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February 23, 2021

MXLR SideBite R-1 rubber tire additive & body decals

MXLR have introduced their new SideBite R-1 rubber tire additive. The tires are the only connection between your car and the racetrack with condition and preparation of the surface the difference between victory or defeat. With this additive your tire game will always be on point. Odourless and non-toxic to comply with worldwide racing associations rules, it is ideal for all track conditions and surfaces. Comes in a handy plastic bottle with integrated sponge applicator and sealing cap and is developed, produced and filled in Germany. Also from MXLR are two decal sets , the first of which is the Ace headlight sticker set for 1/10 bodyshells that comes with three different grills as well as head- and tail-light pairs on the sheet. Finally the MXLR decal sheet is more than just the typical brand logo sheet, they have included their popular ‘Send it!’ logo sticker as well as the cool locking ‘murica’ style license plates. Every sticker sheet is pre-cut and covered by high quality shiny laminate to protect the print from UV-light and chemical cleaners.

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February 23, 2021

Destiny RX-10SR 2.0 single bell-crank steering set

Team Destiny offer this new optional single bell-crank steering set for the RX-10SR 2.0. This new clamp design single aluminium bell-crank is integrated with the floating steering servo bracket for a very clean install. The bell-crank itself features two large 5x9x3mm bearings for strength and durability while the setup offers 4 different Ackermann settings thanks to the two included inserts.

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February 23, 2021

SMJ ultra bearing lubricant

From Speedmaster Japan is their all new ultra bearing lubricant. This ultra low viscosity bearing oil uses SMJ’s unique formula which helps reduce the rotational resistance of the bearing. Supplied in a handy bottle with metal tip for precise application.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]

February 23, 2021

Yokomo BD10 low friction drive belts

From Yokomo for the BD10 comes this pair of low friction drive belts. Made of a softer material than the kit’s standard black belts, it can improve drive efficiency. Most effective for the stock category with high motor turns it helps reduce the feeling of stall while improving the top speed. The same part front and rear, the set comes with two pieces included.

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February 22, 2021

Reedy Zappers SG4 HV-LiPo 2S batteries

New for 2021, Reedy introduce their new Zappers SG4 HV-LiPo 2S batteries. Zappers SG4 batteries incorporate state-of-the-art LiPo chemistry with advancements in construction that result in incremental improvements in power output and internal resistance with huge gains in durability. Featuring a 3.8V/cell nominal voltage, meaning that the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V/cell. It is not a secret that more voltage equals more power, so there is no easier way to increase power and top speed than a higher charge voltage. Even when the typical 8.40V (4.2V/cell) charging limit is enforced, Zappers SG4 shine thanks to their inherently flat discharge curve, which results in higher voltage deeper into the race. Available in several configurations, including all-new 2S Slim Stick and 4S Shorty models, for a variety of on-road and off-road applications. A high quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded socket connectors keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum. Male ESC connectors are included.

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February 22, 2021

Deadfly MTC2 brass & carbon options

From Deadfly come a number of new parts for the Mugen MTC2, starting with this 17g weight plate designed to fit perfectly behind the servo. Providing the perfect platform for you to mount your receiver while increasing the weight on the motor side of the chassis, it helps keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. Next up is a simple front bulkhead brace which has been machined from 2mm carbon fibre and comes supplied with the relevant hardware.

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February 22, 2021

Ryan Maifield triple at 22nd Dirt Nitro Challenge

Ryan Maifield has completed the triple Crown at this year’s Dirt Nitro Challenge, the Mugen/JConcepts driver taking a clean sweep of all the Pro classes. Held at Thunder Alley in California, the 22nd running of the World Famous event, saw little to no foreign entries for the first time in years as Covid prevented teams traveling from abroad. In the Pro Buggy class it was TLR/JConcepts driver Dakotah Phend that would take the pole position ahead of HB Racing’s Cole Ogden. In the final, having starting from 4th, Maifield would use his vast experience as a previous multiple winner of this event, to come through and win ahead of Ogden in 2nd with Mugen driver Tanner Denney completing the podium in 3rd. Pro E Buggy again saw Phend on the pole position, but again was unable to convert his front starting spot into the win as Maifield took the overall win ahead of his JConcepts’ team mate Phend in 2nd, with the Team Associated of Spencer Rivkin bringing it home in 3rd. In the Pro Truggy it was more of the same as Phend would again capture the overall TQ but be passed by Maifield in the 45 minute final for the win, Tekno RC’s Joe Bornhorst would work his way up from the 11th place starting position to capture the final podium spot.

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February 19, 2021

Pro-Line Cliffhanger high performance crawling body

Introducing the all-new Cliffhanger high performance rock crawling competition body from Pro-Line that was developed specifically for 12.3″ wheelbase Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles. Scale competition crawling is a growing part of the overall rock crawling movement and Pro-Line’s Cliffhanger body provides everything that these competitors have been asking for. It features a pinched front end and a dove-tailed rear end for maximum tire clearance while still maintaining a true-to-scale appearance and is made from a single piece of crystal-clear polycarbonate to save on weight and has a moulded-in drop-down bed to make room for you to add your favourite scale accessories. Everything on the Cliffhanger body has been optimised for maximum crawling performance while still complying with the letter and spirit of the competition crawling rules.

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