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November 18, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 ‘Special Parts’ Spring Stabiliser Rings

Mikimodel, the Italian Yokomo distributor, has released these Spring Stabiliser Rings intended for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Part of the ‘Mikimodel Special Parts’ line, they have developed this new simple but very important accessory to stabilise the spring on the shocks of the MS1.0. The rings that are placed at the base of the shock absorber and preventing small movements and make the spring more stable as the shock works.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

November 15, 2024

Klinik RC Hot Pink Folding RC Car Stand

It might not be to everyone’s taste but US company Klinik RC has announced it is adding Hot Pink to the colour options of its Folding RC Car Stand intended for 1:16-1:10 use. Elevating your car during the build, for maintenance between heats at the track or at home while prepping for the next race their innovative folding car stand is precision CNC laser cut from 4.4mm acrylic and with the attidion of hot Pink is now available in 8 colours to match your livery. With laser engraved Klinik Racing checkers logo on both side panels, Folding RC Car Stand folds to a compact size for easy transportation and the very lightweight stand folds out ready for action in about 2 seconds.

Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com]

November 15, 2024

Team Shepherd | Zen-Racing Pit Mats

Nitro onroad manufacturer Shepherd and its new owner Zen Racing has introduced two new pit mat designs to show your allegiance to the respective brands. Measuring 600mm by 1200mm, they are made from hard wearing easy wipe material making it easy to keep your pit working area clean after a day at the track or after preparing your car at home ahead of testing or racing.

View Zen Racing pit mat here

November 14, 2024

Nova X9R 1:8 Onroad Engines

Following on from the recent release of its new 1:8 Offroad engines, Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has released two new 1:8 onroad engines. Once again not going into the finer details of their latest competition engines or showing any internals, the new 3.5cc 9-port engine is offered as an X9R or a X9R 018 “Carmine Raiola” version. With the engine featuring a new design cooling head, the X9R comes with purple head details and is fitted with a Domed piston and a 3 point Head Button Turbo while the Raiola version, named after their top Italian factory driver, is distinguished by a black head and comes with a Flat head piston and 2 point Head Button Turbo.

View Specs and X9R 018 “Carmine Raiola” image here

November 14, 2024

ARC R8.4LCG 1:8 Onroad Option Parts

ARC has release two new option parts for its R8.4LCG 1:8 Onroad chassis. A new V2 Rear Shock Tower Set for R8.4LCG big bore suspension moves the damper more centre and longer lower ball end to extend the damper length. The new tower improves the rear stability, especially on throttle exit corner. Also new is a V2 Middle Shaft Base V2 with belt tensioner. The new middle shaft base v2 comes with an extra belt tensioner for the middle belt, which will reduce belt skipping chance, the new middle shaft base needs to be upgraded with the V2.0 Upper deck.

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November 14, 2024

Factory Team CS-1 Drift Gyro

New from Factory Team is this CS-1 Drift Gyro which is a high-performance steering gyro suitable for first-time enthusiasts all the way up to highly skilled pros. The CS-1 offers 2 selectable modes, EPA setting, and supports use with the latest Futaba SBUS2 protocol. The compact size Gyro features CNC aluminium case for high-efficiency cooling and protection and uses a high-performance gyroscope sensor. It offers easy adjustment with dual gain modes and EPA feature for matching different models making it perfect for competition R/C drifting.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

November 14, 2024

T-Works TP3X Power Boost Backplate

One of the companies making our coverage of next week’s IFMAR 1:10 Nitro World Championship possible at Huge RC Circuit in Bangkok, Thailand, T-Works has released this Power Boost Backplate for the TP3X from Italian engine manufacturer Picco. Manufactured from high quality materials using precision CNC manufacturing process that ensures accuracy, the modified backplate design effectively increases internal airflow mobility and is designed to increase explosiveness at mid to high speeds, return to idle faster, and improve overall performance. The Power Boost Backplate can be used with Picco Buggy, GT and Onroad model engines to optimise airflow and keep the engine in top condition for an extended period.

View plate fitted here

November 12, 2024

T-Works X4’25 Graphite Upper Bumper Holder

New from T-works for Xray’s World Championship winner X4’25 1:10 Electric Touring car is this graphite upper bumper holder. Made from high-strength carbon fibre, it is lightweight while at the same time has excellent strength and durability. The mount is specially designed to enhance the fixation of the crash sponge, effectively prevent the sponge from shift or fall off in high-speed collisions and ensure that the model car maintains the best protection in various track conditions.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]