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August 7, 2024

Ielasi Tuned Electronics power for D’Angelo

Leading 1:8 GT racer Alex D’angelo, who was announced as a new team driver at Italian chassis manufacturer Capricorn, is to use Ielasi Tuned Electronics for his EP GT race programme. On the announcement the Italian said, ‘I’m happy to announce that I’m from now using Ielasi Tuned Electronics on my Lab GT2 EP. I will use the ITX8-RS ESC with the 2650Kv motor. I already had the opportunity to try the Combo last weekend, excellent performance with lower battery consumption, and new track record. Thanks to Daniele and Sabrina for their availability, hoping to achieve great results together.’

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August 7, 2024

Team Saxo 1:10 Formula 1 Front & Rear Wings

Following the latest trends in 1:10 Formula 1 wing designs, TeamSaxo has released a new set of front and rear wing options. They are designed to the popular F1 car style and feature a new guide structure with their appearance as efficient as possible, giving you smoothness and stability. The front wing has a high down force design giving the car more front stability while the rear wing helps stabilise the suspension and makes the car more reactive and more stable.

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August 6, 2024

Xray RX8/NT1 Alu Brake Post Arm

Xray has produced an Aluminium Brake Post Arm for its latest 1:8 and 1:10 Nitro Onroad chassis offerings. Suitable for the RX8 and NT1, the aluminium brake post arm allows more direct and precise braking. CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated, the ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability.

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August 5, 2024

Ielasi Tuned GP9R ‘Extender Kit’

Ielasi Tuned has announced a small upgrade ‘Extender Kit’ dedicated to their GP9R23 and 24 .21 Onroad engines. The Extender Kit consists of a 4mm ergal spacer and 4 quality M3x22 screws (Bossard), to be applied between the head and innerhead to ensure that the cooling head in these very hot months is 4 mm more out of the body. Tested in the super hot conditions at the Leno track over the weekend by their team drivers they obtained an average lowering of the engine temperature of 7 to 8 degrees. A small modification the GP9R23/24 engines in these summer months that is within everyone’s reach.

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August 5, 2024

Fenix G42 FWD 1:10 Touring Car

Fenix Racing has announced its first ever Front Wheel Drive Touring Car with the release of the G42. On unveiling the new kit, the Italian manufacturer says the G42 is way more than an RC Car describing its as “a journey into a new world, with new boundaries to explore”. About 2-years ago they started to discuss about option to step into the “big” field, aka the touring class and FWD was the option to evaluate the field. An interesting class with a certain freedom to think “out of the box”. So, they started to work on the idea due to tending to stay away from the usual solutions and try to explore different options. Some tech point were pivotal, such as reverse Ackermann steering angle or direct servo. Having the servo in the front, they need to locate the motor as close as possible to the front axle, as they didn’t want to “mid”. “Most front” was the option they choose and all the prototypes rely on that solutions.

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August 5, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Aluminium Steering Blocks

Yokomo has introduced the latest version of aluminium steering block for its MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The re-designed shape is lightweight and uses flanged bearings to reduce excessive free-play and offer high accuracy and enhances response and traction, offering a superior alternative to plastic steering blocks. The set includes Aluminium hubs, Flanged bearings and Graphite steering plates. The aluminium steering blocks and graphite plates that are versatile and compatible with both front and rear, left and right positions.
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August 2, 2024

LHo 1:8 Set-Up Wheels

LHo, the newly created brand of front running German Onroad racer Lars Hoppe, has launched new carbon fibre setup wheels for 1:8 Onroad cars. This innovative product features wheels with diameters of 69mm and 76mm, making it easy to set up car height. Additionally, the asymmetric carbon wheels come with ball bearing inserts, allowing for quick and precise chassis tweak adjustments. This new addition complements a range of other option parts offered by LHo, including rear body mounts that Hoppe introduced in the recent months. Using the parts on his own car, they contributed to the Team Shepherd drivers most recent success when he claimed victory at the Austrian round of the Euro Nitro Series.

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August 2, 2024

R1 Wurks DC1.2 Drag Car Kit

California based R1 Wurks has released the long-awaited successor to its original DC1 Drag Car kit with the introduction of the DC1.2. The new kit features all the latest parts and enhancements designed to give you the best performance gains possible from the chassis. Features of the new kit include an optimised carbon fibre chassis, drop-down wheelie bar bracket, Motor mount support and left side adjustable motor support wedge. It also includes an Adjustable Front Bumper, Aluminium gearbox with a 2.6 to 1 ratio and Drag race-specific CVA drive shafts.

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