March 27, 2024
French RC driveshaft specialists MiBorg has released its ‘RJS’ innovative inner joint for the Xray X4 ’24 1:10 Electric Touring Car. This unique system drastically reduces the friction effect generated by the driveshaft in roll movement of the car. It is a more robust and simplest solution compare with bearing competitive solutions : no bearing, no e-clip and no maintenance. The 2 mm idler in the drive shaft head is lubricated for life with specific lub. RJS is compatible with Xray “BB” spool or differential cup and combined with innovative RCV driveshaft. Source: MiBorg [miborg-rc.com]…
March 27, 2024
…body which they are calling the ‘Goro’. Designed by Nicola Marone, they said the brief for the design was a need for a body with attention to the smallest details to gave a better driving feeling with the increase in traction experienced on the track impressing those who have tested it. Easy to set, it responds well to the car’s set-up and does not give unexpected reactions. Available in a standard, light and ultra light version to suit any track and any driving style, the new Efra approved #2067 ‘Goro’ will start shipping on April 8th. Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]…
March 27, 2024
…release of a third option, the Graphite V2 Narrow Front Chassis Side Guards. These have a narrow front profile and chamfered edges to reduce chassis scrub on jump entry, significantly improving consistency and handling over jump features. These side guards are stiffer in the longitudinal direction to improve stability but still allow for some chassis twist that can help generate traction. Coming as a set of a left and a right guard, they are made from premium-grade graphite material, the side guards are an important part of the chassis flex adjustment for the majority of track conditions. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
March 27, 2024
Following on from its Bling Series Colorway Lazer Stand release last year, Singapore’s Raceform has given its range of Offroad Lazer tyre gluing jigs a facelift with a range of high hologram glitter count colour options. The jig also gets with some minor adjustment to make sure they work even better then the previous version. The Lazer Jig range helps to easily and conveniently glue tyres, ensuring reliable bonding of rubber and rim. Source: Raceform RC [raceformrc.com]…
March 26, 2024
R1 Wurks has released this Titanium HD Slipper Spring Adapter Set for the Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. A direct fit replacement for the original adapter, it is made from Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) titanium and precision machined to exact tolerances. Ultra-light at only 1.10g for the pair, the adapter set reduces rotational mass to enhance speed and acceleration. Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]…
March 26, 2024
…a new Locked Spur Mount Set with Titanium Shaft for the Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. The super light alloy locked spur mount with titanium centre bolt is their lightest spur locker yet and is ideal for stock buggy and oval racing. The mount and hardwares totals 5.1 grams and attaches right to the stock top shaft and allows for easy switching between a locked spur or slipper as track conditions warrant. Using a wider range of available spur gear sizes by Exotek and Kimbrough, it is also compatible with the laydown/layback Associated B6 series top shafts. Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]…
March 25, 2024
…and recommended for use with stock motors to reduce rotating mass, reduce weight, it improves power transfer from motor without any power loss. With the Slipper Eliminator, motor performance is transferred directly to the car, and there is also no need for clutch & slipper adjustment. A direct replacement for the slipper clutch set, exchanging the spur gear is extremely very quick & easy. While compatible with LCG gearboxes it only fits together with short top shaft 324116. The set includes aluminium spur gear hub, and 72T spur gear with an optional 69T spur gear is available. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
March 24, 2024
…a minute to go in final A-Main a mistake by Wang dropped him to third allowing Chinese National Champion Ma Haoran passed for second behind winner Lee. Overall it was Lee who got second with Wang completing the podium on his return to international competition. In the 1:8 Onroad Nitro Final, Hamon’s Serpent was untouchable over the 45-minute final and the Australian netted himself an easy 20,000 Chinese Yuan. Despite a big crash at the start, Matrix Tires founder Cristian Boni recovered to finish second with fellow Italian Cristiano Sartor joining him on the podium in Xiamen. Images: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]…
