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March 5, 2022

FSEARA Rd5 Tampa FL SS Raceway – Report

For round 5 of the FSEARA the series returned to asphalt, this time at the Tampa FL SS Raceway. This is a brand new track for this season and is one of the most famous RC tracks in Florida offroad having last year hosted the ROAR 1/8th E buggy nationals. But many didn’t know they also have an on road track as well. Sharing the same driver stand as the off road track, it’s best of both worlds to be able to have a ‘covered’ on road track. Due to the dust and dirt around the track, many found this track to be challenging. Having a very narrow driving line, staying in the groove was the key to this track. The surface turned out to be one of the most consistent matching with the series Control Xpress 40x V3 tires. Just with a few packs of break in, 1 set of tires would be enough as the tire will get faster and faster throughout the run. It was surely never seen before from any other asphalt track.

Continue reading the report here

March 5, 2022

SWorkz 1/10th 2wd universal battery holder

Produced by SWorkz factory team supplier RC Carbon Cavalieri, they have designed this new universal battery holder for their 1/10th 2wd buggy. The position of the battery can be adjusted front to back to suit the track conditions and the set is delivered with large rubber o-rings to hold the pack safely in place.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

March 5, 2022

Xray X4 aluminium caster bushings

For their X4 platform, Xray have introduced 2 new optional aluminium caster bushings. Together with the kit standard version, these new items allow for 3 different caster settings on both the front and rear of the car. Quick and easy to make the adjustment, they have been precisely machined from lightweight aluminium, are easy to recognise with their machined dots, and come in a set of 4 pieces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 4, 2022

Power HD sign Kyle Branson to their team

Power HD has announced the signing of top British driver Kyle Branson to their team. The multiple IFMAR and EFRA finalist, and Vice World/European champion will be using Power HD high-end low profile S15-X servo in his Xray X4 touring cars and S15 servo in his Nitro NT1 cars in major races for 2022, including 1:10th IFMAR ISTC world championships, EFRA 1:10th EP/GP championships along with all BRCA Touring car nationals and other major events.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

March 4, 2022

Mugen Seiki MBX8R Eco EP 1/8th buggy

With the success of the MBX8R kit, Mugen Seiki is now offering a MBX8R Eco that includes many of the same parts from the MBX8R. The team at Mugen Seiki spent a lot of time testing and developing the MBX8R geometry in race conditions throughout 2021, which lead to many major victories resulting in the MBX8R Eco having many new parts to increase stability, rear traction, improved jumping, and have a wide tuning range. The suspension has seen new suspension mounts and geometry, new longer box-shaped suspension arms and arm stiffeners as well as a new front shock tower and upper front arm mount that uses new pivot inserts for increased tuneability. The MBX8R Eco chassis features a slightly new design to accommodate the new suspension geometry while on top there is a new battery mount for 4S shorty and standard batteries. High Traction Differentials are included in the MBX8R Eco. The Mugen Seiki HTD provides increased acceleration, longer runtime, and more consistent handling. A lightweight high down-force wing allows more air to flow to improve jumping while a revised rear wing mount will provide additional downforce and increase durability. Other final updates include new sway bar collars to reduce sway bar movement, emulsion shock caps, aluminium wing button and updated centre diff cover with holes for lightening.

View more images of the MBX8R Eco here

March 3, 2022

Exotek DR10 HD pro style rear body mount

New from Exotek comes this heavy duty pro style rear body mount for the Associated DR10 Drag car. Constructed of stiffer 3mm carbon fibre plate that attaches to an alloy mounting base for reduced body bouncing and flex. A simplified design makes it much much easier to remove your transmission for servicing by eliminating the stock bracing and extra gear box screws. Requires Traxxas body mount posts.

View the complete set here

March 3, 2022

ProTek R/C Samurai RM Maifield Edition 3-port engine

ProTek R/C have announced their new Samurai RM Maifield Edition 3-port .21 competition nitro engine, the engine which dominated last week’s Dirt Nitro Challenge. The Maifield Edition combines features hand picked by ProTek R/C team driver Ryan Maifield, with the proven race winning performance of the ProTek Samurai platform. It features a unique backplate with steel insert to reduce friction which helps to provide increased conrod lifespan, a more stable idle and higher RPM, while also eliminating the risk of aluminium debris in the engine due to backplate wear. The RM Edition is paired with the proven “high power” 21j carburettor and long stroke configuration, making it a great option for large track 1/8 nitro buggy and 1/8 nitro truck racing. A low CG 9 fin “RM” cooling head, 3 port sleeve and ceramic rear bearing round out the package to create a pro-level engine that delivers the power and performance needed to win, with the reliability required to compete at the highest levels of competition.

Source: ProTek R/C [amainhobbies.com]

March 3, 2022

T-Works aluminium conical washers

From T-Works come these black anodised conical washers. Made from high quality aluminium, the washer features a 3mm bore and they come in a pack of 10 pieces.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]