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July 11, 2023

RC-Project Rebound Tool

Italian RC tuning parts company RC-Project has release this Rebound Tool that makes matching rebound between shocks easy and accurate. Simply clip the Rebound Tool on the shock shaft to the desired size before bleeding the shock absorbers. The benefits are shocks will have same quantity of oil, precise rebound measurement, Rebound check after closing the shocks and rebound check after a track session. The Rebound Tool measures: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20mm and is compatibility: 3 to 5mm shock shafts.

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July 11, 2023

LSB Red Tyre Additive

LSB Additive has added a new RED formula to its offering of 1:10 Touring Car additives. It has been meticulously developed and rigorously tested with the input of professional drivers, ensuring unmatched performance on the track. With its more aggressive formula, LSB RED provides a major boost in traction right from the start. After the success of LSB ORANGE, this new formula takes things to the next level of traction.

Source: Multimodelismo [facebook.com]

July 11, 2023

Asian Buggy Championships lands in Australia

After a hugely successful opening race at the Philippine Masters in April where World Champion Davide Ongaro took the win, the new Asian Buggy Championships lands in Australia this weekend for the second of its inaugural three race schedule. The VP Racing backed championship will see four days of action at Pine Hills Dirt Racing (PHDR) track in the east-coast Australian city of Brisbane and has attracted a sell out 250 entries. Travelling from across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, drivers will do battle to be crowned winners over six Nitro & Electric Buggy and Truggy classes, all under the direction and voice of championship promoter Scotty Ernst. With many Australian’s having travelled to Manila for the opening race of the Asian Buggy Championships, this weekend is another opportunity for the nations up & coming racers to showcase their talents on a track that well known Aussie racer Zac Ryan has been instrumental in the development of. Jackson Beale, Jak Parsey, Aaron Dexter, Jayden Edmunds, Jordan Van, Zac Foster and Christian Wolhuter are all expected to feature in the battle for victory against young Queensland talents Alex Bernardzik and Caleb Noble.

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

July 11, 2023

Full Scale Tamiya Wild One MAX

We are used to seeing scale releases of iconic race cars from the RC manufacturers especially from the likes of Tamiya, but thanks to British based The Little Car Company we are seeing the reverse of this with the release of the full size Tamiya Wild One MAX. Based on Tamiya 1:10 2WD Buggy which was first released in 1985, and re-released in 2012, the full scale vehicle is being produced under licence from Tamiya. Coming in at €41,000 plus taxes and shipping, it costs a little more than the RC version it is based on. However like its 1:10 version it is electric powered with eight removable battery packs giving a total capacity of 14.4kWh and a top seed of 80kph. Unlike the RC derivative it is also possible to register the buggy as road legal in the UK and EU. The Tamiya Wild One MAX will be publicly unveiled and on static display at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed which runs from July 13-16th. If you fancy getting one the order books open on Thursday and you should have it in early 2024 just in time to drive it to your local track to race your RC cars of course!!

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July 10, 2023

Hagberg wins Portuguese Nationals Rd3

As a nice warm-up to the Swedish Nationals next weekend, Alexander Hagberg took victory at the 3rd round of the Portuguese National Championships in Coimbra over the weekend. The Swede, who resides in Portugal, topped all four qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead Antonino Mangiaracina and José Pereira. In the finals, the factory Xray driver secured the win in Sunday’s hot conditions, in contrast to Saturday wet track, ahead of the similar X4 of Pereira with Silva Samuel completing the podium driving a Mugen. In 13.5T, Hugo Miguel took his Mugen to both the TQ and win. Rúben Francisco driving an Awesomatix finished second with Miguel Costa’s Xray completing the Top 3.

Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]

July 10, 2023

Xray GTX8’23 Hard Coated 14/19T Alu Pinion Gear

Xray has release a hard coated 14/19T Alu Pinion Gear intended for use on its GTX8 ’23 1:8 GT Onroad chassis. The high-strength separate one-piece 2-gear 14/19T pinion gear module is machined from tough 7075 T6 aluminium and specially hard coated for superior strength, light weight, and high durability. Created on a special gear machine, all pinions feature ultra-precise tooth shaping and ultra-true running for vibration-free operation. Fine internal threading allows easy installation. Each pinion is fine etched with the tooth number for quick & easy identification.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 10, 2023

HobbyWing Challenge Malaysia 2023 – Announcement

Having just recently hosted the Malaysia FEMCA Series, SACC RC Park has announced the HobbyWing Challenge Malaysia 2023. Situated in Shah Alam city in the state capital of Selangor, the roof top track will play host to the RC Planet Malayia organised electric touring car event on August 13th. Also the host venue for the Xray’s XRS Malaysia event that as attended by Alexander Hagberg, racing at the HobbyWing Challenge Malaysia will see drivers compete for honours in 13.5T Stock Blinky, 13.5T Stock with HobbyWing Handout Motor & ESC, 17.5T GT with HobbyWing Handout Motor & ESC and 17.5T FWD Blinky. The race schedule will see three rounds of rocket round qualifying with triple A-Main to decide the overall winners

Source: SACC RC Park [Facebook]

July 10, 2023

Destiny RX-10F 3.0 flex alu chassis and wave front brace

Japanese 1:10 electric touring car manufacturer Destiny has released a new flex chassis and wave front brace for their RX-10F 3.0 FWD Touring car which was released in March. The aluminium flex version chassis is suitable for carpet tracks and high traction asphalt tracks. The graphite wave shape front brace, made from 2.0mm high grade graphite with 1mm thickness of wave shape provides more flex than kit brace for more smooth steering response.

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