January 12, 2024

MXLR A12 WC Edition FlexBumper

New from the brand of 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler comes the MXLR FlexBumper for the Awesomatix A12 WC Edition.   It is the final version of the test part that Mächler used in his IFMAR World Championship winning A12 in Florida in December.  With an increased width of 18mm and extended depth of 4mm it achieves a way better support for the body shell, which plays a key role when using the popular ultra light versions.  This new style bumper cctually takes over the role for the front body height adjustment, as the bodyshell rests completely on the bumper itself.  With the three included spacers (1.0mm / 1.5mm / 2.0mm) it’s rather easy to get the height setting perfect. Just place them under the bumper, directly on the Carbon Bumper plate of the A12.  At tests in Europe and in the United States MXLR found that these three different thickness spacer are suitable to get the correct bodyshell height settings by either using a single piece or stacking them up.  They have imprinted the thickness at different spots on each spacer to have a quick and easy count for the overall thickness when looking from above.  As a weight comparison the MXLR FlexBumper weights ~5.0grams compared to the original Kit Bumper at ~3.5grams.

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January 12, 2024

Serpent Medius X20 RTR 1:10 Electric Touring Car

Serpent has released a Ready-to-Race 1:10 electric touring car based on its competition level X20 190mm kit, the ’24 edition of which was released in November.  Factory assembled, the Medius X20 RTR comes as a complete full package to get started racing in the electric touring car category or for those who just want to have fun driving a touring car.  Fitted with a Dragon-RC 13.T motor and speedo combo it is all controlled using the DTS-3 2.4ghZ transmitter also from Dragon-RC.  Dragon-RC rubber racing tyres with foam inlays on Serpent TC wheels ensure super-grip.  The RTR package is completed with a supplied pre-cut and painted EFRA approved Touring Car body shell.

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January 11, 2024

Exotek Hyper99 1:10 body for low profile touring car

Exotek Racing has released this 194mm 1:10 Hyper Endurance body & wing set for use on modern low profile touring cars.  The realistic 24-hour endurance body that replicates the modern European LMH Hypercar class, comes complete with an extra long splitter for more steering, muscular fenders, extra low slung nose and hood, downforce inducing side skirts, large rear deck and 2 level rear wing for superb downforce or run a single wing for increased steering.  Made from .7mm polycarbonate, the 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups for increased corner speeds and less traction rolls.  Ultra low profile hoods and side panels give maximum corner speed and the original long rear body work is perfect to help prevent body tucks.  A 155-165mm wheelbase is recommended meaning the body may be too short for use on some F1 cars.  It is designed with ample tyre clearance in the wheel wells to mount the body low without rubbing the tyres.

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January 11, 2024

Onisiki Kodoma micro drift car

Hong Kong based Onisiki has announced its soon to be released Kodama micro sized drifter.  Established in 2015 by a group of radio control drift car enthusiasts, the brand original started out with RC accessories but now with the help of their in-house R&D Team they are offering this full micro car, that with its adjustable lenght chassis, can be adapted to work with both 1:24 and 1:28 bodies.  Made from high quality carbon fibre and aluminium, this mid motor chassis has a battery designed to be mounted over the rear axle for better traction coming out of the corners and it will be limited to a production run of 1000 cars.

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January 11, 2024

Team Powers Radon Pro V5BT ESC

Team Powers has announced the upcoming release if its Radon Pro V5BT (1S, 200A) ESC with Bluetooth.  Improvements based over the previous Radon Pro V4.1(1S) model include a BEC with max ~10A output at 6V instead of ~3A.  They have also changed to 32-bit MCU with ultra-smooth, faster response with precise throttle and braking control and more top end power with the same item function setup.  A new PCB layout and new internal hardware design increases the heat dissipation and should be around 10’C lower working in the same condition.  The speed control cooling fan can be removed when running small to medium track for modify/stock racing.  You can now also connect with external Bluetooth device for advanced programming and firmware update through the Mobile APPS.  APPS will be available on both IOS and Android.  This all allows for Real Time Data Analysis through Mobile APPS (Current Input & Output Throttle, Temperature, RPM, Adv. Timing, Voltage and min. voltage, Max Temperature, RPM & Adv. Timing).  A built-in one touch On/Off switch also supports external On/Off switch.  On the Software side they have newly developed software with more advanced item functions added. Each item have small step to fine tune.

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January 11, 2024

WIRC Racing GT4 Nitro brake disc

Italian manufacturer WIRC Racing has released a new larger brake disc for its 1:8 GT Nitro chassis, the GT4.  This disc provides a wider contact patch with the brake pads thanks to an increase of 3mm to the total diameter, now at 34mm.  This wider contact patch makes braking stronger but also more consistent and modulable.  Wear of the brake pads is also more even and less aggressive so the pads also last for longer.

Source: WIRC Racing [wirc-racing.com]


January 10, 2024

R1 Wurks LW Titanium/CF Wheelie Bar Turnbuckle

New from R1 Wurks for their DC1 Drag car is the Lightweight Titanium/Carbon Fibre Wheelie Bar Turnbuckle which is adjustable from 190mm – 205mm.  It is constructed with a rigid carbon tube and lightweight titanium inserts, ensuring minimal weight for improved performance.  The threaded rod ends with left and right-hand threads, combined with laser-etched markings, enable precise and easy adjustments.  It features impact-resistant nylon rod ends and high-quality Grade 5 titanium inserts, ensuring longevity and resilience during RC drag car races.  A direct fit for DC1 wheelie bars, it is universally compatible with most RC drag car wheelie bars, providing flexibility for various setups.

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January 10, 2024

MonTech GR-10 1:10 190mm body

Continuing to expand its offering of LMH 1:10 190mm bodies, MonTech Racing has released the GR-10. Based on the official Toyota Gazoo Racing World Endurance Champion entry and like all the other bodies in the Italian bodyshell producers LMH series, this one is also super detailed and reproduces the appearance of the real car.  The GR-10 can be mounted on all the latest generation 1:10 Touring Cars and on the Formula chassis with a 260mm wheelbase.  The kit includes all the stickers, the masking along with the fixing screws for the wing.

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