December 11, 2024

Schumacher LD3 | L1R High Performance Slipper Pads

New for Schumacher their Cougar LD3 and CAT L1R buggies are these High Performance Slipper Pads.  These optional slipper pads are made from an ultra low friction material which reduces temperatures, improving consistency and confidence with slipper clutch settings.  Aimed as an improvement on all surfaces from soft to tight settings, it keeps consistent performance over multiple runs.  They fit all Schumacher slipper clutches on Cougars and CATs.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


December 11, 2024

Senesi Motorsport S21 GT Low Profile Shock Tower Kit

Senesi Motorsport, the brand of reigning EFRA 1:8 GT European Champion Natanaele Senesi, has released this Low Profile Shock Tower Kit for their signature S21 1:8 GT chassis.  With the kit including low profile front and rear shock tower plus four low profile spring supports, the aim of the kit is to lower the shock position by -7mm in the front and -10mm in the rear.  The result is not only a lower centre of gravity but also a more stable and direct car in high grip conditions.  A direct replacement fit for the S21 GT and GTE, the kit can also be used on the Xray GTX8 and GTXE platforms.

Source: Senesi Motorport [senesimotorsport.com]


December 10, 2024

Aerox Bat-Safe box

Aerox, the accessories brand from Schumacher, has released this Bat-Safe for the charging & storage of LiPo batteries.  LiPos can be dangerous and the Bat-Safe provides the safest experience whether it will be storing, transporting or most importantly charging.  Highly recommending all LiPo batteries should be charged and stored in a Bat-Safe box and not a LiPo bag, Schumacher Racing are no longer selling LiPo Bags as they don’t believe they offer adequate LiPo fire protection.  The Aerox Bat-Safe is a double-walled insulated steel box with a flame arrestor.  Any battery within the specifications will not be a fire hazard if charged or stored inside it and in case of a fire, the smoke and soot is also filtered by the flame arrestor.

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December 10, 2024

Baruffolo confirmed at Kyosho

In no way breaking news, Marco Baruffolo has officially confirmed his move to Kyosho.  The Italian who moves to the Japanese manufacturer after a short 14-month stint with a small Italian brand WIRC Racing, where he joins fellow countryman Riccardo Berton who returns to the brand after 4-years with developing the IFB8 at Infinity.  One making the news official Baruffolo posted, ‘As many of you already know, I will join Kyosho Corporation for the next years!  I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and I will do my best on and off track.’

Source: Marco Baruffolo [Facebook]


December 10, 2024

3Racing Cero Ultra-Ace 2.0 Competition Touring Car

Hong Kong’s 3Racing has announced the upcoming release of what they are describing as their most advanced touring car chassis to date, the Aero Ultra-Ace 2.0 competition grade 1:10 electric touring car.  Built on the highly capable cero ultra ace version 1 platform, their team drivers and customers across the world provided feedback to help them to refine Cero Ultra Ace even further for carpet racing and to create Cero Ultra Ace 2.0.  They are confident with all the updates made that Cero Ultra Ace 2.0 will lower drivers laptimes even more versus the previous kit offering.

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December 10, 2024

Xray announces 1:10 Offroad progam with Martin

Xray has announced that the multiple EFRA European Champion Lee Martin has joined their factory team to represent the brand in 1:10 offroad. The very experienced British race who spent the last 2-years with Schumacher in 1:10, will have a program with hte Slovakian brand that includes BRCA Masters, MKGP & EOS, EFRA Euros and BRCA Nationals.  Competing on his new signing the Multiple British National Champion, who will continue with Agama in 1:8 Offroad, said, ‘I am very pleased to be joining Xray for the foreseeable future.  The quality of these luxury products and Xray’s constant pursuit for racing perfection is inspiring and hugely motivating.  I can’t wait to get started.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


December 10, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 Low Centre Gravity Kit

Mikimodel continues with its release of option parts for Yokomo’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of this Low Centre Gravity Kit.  With the kit they have managed to lower the front towers by approximately 4 mm and at the rear by 2mm.  Compared to the standard measurements of the shock absorber rod length, it is necessary to shorten the stroke slightly but standard shock absorbers can easily be used.  The Italian company said they noticed that the car reacts very very well to stress, the car becomes more stable and easier to drive, giving overall greater overall ease.

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December 10, 2024

T-Works Domino Droop Gauge & Extender

Another new set-up tool from T-Works is this Domino Droop Gauge & Extender.  The 10mm Chassis Droop Gauge Blocks are used to measure the height of the lower stop of the swingarm and the axle height of the output shaft, which is one of the indispensable tools for tuning the vehicle to improve the accuracy and consistency when tuning the suspension system of the shock absorber.  The Domino Droop Gauge Extender adds 10mm with each one stacked providing convenience when working chassis data tuning changes.

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