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June 3, 2021

ARC R8.3E 1/8th onroad EP competition car kit

ARC have released the R8.3E, their new 1/8th onroad electric competition car kit. Coming standard with a 5mm carbon fibre chassis which not only reduces weight but has excellent flex characteristics that delivers superior mechanical grip. The R8.3E transmission retains a 3-belt drive system through the centre of the chassis. The belts and pulleys are the same specifications as the R8.3. The integrated 3-piece upper deck connects the front bulkhead to the rear along with a fan mount for cooling the motor. The upper deck design complements the main chassis to provide optimised flex, but at the same time, reduces the likelihood of the belt flipping over the pulley. The new motor mount and a new internal ratio of 2.4, allow a wider gear ratio tuning window on the R8.3E from 4.75 to 5.85. The centralised battery position sees the batteries sit either side of the drive system close to the centerline of the chassis to improve weight distribution and lower the rolling moment. The R8.3E features new longer rear shocks that are 3mm longer than the previous model. This allows the shocks to be moved closer to the centerline for improved handling characteristics. Further improvements have been made to improve smoothness and sealing to deliver a more consistent rebound.

View more images of the R8.3E here

June 2, 2021

Exotek DR10 rear toe suspension mount system

Exotek have produced this heavy duty adjustable rear toe suspension mount system for the Team Associated DR10, SR10 and similar series. Drop in ‘C’ mount for the stock chassis that allows you to select your desired preset rear toe in, 0°, -1°, -2°, -3°, via the included machined delrin inserts. Super easy to set and install with no need for set up tools, it uses your stock heavy duty arms! The alloy mount is machined from 7075 alloy and brilliantly polished and anodised for a factory look.

View the mounted part here

June 1, 2021

Ielasi Tuned GP9R & Dusty R .21 engines

Ielasi Tuned have introduced two new updates to their line of engines, the GP9R and the Dusty R. The most noticeable difference is the new grey cooling heads which going forward will be the colour the company adopts as its own. The GP9R has only had some small changes to this already reliable platform with new timing and so has a new button and the carburettor has a new black delrin ring on the bellows. The Dusty R takes a step away from its ‘entry level’ roots and the R is a new race version. Featuring a lightened crankshaft with red silicone as well as DLC treatment it has completely revised timing, a double shield front bearing, like that of its older brother DIRT, and the cooling head is now 10g lighter than the previous model and finally it too receives the delrin ring in the carburettor bellows. For both engines, in the near future you will also be able to spec it with a ceramic main bearing.

View the Dusty R engine here

May 31, 2021

RC Maker brass servo weight range

RC Maker have introduced their new brass servo weight range. Available in two styles, Type 1 and Type 2, each style also has two version, one that is a solid block and a second which includes a route for the servo wire behind the weight to keep the wire hidden and organised. These add weight behind the servo, and it is floating off the servo which ensures it has no impact on the flex of your chassis. It fits a wide range of applications such as 1/10th EP & GP Touring, 1/10th F1, 1/10th Offroad (2wd & 4wd), 1/8th Onroad & GT and basically any application using a standard size servo. All weights come pre-installed with super thin double sided tape with the solid version adding 18 grams while the version with the wire channel adding 16 grams.

View the different versions here

May 31, 2021

FX G501 Engine follow-up teaser

Having teased the G501 engines last week, FX Engines have released the complete feature list for this GT class specific .21 engine. Specially modified and tuned for the GT class, as the name also hinted it, it is confirmed to be a 5 port engine, with a DLC coated and 3c tungsten balanced crankshaft. This motor will sport a rear ceramic bearing and be supplied with 7mm venturi.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]

May 28, 2021

RC Maker MTC2 weights, shim plates & steering brace

RC Maker have released a range of their ‘weight shift’ adjustable chassis weights for the Mugen MTC2. Made from brass, they come in various formats, shapes and weights, including 15g, 16.5g, 20g and 25g versions and allow you to add weight to the front or rear of the car while machined slots allow for fine tuning of their position for more precise adjustment. They have also developed new 2mm roll centre shim plates so that you can run those higher roll centres as well as a new steering brace for greater durability and steering response.

View the other new parts here

May 27, 2021

Xtreme Aerodynamics She-Rock 1/10 FWD body

Xtreme Aerodynamics have introduced a new 1/10 FWD class body shell, named the She-Rock. Because of the limited power and the understeer nature of this category, deep CFD analysis have been carried out to maximise corner speed and aero efficiency. Every section has been studied to optimise the global flow, bonnet shape, front spoiler, side skirt and roof details are examples. Extensive testing showed a smooth handling, fast transition and optimal aero balance on mid corner resulting in overall performance improvement and consistency.

View more angles of the She-Rock here

May 26, 2021

FX Engines tease new G501 motor

More teasers from FX Engines, this time for the G501. Again we have little to no further information to go on, the name would suggest a 5 port engine, while the G could mean that it is specific to the GT class. We will know more soon enough.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]