August 30, 2024

Power HD XQ11 S15-XP direct mount servo

Power HD has added to its range of direct mount servos with the introduction of the S15-XP for the Xpress XQ11, XQ3S and XQ11HR 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The direct mounting and reverse receiver wire output offer neater wiring and reduce overall weight, contributing to a lower the chassis centre of gravity.  The servo supports FlySky Radio i-BUS2 protocol enabling you to setup your favourite parameter according to different tracks and achieve the perfect steering.

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]


August 30, 2024

ARC R8.4ES Mid-lipo Upgrade Set

ARC has released this Mid-lipo Upgrade Set for its R8.4ES 1:8 Electric Onroad Chassis.  The upgrade set release is in response to the new spec middle size Lipo battery became available in the market and mid-lipo having more capacity than shorty-lipo.  The set includes a new upper deck, new main and front shaft to extend the side belt 8mm outside and with the upgrade set the R8.4ES can drive both short and middle-size lipo.  The R8.4ES with mid-lipo will increase about 60g weight while increasing run time by about 1 minute.

View set fitted in car here


August 29, 2024

Infinity 1:10 clutch for O.S. Max-12TG

World Champion 1:10 Nitro Touring Car manufacturer Infinity has released a new clutch specifically designed for the use with the popular O.S. MAX-12TG engine.  In order to efficiently draw out the power of the engine, which is popular in Japan for its easy power, the clutch has a lightweight flywheel and optimised weight for efficient power delivery.  The specifications of each part, such as the yellow shoe, which has been processed to a thin 4mm thickness, have been determined in advance.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]


August 29, 2024

Power HD Drift Servo Set

Servo manufacturer Power HD is now offering a new Servo Set intended for RC Drift use.  The TDS-2 is a new specific 1:10 drift servo with enhanced anti-shake function and greater torque and profile.  It is also designed to be used with the new Gyro G2.  A key feature of the Gyro G2, which has a smaller profile that the Gyro G1, is that you can adjust your car angle without changing gyro gain via CH4 on receiver.  Damping and User priority can also be adjusted on the gyro itself too, allowing you to adjust to your liking.  Like the TDS-2 servo, the G2 is available in Black, Red and Purple colour options.

View colour options here


August 28, 2024

Yokomo Rookie Speed ​​RS2.0

Having released their first entry level 1:10 Electric Touring car, the Rookie Speed ​​RS1.0, last year as part of its continued efforts to offer cars that can help attract newcomers into the hobby, Yokomo has announced the RS2.0.  The Japanese manufacturer say it is an improved, more affordable entry-level touring car that’s easier to start with and drive.  It features a resin chassis and upper deck for better ground feel, equal-length front and rear belts for consistent handling, and a redesigned motor mount to accommodate brush motors.  The new short shocks and lowered shock towers reduce the centre of gravity, enhancing performance and expanding setup options with compatible springs from competition touring cars.

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August 28, 2024

PNP-RC MRX6X Radio Box 1.5mm Spacer

Another new release from specialist onroad accessories and optional parts producer PNP-RC is this Radio Box 1.5mm Spacer for the Mugen Seiki MRX6X 1:8 Onroad chassis.  This carbon piece is mounted in between the carbon radio tray and the plastic radio box lowering the complete radio box 1.5mm resulting in a lowered centre of gravity. The spacer is currently the only one on the market purposely designed to fit perfectly for lowering the radio box on the MRX6X.

View spacer fitted here


August 28, 2024

Sahashi to defend Nitro Touring Car World title

While the cancellation of Costa Rica staging the IFMAR 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship this year was a blow for the racing community in the FAMAR Bloc, the switch to the Huge RC Circuit in Thailand has given a major boost to the 10th running of categories biggest race with reigning Champion Tadahiko Sahashi confirmed to defend his title.  With a number of manufacturers confirming at the time they would not be sending team drivers to Costa Rica, the Worlds was set to be void of many of its top drivers including those of reigning back to back Champions Infinity.  Following the announcement in July that the Worlds was to return to the FEMCA Bloc, the previous hosts, the switch to the second of Bangkok’s international circuits has resulted in a ‘Who’s who’ of onroad racing entry list topped by Sahashi.  Infinity’s reigning 1:8 World Champion Dario Balestri is also confirmed meaning the potential for crowning the first ever reigning 1:8 & 1:10 Champion.  Sahashi gained the elusive ‘Double Champion’ status with victory at RC Addict in 2022 to go with his 2013 1:8 WC title.  In doing so he became only the second ever driver to win both IFMAR titles, Adrien Bertin’s feat finally being matched 18-years after the Frenchman became the first to achieved it in 2004.  While entries are still open for the November 15th to 23rd event, there are already 7 IFMAR World Champions confirmed with it widely expected Huge RC Circuit owner & former Electric Touring Car World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya will bring that number to 8.  Other factory entries include Capricorn, with current 1:8 GT World Champion Toni Gruber, 2012 World Champion Meen Vejrak & 2016 Worlds Runner-Up Alessio Mazzeo, while Serpent are sending Jeff Hamon and Bryce Butterfield.  Red RC will travelling to Huge RC for the final stop on our 2024 World Championships coverage schedule.

Source: IFMAR [ifmar.org]


August 27, 2024

PNP-RC IF18 Carbon Fibre Rear Bodymount Set

Spanish onroad accessories and optional parts producer PNP-RC has released this Carbon Fibre Rear Bodymount Set intended for the IF18 2|3 1:8 Onroad Chassis from Infinity.  The 4mm Carbon fibre rear body mount copies perfectly the body shape adding material in critical areas to increase the durability.  A key feature of the mount set is the adjustable body position which you are able to move forward or rearward just playing with the clips (1mm, 1.8mm and 3mm in thickness).  This will help a lot to fine tune your car without having different bodies with different positions. With the 1.8mm clip there is no need to modify any part of the car to achieve a free movement of the body mount.  Also included are 2x 0.2mm fibre carbon body protectors which fit perfectly with the carbon fibre body mount and must be glued to the body shell. These fibre carbon protectors will be also sold separately.

View Mount Set fitted to car here