added half hole link positions, with the link height the same as factory part. Designed to add optional link positions, it is highly durable yet lightweight at 17.64grams. Completing the latest releases is a 316 Stainless Steel Under Servo 24gram Weight. With a polished finish, the 24 Grams is marked in laser etched detail along with WS logo.

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July 23, 2024

Factory Team RC8B4 Engine Mount Set

Factory Team has created a new CNC machined aluminium engine mount split design for the Team Associated RC8B4 series of 1:8 buggies and trucks. The new set comes with separate left and right upper aluminium mounts that key into the engine mount base. After assembling the engine onto the mount and into the vehicle, simply remove 4 socket head screws from the top of the base, and the engine and upper mounts will come out of the vehicle without having to move the base and affect the gear mesh. Fits the RC8B4.1, RC8B4, and RC8B3 nitro buggies as well as the RC8T4 and RC8T3 nitro trucks.

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July 22, 2024

Hotrace ‘Havana’ 1:8 Buggy tyre

Italy’s HotRace Tyres has announced its newest 1:8 Buggy tyre release, the Havana. Designed together with one of the leading figures in the tyre industry and former World Champion Mark Pavidis, the new tread pattern is designed to be used for both indoor and outdoor tracks! The Havana tread with develop to perform a double function. The central part guarantees excellent traction with blocks of horizontal pins split and alternating with each other, while the external part is made up of smaller pins positioned vertically to guarantee perfect stability when cornering. The outer pins of the tires also move ever closer to each other to ensure greater smoothness when cornering. Set official release at the end of this month, Havana available Regular compound of Super Soft, Soft, Medium and Hard, and Clay compounds White, Clay and Clay Hard.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]