March 19, 2024
With limited sponsorship opportunities in 1:8 Onroad these days, former World Champion & current factory Mugen Seiki driver Simon Kurzbuch has secured backing for his programme from Swiss based online RC retailer RCXX. Top Qualifier at last November’s World Championship in Japan on his debut with Mugen Seiki, finish 3rd in the 10hour final, the Swiss driver will receive support for his 2024 campaign from RCXX.Shop who on the news said, ‘We’re thrilled to announce our increased investment and expansion in pro sportsman sponsorship for the year 2024. It is with great pride we share that Simon Kurzbuch, a former…
March 19, 2024
…1:8 GT World Championship in Australian with Alex D’angelo, Italian 1:8 GT and Large Scale chassis manufacturer Genius has introduced its first GT bodyshell with the release of the GT Fury. Based on the Pagani Zonda, it boasts a 1mm thickness and wheelbase ranging from 310mm to 340mm, with a ready-to-race weight of 255 grams. EFRA homologated, the GT Fury project was born out of the necessity for particularly aggressive aerodynamic performance on the front end, a crucial characteristic for GT8 models. This enhancement allows for increased performance in cornering, elevating the overall performance of the model. Source: Genius [genius-racing.com]…
March 19, 2024
New from T-Works is a range of steel, aluminium and carbon weights for the Team Associated RC10 B7 1:10 2WD Offroad Buggy. Intended for fine tuning the balance of the chassis, the range includes a single option steel 10gram Servo chassis weight. For mounting under the ESC they offer three material types for differing weighs with a 6 gram carbon, a 10 gram aluminium and a 30 gram steel option. Each weigh comes complete with mounting screws. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]…
March 19, 2024
The latest release from RC Drift specialists Max Speed Technology (MST) is the RMX EX S PRO Competition 1:10 kit. The RMX EX S PRO is conceived with a racing-grade concept, giving the RMX a completely new control experience. With newly designed front/rear suspensions and newly developed short spring sets, it significantly enhances speed and allows for more stable control during large-angle drifting. Whether entering or exiting corners, it delivers a more comfortable and relaxed handling performance. The all-new redesigned RMX EX S PRO allows players to enjoy racing-grade performance at an entry-level price. With a selection of carefully chosen…
March 15, 2024
German carbon parts producer RC Carbon Cavalieri has introduced a new 1:8 Offroad rim grinding tool to its range. With this simple tool, grinding rims is child’s play as simply clamp the tool into a cordless screwdriver and off you go. Thanks to the elastic structure, the machine adapts perfectly to the rim to achieve a perfect sanding result. The sand paper sheets are also interchangeable and can be changed very quickly making it a “must have” for all those who glue tyres themselves. The Starter Kit includes 3x Sanding Paper sheets. Source: RC Carbon Cavalieri [carbon-cavalieri.com]…
March 15, 2024
More new parts from T-Works for Team Associated’s newly released RC8 B4.1 1:8 Buggy are these carbon fibre front and rear shock towers. The front tower, which comes complete with short hard coated aluminium standoffs, is machined from 5mm carbon fibre while the rear tower is produced using 4mm material. The towers are a direct replacement for the aluminium front and rear shock towers that come standard in the RC8 B4.1 kit. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]…
March 15, 2024
…making this a true collector’s item. With Ronald Volker and Atsushi Hara both using personalised Lazer jigs, Hara’s in his trademark purple, you can choose from 8 vibrant colour options for the knob, base plate, and toggle plate to personalise your jig. Add a custom name engraving to the toggle plate for a truly unique touch. The Lazer Jig takes the hassle out of tire gluing, ensuring perfect results for pros and hobbyists alike. Raceform is also excited to announce that we are working on a future motorized attachment compatible with both standard and limited-edition jigs. Source: Raceform RC [raceformrc.com]…
March 15, 2024
…more burning pit mats, hands, or having useless space in your pit and it doubles as a charger, power supply, and lipo stand with optional stand. Featuring 18″ 12 awg power wire, and 18″ fan wires, the stand has space behind the stand to neatly run wires. The fans are powered by a separate 12v source, such as your DRC power supply and DRC’s 4mm bullets or genuine Amass connectors are used, ensuring quality connection over time. Made with dual wall adhesive heat shrink, this heat shrink molds to the connector, and allows for easier disconnecting. Source: Donathen RC [drcproshop.com]…
