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October 27, 2023

Xray X12 ‘24

With the IFMAR 1:12 World Championship just over a month away Xray has released their latest 1:12 chassis, the X12 ’24. What Alexander Hagberg will use at Beachline Raceway in Florida in his quest for a second World title in the category, the most visual difference on the new car is the all-new 3D printed rubber bumper. This improves body shell support for more aerodynamic efficiency and the 3D printed material doesn’t fold or break, and improves front grip by allowing more airflow under the body. Also new are graphite front lower suspension arms that are 2mm wider each side and improve cornering speed and handling precision. Thinner 2.0mm side braces increase traction for more forgiving handling and new side spring retainers, made from steel instead of composite, produce more precise and more consistent side dampening action. Another improvement on the X12 ’24 is the centre shock gets new geometry with the mounting point moved further back for quicker direction change, as well as improved on-power steering. The shock features a new stiffer spring for improved steering and response.

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October 26, 2023

LRP ‘Highflex’ V2 Sensor Wires

LRP has introduced a new range of ‘Highflex’ V2 Sensor Wires. Based on their popular original sensor wires they get further improved specification and the addition of 175mm length which is perfect for 1:10 2WD use. Also available in 70mm, 95mm, 150mm and 200mm, each sensor wire is packaged 3 wire strands next to each other and stacked in 2 rows on top of each other, perfectly positioned with a shrink tube, which is not too tight and not too loose with further improved crimping. This gives a tight fit to the motor and ESC sensor ports.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

October 26, 2023

MXLR ONE/TT01/TT02 FlexBumpers & T-shirt

MXLR has extended its FlexBumper production line with addition of models for the Iris Racing ONE / ONE0.5 / ONE0.5 FWD and Tamiya’s TT01/TT02 1:10 Electric Touring Cars. The ONE FlexBumper matches the original footprint but has a lower overall profile. A direct replacement for the kit foam it lowers overall profile helping to keep the weight in an acceptable range. Featuring two MX logos on the backside to prove the originality the MXLR FlexBumper weighs 8.5grans compared with the original kit bumper at 6grams. The MXLR FlexBumpers are 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and bsorbs hits better and don’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure. For the Tamiya TT01/TT02 they are also a direct replacement with a small and large option available. In addition to new stuff for your car MXLR has something forthe driver with the release of their first ever t-Shirt. Inspired by a famous motorsport design, the MXLR RC Motorsport T-Shirt is made from 100% cotton with a high quality DTF transfer print on the front and back side.

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October 26, 2023

Mugen Seiki MTX7R 1:10 nitro touring car

Mugen Seiki has announced their new MTX7R 1:10 nitro touring car kit. The car gets new front and rear suspension geometry with longer arms to reduce the unexpected behavior and make the vehicle more predictable. The front arms are 1mm longer and the rear arms are 4.5mm longer, and the front/rear wheel offset has been optimised. The car also gets a new Chassis plate, new Rear Lower Bulkhead, new Rear Anti-Roll Bar Φ2.1, Axle Shaft, and 5mm Alu Wheel Hub.

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October 25, 2023

Iris ONE One-Piece Topdeck 2.0mm

New from Iris Racing is this 2.0mm One-Piece Topdeck for use on its ONE and ONE.05 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The optional part provides an additional setup option that makes driving easier and more predictable, whether it’s on an asphalt or carpet race track. It stiffens the car especially in the area of the motor mount, making it a bit stiffer overall.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

October 23, 2023

T-Works MTC2R Lower Arm Pivot Insert Nut Driver

T-works has released a Nut Driver specifically designed for the Lower Arm Pivot Insert on the Mugen Seiki MTC2/MTC2R 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The Hard Coated 7075-T6 driver features a specially machine tip for easy mounting and removal of the lower arm pivot inserts.

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October 23, 2023

3Racing Cero Ultra 2.0

3Racing has released a new version of their competition level 1:10 Electric Touring car platform, the Cero Ultra 2.0 which they are recommending for asphalt use. In the second generation of Cero Ultra, the main improvement is to use a shorter and narrower chassis to improve cornering efficiency. The belt length is now a shorter S3M345 x 2 to achieve a shorter chassis and more direct acceleration output. The front and rear lower wishbones have been carefully improved to more room for the anti-roll bar movement and a shorter wheelbase. The lay-down front and rear absorbers mounting make the body roll more efficient, the main chassis has a new weight distribution position and a shorty battery socket, and the diameter of the lower wishbones rolling shims has been increased to improve the durability of the chassis plate, a caster has been added to the rear upright to increase the speed of all corners, and the steering system has changed to M4 X 7 bearings To improve accuracy, the upper deck was shortened to accommodate the twist of the chassis.

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October 21, 2023

Bittydesign P10R 1:10 Rally body shell

New from Italian body shell manufacturer Bittydesign is the P10R 1:10 Rally body. Universal, it mounts on all 1:10 190mm models, both touring car chassis as well the ones created specifically for the rally category and is compatible with Tamiya TT-02 chassis in all its variants. Made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate 0.75mm Lexan it comes with a complete set of screw, nuts and large plastic washers to fix properly the rear big wing and is sold clear with protective film outside and a pre-cut decal sheet and windows masks. Resembling the Ford Puma WRC, the design phase took several months to refine every detail, the attention to detail was obsessive in order to propose a body that could best optimise aerodynamics and at the same time remain real in proportions and aesthetics.

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