June 12, 2024

AGFRC Pro 55kg Large Torque Standard Size Servo

New from servo manufacturer AGFRC is this new standard case 55kg servo A81BMWP which is a PRO version of the A81BHMW.  It keep the same size but with superb powerful motor, suitable for the professional competition drivers who pursue the ultimate and extreme, or for the project engineer with limit budget but with high quality request.  A full aluminium case and structure, hardened steel gears and the advanced motor ensure excellent linearity and precision control.  All these optimisations allow the servo produce 55KG 0.087Sec spec at 8.4V regular voltage.  The servo is particularly suitable for large RC cars and giant aircraft and other demanding applications with an emphasis on high thrust and accuracy. Super fast response of the control electronics and high long-term durability.  Thanks to the dust-proof and waterproof housing (resistance according to the International Protection Code IP-67 – completely prevents contact with dust, withstands immersion in water to a depth of 1 m for a 30-minute test run), it is also suitable for offroad cars.  Common use supply voltage up to 8.4V(2s LiPo battery), it enables a very simple implementation of on-board electronics with 2.4 GHz receivers without the need for additional stabilisers or regulators.

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June 12, 2024

Ielasi Tuned GP5R24 1:8 GT engine

Italy’s Ielasi Tuned has a new 2024 version of its World Championship winning 1:8 GT .21 engine with the announcement of the release of the GP5R24.  Used by their official drivers at the recent EFRA European Championship in Italy with excellent results, securing the TQ and getting 3 out of 3 drivers in the main final with Edoardo Repetti going on to finish in second place, the new engine features two fundamental components changes.  A new exclusive Ielasi Tuned piston made by O.S. from Daniele Ielasi own design and new “R” reinforced O.S. conrod.  Also improved is the crankshaft timing and the cooling head has also been enlarged while still maintaining lightness.

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June 11, 2024

Hasi Tuned .21 Underhead options for new fuel type

New from Hasi Tuned, the engine brand fronted by leading Swiss nitro racer Silvio Hächler, are these two different underhead options for .21 1:8 Onroad & 1:8 GT engines.  They have a different shape especially designed for improved performance with new types of fuel.  They offer a better fitting on Hasi Tuned & O.S. Engines sleeves with one specifically for 25% Nitro content fuel and one for 16% use.

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June 10, 2024

Yokomo RS1.0 1:10 Touring Car Ready-to-Run Set

Having released its entry level 1:10 Electric Touring Car the RS1.0 last year, Yokomo has announced it is to offer a Ready-to-Run Set of the car.  As an RTR option RS, standing for ‘Rookie Speed’, is ideal for those who want to enjoy a fun and easy control radio-controlled car.  With the RS1.0 Ready-to-Run set, the car is pre-assembled, the R/C equipment is installed and tuned, and the body is pre-painted,
so all you need to do is charge the batteries and you are ready to go.  The chassis is the RS1.0, which has been well-received for its high performance, so it is high-spec enough to drive on circuits and participate in races. A steering gyro is also included to assist steering and prevent spinning in corners.  A USB adapter charger is also included, so you can recharge the battery repeatedly and enjoy driving.

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June 7, 2024

Grafil Bodies GTR8 EVO 1:8 GT body

Italian body shell manufacturer Grafil Bodies have released the first official images of the EVO version of their Audi based GTR8 EVO 1:8 GT body.  Following imminent track testing, the EVO body shell will undergo EFRA checks for confirmation and inclusion on the homologation list for 1:8 GT use.  The aerodynamics have been improved in various places with particular attention to lateral air flow in fast corners.

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June 7, 2024

Schumacher Mi9 Motor Mount Weights

Schumacher has released two new optional motor mount weights for its recently launched Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  The Mi9 has been refined in many key areas, optimising it’s centre of gravity, unsprung mass and reducing it’s polar moment of inertia with tactical weight reductions.  With this in mind, these new motor mount weights allow for the perfect placement of additional weight in order to meet weight regulations in the best possible way.  Offering two versions, the 22g Motor Mount Weight was created with Stock racing in mind with maximum pinion size clearance (all pinions fit as per Mi9 gear chart).  The 26g Motor Mount Weight allows power roller to be fitted (max pinion size 50T 64dp, 37T 48dp).

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June 6, 2024

RC Atomic MRX SF (Simple Front) System

1:28 specialist manufacturer RC Atomic has released this new SF (Simple Front) System for their MRX 1:28 pan car.   Having launched its new MRX pan car series in January, the car making use of “Link-less Rear Pod” design meaning the traditional side links are removed from the car, the SF System is a simpler set up that the kit front end.  Easy to build, it is easy to get symmetric making it easy to tune and set up.
The entire front bulkhead is made from aluminium and anodised Atomic gold.  Camber adjustment is made with provided 0.2mm shims. 6 shims = 0 degree, 4 shims = 1 degree, 2 shims = 2 degree, no shim = 3 degree.  The overall front width with 0 offset rim is 73 mm.

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June 5, 2024

MCD Racing announce 1:8 GT Onroad market entry

One of 1:5 scale racing’s most successful manufacturers, MCD Racing has announced plans to enter the 1:8 GT Onroad market with its own electric car.  The Turkish based manufacturer who are the reigning European Large Scale Touring Car Champions with Dario Veseli posted the announcement on their social media.  Together with an image of sketches of an 1:8 GT Onroad chassis they wrote,  ‘Exciting news!  Over the past few months, we have been working on a new project: developing a new 1:8 scale GT-E 4WD car.  Keep an eye for further updates!’.

Source: MCD Racing [mcdracing.com]