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February 15, 2023

Capricorn 1:8 GT tyres

Capricorn RC, under its ONE brand, has announced the release of an all new 1:8 GT range of tyres. With a stylish black rim design, the new rubber has proven extremely durable and high performing right from the first tests. In racing, the new tyre has already showed it’s performance with a strong result from Diego Morganti who took 2nd place over the weekend at the famed annual WinterNats in Florida. The tyres are designed to give the best performance and durability in the hope that it will reduce costs and make a more sustainable tyre for the GT Classes. The new range of tyres also allows you to run Foam and Rubber classes simultaneously without causing issues with GT rubber debris. Available in three compounds, Capricorn say the medium tyre will last over 1-hour maintaining strong performance throughout the race.

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February 14, 2023

Infinity IF18-2 Chassis & Washer Sets

New from Creation Model is this new optional chassis plate for the Infinity IF18-2 1:8 Onroad kit. The rigidity of the rear section of the R0340 chassis can be adjusted by adding a flat head screw. Also new from the Nitro Onroad World Champion manufacturer are stainless steel shims with an inner diameter of 3 mm, outer diameter of 4 mm, and thickness of 0.1 mm. The outer diameter is smaller than that of a standard shim while maintaining an inner diameter of 3 mm, allowing you to make adjustments to the clearance of shafts and other parts that were previously not possible. Finally they have released 3×8 Aluminium washers in 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5mm thicknesses which are high-precision machined aluminium with black colour alumite treatment. Larger outer diameter (8 mm) than standard aluminium spacers makes them suitable for use in locations where large forces are applied.

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February 13, 2023

Awesomatix A12 Alloy Steering Block Post 2 degree

Awesomatix has released these Alloy Steering Block Post 2 degree for their successful A12 1:12 racing chassis. Notching up another international title from the TQ at the recent Snowbird Nationals in Florida in the hands of World Champion Marc Rheinard, the new ST1208-C2AL parts offer a weight reduction of 2,3g/pcs compared to the standard steel ST1208/ST1207 steering post combination.

Source: Awesomatix [Facebook.com]

February 13, 2023

SuperRad SR-05 and SR-03L 1:12 LMP bodies

American race body manufacturer SuperRad Competition Bodyshells has released two new 1:12 LMP models to its line up, the all new SR-05 and the redesigned SR-03L. The SR-05 is the result of several months of testing and development and offers balanced handling and stability and is ideal for stock and super stock racing. Fitting all 1:12 cars, it is available in SuperLite .015” and Lite .020” polycarbonate and is ROAR, BRCA, and EFRA approved.

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February 13, 2023

Avid Alu and Steel 5.5mm wide/5mm Bore Pinions

New from Avid are these pinions that are specifically designed for the drag racing scene using 4 pole motors with 5mm bore shafts. What makes these pinion unique is that Avid made the teeth 5.5mm wide instead of the tapered teeth that end up being around 4mm. This allows for more surface area resulting in fewer stripped gears, especially when you mate this pinion with Kimbrough spur gears. The pinions are available made out of 7075-T6 aluminium & hard-anodised to reduce wear and friction, as well as steel. In drag racing, the choice between aluminium and steel pinions often comes down to the specific needs and goals of the vehicle. The majority of racers opt for aluminium pinions due to their lighter weight, which results in quicker acceleration. However, in cases where the vehicle experiences difficulties maintaining traction or keeping its nose down during launches, a steel pinion may be a better option. Steel pinions help balance the vehicle by limiting torque at the start, thereby improving horsepower and top-end speed.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

February 10, 2023

Redcat RDS Competition Spec Drift car Builder’s Kit

On the back of the release of their all new Ready to Run RDS 1:10 Competition Spec Drift car, Redcat is to also offer the RWD chassis as a Builder’s Kit. The RDS builders kit requires assembly and does not include a body, motor, ESC, radio system, steering servo, gyro, battery or charger. The kit is intended for serious drifters who want to build a capable drift chassis that they can add all of their favourite electronics and 200mm body to. The RDS can be set up for three different battery sizes; a competition style 2S shorty LiPo pack, LCG 2S shorty pack, or a standard sized 2S stick pack.

Source: Redcat Racing [redcatracing.com]

February 8, 2023

Exotek XB2 Vader drag chassis conversion set

In the latest conversion kit from US Drag Racing specialists Exotek Racing has released their Vader conversion kit for Xray’s XB2 2WD Buggy. The Carbon fibre drag conversion set can convert Xray XB2’16-XB2’22 making it an economical and fun way to try ‘street eliminator’ drag racing for Xray XB2 owners! Multi drilled gear box plate accepts most variety of XB2 gearboxes and suspension hangers (’16-’22). The kit provides the legal 13″ wheelbase to fit under the hottest new no prep bodies that are on the market such as the Proline Corvette. Included in the conversion set is a heavy duty 2.5mm thick Carbon fibre made and machined in the USA chassis, and side rail plates. Carbon fibre adjustable wheelie bar with heavy duty titanium tie rod height adjuster as well as an extra stiff 4mm gearbox plate. The chassis accepts 47mm wide or narrower shorty type drag racing packs or regular shorty packs with velcro hold downs. 2 level chassis design allows you to lower or raise the gearbox if desired. A 3mm carbon fibre front shock tower allows you run a lower ride height as well as allowing the use of a street eliminator body mount kit. The carbon fibre rear body mount plate that bolts to the stock XB2 wing mounts.

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February 8, 2023

O.S. SPEED R2105 .21 Onroad Engine

O.S. Engines has released the latest version of its 1:8 Onroad World Championship winning engine, the R2105. The O.S. SPEED R21 series took the Mugen of Shoki Takahata to the World title in the US at the end of 2019 and in a year that he will try to defend that title in Japan at the Infinity International RC Speedway, the Japanese engine manufacturer has redesigned most of the parts that make up the R2105. To increase torque on high-grip track surfaces, a newly designed 9-port sleeve is adopted. O.S. SPEED’s traditional DLC coated crankshaft delivers linear power from low to top by changing the counter balance. The outer head has been mirror finish and by clear coat from the conventional colour to a silver head base has been adopted. By adopting a thrust plate made out of steel, wear due to interference between the connecting rod and the cover plate during rotation is reduced and engine life is improved.

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