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May 3, 2024

Bittydesign P-GT3R 1:12 GT bodyshell

Following on from the release of its Porsche GT3R styled 1:10 GT bodyshell last week, Bittydesign has now released a smaller 1:12 version intended for use on SupaStox and SupaStox GT plus any other 1:12 scale model in the GT12 category. Meeting BRCA body specs, the P-GT3R 1:12 GT is made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate Lexan and fits all GT12 chassis on the market with 200mm wheelbase and 160mm width rear axle. The body includes a complete set of screw, nuts and large plastic washers to fix properly the rear wing. Sold clear with protective film outside, included in the package is a decal sheet pre-cut and window masks.

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May 3, 2024

Xray X8 1:8 4WD Pan Car

Xray has announced something new to the market with the release of the brand new X8, an electric powered 4WD pan car with a solid rear axle and front one-way axle. This project is realised on the basis of many years of experience within the 1:8 onroad category and was designed by company founder Juraj Hudy, who himself started out RC racing in the sport’s oldest category. The X8 is designed with the mindset of ease-of-use and simplified setup, but most importantly being easy to drive. All of these requirements were fulfilled thanks to its concept, where all chassis components work in perfect symphony on the chassis. The pan car features a unique sandwich chassis design with a battery tray that is integrated from the top for longitudinal reinforcement of the lower chassis plate. The battery tray and lower chassis work together in a uniform flex system. The unique battery tray system of the X8 works together with the lower chassis plate in a uniform flex system and this allows the car to be adjusted for different flex characteristics for different track conditions. By adding or removing the screws on the front chassis brace the flex can be adjusted from very soft up to very stiff.

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May 3, 2024

Rêve D RDX Carbon Chassis & Top Deck Set

Japanese competition drift car manufacturer Rêve D has announced the release of a Carbon Chassis & Top Deck Set for its RDX 1:10 chassis. This optional product set is designed to optimise the performance of the RDX kit with their development team meticulously testing multiple prototypes and conducting numerous field tests to create this set and push the RDX kit’s performance to extreme levels. Scheduled for shipping in late May alongside the previously announced FRP chassis set, this new carbon main chassis & upper deck set are produced from 2.5mm thick twill carbon. Careful attention has been paid to details such as shape, thickness, and lightening to enhance pitching and roll rigidity, taking the RDX’s driving performance to new heights. The set includes two types of connections between the upper deck and battery holder: an aluminium link plate for the genuine plastic resin top deck, and a carbon top deck for increased battery holder rigidity. These options allow instant adjustment of traction balance. Furthermore, the set offers four servo mounting positions, enabling you to customise your setup to suit your course layout and driving style.

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May 2, 2024

Kyosho Pure Ten GP 4WD V-ONE R4 Evo.3

Kyosho has unveiled the upcoming release of a new kit version of its V-ONE R4 1:10 Competition Nitro Touring Car, the Pure Ten GP 4WD V-ONE R4 Evo.3. The latest evolution of the R4, which was first released in 2011, the Evo.3 now comes with a chassis conversion kit released in 2023 as standard along with a revised shape front bulkhead and new stabilizer bar set-up in response to the latest racing developmenrs. In the new main chassis, the engine mounting method has been revised to a fixed-centre type, optimising chassis flexibility and eliminating the quirks in left and right steering characteristics during cornering. At the same time, the receiver and servo battery mounting tray has been updated, which also improves the roll characteristics of the chassis. Battery replacement is also easier. What’s more interesting is that the V-ONE R4 Evo.3 kit will be sold in a package that can accommodate both foam and rubber tyres. The clutch is a type that fits the OS-12TG engine, which is often used in Japan, and comes with clutch springs suitable for Kyosho Cup designated rubber tyres and open race foam tyres. Front side pulleys and damper springs for both rubber and foam tires are included.

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May 1, 2024

The Michal Orlowski Column – Edition No.2

You all loved his first column so we are delighted that Michal Orlowski has somehow found time in his busy schedule to give us another great column as an insight into his world as Schumacher’s star factory driver. Once again we’ll let Michal take it away and tell you in his own style what has been going on over the last two months….. ‘It has been a while since my last update here. We have been hard at work with the team to finish off the winter season on a high. We attended numerous events between February and April, which I will tell you all about, emphasising the struggles and how we could overcome them together. After attending the Mibosport Cup in early February, it was time to switch back to buggy mode. For the last few years, the MK GP event has been one of the mostly anticipated off-road races of the winter season with hundreds of drivers participating, but more importantly thousands of people coming to watch us race RC cars. The event is held in the MK shopping centre in Milton Keynes, UK, home to the Redbull F1 team. The event is organised by the Silverstone Club, who hosts weekly club races and a winter series at a smaller venue. This gave us the chance to test on the unique carpet the MK GP crew decided to use since 2023.

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May 1, 2024

Hong Nor ‘Thick’ SPL Brake Pad for 1:8 GT

Reigning World Champion 1:8 GT chassis manufacturer Hong Nor has released a new ‘Thick’ SPL Brake Pad for use in the category. As the speed of GT cars keeps getting faster, brakes are wearing out more quickly. To cope with this problem, the Hong Nor has develops a brand new thicker brake pad so that drivers can achieve better racing performance.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

April 30, 2024

3Racing Sakura D6S 1:10 Drift Chassis

Hong Kong manufacturer 3Racing has released details of its latest entry level 1:10 Drift Chassis, the Sakura D6S. The all new kit features the ability to run 3 different motor positions in addition to three different types of transmission giving a wide range of distribution and driving characteristic options. New parts include a slim front bulkhead with castor adjustment between 2-8 degrees. The kit also gets as belt drive system with a 2.71 ratio that gives the most linear acceleration for medium sized tracks. To improve the D6 steering angle, they have introduced a newly designed KPI knuckle. Other developments in the kit are new 6 x 1.3 pistons to give huge improvements in the shock effectiveness.

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April 30, 2024

175RC ‘Retro Gamer’ and ‘Diamonds’ car stands

Utah based 175RC has released a range of new foam car stands that are ‘Retro Gamer’ and ‘Diamonds’ themed. These stands are 2 inches thick making them perfect for 1:10 and smaller on/offroad vehicles. Giving a platform measuring 4 x 8 ” they provide a nice solid work surface to set your chassis on. Starting with the ‘Diamonds’ and ‘Retro Gamer’ styles, they have plans to expand the range of styles offered.

Source: 175RC [175rc.com]