March 4, 2020

TopRC Grand Prix 16 on-road fuel

TopRC have announced the release of their new Grand Prix 16 nitro on-road fuel. Made in Italy and developed with the help of multiple national and former European champion, Jernej Vuga the blend uses a completely new formula for extreme performance which is made possible thanks to a new generation oils. The fuel also ensures more stabile engine operation over a longer time while lowering engine temperatures thanks to less friction on moving parts. The fuel comes in 2 litre cans and it is usable for 1/8th and 1/10th scale competition racing alike.

Source: TopRC [toprc.eu]


March 4, 2020

WRC Racing STX.7 upgrade kit for STX.6

Coming from WRC Racing is a conversion kit for the STX.6 touring car, allowing to upgrade the car to STX.7 specifications. The kit includes the carbon fibre main chassis and top deck, as well as the aluminium motor mount and also belts and pulleys. Using the set will convert the “rear motor” STX.6 to new STX.7 mid motor specifications.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]


March 3, 2020

Ruddog P3 Turbo glow plug

Ruddog Distribution from Germany have introduced their new P3 Turbo glow plug in ultra hot specification. Made by the leading Japanese manufacturer for model car engines, the high-quality Turbo-style glow plug offers exceptional low to mid-range power and quicker response to throttle inputs, allowing for quicker spool up and also more stable idling. The glow plug is available as a single item or 12-piece set.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]


March 3, 2020

OfficinaRC Awesomatix titanium top deck screws

OfficinaRC have introduced their new top deck screws for the Awesomatix A800 touring car. Precision-machined from ELI-certified aerospace-grade titanium the screws are of exceptional stability, durability and corrosion resistance and they are available from now on.

Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]


March 3, 2020

Rêve D RWD drift car shock springs

Rêve D have announced the soon release of their new shock springs specifically designed for the use with RWD drift cars. Carefully chosen materials, heat treatment, diameters and winding methods result in exceptional controllability, side bite and traction, with the design of the springs allowing to use them in a standard setting or “upside down” in order to fine-tune the car’s behaviour. The springs will become available as separate sets and also as an all-in-one combo package including a storage box.

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March 3, 2020

Tamiya TT-02 Type-SR 4WD touring car

Coming soon from Tamiya is their new TT-02 Type-SR 4WD electric touring car kit. A bolstered-up variant of their ultra-popular and long-running TT-02 platform, the kit will include several performance-oriented optionals such as a hard composite tub chassis, rear suspension mounts with inserts, front double joint driveshafts, lightweight rear driveshafts, fluid-filled gear differentials with front diff lock-out, carbon reinforced C-hubs and rear uprights as well as lightweight hex mounting hardware. The kit will hit stores in April.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]


March 3, 2020

Mugen MTX7 O.S. 12TG clutch spring

Coming from Mugen and made for the MTX7 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car is a clutch spring specially developed for the use with O.S. TG12 engines. Softer than the standard kit spring the new TG12 specific variant will allow for a smooth and reliable clutch engagement when using O.S. Engine’s popular TG12 sports line engine. The spring is a direct fit and it will hit stores this March.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]


March 3, 2020

Fenix Ferrari T4 formula body shell

Fenix Racing are busy adding more classic 1970’s Formula 1 body shells to their line up with the 1979 Ferrari T4 being the latest introduction. The faithfully recreated body shell depicts the car campaigned by Jody Scheckter and Gilles Villeneuve, the latter using it in his epic battle with René Arnoux during the French GP. The body is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material, it fits all Tamiya F103 and F104W style chassis, besides other or course, and it is available from now on.

Source: Fenix [fenixracingshop.com]