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March 23, 2021

2022 US Pro Cup – Announcement

Joey ‘The Dirt’ Christensen has announced the all new for 2022 US Pro Cup, a 5 race National series all around the United States. Incorporating some of The Dirt’s flagship events such as the DNC, Silverstate and Lonestar Challenge, before moving east for the first time with a new race for the 4th round of the series before moving back west for the finale in Southern California. For the 2022 season The Series Champions will have a $10,000.00 purse, which will increase if they get bigger sponsors as the year goes on. The USPro Cup series is open to every racer just like his other races however the points will only be given to the 100% sponsored racers, drivers who race professionally. The full dates and venues still need to be finalised and we will bring you the final calendar when we get it.

Source: The Dirt [thedirt.us]

March 23, 2021

Team Bomber AK12 HQ ball diff

This HQ ball diff from Team Bomber is for their AK12 1/12th scale chassis and is specific to low traction asphalt. Replacing the kit standard solid shaft, it helps to give the car more stability even in unstable traction, keeping the rear of the car planted in the corners as well as under hard acceleration.

View the complete diff set here

March 23, 2021

SMJ high traction hex wheel shims

SMJ have introduced these high traction hex wheel shims for onroad touring car. At 0.5mm in thickness they are placed between the wheel and the hex and come in 2 versions. The soft version is a slightly flexible material which helps generate grip in low traction conditions. The medium version helps to slightly soften the car’s reactions making the car easier to drive and more stable. The shims are the same shape as the hex which helps improve the mounting accuracy. Sold in sets of 4 pieces.

View the different shims here

March 22, 2021

SWorkz hard coated aluminium HET diff case

SWorkz have introduced this hard coated aluminium HET case for 1/8th front and rear differentials. CNC machined, this high precision part is very often used for the rear differential of GT cars, but it is also a very useful option for buggy and truggy. The aluminium case is not only stronger but also provides better cooling and therefore a more constant behaviour, especially in long runs, like finals.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

March 22, 2021

Dead Fly Capricorn TE4/5 weight plate

From Dead Fly for the Capricorn TE4/5 is this weight plate designed to fit perfectly behind the servo. This provides the perfect platform for you to mount your receiver while increasing the weight on the motor side of the chassis keeping the centre of gravity as low as possible. Sporting a stunning design over the face of the plate, it will add 17 grams total weight.

Source: Deadfly [deadflyrc.com]

March 22, 2021

Xray T4’21 brass chassis T-brace

From Xray is this new T4’21 brass chassis T-brace that makes the car more stable, generates more rear traction and allows chassis flex adjustments to alter steering characteristics by adding and removing screws from the brace. Adding 10g additional weight the T-brace can be connected to the motor mount to create an even stronger centre structure which makes the car more stable and easier to drive while pushing the pace even faster.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 22, 2021

MSE MTC2 carbon upper arm brackets & upright levers

New for the MTC2 from MSE Performance Parts come a number of carbon option parts for the car. Firstly there is new upper arm brackets for the front and rear of the car. Made from 2.5mm thick carbon, these lightweight parts offer 4° and 5° caster at the front or 0° and 2° caster at the rear. There are also a pair of upright levers also made from the same carbon material.

View the other new parts here

March 22, 2021

Exotek Racing Slash Pro steering system

Exotek Racing’s well known steering systems are now available for the Traxxas 2wd based Slash, Bandit, trucks and street eliminators. The smoothest, most precise and durable steering set you can bolt on your ride, it includes a full set of ball bearings (4 3x6mm & 4 5x10mm) and their special crush shims which are at the heart of the slop free design. Optimised geometry is designed to reduce bump steer and provide quick crisp steering response.

View the mounted steering system here