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July 4, 2024

Team CRC 1:12 Onroad kit – coming soon

With America celebrating Independence day today (4th July), 1:12 World Champion chassis manufacturer CRC based in Oneida County, New York, has released some information and low res images in relation to their new 1:12 car kit which it states will ‘be available soon’. The images are of the car that dominated the 2024 Snowbird and Canadian Nationals. CRC posted, ‘After many race weekends on the road this past season testing and refining with the team, the result is a fast, simple, lightweight, durable and affordable race car that has already won major championships. More information will trickle out soon.’ Founded by Frank Calandra Jr in 1993, Team CRC are also making the full switch to metric measurement, saying ‘Keep an eye out for the new 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗖𝗞𝘀 (metric hardware CRC Carpet Knife® pronounced “meh-tricks”) 1/12th race car from Team CRC.’ Highlights of the new car include, ‘Ultra-tune’ front end with easy set-up front wedges (caster/camber geometry pieces), vented king pin for greater damping fluid volume and continuous lubrication, and Low CG thanks to ballast placement just 3mm above race surface but same level as chassis. The complete kit with standard racing equipment will come in 60-90 grams under minimum weight.

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July 4, 2024

Excelerate RC Prodigy 12 1:12 – Final Prototype

Josh Cyrul, one of America’s most experienced electric onroad racers and an accomplished car designer, has posted on his social media images of the new Excelerate RC Prodigy 12 1:12 chassis he has penned. In the post Cyrul explains, “This is the final prototype fitting of parts so some of the anodize colors are being switched around as well as the shapes and fit of a few parts but everything is in production with a good portion of production already finished. I’m sure people will say it’s a copy… Until you flip it over and realize it’s for sure not. A huge % of this car is actually based off cars I drove and started designing in the mid-late 90’s. From the my heavily modified Corally F1 car to the TQ Eagle of the early 90’s and all the hand dremal’d garage experiments along the way, this one is a heavy mix of concepts I’ve tried and really wanted to put together into a singular package. Steep learning curve ahead as we learn setups for various races and carpets but I’m pretty happy with the foundation we have to work with. More details coming soon…” The multiple ROAR National Champion finished up by announcing that he is also working on a second Excelerate RC chassis release saying, ‘Oh yeah, and if you think this is cool…. Just wait until you see the F1 car coming next!!”

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July 3, 2024

MXLR Xpress FlexBumper

In it latest FlexBumper release, Germany’s MXLR is now offering Xpress Touring Car owners the opportunity to run the 3D printed bumper. Produced using thermoplastic polyurethane for optimal strength and flexibility, the FlexBumper absorbs hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure. More robust and sturdy, it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the floor after a crash. The MXLR FlexBumper for the AT1, AT1S, XQ1, XQ10, XQ10R, XQ11, XQ1S, XQ2S, XQ3S matches the original footprint, but with a lower overall profile! It’s a direct replacement for the kit foam. The lower overall profile helps to keep the weight in an acceptable range with it coming in at 9.8grams.

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July 2, 2024

MonTech CV-Series LMH 1:10 Bodyshell

Continuing to expand its offering of LMH 1:10 190mm bodies, MonTech Racing takes a leap forward with the arrival of the CV-Series bodyshell. The Italian company’s latest bodyshell is designed to fit both Touring Cars (190mm) and Formula 1 chassis with a 260mm wheelbase. Ffollowing the legacy of the LMH series, the CV-Series boasts exceptional precision, faithfully replicating a real car’s form and function. Constructed from premium polycarbonate, the it comes equipped with everything you need to hit the track immediately. Headlight decals, window masks, rear wing fixing screws, and aerodynamic fin screws are all included, ensuring a smooth and frustration-free setup process.

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July 2, 2024

Axon TC10/3 option parts

Axon has announced the introduction of four new option parts for it TC10/3 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The first of these is a 2.0mm aluminium Main Chassis. The alu chassis gives the perfect balance of moderate flex and chassis rigidity. Lightweight yet strong, the chassis improves stability and handling performance of the car. Also new for the car are Front Roll Posts. The roll rigidity of the entire top deck can be freely adjusted. Subtle chassis flex adjustment is possible by changing the mounting position of the post at the front and rear. This is a setting item that can respond to all kinds of road surface conditions. There is also a Rear Roll Post Type B that does not fasten the rear roll post to the top deck with screws, and allows natural chassis flex without losing chassis pitching rigidity and roll rigidity. Combined with the front roll post, it provides a higher level of mechanical grip. Finally the Japan manufacturer has added 6mm ball bushing O-rings. These O-rings secure the 6mm ball bushings for the TC10/3 front and rear lower suspension arms, replacing C-clips and improving road gap travel for a smoother ride.

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July 1, 2024

Laseris Setup Stations

Coming from US based Dork Missile Performance is the Laseris setup station which is available in both 1:10 and 1:8 options. This tool measures both camber and toe at the same time in half degree increments using a class one laser to pin point the setting. Camber can be measured from -1 degree to -3 degrees in 1/2 degree increments. While toe will measure either toe-in or toe-out from 1/2 to 4 degrees in 1/2 degree increments. The laser is rechargeable via standard USB connector and last for 16 hours of use. The target uses a reflective paint to produce a bright red reflection once the desired setting is reached making it undeniably clear when the setting is reached. The laser is strong enough to be visible in sunlight. The uprights are tall enough to clear most wings without removal for 1:10 cars and they secured against the wheel hex to eliminate additional movement associated with other systems. Higher traction clay, truff and carpet tracks will benefit from 1/2 degree increments of adjustment for gains in cornering speeds. The Laseris kit is designed to work with 1:10th offroad and onroad cars while Laseris 8 is for 1:8 onroad and offroad. Packaging was designed to minimise work space footprint and to avoid taking up too much space in the pit bag for travel to and from the track. Laseris kits are sold through BeachRC.

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July 1, 2024

PIP-Aero Precut GT3 1:8 GT Body

German bodyshell producer PIP-Aero is now offering its 1:8 GT bodyshell in a pre-cut option. Looking at GT category, they noticed that there are way more hobby drivers than in 1:10 and 1:8 Nitro Onroad and with bodies more difficult to cut because of the dimension and the weight they made the decision to add a pre-cut option. This also make sure that they can use a perfect and straight mounted Body. The Precut version is for all actual brands (Serpent, Hongnor, Xray, Capricorn) and is the same cut for both Nitro and Eletric with Nitro drivers only having to make holes for the fuel and exhaust.

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July 1, 2024

Yokomo Drift Body Releases

With strong links with full size drifting, Japan’s Yokomo has released a number of new 1:10 body options for RC Drifting. First of these are pre-painted versions of the Pandem GR86 and Pandem GRA90 Supra. With these bodies the light/window decals are already applied, and wheel arches are pre-cut, so you can mount them by drilling holes for body mounts or using magnetic mounts. The car can be easily driven without time-consuming painting work. Yokomo has also re-released the popular Altezza and Z33 bodies for the Drift Package series. Both are sold as clear bodies with window decals only.

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