Monaco RC is pleased to present the restyling of its famous bag/case. Made in collaboration with racers and industry experts, the new bag has been designed for holding the most used accessories, like tools or batteries. Presenting a brand new style, with attention to details, like the internal print to the blue zip, external logo and the branded zip puller. The foam insert is available separately.
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T-Works have introduced this hard case parts bag with hard internal separators. Externally the case is a standard affair with splash proof outside material and comfortable to carry handle. Internally there is a tool pocket in the lid as well as zipper compartment while the main feature is the use of removable EVA dividers that allow for various configurations that safely and securely store its contents.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Fenix Racing are proud to introduce the Classic Team Lotus 72, which is fully licensed and approved by Classic Team Lotus. In 1970 Team Lotus was ready to amaze F1 with the Lotus 72, the wedge shape inspired by the Indy’s Lotus 56 with the radiators moved on the side, and so good that is was campaigned by the Lotus team from 1970 until 1975. In that time it took 2 World Driver’s championships, 3 World Constructor championships and 20 Victories. This replica body shell is 1/10 scale and can be used on Fenix Racing Classique 2 and F1-70. as well as the Tamiya F103 & F104.
Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]
OfficinaRC has created a new line of titanium ball studs. These new versions expand the current range by also working with Xray and Yokomo models and all other brands that use 4.9mm and 4.2mm studs. The 4.9mm line comes in 4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm while the 4.2mm version comes in just 4mm. Machined from billet 6Al-4V Titanium with a 2mm Allen head on top of the ball, the titanium used is of the highest quality and is practically indestructible. Thanks to the quality of the material used, strength is also increased, while have a weight saving of 42% over the standard parts.
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Coming from Italian brand Pirani RC is this tungsten tire file to round off the the tire’s corners following truing. The file is made with high resistance tungsten and attached to an ergonomic handle that is available in five different colours that can be chosen at the time of order.
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The fifth and final round of this season’s BRCA touring car nationals saw drivers competing at the Bedworth club based in the heart of the midlands. Xray driver Olly Jefferies had already taken the modified title at the previous round which was good for him as he suffered a bad day with tyres issues. Leading the modified drivers in qualifying was Zak Smith and he would take TQ ahead of Kyle Branson who was enjoying a good end to his national campaign taking victory at the last round at Cotswolds. Harley Eldridge lined up third after a very mixed qualifying for the Yokomo driver where she had used al her allocated tyres.
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Davide Ongaro’s brand ONG have introduced two new NGO rear chassis weights for the Associated RC8B3.2 to their collection. Available in 15 gram and 30 gram variants they have been machined from high quality brass and sport a unique aesthetic to add a flourish to your car. They each feature two threaded holes for mounting.
Surpass have introduced the V2 version of their Rocket 540 Plus 4-pole brushed crawler motor. The power plant features a 5-slot 775-sized rotor for improved low-speed linearity and increased low-speed torque and it makes use of high-strength and high-temperature resistant neodymium iron boron magnets. Compared with its predecessor, performance has been improved with lower internal resistance along using optimised magnets resulting in reduced heat build up making the whole unit more efficient. The motor is available in four different winding variants including 11T, 13T, 16T, and 20T. The combined 80A speed controller has also been updated, the V2 version having much improved throttle feel and the internal resistance of the MOS tube has been reduced, again for reduced heat and improved efficiency.
