March 24, 2024
Spanish onroad accessories and optional parts brand PNP-RC has released a Brass Battery Tray designed for the new Infinity IF8-3 1:8 Onroad Chassis. It has two link points, front and rear, to the main chassis allowing its continued torsion. The battery tray is machined from brass and then nickel plated for a better finish look. It weights just shy of 54 grams helping to reach minimum weight and also lowering the general centre of gravity of the car. Source: PNP RC [pnp-rc.com]…
March 23, 2024
…four rounds, Hamon’s Q1 pace was to prove important for the World Championship Finalist. After a morning rain shower, Hamon would top Q2 but in a slower time and then in Q3 & 4 he suffered one-way bearing failures that resulted in two DNFs. Hong Kong’s Ray Poon would top Q3 from Italy’s Cristiano Sartor with Wang third and he was again fastest in Q4, this time from Matrix Tires’ Cristian Boni. Overall the Q1 times of Boni and Sartor gave them 2nd and 3rd overall with Poon set to line-up P4 on tomorrow Main final grid. Images: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]…
March 22, 2024
…facility next to the Sunpadow battery factory, in electric Touring Car qualifying it was World Champion Coelho who set the pace ahead of the Yokomo of Nicolas Lee and Hamon. Bringing together both electric and nitro racing at the 2017 1:10 Offroad World Championship venue, in 1:8 Onroad Nitro it was Hamon who was fastest. Behind the Australian, Matrix Tires owner Cristian Boni was second fastest with fellow Italian & Hasi Tuned engines co-owner Cristiano Sartor completing the Top 3 on the first day of action at the SIGP. Qualifying continues tomorrow Saturday with three more rounds. Images: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]…
March 22, 2024
Xray has released a new -4mm Alu Shock Spring Retaining Collar for use on his range of 1:10 Offroad racing platforms. The lower aluminium shock collars -4mm allows you to decrease the ride height to achieve a lower centre of gravity. The lightweight collars are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium for increased reliability and are strategically lightened. Fitting the XB2, SCX, XT2, XB4, & XT4 they come as a set of four pieces. Source: Xray [teamxray.com]…
March 22, 2024
To compliment its previously released rear wheel sets, T-Works is now offering sets of 2.2″ 12mm Hex front wheels for use on the TLR 22-4 1:10 4WD Buggy. Available in white or yellow, the wheels sets are available in packs of 2 or 8 pieces. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]…
March 22, 2024
New from US company RC Upgrade is their Folding Charger Stand for use with the iCharger DUO range. The Folding Charger Stand is a clever accessory designed to simplify your charging setup. It allows you to securely mount Junsi iCharger models such as the 308DUO, 458DUO, 406DUO, or 458DUO chargers on top of your Power Supply. Its key features are stability with it ensuring a stable arrangement, preventing any wobbling or tipping. It also gives you the flexibility to choose from three different angles for optimal visibility and accessibility. When it’s time to hit the road, simply fold the stand…
March 21, 2024
…Beetle, having owned a ’64 example up until recently, this new VW Baja Bug body from Pro-Line for the Losi Mini-T 2.0 looks pretty cool. Having previously offered the Baja Bug in 1:10 scale, Pro-Line is now offering a smaller 1:18 version back with the same style, quality, and features. This officially licensed retro classic body completely changes the look of your Mini-T 2.0 with its flared fenders to the exposed rear engine details, to the add-on rear wing, the Baja Bug is one of the coolest and most unique body options available, especially for Beetle fans. Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]…
March 21, 2024
…the proven Convict pattern is available as the Convict 2.0, constructed on Pro-Line’s latest generation carcass profile that utilises a single arc to create the sidewall geometry, then transitions from the sidewall to the crown with a larger radius resulting in a rounder and less edgy appearance. This carcass provides a tailored fit to the wheel and insert package, making mounting a breeze. The Convict 2.0 is available in four popular compounds, M3 & M4 for watered tracks, S3 & S5 long wear for more abrasive dry tracks, and includes our latest generation closed cell foam insert. Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]…
