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June 17, 2024

Schumacher Mi9 Hexagon 3D Flex Bumper

New from Schumacher is this Hexagon 3D Flex Bumper for it Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Weighing in at 10g, the new TPU bumper is primarily for the new Mi9, but will also fit the Mi7 and Mi8. It is designed to give a great fit for the popular Xtreme Twister/Speciale bodyshells. The bumper has a 10mm longer protrusion so gives a better fit for the modern method of forward mounted bodies. No more need for extra bumper foam. The flexible design provides great impact resistance too.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 14, 2024

Infinity IF15-2 Wide Spec 1:10 235mm

Infinity has released a ‘Wide Spec’ version of its World Championship winning 1:10 Nitro Onroad IF15-2 kit. The ‘Wide Spec’ gives you a 1:10 235mm category set-up allowing you to easily enjoy high performance. The front end features short shocks to accommodate the low nose of 1:10 235mm LeMan style bodyshells which generates powerful downforce. For the kit a front differential has been chosen to achieve even easier drivability. The rear is equipped with a linked rear body mount that transmits downforce directly to the hub.

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June 14, 2024

RC Maker Digital Caster Gauge Platform for Mi9

New from aftermarket option parts manufacturer RC Maker is this Digital Caster Gauge Platform for the Schumacher Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. This allows you to use an existing digital angle gauge to read the caster on the recently released Mi9. If you have one in camber or caster form from the Awesomatix, you can simply remove the old plate and fasten this new plate onto the caster gauge! It slides on and locates onto the Mi9 with ease, no matter what steering arms you’re using. This allows you to check the caster with or without a setup station attached to the car.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

June 14, 2024

Noble NB4 Pro+ radio

Having made a big impression on the RC market over recent months, Chinese radio manufacturer FlySky has released an update to their popular Noble Pro Radio with the introduction of the Noble NB4 Pro+. Improvements with the Pro+ include median accuracy further improved by 20%. The potentiometer in the Pro+ has a smaller voltage fluctuation range, a smaller maximum deviation, and more stable voltage changes. The NB4 Pro+ features a 3.5-inch 320*480 IPS HB outdoor display screen which has been improved for 4-times more brightness. It presents bright colours and clear picture details, making the bright parts brighter and the dark parts more profound, presenting realistic and full images and layered details, easily meeting your outdoor display needs. Updates mean the Single-handle battery life has increased by 1 hour plus, the built-in battery of the NB4 Pro+ handle supporting “quick-detachment”. It comes with a large capacity 3450mAh high-quality 18650 battery as a standard configuration and a charging base, providing long endurance of more than 10 hours. Like the previous model the Pro+ has an innovative USB Type-C interface with two concealed functions. The optimised data interface uses USB Type-C interface for more stable connection.  One interface for multiple functions – A dual-head Type-C data cable supports teaching interaction in coach mode, making it easy to pass on skills. Connecting a head tracking cable to the head tracking device enables the head tracking function, immersing you in a real-life experience of speed and excitement. The NB4 Pro+ has high-density competition grade handwheel sponge with ergonomic design and special surface treatment for a more delicate and comfortable handwheel grip, with more precise feedback.

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June 14, 2024

Power HD Mi9 S15-S direct mount servo

Servo manufacturer Power HD has introduced a brand new direct mount servo S15-S for the Schumacher’s Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. With an integrated CNC servo holder, this S15-S directly mounts to the Mi9, perfectly matching the original servo mount screw hole. The direct mounting and reverse receiver wire output offer neater wiring and reduce overall weight, contribute to a lower chassis centre of gravity. Having the same high performance as the popular S15, the S15-S can be programmed with Power HD program box to set your favourite parameter according to different tracks, achieving better lap time and steering. It also supports FLYSKY i-BUS2 protocol. The S15-S is being used by World Champion Michal Orlowski in his successful 2024 touring car campaign, with his Schumacher Mi9 fitted with the servo during his latest TQ and Win at the ETS season opener in the Netherlands last weekend.

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June 13, 2024

EXO Design YZ870C conversion kit

New from EXO Design is this conversion kit for the Yokomo YZ-870C 1:10 4WD Buggy. The kit which is available for pre-order, all pre-orders made getting a bonus free set of wing mounts and anti-slip battery tape, and is available in two versions: YZ870-O for Yokomo Original Shocks or YZ870-B for Big-Bore Shocks. The kit includes 8 piece carbon fibre parts, aluminium stand offs/washers/screws. The reinforced front and rear shock towers are made from 3.5mm carbon fibre and feature extra mounting positions for fine tunings. Also included are two aluminium battery holder nut and a carbon battery plate, two aluminium stands with a carbon fibre top plate, plastic wing mount and an aluminium hex servo saver. Finally the kits includes 2.2 inch front and rear rims in pink – the colour and offset are the same as the re-release YZ870C.

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June 13, 2024

Team Brood B7 Slipper Eliminators

High-performance RC racing components producer Team Brood Racing has released a newly designed Slipper Eliminator for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy. Building on the success of the B6 units, this latest innovation offers enhanced durability, precision fit, ease of use for serious racers, & world class performance. The updated design of the B7 Slipper Eliminator features increased surface area against the flats of the top shaft, machined to even closer tolerances. This improvement significantly reduces the chance of movement that can lead to stripping out the eliminator. To further enhance reliability, additional material has been added around the shaft hole to prevent flex from thermal expansion, ensuring the eliminator remains secure and intact.

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June 13, 2024

WMH Racing Tool Holder and Parts Tray

Two new products from WMH Racing are this Tool Holder and Parts Tray. The tool holder is designed to have the tip of the tool inserted into the holder. It has 5 different sized holes/slots for various sized tools, and a bottom tray designed for tools that you wouldn’t put into a holder. The parts tray is designed to hold various small and medium sized objects in your pit such as shims, screws, pinions, tuning parts, and larger items like small tools. Both are available with choice of primary and accent colours and designed for travel they require no fasteners for assembly.

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