November 28, 2023

Awesomatix ABH Adjustable Battery Holder set

Awesomatix has released an optional ABH Adjustable Battery Holder set as well as longer Upper Arm Holders for its A800R 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  Only suitable for use with the a800R the ABH set makes the width for the battery adjustable via sliding the AM280R in and out.  The length for battery is adjustable via P68 Battery adjusters (kit parts).  The set weighs in a ~6g.   The new AM19-LTL Upper Arm Holders provide +1mm longer top link compared to AM19R when in the normal position.  Reverse mounting is also possible to get extra long top links which are ~10mm longer than AM19R (requires optional AT25-2 turnbuckles).  It also offers an intermediate mounting position which provides ~8mm longer top links. AM19-LTL should be mounted reverse for that. One link mounted on the AM19-LTL and the other link on the Bulkhead (requires optional AT25-2 turnbuckles).  +1mm longer top links layout with AM19-LTL is recommended for carpet tracks while +10mm and +8mm extra long top links layout is recommended for asphalt tracks.

View Upper Arm Holders here


November 27, 2023

Tamiya TA08R 1:10 Electric Touring Car

As part of its early New Year releases, Tamiya has announced the TA08R 1:10 4WD Electric Touring Car kit.  The TA08PRO receives the limited-edition treatment in the form of the TA08R by adding a plethora of key Hop-Up Options right out of the box along with a few parts only available in this edition.  The kit gets new a new 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck thats connects front and rear bulkheads for pitch rigidity and utilises a 630-ball bearing at the rear for roll rigidity.  New front and rear aluminium upper arm mounts provide enhanced rigidity.  A new aluminium motor mount has two screw-attached, upper deck attachment points.  The rear body mount are also new and uses carbon fibre plates and aluminium posts, and limits body wobble and ensures stable rear traction. Body mount extensions allow attachment of bodies of different heights.  New additional ribs on the lower deck limit its deformation for superior suspension performance and help limit damage after unexpected crashes.  Finally, new aluminium wheel hubs limit wheel deformation and ensure stable tire grip.

Source: Tamiya USA [tamiyausa.com]


November 27, 2023

Aerox 5.6mm Offset Alloy Servo Arm

Schumacher Racing has introduced a new Aerox Alloy Offset Servo Arm suitable for a wide range of Touring Cars but equally capable in Offroad cars too.  Offset by 5.6mm it has holes positioned at 17 and 19mm distance from the centre of the spline.  Machined from high quality 7075-T6 alloy and with a black finish it comes with a high tensile steel clamping screw.  An M3 nut is captured in the underside for easy fitting with the arm available in popular 23T Sanwa and 25T Futaba options.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


November 24, 2023

Brilliant RC Tyre Additive Roller

Brilliant RC, the accessories brand created by Nitro Onroad chassis manufacturer Shepherd Micro Racing, has released a new Tyre Additive Roller for 1:8 and 1:10 use.  A light weight compact and slim design, it features light weight drilled finger wheel nuts with an adjustable heat source each side.  The tyre tension/pressure is adjustable with options for forward or backward tyre rotation.  Coming with both 1:8 and 1:10 axles, it runs on 12-14V max and comes in a carry bag for ease of transportation and which id fitted with foam inlay for safe storage.

View roller in carry bag here


November 24, 2023

Kyosho Fantom Wheel Wrench

Having unveiled the 1:12 Phantom EP 4WD Ext Gold 60th Anniversary Limited Edition back in May, Kyosho has released a wheel wrench specifically designed for use with its iconic chain drive 1:12 kit series.  The 12mm socket on the main body is used for attaching and detaching the wheel.  By inserting the included 5/5.5mm adapter into the 12mm socket, you can change it to a 5mm or 5.5mm box wrench.  5mm can be used to adjust the ball differential (EFW007), and 5.5mm can be used to remove and install the gear differential fixing nut. In addition to the Fantom series, the 5.5mm socket can also be used to attach and detach 4.8mm ball studs.  The 5/5.5mm adapter can be stored in the main unit by opening the back cap of the main unit, making it compact and portable.  The main body and adapter are red anodised, and the Fantom logo and size are laser engraved on the side of the main body and each socket.

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November 24, 2023

MonTech P-963 1:10 190mm body

New from Italian bodyshell producer Mon-Tech Racing is the P-963 1:10 190mm body.  The latest addition to their range of Hyper Car LMH series based bodies, the P-963 has 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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November 23, 2023

Yeah Racing 1:8 Onroad Tweak Wheel Set

New from Yeah Racing is this Tweak Wheel Set for 1:8 Onroad use.  The set allows you to accurately check if your car has any form of tweak with this set of bearing supported weighted setup wheels.  Place your car on a flat surface and rotate the weights on their side.  Slowly lift your chassis and if a side rotates first it means that corresponding side is tweaked.  Adjust your spring preload accordingly.

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November 22, 2023

Ielasi Tuned GP9R23 WC .21 Onroad engine

World and European Champion engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has announcement that their GP9R23 Spec2 .21 1:8 Onroad engine becomes the GP9R23 WC.  Compared to the previous version, the WC version differs only in one detail which was successfully tested at the World Championship in Japan by their official team drivers.  That part is the new engine backplate with revised internal workmanship that further optimises the performance/consumption ratio.  The WC version of the GP9 was a must after the excellent results obtained at the World Championship where it achieved the TQ with Simon Kurzbuch and a double podium with Toni Gruber finish P2 and Kurzbuch P3.

View new engine backplate here