February 28, 2024
Engine tuner Mantis Tuning has entered the growing 1:8 GT engine market with the release of its hand tuned Hyper .21GT T1 P5 engine. Base on the Nova G5, after more than 12 months of development the T1 has undergone intensive tuning by Malta based engine tuner Daren Decesare who draws on over 20-years experience with 2-stroke engines. Boasting impressive performance gains throughout the rev range, Mantis Tuned is confident its latest creation can rival the best GT engines on the market. Source: Matias Tuned [matiastuned.com]…
February 27, 2024
Xray has released an Aluminium Front Roll-Center Holder for use with its Bridge Upper Deck on its XB2 1:10 2WD Buggy. Also fitting the XT2 Stadium Truck, it increases strength, reliability and makes the handling more precise and more forgiving. The super-strong aluminium holder features two-roll centre positions and is CNC-machined from high-quality Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium. For this part, M3x16 screws must be used instead of the kit’s M3x14 screws. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
February 26, 2024
…Fastest in the final round Pålsson would complete the Top 3 on the grid from Berg. In Sunday’s finals it was Pålsson who took the first A-Main as Berg had a DNF. Berg would bounce back to take A2 and leading A3 with with 30 seconds to go he taken out from behind dropping to fourth handing the overall win to Pålsson as the A3 win secured Ronnefalk the final podium placing at the Malmo based event. In 4WD, Ronnefalk failed to capitalised on starting out front in A1 with a mistake ending his challenge and allowing Kaerup to take…
February 26, 2024
…brand. Best known for his offroad racing exploits, his latest win being at MIBO International, the German is the current IFMAR 1:8 GTE World Cup Champion and was World Champion of the nitro category in 2020. An 8-time European Champion and first ever European winner of the legendary offroad Reedy Race of Champions, commenting on his new deal Neumann said, ‘I am using the Flysky Noble Pro for a while now and really like it. It feels perfect in the hands and it has a wide range of adjustments to get you perfectly set-up for every condition.’ Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]…
February 26, 2024
…able to absorb impacts to a certain degree. The MXLR A12 Damper Check Adapter will help you to check and compare the stiffness of your middle damper. It helps to ensure both sides are same/similar and gives the chance to compare the actual stiffness of dampers build with different oils. The Adapter is 3D printed and fits on “Diff Checkers” with 3mm output shafts like the SkyRC or Arrowmax checkers. Just slide the adapter on the shaft and secure it with the grub screw (not included) from the Diff Checker adapters. Works with all Damper Rotor versions. Source: MXLR [maexler.com]…
February 23, 2024
Xray has released a new Adjustable Camber Titanium 14mm M4 L/R screw for their X4 and X4F touring car. Also compatible with their X1’23-24, the ultra lightweight screw is specially made from high grade titanium material and threaded on both ends to connect the upper CFF arm with the outer ball cup. Helping to lower the cars CG, it is 50% lighter than steel and comes as a set of 2. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
February 23, 2024
New from A-Main Hobbies brand EcoPower is the ECP-3070 CNC-machined aluminium servo mount to enhance the steering precision and performance of the Axial SCX24. Engineered and constructed to fit most 1:24 scale micro servos, including popular high-torque brushless case servos, ECP-3070 eliminates unwanted flex found in stock composite servo mounts, enhancing steering precision and performance. Compatible with front and rear SCX24 axles for optional 4-wheel steering conversion, this servo mount is the ultimate upgrade for your SCX24 platform and a must have for high torque servos. Source: A-Main Hobbies [amainhobbies*]}*.com]…
February 23, 2024
…of damaging the bladder under heavy hits, maintaining a linear movement of the shaft. Bumpy Bladders: this new option was not present in the previous V1 and was a big surprise for our test drivers. It is an in-between emulsion and honeycomb: not suited for all conditions but where they worked the results in terms of performances were amazing. The air side design provides an internal grid that connects and reinforces the central and lateral sides allowing the bladder to maintain its original shape even under big hits. The oil side design shares the same honeycombs’ philosophy. Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]…
