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August 14, 2024

ORCA signs Hayato Ishioka

Electronics brand ORCA has announced the signing of Touring Car and 1:12 World Championship Finalist Hayato Ishioka to its official race team. The Japanese driver, who joins Axon Touring Car team-mate Akio Sobue, Infinity’s Naoto Matsukra and Awesomatix Lucas Urbain in officially representing ORCA’s speedos and moors, kicked off the new deal in the best way possible with a victory in the competitive Japanese based Speed King Tour fourth round which took place at RC Stadium Sodegaura.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]

August 14, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Alu rear body post mounts | Shock Pistons

Yokomo has released more new optional parts for its MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of aluminium rear body post mounts and thicker to 2.9mm shock pistons. The aluminium rear body post mount for the MS1.0 converts the standard rearward post into a vertical one. This design improves stability and performance and is an alternative for mounting bodies with long rear overhangs, scale bodies, and more, giving you greater versatility and control over your vehicle’s setup. With the new pistons by increasing its thickness to 2.9mm and expanding the area where flow velocity increases, a firmer damping can be achieved. This adjustment proves particularly effective in high temperature tracks, where heat causes oil to thin out. The new pistons ensure consistent performance under varying conditions.

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August 14, 2024

T-Works Pro Level Setup Board System

T-Works has introduced a new Pro Level Setup Board System to ensure your setup board is perfectly level when on inclined or uneven surface so you can get the correct geometry setup. To use it simply install the Mount bracket on the four corners of the setup board and then use the hexagonal wrench to adjust the bracket and setup board to the proper balanced state. The brackets can be used on boards up to a thickness of 20mm. Once the board is stable then you can adjust it to the perfect level state using level that is part of the set that is housed in a hard case.

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August 14, 2024

Team Exalt X-tra Light-Speed Alu 48p Pinion Gears

New from Florida based Team Exalt is their range of X-tra Light-Speed Machined Aluminium 48p Pinion Gears. Featuring a 3.17mm Bore and available from 16T-36T, Exalt’s lightweight aluminium pinions are machined with the lowest tolerances on the market to ensure the best pinion possible. The low tolerances ensure you get the truest pinion, at the lowest weight, in the strongest manner possible. A range of 64P X-tra Light-Speed Machined Aluminium Pinion Gears is coming shortly.

Source: Team Exalt [teamexalt.com]

August 13, 2024

Avid B7 Titanium Slipper Screw

A new addition from Avid Racing Concepts to its range of aftermarket parts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy is this Titanium Slipper Screw. Thinned out in the centre for less rotating mass, it has a 2mm hex on the head so you can more easily tighten your slipper while the motor fan is installed. Made from billet 6Al-4V Titanium it is nearly 50% lighter than the kit steel screw.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 13, 2024

Tekno RC EB48 2.2 1:8 Electric Buggy

Following the release of their latest 1:8 Nitro Buggy last month, Tekno has now added the 2.2 version of its EB48 electric 1:8 Buggy. As with the NB48 2.2, the EB48 2.2 is the culmination of over two years of extensive testing and development on tracks across the United States and Europe. With this the eighth iteration of the EB48 series, which first debuted in 2012, Tekno’s team of designers utilised feedback from professional drivers and loyal customers to enhance this version, resulting in a vehicle that has already proven its ability by winning the ROAR 2023 1:8 Electric Off-Road Nationals. Among the standout features of the EB48 2.2 are the new flex-tuned Split Design 7075 CNC Machined Shock Towers, which enhance vehicle consistency on medium to low grip tracks. The 93.5mm Rear Universal Driveshafts contribute to improved stability and support, while the Precision Molded Shock Pistons and Guides reduce internal shock friction, resulting in better bump handling. The Reduced Ackermann Spindle Plates are designed to improve steering predictability mid-corner, and the Adjustable Sway Bar Deadband Bushings help bump handling by allowing suspension movement prior to stabilisation.

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August 13, 2024

Awesomatix A800MMX | R Option Parts

Awesomatix has released a number of new option parts for its A800 1:10 Electric Touring Car platforms the A800MMX and A800R. The release includes new optional top decks starting with a Full Length Top Deck made from 2.0mm glass fibre material. The have also introduced 1.5mm glass fibre decks for use with AM177 Motormount. Requiring two pieces as they are used front and rear, they are offered in standard and S option. Currently working on a future optional ST24S, it’s required to modify/sand/shorten the rear ST24 Ballstud thread in the rear Bulkhead otherwise you are unable to screw down the Top Deck properly. Also in the latest parts release is an Optional P74 Progressive Spring Holders set. This can be installed directly on top of the AM242 Damper case instead of C45F-PS or C45R-PS ad Eliminates reduction of the chassis flex. Completing the release is the EHRC (Extra High Roll Center) Set. This is +3,8mm higher roll center measured from the lower face of AM1204 compared to ELRC. EHRC is recommended for med/high – high grip conditions making car rotate more over the rear end and increases steering.

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August 12, 2024

PRO 10 European Cup – Announcement

After a successful event in 2023 with more than 80 drivers from 10 nations attending, the PRO 10 European Cup is back on August 30th/September 1st in Grenoble, France. Once a full EFRA European Championship class counting LRP founder Jürgen Lautenbach as its inaugural Champion in 1990, with another electronics guru Oscar Jansen, now behind new brand Cayote, along with Touring Car World Champion Andy Moore and PRO10 World Champion David Spashett among its Champions, the last Euros was held in 2001, its World status having ended one year earlier. Despite this the class has continued to enjoy an enthusiastic following and under the guidance of PRO10 Series, the PRO 10 European Cup has become a major annual event for the category. Registration for the 2024 edition, with classes for Modified and Stock, close at August 17th.

Source: PRO10 Series [Facebook]