February 20, 2024
Wolff Racing Products (WRP) has sent us details of its WRP IV Pro 10 235mm race chassis. The niche Austrian manufacturer started out in 2020 in the workshop of founder Roman Wolff and the development and the production of the first prototype cars made for Pro 10 championship racing. Some drivers raced the early cars in Austrian and Swiss races and the success of Wolff’s concept was quickly recognised. The latest version of the WRP family is the WRP IV. The high quality of the parts, the precision and the best suspension geometry are the main strengths of the WRP…
February 20, 2024
Travelling to the Leno track in Italy over the weekend to kick off his preparation for the 2024 season, current 1:8 GT World and 1:10 Nitro Touring Car European Champion Toni Gruber has announced Arrowmax as a new addition to his 2024 sponsors. Using the test to break in Ielasi engines for his Capricorn cars, the German will use the RC tool and accessory manufacturer’s range of products for the preparation of his cars in this a World Championship year for 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. Announcing the partnership Gruber said, ‘Arrowmax will be now part of my career. Super happy…
February 20, 2024
Xray has released a complete ball differential set for their X1 1:10 Formula chassis. It is a direct replacement for the gear differential with no other extra parts needed and no extra adjustments. Using the ball differential makes the car more stable and easier to drive, especially in very low grip conditions such as asphalt or low grip carpet. The ball diff increases on-power steering which is needed on almost all types of tracks. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
February 19, 2024
…to the silverware collection of the British manufacturer’s new prototype touring car by being crowned the 2024 Italian National Indoor Champion. Racing at the RC Landia track in Scandiano, Collina got his title defence off to the perfect start securing the TQ honours by topping 2 of the 4 rounds before securing the title with wins in A1 & A2. Winning A3, Awesomatix driver Gabriele Berselli finished runner up with the Xray of Alessio Menicucci completing the podium. In Stock Nico Catelani took the title ahead of Federico Collina while in 1:12 Alessio Tolomelli became the Champion. Image: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]…
February 19, 2024
Moto-Obscura is branching into the modern racing market with their newest release of chassis weight plates for Team Associated’s B7 1:10 2WD Buggy platform. Coming in two different shapes, one is for mounting under the servo, and one is for under the ESC & Receiver. They are available in Brass, Stainless Steel, or Aluminium to fine tune the balance of your vehicle. These brushed metal weights are made in the USA and come with the necessary countersunk mounting screws. Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]…
February 16, 2024
…and ergonomic design. From the sleek, lightweight ergonomic handles to the precision-crafted tips, each tool reflects R1 Wurks’ commitment to excellence and innovation. Colour-coded with laser-etched size identification rings for hex tips each tool features a CNC machined precision ultra-lightweight handle. Made from high quality German high speed steel, the tips are precision ground for tight tolerance and are coated with titanium nitride (TiN) for wear resistant titanium nitride (TiN) coating. With an 85mm tip length, the set includes a 5.5mm & 7mm Nut Driver, 5.5mm Nut Driver and a 1.5mm, 2.0mm & 2.5mm Hex Driver. Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]…
February 16, 2024
…trademark recessed V-shaped brace for slightly more flex than the stock split top deck for improved corner speed. While for the front, there is a standard design with a long thin cutout for a softer, smoother steering feel. To compliment that there is a version with a recessed W-shaped brace delivering improved steering response. Finally the RS X-Low Rear Shock Tower is designed for racers that prefer traditional vertical body mounting. This shock tower offers a stiffer mounting platform than the factory horizontal body post brace for superior rear down force compared to the factory design. Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]…
February 15, 2024
New from Xray for its X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car platform is the Rubber 3D printed bumper with Inner “H” Profile. Exceptionally light as well as durable, the “H” profile allows for the cells of the bumper to be made super thin yet still lightweight and carry the desired compression characteristics. The 3D printed material doesn’t fold or break in crashes, and allows more airflow under the body, with the high aerodynamic efficiency improving front traction. It fits all X4 kits. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
