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Axon Dynamic Racing Dish touring car wheel

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 07:13 AM PST

Available now from Axon is their all-new Dynamic Racing Dish rim for 1/10th touring car tyres. The “type high rip” wheel is very light of weight yet sturdy for improved traction and great precision. The wheel comes in sets of four and it is usable with most of today’s 1/10th touring car rubber tyres.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

JConcepts Triple Dees 1/8th truck tyre

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 06:43 AM PST

JConcepts have introduced their new Triple Dees 1/8th truck tyre. Based off of the iconic Double Dees design the tread was developed for loose and tacky track conditions that require small pin designs. Starting with finely spaced square mini lugs, the JConcepts design team spent considerable time proofing this design. Centre bar structure is important for wear characteristics and an overlapping and blended centre bar was created. The bar draws up the side of the pin to maintain all important support but the main stance is low so the tyre maintains its clean-out ability during acceleration. The main-stay of the design is the angled and sharp pins which spread across the carcass in an open pattern touching off the track surface like no other. Near the side-wall the pins have been trimmed and angled to give racers a smooth driving experience as they enter and exit tacky turns or slightly rough terrain. Available in grippy compounds such as blue, green and long-wear R2 the new tyres are packaged in reusable packaging for freshness and convenience and they come including grey Dirt-Tech inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Sunpadow International Offroad GP – Announcement

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 02:47 AM PST

The 2018 Sunpadow International Offroad GP will be held from March 16th to 18th at the ARC International RC Car race track in Xiamen, China. The event will see 1/8th nitro and electric buggy racing on a redesigned track. Registration is now open and all information can be found on the official event website here.

T-Works B6 series steel CV driveshaft set

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 02:38 AM PST

Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated B6 series of 2WD off-road buggies is a new steel rear driveshaft set. The 65mm long CV-style shafts are made from high-quality material and they come black coated for wear.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

ARC R8.1E 1/8th electric on-road kit

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 02:31 AM PST

Coming soon from ARC is their new R8.1E 1/8th scale electric on-road car kit. It is based on the successful R8.0E platform with some new features such as a redesigned front bulkhead that now utilises an adjustable belt tension so the driver can adjust both the front and middle belt tension easily. The rear bulkhead adapts an all-new design similar to the nitro version and the new anti-roll bar gives more rear end traction and stability.

The transmission remains a 3-belt design and perfectly positions through the centre of the chassis, helping to centralise both the battery and motor location. It also comes with CVD drive shafts and light aluminium wheel axles on both front and rear sides for optimised performance. Also part of the package is an all-new rear suspension block. The R8.1E moves both the rear arms and shock tower to a more centred position with the longer arms increasing the traction and stability of the car. The car was developed and tested under the new 1/8th On-Road Racing Modified class rules and ARC recommend to use a 2800kv motor and dual 2S LiPo batteries.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

Kyosho FWD Mini-Z micro cars

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 01:54 AM PST

Kyosho have introduced their new FWD Mini-Z cars. The first Mini-Z Racer chassis with front wheel drive positions the motor behind the front axle in a front midship layout while a new circuit board with newly developed control program realises dramatically improved steering feel. A full set of twelve ball bearings makes for an efficient driveline of the MA-03F chassis and the cars are compatible with the optional gyro unit. The sets are rounded out by the newly developed Syncro KT-531P transmitter that provides a full range of setting adjustments as well as highly detailed display-standard Mazda Demio body shells.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

Adam Drake joins PR Racing 1/10th off-road team

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 12:59 AM PST

PR Racing have announce that Adam Drake will be joining their team for the upcoming 2018 season. Adam will be racing 1/10th scale electric and help with R&D on all platforms but mostly the SB401 LW 4WD buggy platform while also campaigning the company’s PRS1V3 TypeR 2WD buggy. Along with his five Roar National Championships Adam brings a ton of experience in racing, building and designing which he currently also does for Mugen Seiki Racing in the 1/8th off-road categories.

Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]

Exotek EB410 rear brass weight set

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 12:39 AM PST

Exotek have introduced a brass rear weight set for the Tekno EB410 buggy. Made of brass and black coated to reduce corrosion, this weight set is designed to easily bolt on to the rear of the EB410 with an extra low profile. The main weight is 40g and included are two add on 8g weights so that drivers can tune the rear weight of the buggy as needed. The weight set is also slightly angled off of the chassis to maintain chassis flex. Sold separately are additional 8g weights to add extra grams if needed.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

MW RC Cars tease new nitro engine

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 12:16 AM PST

MW RC Cars from Austria have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming nitro off-road engine. Picco-based by the look of things the power plant will become available within the next two weeks and more information should surface in time for the release.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

JConcepts MT410 protective overtray

Posted: 29 Dec 2017 12:09 AM PST

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Tekno RC MT410 monster truck is a protective overtray. When racing or bashing on a loamy or top-soil dirt surface, the inside of the MT410 chassis can become loaded with dirt or debris which creates extra weight. With the overtray these worries are minimised as the accessory fits snug around the entire chassis structure while being attached along the sides of the chassis with hook and loop tape for easy access. The overtray is built with height to provide extra room for various electrical and battery configurations but is still low enough for a clean fit and installation. There is a slight opening at the front-end which manoeuvres around the steering assembly and top-deck and also an open rear-end to provide some natural air-flow in and out of the closure. The tray has large front and rear trim-able openings which can be detailed for air-in and escape. The overtray comes clear and untrimmed.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]