August 30, 2024

Power HD XQ11 S15-XP direct mount servo

Power HD has added to its range of direct mount servos with the introduction of the S15-XP for the Xpress XQ11, XQ3S and XQ11HR 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The direct mounting and reverse receiver wire output offer neater wiring and reduce overall weight, contributing to a lower the chassis centre of gravity.  The servo supports FlySky Radio i-BUS2 protocol enabling you to setup your favourite parameter according to different tracks and achieve the perfect steering.

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]


August 30, 2024

ARC R8.4ES Mid-lipo Upgrade Set

ARC has released this Mid-lipo Upgrade Set for its R8.4ES 1:8 Electric Onroad Chassis.  The upgrade set release is in response to the new spec middle size Lipo battery became available in the market and mid-lipo having more capacity than shorty-lipo.  The set includes a new upper deck, new main and front shaft to extend the side belt 8mm outside and with the upgrade set the R8.4ES can drive both short and middle-size lipo.  The R8.4ES with mid-lipo will increase about 60g weight while increasing run time by about 1 minute.

View set fitted in car here


August 29, 2024

Infinity 1:10 clutch for O.S. Max-12TG

World Champion 1:10 Nitro Touring Car manufacturer Infinity has released a new clutch specifically designed for the use with the popular O.S. MAX-12TG engine.  In order to efficiently draw out the power of the engine, which is popular in Japan for its easy power, the clutch has a lightweight flywheel and optimised weight for efficient power delivery.  The specifications of each part, such as the yellow shoe, which has been processed to a thin 4mm thickness, have been determined in advance.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]


August 29, 2024

Power HD Drift Servo Set

Servo manufacturer Power HD is now offering a new Servo Set intended for RC Drift use.  The TDS-2 is a new specific 1:10 drift servo with enhanced anti-shake function and greater torque and profile.  It is also designed to be used with the new Gyro G2.  A key feature of the Gyro G2, which has a smaller profile that the Gyro G1, is that you can adjust your car angle without changing gyro gain via CH4 on receiver.  Damping and User priority can also be adjusted on the gyro itself too, allowing you to adjust to your liking.  Like the TDS-2 servo, the G2 is available in Black, Red and Purple colour options.

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August 28, 2024

Yokomo Rookie Speed ​​RS2.0

Having released their first entry level 1:10 Electric Touring car, the Rookie Speed ​​RS1.0, last year as part of its continued efforts to offer cars that can help attract newcomers into the hobby, Yokomo has announced the RS2.0.  The Japanese manufacturer say it is an improved, more affordable entry-level touring car that’s easier to start with and drive.  It features a resin chassis and upper deck for better ground feel, equal-length front and rear belts for consistent handling, and a redesigned motor mount to accommodate brush motors.  The new short shocks and lowered shock towers reduce the centre of gravity, enhancing performance and expanding setup options with compatible springs from competition touring cars.

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August 28, 2024

PNP-RC MRX6X Radio Box 1.5mm Spacer

Another new release from specialist onroad accessories and optional parts producer PNP-RC is this Radio Box 1.5mm Spacer for the Mugen Seiki MRX6X 1:8 Onroad chassis.  This carbon piece is mounted in between the carbon radio tray and the plastic radio box lowering the complete radio box 1.5mm resulting in a lowered centre of gravity. The spacer is currently the only one on the market purposely designed to fit perfectly for lowering the radio box on the MRX6X.

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August 27, 2024

PNP-RC IF18 Carbon Fibre Rear Bodymount Set

Spanish onroad accessories and optional parts producer PNP-RC has released this Carbon Fibre Rear Bodymount Set intended for the IF18 2|3 1:8 Onroad Chassis from Infinity.  The 4mm Carbon fibre rear body mount copies perfectly the body shape adding material in critical areas to increase the durability.  A key feature of the mount set is the adjustable body position which you are able to move forward or rearward just playing with the clips (1mm, 1.8mm and 3mm in thickness).  This will help a lot to fine tune your car without having different bodies with different positions. With the 1.8mm clip there is no need to modify any part of the car to achieve a free movement of the body mount.  Also included are 2x 0.2mm fibre carbon body protectors which fit perfectly with the carbon fibre body mount and must be glued to the body shell. These fibre carbon protectors will be also sold separately.

View Mount Set fitted to car here


August 26, 2024

Iris ONE.1 Competition Touring Car Kit

Iris, the German based touring car project lead by Andreas Myrberg that released its first car in November 2022, has just announced the latest incarnation of the 1:10 electric touring car offering with the ONE.1 . The Iris ONE.1 is the third-generation competition touring car kit of the platform and building on the success of the original ONE and ONE.05, the latest kit is the result of over two years of extensive learning, testing, and optimising.  Their team drivers have pushed this platform to its limits, racing at top-level events around the world, facing fierce competition, and delivering impressive results, including multiple podium finishes and a prestigious TITC championship title in the hands of its designer Myrberg.  New Features of the ONE.1 include new harder plastic upper and lower A-arms for increased corner stability and speed.  Rear active toe linkage gives more consistent cornering and a more precise rear end, while improved flex is achieved through a split one-piece top-deck design.  A rear shock stiffener enhances rear traction with the the rear shock also getting an innovative internal shock spring system.  Available in Carbon and Aluminium chassis version available, an FWD version of the ONE.1 has also been released.

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