December 10, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 Low Centre Gravity Kit

Mikimodel continues with its release of option parts for Yokomo’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car with the release of this Low Centre Gravity Kit.  With the kit they have managed to lower the front towers by approximately 4 mm and at the rear by 2mm.  Compared to the standard measurements of the shock absorber rod length, it is necessary to shorten the stroke slightly but standard shock absorbers can easily be used.  The Italian company said they noticed that the car reacts very very well to stress, the car becomes more stable and easier to drive, giving overall greater overall ease.

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December 5, 2024

Infinity IF18 Sway Bar Stoppers

Infinity has released new Sway Bar Stoppers for the front stabiliser on its World Championship winning IF18-3 1:8 Onroad Car.  By making the contact surface with the bearing spherical, smoother movement of the sway bar is achieved.  Durability has also been greatly improved by using steel.  The Stabiliser Stoppers available in 2.3, 2.5, and 2.7mm.   Also new from the Japanese manufacturer is a new Steering Knuckle Plate for their IF15-2 and IF15-2W.  This allows for a greater steering angle of the outer tire in corners than the standard kit version.  This will make tighter cornering possible, and can improve high speed steering on larger tracks.

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December 4, 2024

MR33 Tire Warmer PLUS+ 4S Battery Mount Set

MR33, working together with Boom RC, has released this 3D printed bracket & cover for the SkyRC tire heating station meaning you can carry your 1:10 Touring or FWD car to the track with fully powered tire warmers on.  Having noticed that the new Matrix D36 in particular needs a lot of heat to function optimally, the decisive factor is how much heat is still present in the tire at the start of the race.  The Tire Warmer +Plus is compatible with the SkyRC Tire Warmer and is attached with 4 existing screws.  Operation is designed for a Gens Ace Redline 2.0 6000mAh 15.2V 140C 4S battery.  You can park your vehicle on the foam-padded surface like on a car stand.  To connect the heating station and 4S battery you need a normal 13AWG silicone cable which you have to solder to a 5mm Glod connector (battery side) and to an XT60 connector (device side).

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December 2, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 ‘Aereo Downforce’ Bumper

Another new Yokomo specific release from Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel is this Aereo Downforce Bumper for the MS1.0 that is also compatible with the BD12, BD11, BD10 and BD9 1:10 Electric Touring Cars from the Japanese manufacturer.  The new bumper produces excellent front aerodynamics helping to achieve greater traction and steering.  The particular shape and internal structure also allows for great cushioning in the event of a frontal impact, absorbing the impact and protecting your model.

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December 2, 2024

MonTech SC-63 LMH 1:12 body

Following the success of their Hyper Car LMH series based SC-63 1:10 190mm body it launched it launched earlier this year, Mon-Tech Racing has now released the SC-63 LMH for 1:12 pancars.  This is the third model in the LMH line in reduced scale with the new 1:12 SC-63 LMH is highly detailed and full of features, offering an even more realistic modelling experience.  The Italian body shell producer latest offering will be available in two versions, Standard and “La Leggera”.  The body kit includes all the decals, masking materials, and screws for attaching the rear wing.

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November 29, 2024

Shepherd Velox V8.3 1:8 Onroad Chassis

In the first new kit release since taking over Shepherd Micro Racing, Zen Racing has announced the upcoming release of the Velox V8.3 1:8 Onroad Chassis.  David Spashett’s Zen Racing took over the former German specialist nitro onroad manufacturer 18-months ago and the Velox V8.3 is build around a new pocketed chassis for fine tuning to track conditions.   The result of what Zen Racing say was ‘a huge amount of development from the team’ to ‘deliver a car that can not only compete at the highest level but is also easy to set up, drive and maintain’, the car also gets new gearbox bulkheads and new “Lightspeed” 2-speed gearbox.  In total Zen Racing outline 14 new parts on the car full details of which will be revealed shortly.

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November 28, 2024

Axon TC10/3 High Big Bore Shock5 Conversion

Axon has announced its latest new High Big Bore Shock Conversion for its TC10/3 1:10 Electric Touring Car, the latest conversion denoted as ‘Shock5’.  This damper upgrade package was developed by the Japanese manufacturer for the recent IFMAR 2024 ISTC World Championship in California.  The new design and performance will further lower the centre of gravity and improve driving performance.  Features of the Shock5 Conversion include a 4mm lower centre of gravity achieved with new short shock and exclusive low damper stay.  This provides stable cornering performance and sharp feel.  They have also adopted new O-rings with Low friction micro O-ring II installed.  The use of special polymer blended silicone greatly suppresses expansion caused by silicone oil and improves performance stability.  Another feature is the interchangeability with continued use of the following parts from the Shock4 conversion – Upper cap, Spring dial, Diaphragm, Piston E-ring and 6mm Hex ball.

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November 28, 2024

MST S15 Pandem 1:10 Drift Bodyshell

Another iconic Japanese car culture body shell from RC Drift car manufacturer Max Speed Technology (MST) who have announced this 1:10 S15 Pandem.  With a 257 mm Wheelbase and 198 mm Front/200mm Rear width, the body is a replica of the Pandem wide body kit Nissan Silvia S15 which first went into the production in 1999.  Formed as a single unit to ensure precise and authentic detailing while significantly reducing the complexity of shell assembly, ABS accessories include side mirrors, wipers, front and rear light buckets, and exclusive S15 ducktail spoiler.  Already offering a range of body shells of iconic cars like the recently released EVO5, MST will confirm a release date for the S15 shortly.

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