New from Monaco RC is the “Swaybar Box” which is the ideal solution for organising and transporting the anti-roll bars of the Xray X4 2024. Compact in size, it divides into two assignable levels that allow for the separation of used bars from new ones. The levels are equipped with dividers to separate the front bars from the rear ones. To make things even simpler, a colour-contrasting infographic is included.
Further bolstering its team with European drivers, American brand JConcepts Inc. has added top Offroad and Onroad star Michal Orlowski to its 2024 race team. The 22-year-old Polish racer has one of the busiest travel schedules of a Pro Racer flying the world racing one of the largest assortment of classes in the business. The current European 1:10 4WD Buggy Champion and 4WD podium finisher at the recent IFMAR Worlds Arizona, Orlowski has used JConcepts body shells and aero products on his Schumacher Racing cars over the years and with the brand now looking forward to his input as they will look to optimise their products for the latest vehicles. JConcepts boss Jason Ruona said, “We are excited for this opportunity to bring on Michal Orlowski to our world-wide racing team. I’ve followed his racing since the beginning of his career and watched as he’s become one of the most versatile drivers in the world. One of the first orders of business, to bring more selection of items to market for the Schumacher off-road vehicles to further enhance options for some of the top performing vehicles in the market.” Orlowski added, “I am thrilled to announce my partnership with JConcepts. Back in 2015, I got a message from Jason noticing my skills. I am extremely excited to work together on growing the JConcepts brand and their product line. It is a dream come true. I would like to thank Jason, and everyone involved for this fantastic opportunity. Roll on 2024!”
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Max Speed Technology (MST) have introduced their latest 1:10 Competition Drift Car Kit with the release of the RMX EX GT. It is conceptualised with a competition-level focus, endowing the RMX with an entirely new and enhanced control experience. It features a newly designed front/rear suspension and a newly developed stiff spring set, significantly enhancing speed and providing more stable control for big-angle drifting. With comfortable and effortless handling in both entry and exit turns, the RMX EX GT is optimised for performance with a selection of premium optional parts to achieve a more precise driving experience. The newly designed ATK V2 Front steering block is used with a new Ackermann setting that provides aggressive and flexible steering at the beginning of the turn and can handle larger drifting angles in the later stages of the turn capable of stable driving during high-angle drifting.
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Oregon based performance racing accessories producer Vision Racing has released a new carbon fibre chassis as part of its range for Team Associated cars up with the addition of one for the SC6.4 Short Course truck. The standard length carbon chassis features optional battery configurations so that you can run it traditional or go inline. This chassis reduces the weight of the truck by an impressive 60 grams. The kit includes includes the chassis, side braces, aluminium nose plate, battery braces, aluminium stand offs and mounting hardware.
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Adding to its extensive range of aftermarket parts, T-Works has produced replacement diff cups for use on both the Sworkz S35.4 and Sparko F8 1:8 Buggy platforms. Made from spring steel and hard coated for extra strength & increased life span, the cups are offered as a set of two for both the front & rear diffs as well as the centre diff of the buggies.
JConcepts has announced the signing of European 1:8 Buggy Champion Juan Carlos Canas to its 2024 race team. The 21-year-old Spaniard is the current European Champion in both the Nitro and E-Buggy classes and finished on the podium place at the 2022 IFMAR World Championship. Joining JConcepts after his deoarture from Hotrace Tyres, he bolsters the American brands team line-up heading into this IFMAR World Championship year which takes in Sao Paulo City, Brazil, in September. Company founder Jason Rouna said, “I’ve witnessed Juan racing the world circuit for many years and have always marveled at the speed and ability. We are constantly trying to improve our product, with this addition, we want to push our range further than ever before.” Commenting on the announcement Canas stated, “I’m happy to join JConcepts. I’ve been a fan of their products for a long-time. The style of their body shells and aero items is incredible. There are so many different tires and compounds to choose from, I’m excited to get to know the options and work with the team.” The Sworkz driver will make his debut with JConcepts at the up coming 2024 Montpellier GP in France.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
In a busy week of driver announcements from Hobbywing, the World Champion ESC and motor manufacturer has added German duo Eric Dankel and Dominic Greiner to its 2024 Modified Touring Car team line-up. Both drivers come from successful nitro onroad backgrounds with Dankel having made a successful transition to electric touring in recent years while 2024 will see former 1:10 Nitro World Champion Greiner start his first competitive season in electric racing. Having used Hobbywing last season in his Mugen Seiki, 2024 sees Dankel move to Awesomatix as well as become an official Hobbywing team driver. Returning to Serpent for his electric debut, having announced he would be using Nosram batteries the Hobbywing deal completes Greiner’s race package for this new chapter in his racing career.
Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]
Manzo46, the brand of top Swiss Touring Car racer Michele Manzo, has released a ‘Simple Tweak Station’ as a very accurate and simple way to tweak your car. There are a lot of systems to do the tweak but Manzo46 has created a very easy way to do it just by reading numbers. You don’t have to estimate the value, you see the numbers on the scales. It also has the advantage that you can use the scales for any other needs in the pits with them able to support the weight of up to 500g in 0.01g readings. The very compact design means you don’t need big space in to store it.
