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June 20, 2024

Ko Propo announce collaboration with Hara Racing

Japanese radio manufacturer Ko Propo has unveiled that it is to collaborate with RC racing legend Atsushi Hara. The Onroad and Offroad World Champion has reinvented his racing career in recent months back travelling to international race events and it is good to see Ko Propo being active in the market again. A collaboration with Hong Kong based 1:10 Touring Car manufacturer Xpress, who produced a limited edition Execute XQ11 featuring parts in Hara’s signature purple colour, proved very successful. A driver who raced his entire professional career using Futaba but has not been sponsorship for some time, on the announcement of the new collaboration between Ko Propo and his Hara Racing brand, the Japanese driver said, ‘I’m hold KO PROPO for the first time in 18 years!’ while Ko Propo stated, ‘Please stay tuned for further developments!’. We will watch this space with interest but it is great to see increased activity from Hara in the industry and on the racing scene.

Source: KO Propo [Facebook]

June 20, 2024

Reedy Power S24 T-Shirt

Iconic American motor brand Reedy has released a new 2024 season t-shirt. Featuring the Reedy Power motor logo design, the black high-quality poly/cotton blend shirt in black is available in 8 sizes.

Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]

June 20, 2024

RC Maker 1:10 Onroad Weighted Tweak Wheel Set Pro

In the latest product evolution from Ryan Maker’s RC Maker comes this blacked out Weighted Tweak Wheel Set Pro for 1:10 Touring Car. Featuring a more stylish updated design that also increases the usability, durability and accuracy of the tweak wheels. With longer thumb nuts for easier attachment, new chamfered nuts tighten down to hex without shims. It has a smaller range of motion once wheel lifts, for faster resetting with a one-piece weight/bulkhead design for increased rigidity and durability. A premium dual colour lock in base makes for easy transport. Made from RC Maker’s signature GeoCarbon, stylish chamfered, black coated and laser engraved brass give a high quality finished look.

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June 20, 2024

Sworkz complete Tool Bag Set

Sworkz has introduced a tool bag for its latest line of tools offering it as a complete ready to go set with all the key Sworkz tools you need to maintain and repair your RC car. Containing a comprehensive selection of high quality tools specifically designed for competition RC cars, the robust bag guarantees durability. It also offers numerous compartments and holders to keep your tools perfectly organised and easily accessible. The lightweight and compact design of the bag and the easy handling of the tools make it ideal for using it on the go and on the race track.

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June 20, 2024

Associated RC8B4.1 16mm 1.5mm Wire Shock Springs

Team Associated has added a new 1.50mm (1.5D) wire spring lineup to tune its RC8B4.1 1:8 Buggy for the un-groomed and bumpy surfaces encountered at DNC and Silver State. As part of ongoing 1:8 scale development, the team noticed that the current line of 1.6mm wire springs perform well on a higher grip fast layout, but struggled for consistent grip on un-groomed tracks. Changing the wire diameter to 1.5mm gives the spring a different natural frequency and stress on the wire, so it can more easily compress and conform to the track surface in lower grip. Coupled with new softer rates in the front and rear, the new spring lineup is ideal for un-groomed surfaces where traction is at a premium. Both front and rear springs are shortened from the previous kit (front spring from 70mm to 68mm, and rear springs from 86mm to 83mm free length) to optimise the package with the new lower RC8B4.1 shock towers.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

June 19, 2024

Mugen Seiki MSB1 Pin Replacement Tool

New from Mugen Seiki is this Pin Replacement Tool for use with its MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy. The Japanese manufacturer has produced the 2.5 Pin replacement tool following a lot of requested for the option. It is used to replace the φ2.5 pins used in the drive shaft of 1:10 electric buggies used by all brands with Mugen also offering replacement φ2.5×9 pins in a pack of 10 pieces.

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June 19, 2024

ARC A10 Ball Bearing DJ Driveshaft Set

Having unveiled the latest version of its A10 1:10 Electric Touring Car the A10-25 back in March, ARC has finally released its long awaited Ball Bearing Double Joint driveshaft set for the platform. The new ball bearing improves the efficiency of the front solid axle and lasts longer than the C cap, especially in modified or open-boosted classes. Using the new Ball Bearing Double Joint driveshaft set requires upgrading to R123033 A10 B.B outdrives.

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June 19, 2024

Yokomo SD/RD2.0 Drift Car Alu Parts

Yokomo has announced the release of a number of new aluminium parts for its SD/RD2.0 1:10 Drift cars. First up is an aluminium front bulkhead bridge for RD2.0 and SD2.0 which increases the rigidity of the front area. This improves the stability of the front section when diving into and coming out of corners, and increases the freedom of the driving line. The shoulder section has been significantly thinned out for a lightweight finish. For the RD2.0 there is a new aluminium mounting adapter that holds the lower rear shock. By increasing the rigidity of the shock mounting, it improves operating precision and increases road-following performance against minor vibrations. It is also heavier than the standard plastic one, which tends to increase the unsprung load and traction. Also new for the RD2.0 is an Aluminium suspension mount. Shaped to fit the RD2.0 suspension mount, which has a rearward gearbox position, this mount increases suspension rigidity for reliable operation and improved traction. The width of the suspension mount is a D width that can be set in the same range as the RD2.0 standard, which makes it easy to achieve a slightly narrower profile. Fine adjustment is possible by replacing the bushings.

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