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October 18, 2024

Serpent F190 Foam Tyre/Wheel Sets

Serpent has released a range of foam tyre/wheel sets for the unique F190 1:8 4WD Electric Formula 1 Chassis it launched in August. The new Wheel/tyre sets, which require the use different wheel axles available from Serpent, are developed to provide an even a better driving experience with the F190. The 85mm (FR/RR) size of these tyres are similar to the kit rubber tyres and maintain not only the same rollout, but also keep the amazing ‘scale’ look of the F190. Available in 35 and 37 shore, with the foam tyres you will have higher grip on your F190 and achieve faster lap times instantly.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

October 17, 2024

Trinity Apparel Line

Iconic US electronics brand Trinity, which was last year acquired by Horizon Hobby, has released a new apparel line. The Checkered T-Shirt and Hoodie collection ties the past, present and future Trinity together through a retro design and updated logo. If you are looking for a more modern look, the Trinity Black T-Shirt is the perfect option. Both T-shirt designs feature a colour globe logo on the back, and a white globe logo on the sleeve. Complete the look with your choice of a Richardson 112 Trucker or D Series Flat Bill Trucker Cap, each featuring Trinity’s updated logo.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

October 17, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Bearing Front/Rear Universal Driveshafts

Yokomo is adding the option of bearing type Front/Rear universal driveshafts for its competition level MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The universal design with bearings is available as a pair with corresponding spool or diff cups or individual items. The bearing type driveshafts reduce drive loss and stabilises suspension operation, thereby increasing cornering speeds.

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October 17, 2024

JConcepts RC10B7 Alu Caster Hat Bushings

New from JConcepts are these Caster Hat Bushings to help level up the look of the RC10B7 from Team Associated. The all-aluminium, CNC machined items have trick indentations providing styling cues and identifiers to quickly recognise thickness. Available in blue and black colours, the caster hat bushings arrived packaged including the 1mm and 2mm thickness, most commonly used in dirt racing applications.

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October 17, 2024

Pro-Line RC8B4.1 Sector Body

In the latest release of their 1:8 Sector Body, Pro-Line has added a version for Team Associated’s RC8B4.1 1:8 Buggy platform. Released back in August, the Sector features a ground-up redesign to optimise the handling of your buggy in the trickiest of track conditions. The low-slung design features a laid-back windshield and long center fin for ideal stability and side bite, lowering your lap times. The overall rake of the body contributes to the planted yet drivable feel of the Sector, while the body has the right amount of clearance around the gearbox, chassis, and bulkhead. Made in the USA , the body is made with Crystal Clear Polycarbonate and is protected by an overspray film.

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October 16, 2024

Grainer doubles at Austrian Nationals finale

Lucas Grainer took a double win at the final round of the Austrian 1:10 Offroad Nationals in Traiskirchen. After taking the TQ spot in the 4WD class with his Reedy powered Team Associated B74.2, Grainer was able to convert this into a win, followed by the Xray of Hupo Hönigl and Peter Pinisch with his Ruddog Racing powered B74.2. In the 2WD class, Grainer was only 4th on the grid, but after close battles he secured the win followed by Team Associated team-mate Marcel Rekettye in P2. In the 2WD stock class it was Thomas Rössler who won with his RC10B7.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

October 16, 2024

JConcepts Double Bar 1:8 Buggy Tire

JConcepts has officially released its newest 1:8 Buggy tyre, the Double Bar. The Florida based company brought the tyre to market during the march to the 1:8 IFMAR World Championship in Spain. Using previously unseen elements with the dual nature of the tread, the JConcepts item is an entirely different monster. The overlapping and repeated concept is one that intends to tackle conditioned track surfaces and heavy slick groove conditions like never before. Located in the infield of the tread, diamond patterned pins consume space, surface area, and ultimately a flexible arrangement that conforms to high-end racing conditions. As the dual tread intersects itself, a wall provides additional side bite and stability during hard side-loads and 180-degree corners. The soft and layered tread terminates at the edge, and it rolls off to give the tyre an easy transition for an easier driving feel. Inside, a firmer inner carcass webbing was built into the Double Bar to take on more difficult jumping tasks, faster speed European style track layouts, and reduce the ballooning effect of racing at higher speeds. The Double Bar arrives ready with Dirt-Tech inserts known for their durability, shape, and consistent feel in a multitude of track conditions.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 16, 2024

Vision Racing Products N1 Performance Kit

Texas-based R/C design and manufacturing company Vision Racing Products (VRP) has released a new 2025 Performance Kit for the Agama N1 1:8 Buggy called the VRP NV. The new performance kit completely redesigns the geometry into an even lower centre of gravity buggy. It also simplifies and reduces weight as well. The new configuration is needed for American style tracks, but will excel on EU tracks just the same. In addition to keeping the lowest CG available, VRP have worked hard to make the best jumping and landing buggy too. One very noticeable difference is the amount of grip the NV makes. In most cases to date, VRP claim they have had the most grip of any buggy, while maintaining good turn in and cornering. The NV does not labor in the turns due to the shocks being high like traditional buggies, and it shows. The VRP Performance Kit offers the opportunity to have a different and unique buggy for 2025.

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