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September 10, 2020

Team Bomber TB-AK12 S-line side springs

Team Bomber have produced this new range of S-line springs for their TB-AK12 1/12th scale pan car. These HQ side springs are best suited for a wide range of popular carpets, high-grip road surfaces and conditions where a solid diff is used. The result of a close cooperation with a Japanese spring manufacturer with testing and technical capabilities they found that the taper of the springs helps reduce on power traction loss during cornering when using a differential. Made with high quality materials, the number of winds of each spring and all their dimensions have been carefully checked to ensure consistency and the best end product. Available in two versions, blue (soft) and white (hard).

Source: Team Bomber [teambomber.jp]

September 10, 2020

T-Works Yokomo rear wheel hub screws

New for the Yokomo line of 1/12th scale cars, comes this set of rear wheel hub screws from T-Works. Made from high quality titanium, with a machined head, these lightweight M3x6mm screws come in a set of 6 pieces and are supplied with the corresponding Allen key.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 10, 2020

Sweep Racing EXX-R3 compound tires

Sweep Racing have announced that their all new EXX-R3 compounds are finally available to hit the track. The new compounds provide much faster lap time on multiple track conditions such as low grip asphalt or sugar surface, even pure asphalt surfaces. Consistency has also been improved from first run to the end and the compounds are available with R3 carcass which is rounder than the R2 tire shape. Sweep have tested EXX-R3 compounds since TITC in Thailand and have had very good results even in super hot weather conditions. The EXX-R3 tires comes with EXP-SX thin mould inserts and it’s increased air gaps in order to make high traction on the track. Available in 24, 28, 32, 36 & 40 compounds.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

September 9, 2020

Infinity IF14 II floating electronic plate set

New for the Infinity IF14 II, Creation Model have produced a new batch of products based around their new floating electronic plate set. The floating electronics plate allows the receiver, ESC and motor cooling fan to be easily installed and removed from the chassis, helping with maintenance and allowing for quicker chassis changes. The graphite electronics plate floats off the main chassis by either attaching to a centre weight or an aluminium electronics plate mount to avoid affecting the chassis flex. The brass centre weight comes in at 15 grams and additional 7.5 gram balance weights can added to the centre weight to help balance your car. The 7.5 gram weight can also be mounted without the 15 gram centre weight by mounting it to an aluminium plate mount if necessary. The centre weight can also function as a chassis stiffener by adding an extra screw to the chassis. In addition Creation Model have produced an aluminium cooling fan mount that can also be added to allow installation of a 30mm size fan for cooling the motor. This mount is available in anodised black or red.

View the different parts & configurations here

September 9, 2020

MSE MBX8 battery box & arm stiffeners

MSE Performance Parts Germany have released some new carbon options for the Mugen MBX8 buggy. First up this extended battery box for easy installation of your batteries without the cable chaos. Recommended for use with the Mugen Seiki rubber grommet for better cable routing and sealing, the top carbon plate gives it that factory look and comes with an engraved MSE logo. Also for the MBX8 are a pair of 2mm thick carbon lower arm plates for both the front and the rear. These torsion-resistant carbon plates work best in very hot weather conditions and high grip surfaces or carpet tracks.

View the lower arm plates here

September 9, 2020

VP-Pro Striker Evo short course tires

VP-Pro have released this 1/10 short course tire to its extensive tire range, called the Striker Evo VP-503. Made using their tried and tested thread pattern from the 8-series, it provides stable and excellent wear during their testing and real world race conditions. Produced from high quality rubber and inserts there are three different colour rims to choose from (black, yellow & white) and come in a range of different hardness compounds.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

September 9, 2020

Thayer, Batta & Ashmore win big at Surf City Classic

Having covered the mod classes from the 13th Annual Surf City Classic that was held this past weekend at OCRC Raceway, the action was no less exciting in the Stock classes. In the 13.5 4wd Buggy class, it was Yokomo driver Matthew Gonzales that would get the TQ spot for the single 10-minute A-main ahead of Matthew Williby. As the tone went off, 5th place starter Jake Thayer got off to a great start and would find himself in 2nd place by the end of lap 2. He would then slowly begin catching the leader Gonzales during the next few minutes of the race by putting in fast and consistent laps. Right at the halfway point of the A-Main, the Yokomo/Muchmore driver made a great pass for the lead and would hold it to the end to take an impressive win. Matthew Gonzales would have to settle for 2nd with Matthew Williby completing the podium in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

September 9, 2020

Xpress Execute lower suspension mount spacers

From Xpress for their line of Execute touring cars, including the XQ10, comes this set of 0.5mm thick lower suspension mount spacers. Further fine tune your roll centres with these easy to install spacer shims for your lower suspension mounts. Also included is a shim for the one-piece optional FR mount. Suitable for the Xpress Execute XQ1S, XQ1, XM1S, XM1, FT1, FT1S & XQ10.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]