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June 19, 2023

Powerstar electronic power switch

Powerstar has released its new style electronic Power Switch. It can be used with various batteries like Ni-Cd, Ni-MH 5 cell, Li-Po, Li-Fe 2 Cell. It features a connector clip to prevent disconnection, Over-discharge and short-circuit protection functions, Li-Po voltage protection function to protect Li-Po battery from over-discharging and is IPX4 Water Resistance. The power switch has locations for screws which align with many popular vehicles on the market so mounting is neat, handy, and secure.

Source: PowerStar [powerstar-racing.com]

June 19, 2023

Xpress Arrow AM1 M-Chassis

Hong Kong chassis manufacturer Xpress has released a new M-Chassis, the Arrow AM1. The shaft driven car is an M-Chassis version of the full size Arrow AT1 1:10 electric touring car. Sporting all the designs that made the Arrow AT1 a competitive chassis, they have turned it into a M-Chassis platform. The AM1 features 4WD Shaft Drive Floating Gearbox System with a sealed transmission gearbox with drive via aluminium propeller shafts which providing extra durability and weight saving. It uses the same self-lubricating plastic that is found on Arrow AT1 with suspension plastics the same as the XM1, so Xpress mini fans will have parts already.

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June 16, 2023

Serpent 990 Shockmount Flex Sets

Serpent has released new optional front and rear Shockmount Flex sets for their 990 1:8 Onroad Chassis which allow for more flex. The traditional shock bracket is replaced by 2 separate mounts. Due to the use of the shims, the angle of the shocks can also be adjusted in smaller steps, allowing for an even better suited set-up. The two separate mounts can be connected to give more stiffness, especially on high traction tracks.

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June 15, 2023

SMJ .12 Kabuto T12

SMJ has released their latest .12 Kabuto Engine, the T12. The engine has been completely redesigned from the previous model, and features a DLC coated crankshaft with two tungsten weights, which contributes to increased torque at low and mid speeds. The new T12 engine also features an underhead with an O-ring to prevent dust from entering, and a large cooling head finished in a bold blue and black colour to meet the toughest race conditions. The Kabuto T12 is also available pre-broken in by “YURUGIX”, a pioneer of pre-broken-in engines that has earned the trust of top drivers.

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June 14, 2023

MXLR SideBite R-2 Outdoor Tire Additive

MXLR has introduced SideBite R-2 Outdoor Tire Additive, an odourless and non-toxic to comply with worldwide racing associations rules. Tested and developed to be used on outdoor tracks with asphalt/tarmac/concrete surface. This tyre additive works well on both rubber and foam tires offering a great amount of grip and overall drive feeling. Developed, produced and filled in Germany, SideBite R-2 comes in a handy 95ml plastic bottle with integrated sponge applicator and sealing cap.

Source: MXLR [maexler.com]

June 13, 2023

Marka Racing Level Setup Board System

Italy’s Marka Racing has released a Level Set-up Board system supporting setup boards up to 18mm thick. Consistenting of a level and four machined adjustable aluminium feet, you fix the feet to the four sides of the setup surface, place the spirit level in the centre and rotate the feet until the bubble is positioned in the centre. This ensures you have the perfect even surface on which to make set-up adjustments to your car.

Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]

June 13, 2023

Yokomo SuperDrift SD2.0

Yokomo has just released details of their new SuperDrift SD2.0 1:10 drift chassis. The SD series of tuning drift cars, which can achieve various specifications by reconfiguring parts, has evolved into the latest version, SD2.0. While keeping the basic design of graphite double-deck chassis and gear-drive RWD, a thorough review of the weight balance and changes to the front Ackermann ratio have been made to further accentuate the latest RWD drift style.

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June 9, 2023

Montech Oval series 1:10 200mm body shells

Italian body producer Mon-Tech Racing has released a new series of oval body shells intended for 200mm Pan Car racing. Three body option are available, two Nascar, the Dega and Darlington, and one Pick-Up truck, the Bristol. The Dega and Darlington are produced in 0.75mm ‘Light’ version while Bristol is formed in standard 1mm version. The kit includes the rear wings, the fixing screws, decals of the headlights & grilles, and the masking for the windows.

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