August 11, 2021

RC Maker HRP optional body mount extensions

RC Maker have released an optional body mount extensions for their unique horizontal rear post body mounting set. The new carbon extensions feature an oval cutout for the post, rather than round, allowing the body to move 2mm vertically upwards. This improves the handling over curbs and chassis flex efficiency underneath the body, without any compromise of strength or downforce. These new extensions are interchangeable with all HRP Mount Sets, and are a great tuning option for your ZooRacing or Xtreme body.

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August 10, 2021

Associated DR10, SR10 & RB10 complete shock kits

Associated released these complete shock kits to upgrade your DR10, SR10 and RB10 RTR. Featuring hard anodised threaded bodies, machined Delrin pistons, TiN-coated shafts and low-friction X-Rings, these shock kits will transform the performance and look of your DR10, SR10, RB10, or any other compatible vehicle. Team Associated’s proven race shock construction ensures a leak-free, silky smooth operating shock, time after time. These 12mm complete shock kits can replace your stock RTR shocks. Kits contain parts for two shocks. Springs are not included.

View the rear shock set here


August 6, 2021

STRC 0° & 1° toe-in rear suspension block combo set

STRC’s new CNC machined aluminium 0° & 1° toe-in rear suspension block combo set for the Associated DR10 dragster allow racers to fine tune the amount of rear toe-in to find the ultimate balance between straight-line top speed and rear traction. These suspension blocks are machined from high quality aluminium and features machined Delrin pivot ball for the hinge-pins for the smoothest suspension movement while preventing wear to the suspension blocks. Available in anodised black, gun metal, blue and orange.

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]


August 6, 2021

Fenix Racing F1 Gear Diff Mk2 & more

Fenix Racing have released a number of new items starting with the Mk2 version of their F1 gear diff. Originally introduced in 2016, it was the right time for an improvement. The new F1 version gets inspiration from the pancar version and now features a 1/4” new axle, in titanium, the spur gear is fully faced so the pinion working area is double when compared with normal spurs and the whole assembly runs on 3 bearings. Next up for the Mistral 2, G12 and G56, is a new side link support, which allow the user to set the side link inclination in a very easy and effective way. The main body is now threaded, which makes life easier when wrenching on the car. Finally, there is a new servo saver carbon reinforcement for the popular Kimbrough K201 made up of a set of 2 carbon fibre 1mm plates.

View the other new items here


August 6, 2021

Tamiya aluminium ride height gauge

Tamiya have released this new aluminium ride height gauge for onroad racing. Made from blue anodised for that TRF look, the gauge is stepped with differing measurements to allow you to set your car to the most popular heights between 4 and 7mm.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]


August 5, 2021

Hudy dark grey set-up boards

Hudy have released new dark grey versions of their lightweight set-up boards, available in 4 different sizes to fit all the different RC scales. A must have pit board accessories for every RC car racer, the new thinner set-up board is significantly lighter and more compact and so is very handy to pack for travel. Hudy set-up boards are the true and original set-up boards with exceptionally flat, warp resistant surface that allows precise set-up adjustments.

View the other sizes here


August 4, 2021

ARC R8S-21 1/8th EP onroad pan car

Based on the successful R8S On-Road Pan Car platform, the new R8S-21 from ARC incorporates a number of refinements and option parts for even greater performance out of the box. The main chassis has been redesigned for the R8S-21 with the slots removed to improve chassis rigidity and handling with the original chassis linkage bars have been replaced with 2.0mm chassis flex plates for increased overall stability and traction. The optional body-shell mount plate is now standard and the front droop is now fully adjustable on the R8S-21. Also standard on the R8S-21 is the steel rear main shaft for increased strength and durability. The R8S-21 now only accepts standard 2S LiPo batteries with 2 different layouts available, laid down side-by-side or stood-up along the centre. Both layouts work extremely well but offer different handling characteristics to suit your driving style and track conditions.

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August 4, 2021

Yokomo YD-2 RWD drift chassis

The YD-2 from Yokomo has undergone a major evolution, with the brand new machine bearing the name of “Z”, which can be said to be the final form. It is equipped with a new 3-split transmission case on the shape-up main chassis and will start as a new standard machine. A new integrated bulkhead is used around the front to improve the left-right balance of the steering and improve operability and the new upper deck is compatible with slide racks as standard in the kit, and steering characteristics suitable for various situations can be obtained with minimal changes. The gear case of the 3-gear transmission has also been newly designed, and the maintainability has been greatly improved by dividing it into three parts. Since you can access the differential simply by removing the cap on the rear side, you can easily handle even ball differentials that are frequently maintained. In addition, the motor position can be selected from 13 stages by rotating the motor mount, making it easy to obtain the balance of the centre of gravity according to the road surface, from low mount to high mount. With 3 gears, the throttle response is outstanding, and combined with the rear traction produced by the supple main chassis, it is a very capable machine.

View more images of the YD-2 here