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March 19, 2024

MST RMX EX S PRO Competition Drift Car Kit

The latest release from RC Drift specialists Max Speed Technology (MST) is the RMX EX S PRO Competition 1:10 kit. The RMX EX S PRO is conceived with a racing-grade concept, giving the RMX a completely new control experience. With newly designed front/rear suspensions and newly developed short spring sets, it significantly enhances speed and allows for more stable control during large-angle drifting. Whether entering or exiting corners, it delivers a more comfortable and relaxed handling performance. The all-new redesigned RMX EX S PRO allows players to enjoy racing-grade performance at an entry-level price. With a selection of carefully chosen optional performance-enhancing kits, you can achieve an even more precise control feel.

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March 18, 2024

Mazzeo dominates Italian GT Championship opener

Alessio Mazzeo put in a dominant start to the Italian 1:8 GT National Championship, the Capricorn driver completing a double victory at the season opener at Mini Autodromo Stradivari in Cremona in Northern Italy. Securing the TQ for both nitro and electric, in the triple main electric finals defending Champion Mazzeo would secure the win ahead of Genius Racing’s Alex D’angelo and Schepis Model’s Rosario Giaimo. In the 45-minute Nitro final, the former European 1:10 Nitro Onroad Champion and World Championship podium finisher would set a new track record enroute to winning by almost a full lap from Giaimo with Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani completing the podium from 6th on the grid. Qualifying 5th for the final, that was where defending Champion D’angelo would finish the race.

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March 18, 2024

Bittydesign ‘Ekanus’ 1:10 No Prep Drag Racing body

New from Bittydesign is the Ekanus 1:10 Drag racing body that is available in two options. The body shell was designed on Team Associated DR10 chassis but can also be mounted on Losi 22S chassis No Prep Drag, Traxxas Slash 2wd Drag Car & Traxxas Drag Slash 1:10. The single body designed in such a way that it can be used both in ‘No Prep Street Street’ configuration with GT-style wing and also in a more extreme version with maxi rear wing for the ‘No Prep Street Outlaw’ category. The body is made with 1mm thick genuine polycarbonate Lexan and includes the upper rear wing to give the bodywork aesthetic realism and increased aerodynamic load along with the Front splitter for an even more aggressive racing look and greater steering directionality. For the No Prep Outlaw’ version you can buy an optional huge wing specifically designed and engineered to transform the body from a ‘Street’ to an ‘Outlaw’ category in which aerodynamics can be extreme to maximise the performance.

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March 15, 2024

Infinity Jumbo Trolley 2.0

Creation Model has introduced a new version of its large Infinity trolley bag aptly named the Jumbo Trolley 2.0. The bag is big enough to accommodate all your necessary equipment for RC races measuring 70x48x28cm. Four of Infinity’s optional 47×21.5x13cm Plastic Cardboard Box can neatly fit inside. With wheels and a retractable handle, you can easily carry this bag even stuffed full with heavy items up to 23kg to prevent any damage to the bag.

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March 15, 2024

Raceform Limited Edition Customised Onroad Lazer Jig

It proved hugely popular and useful with drivers when it debuted at the recent TITC in Thailand, and now Raceform is offering a limited edition run of its revolutionary Onroad Lazer Tire Gluing Jig. The innovative tool helped pros and amateur racers achieve perfect tire gluing at the historic event and due to popular demand now just 100 limited edition units are available worldwide, making this a true collector’s item. With Ronald Volker and Atsushi Hara both using personalised Lazer jigs, Hara’s in his trademark purple, you can choose from 8 vibrant colour options for the knob, base plate, and toggle plate to personalise your jig. Add a custom name engraving to the toggle plate for a truly unique touch. The Lazer Jig takes the hassle out of tire gluing, ensuring perfect results for pros and hobbyists alike. Raceform is also excited to announce that we are working on a future motorized attachment compatible with both standard and limited-edition jigs.

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March 14, 2024

Xpress Execute XQ3S ‘Sport’ Touring Car

Known for offering budget alternatives of its competition touring car kits, Hong Kong chassis manufacturer Xpress has released details of its up coming XQ3S 1:10 Sport Touring Car. Featuring design elements from the Execute XQ11, which team driver Yugo Nagashima put into the A-Main at the recent TITC, the XQ3S kit is an economical entry car to Touring Car and which is upgradeable with Execute XQ11 parts. Improvements over the previous Execute XQ2S include reinforced suspension with easy camber adjustment. The reinforced soft composite arm provide great durability while maintain a balance between strength and weight. You can adjust the flex of the deck with inserts, changing the stiffness to best suit your style. 2.0mm Fibre-reinforced polymer structure giving you the perfect combination of strength, weight and resistance. The car also gets low profile upper bulkhead which not only lower the centre of gravity, but also make it closer to the middle for faster reaction time. Composite structure provide great balance between strength and weight. Another improvement is the easy adjust caster. Adjustable through moving camberlink mounts in two different position, all you need is to remove the screws, adjust it with ease and speed. Also getting a low profile lightweight bumper, the height adjustable body stops get a new shape and prevent scraping when cornering.

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March 13, 2024

RC Doctors IF18-III brass battery trays

Greek company RC Doctors has released two brass battery trays for Infinity’s latest 1:8 Onroad chassis, the IF8-III. Available in a 50gram and 60gram option, the trays are machined from 2.0mm and 2.5mm thick brass respectively offering different setup choices for different track conditions.

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March 13, 2024

R1 Wurks DC1 V1 Shock Upgrade Kit

R1 Wurks has released a V1 Shock Upgrade Kit for its popular DC1 Drag Car. The kit upgrades the V1 shock internals with precision-machined polyacetal components, a high-stiffness, low-friction thermoplastic with excellent dimensional stability. These parts have been machined with tighter tolerances compared to the standard components. Also, say goodbye to troublesome e-clips with the screw-captured piston design, allowing for quick assembly during rebuilds or adjustments.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]