April 1, 2022

Exotek 22 5.0 alloy drag gear box set

For TLR 22 5.0-3.0 drag racing builds, Exotek have produced this high performance heavy duty gear box, motor plate with shock tower and alloy idler gear set. All alloy gearbox construction keeps your gears in perfect alignment for true mesh and no gearbox flexing that causes binding at high rpm’s. A direct bolt on for the TLR 22 5.0-3.0 series it has a raised diff setting for improved cvd axle angles, +1mm higher diff than on the 5.0 laydown gearbox’s highest setting. An extra long slotted motor plate gives larger gearing range options and the heavy duty alloy motor plate is designed to minimise flex (unlike carbon fibre) to maintain proper gear mesh. The included 4mm thick carbon fibre tower features optimised geometry for proper ride height and shock angles and it is drilled out to accept optional Exotek pro body mount plate or the stock wing mount. The set includes a hard anodised 7075 alloy idler gear for better durability.

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April 1, 2022

Serpent SRX8 GTE 1/8 4wd EP RTR

Serpent now offers the SRX8 GTE in a Ready To Race package, to make this car even more attractive to a broader customer base. Featuring top-quality components throughout such 4wd with cardan shafts, compact & durable gear-diffs, aluminium motor mount, super low longitudinal battery boxes, compact speedo-servo mount, unique angled steering system, 16mm big bore shocks, ball raced anti-roll bars FR and RR, aluminium shock towers, durable suspension and transmission parts and captured suspension pins. The package is completed with pre painted body shell and 2.4 GHz transmitter, waterproof electronic speed controller with small footprint, which fits the SRX8 GTE like a glove and a strong 1900KV brushless motor with lots of torque. Only parts required are the LiPo batteries, charger and transmitter batteries.

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March 31, 2022

Rêve D R-tune PC rear spring

Rêve D have introduced their new R-tune PC rear spring. This multi-winding type PC rear spring excels in relatively low-grip road surfaces such as P tiles and coloured concrete. Utilising the amazing ‘SWO’ material that has been proven in the previously released R-tune series giving a strong kicking feeling even at higher spring rates and controlled performance. They continue to use the popular 2-way structure that enables you to flip the top and bottom of the spring, allowing you to instantly adjust it according to the road surface conditions and driving skills. There are 3 types in the line-up (medium, medium hard & hard) and they are available separately or as a full set in its own dedicated box.

View the box set here


March 30, 2022

Infinity IF14-2 FWD balancing bumper weight

For the Infinity IF14-2 FWD, Creation Model have introduced this balancing weight for the front bumper with a weight of 45grams. For use on asphalt surfaces in low grip conditions or when you want to increase weight over the front axle and increase driving stability. Can be added to the kit’s standard 85 grams for a total of 130 grams and the weight also includes special new foam bumper to fit this additional weight.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]


March 28, 2022

Awesomatix A12 short steering blocks & alloy block post

Awesomatix have introduced three new front end options for their A12 1/12th scale. The first two are optional steering blocks, standard axle position and a trailing version, with both being 1.4mm shorter in overall height, which provides additional 0,7mm space for droop/ride height settings. The final new item is an 5deg alloy steering block post which is 2,3g lighter each compared to the standard steel versions. Also steering block tubes are no longer needed when using these axles.

View the other new items here


March 24, 2022

Pro-Line Reaction HP Ultra blue compound

Pro-Line’s Reaction HP is now available in the new super soft, Ultra Blue compound to provide even more incredible grip from the legendary Pro-Line Reaction tread design. Tested by some of the nation’s top No Prep racers, this new compound provides relentless traction off the line and stability at the top end with little to no break-in or conditioning needed: so, you can go faster, faster. As always, the Reaction HP Ultra Blue features Pro-Line’s High-Performance herringbone weave pattern Belt, for little-to-no tire ballooning or expansion and is proudly Made in the USA.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


March 24, 2022

Protoform 2023 Nissan Z clear body

Protoform is proud to bring one of the most highly anticipated sports cars of 2022 to the 1:8 Street Bash scene with the Protoform rendition of the 2023 Nissan Z for Vendetta & Infraction 570 MEGA. The new Z features classic sports car proportions of a long hood and a short rear deck. Combined with iconic Z styling elements, it creates a design that is completely modern, yet immediately identifiable as a Nissan Z. Protoform has captured every essence of the design faithfully recreating and including add-on headlight buckets for a super scale look and an add-on race-inspired rear wing for the style and performance you have come to expect. Formed from durable 1mm thick high-quality polycarbonate with paint-then-peel overspray film, and it also includes a detailed decal sheet and wing mounting hardware.

View more angles of the 2023 Nissan Z here


March 22, 2022

Exotek B6.3 heavy duty 7075 alloy diff case

From Exotek comes this heavy duty machined 7075 alloy differential case for the B6.3 & B6.2. Perfect machined roundness makes for a free spinning transmission and a must have for high powered drag racing applications and extra internal machining allows for extra fluid to be added for increased fluid capacity and life. This is much stronger than the stock plastic diff gear but not indestructible so it is important to use black or white grease on the gears and reapply frequently to prolong its life.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]