August 11, 2020

LCG Racing SFX wide carbon fibre top decks

LCG Racing have introduced new wide variants of their SFX conversion top decks. They feature a wider shape in the mid section, providing better response and a more direct feeling in grippier track conditions. With a decrease in flexibility, this increases corner speed and overall stability while making the car easier to drive. The wide top decks are available for the SFX converted Yokomo BD10 and Xray T4’20 and they are available now.

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August 11, 2020

Muchmore Impact FD4 1S 8000mAh LiPo battery pack

Made especially for 1S 1/12th scale racing is Muchmore’s new Impact FD4 series 3.7V 8000mAh hardcase LiPo battery pack. Measuring 92.5×46.7×18.5mm the battery weighs in at 154.5g and it is built high-quality 130C silicon graphene cells for a very low internal resistance and exceptional power supply. With a capacity of 8000mAh it offers lots of runtime for modified and a balanced discharge curve for stock racing classes.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]


August 11, 2020

RC Maker 3D Pro touring car shock restrictor set

Coming from RC Maker is their new 3D Pro touring car shock restrictor set. The shock restrictors can be used for two main functions: Getting perfect weight balance on your chassis using scales and de-tweaking the car’s shock towers. The shock restrictors make balancing the chassis on the scales easier than ever. With mid motor touring cars being more reliant on weight distribution than ever, it is important to be able to get an accurate reading on the front to rear, and side to side balance of the car. These restrictors slot into low profile shock shaft, and fix the resting shock distance of the car to 7mm. This is roughly a normal ride height setting on most chassis, and turns the shock into a “turnbuckle” at ride height. This removes any impacts the spring shock collar pressure has on the reading of the weight distribution and gives the actual reading of weight on all 4 corners of the car.

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August 11, 2020

Lunsford Racing DR10/B5 titanium front axles

Made for the Team Associated DR10 and as well as the B5 series of buggies is Lunsford Racing’s titanium front axle set. Precision-machined from high-quality Grade 5 titanium the axle shafts are about 45 percent lighter than steel while offering a significant increase in shear strength over aluminium all while offering anti-corrosion properties greater than stainless steel. The axles include stainless steel button head screws and they come as pair.

Source: Lunsford [lunsfordracing.com]


August 11, 2020

T-Works multi-purpose tool

Coming from T-Works is their new multi-purpose took that includes a range of larger 8mm to 17mm nut drivers. The base is a sturdy black-anodised aluminium handle that accepts the included dual 8mm/10mm nut driver as well as the hard-coated 7075-T6 aluminium 17mm and long shaft 17mm nut drivers all of which help making building, maintaining and setting up 1/8th scale nitro vehicles a lot easier. The tool tips can be attached centrally and also using the outer mounting positions, allowing to change between a balanced feel or maximum torque during undoing or tightening screws. The tool set comes in a sturdy, semi-transparent box with the tools resting in a pre-cut foam for secure storage and transport.

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August 11, 2020

VP-Pro quick fuel stick

VP-Pro have announced the release of their new ergonomically-shaped fuel stick for the use with 1/8th and 1/10th scale nitro vehicles. The fuel gun features an extended nozzle to easily clear touring and GT body shells, it features six diffusor holes for quick venting and refilling and the non-slip surface ensures fast and accurate handling.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]


August 10, 2020

Serpent SRX8GTE WC 1/8th electric GT kit – Coming soon

Serpent have announced the soon release of their new SRX8GTE WC 1/8th scale electric GT kit. The SRX8GTE WC is based on the SRX8GTE that has proven his potential at the 2020 IFMAR World Championships in Miami this January. The SRX8GTE WC shares many high performance parts with the successful SRX8 platform and in addition to the details carried over from the SRX8 platform, Serpent have introduced many new design concepts to push the SRX8GTE WC well into the future.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


August 10, 2020

Bryce Butterfield wins at KO Propo GP

Last weekend’s KO Propo Grand Prix was hosted by the Steel City RC Speedway in Fontana, California last weekend, attracting 124 entries. While JJ Wang took the win in the 200mm Nitro Sedan class, it was Bryce Butterfield with the win in the 1/8th Open category. Coming from P6 on the grid, Bryce took the lead in the closing stages, leaving behind veteran racer, Joel Johnson in 2nd and 7th place qualifier, Walter Diaz in 3rd. Robbie Cerrato came in 4th overall while Paolo Morganti rounded out the top 5.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]