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December 14, 2023

Donathen RC 1:10 Car Stands

New from Donathen RC are these two 1:10 cars stands with one for offroad racers and a lower version for onroad use. The offroad car stand will hold a variety of vehicles like: buggies, stadium trucks, and other 1:10 scale vehicles. Featuring a hexagonal pattern that will hole shocks and diffs while rebuilding them. It also has rubber feat to prevent the stand from moving while on a flat surface, and foam strips on top keep the car in place. The onroad car stand can hold 1:10 scale cars like touring, F1, and WGT cars as well as 1:12 scale cars. It featuring the same rubber feet and foam strips as the offroad stand with both available in a choice of colours.

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December 13, 2023

IFMAR World Champion Manufacturer Stats

With the 1:12 World Championships in Florida last week marking the conclusion of another season of World Championships for RC racing’s World Governing Body IFMAR, they have issued an updated list of World Champion Manufacturer stats. With 2023 the 46th year of the federation, which ran its first World Championship in 1977, it is the manufacturer that won that 1:8 Onroad title that holds the honour of the most winning manufacturer in the sport. Thanks to Davide Ongaro kicking of this year’s World Championship calendar with victory at the 1:10 4WD Offroad World Championship at Hobby Action in Arizona, Team Associated have amassed 32 World titles. That impressive achievement gives them double the titles of joint second placed Japanese companies Yokomo and Kyosho. Interestingly this year two new names were added bring the list to 30 manufacturers past and present. Thanks to Toni Gruber’s win at the 1:8 GT Worlds in Australia, Hong Nor is now a World Champion manufacturer. Although a well established electric onroad manufacturer for over a decade, Awesomatix claimed its first World title in Florida with their own team manager ‘Mad Max’ Machler lifting the 1:12 Spec World title at Beachline Raceway making the newest World Champion manufacturer.

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December 13, 2023

Team Associated RC8B4e Weight Bias Chassis

Developed during 2023 as their drivers wanted the option to shift weight rearward on lower grip ungroomed tracks, Team Associated has released the FWB/RWB Weight Bias Chassis for its RC8B4e 1:8 eBuggy. Racers can tune the RC8B4e’s weight bias using two motor and centre differential positions with the FWB/RWB chassis and adapter. Forward is the original location for maximum steering, and the rearward location gives more rear grip and lightens the front end for low grip or bumpy conditions. Customers will need chassis and the FWB/RWB Adapter with 96.5mm Dogbone Set to update their RC8B4e to the new chassis system. The #81581 104mm centre dogbone from the original kit is used with the new parts. The replacement 96.5mm centre dogbone set is sold separately for spare parts (it’s included in #81645). Also notable, the new chassis design installs the drivetrain in the reverse orientation from the original kit, and this provides a positive torque reaction that will aid in rear grip on power.

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December 12, 2023

Team Associated RC8B4.1 Team Kit

New from reigning back to back 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Champion manufacturer Team Associated is the next evolution of the 2022 IFMAR World Champion-winning chassis, the RC8B4.1 Team Kit. Team Associated engineers sought to lower the CG, reduce weight, and improve handling on un-groomed outdoor tracks. As a result, the new RC8B4.1 RWB chassis design has a stiffer tapered profile for predictable high-speed handling, allowing for a softer overall shock package. The suspension is overhauled with new front and rear low-CG shock towers and shorter shocks, along with new 3-hole rear suspension arms that allow for softer shocks and springs while still maintaining support in the fast turns. The new wide base rear hubs come in three fixed axle heights and use 3mm carbon fibre hub towers to allow several different geometry options. Lastly, the buggy comes with 92mm universal joints, 44/13 bevel gears, and a 47T spur gear for the most grip and smoothest power delivery on un-groomed outdoor tracks.

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December 12, 2023

JConcepts Stage Killah competition crawler body

JConcepts has updated and recreated one of the classics in the line-up by re-introducing the Stage Killah 1:10 competition crawler body. The sharply tuned shell wraps the chassis of competition trucks like the Axial SCX Pro and other competition crawlers like a glove. The low-slung shell, with gentle shaping provides a front and rear tucked concept with cab and bed area for the truck minded competitor. The body has large format recessed windows front, side, and a small extra cab viewing area. The outer geometry of the body is lined with a flange to improve the durability of the flat panel areas of the item. The bed area of the body has smoothly rolled corners, small recess for included fan decals to drop in and a JC logo bossed on the centre for authenticity. The front hood scoop is a small step offset of the pitched front-end to give definition to the design. Crawling drivers will enjoy the narrow footprint and the ability to user tune, trim, and bend polycarbonate panels to further enhance characteristics which provide for clearance, are an added benefit. The grille area is unique, featuring 3 recessed sections replicating positioning for lights, and the included decal to cover the section provides a sinister look.

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December 12, 2023

Yokomo hand carry car bag

Yokomo has produced a new hand-carry bag featuring the Yokomo Racing Factory logo for transporting your RC car to the race track. The bag is large enough to hold not only touring cars and drift cars, but also wide offroad cars. The bag is also equipped with a belt to easily hold the machine for safe transportation. The nylon material is stain-resistant, and cushioned rubber is added to the inner lining to prevent it from losing its shape, enhancing a sense of security. There is enough room for an offroad car, so tyres, spare body, parts case, etc. can be all in one bag. Use of the new carry bag in conjunction with a racing pit bag or similar bag will dramatically increase storage capacity.

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December 12, 2023

ProTek RC Ultra LCG Shorty Lipo

ProTek RC has announced the release of its newest addition to the PTK battery line, the ULCG (Ultra Low Center of Gravity) 2S 130C Graphene + HV 4400mAh Shorty LiPo. The pack features an ultra-low centre of gravity at just 18.3mm in height with a weight of only 154 grams making it the thinnest and lightest pack they have produced to date. When compared to standard LiPo and LiHV, Silicon Graphene cells deliver improved efficiency, lower operating temperatures, lower internal resistance, better run time, increased cycle life and increased voltage. The ROAR approved pack is ideal pack for 2WD and 4WD modified racing, or stock class racers that want optimum voltage for the entire run. The improved efficiency of this pack will allow for lower operating temperatures and lower internal resistance.

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]

December 12, 2023

Reds Racing 721 Scuderia Pro Gen4

Reds Racing has introduced its latest 3.5cc offroad engine designed, the 721 Scuderia PRO Gen 4. The engine boasts Reds Racing’s revolutionary 3 needle carburetor, only available on Gen 4 Scuderia engines. This carburetor not only facilitates superior tuning in diverse conditions but also ensures a more consistent and linear power delivery. Each carburetor is equipped with a special sealing ring, enhancing both sealing and tuning stability. The 721 Scuderia Pro Gen 4 is a high-torque engine crafted to significantly reduce fuel consumption. Its features include a long-stroke geometry of 16.2×16.9 mm, 7 scavenger ports, and a single exhaust port cylinder sleeve that collaborates with the crankcase, delivering enhanced low-to-middle-range torque. The 721 Scuderia PRO is hand tuned undergoing meticulous hand-tuning by M. Rossi, including a silicone-filled, balanced, and tuned crankshaft. Each engine is individually inspected and compression checked by Mario and Marco Rossi. Other features include a double seal front bearing engineered for heightened durability and idle stability and Reds 9 balls rear ceramic bearing which enhances overall performance.

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