March 27, 2024

MiBorg X4’24 ‘RJS’ innovative inner joint

French RC driveshaft specialists MiBorg has released its ‘RJS’ innovative inner joint for the Xray X4 ’24 1:10 Electric Touring Car.  This unique system drastically reduces the friction effect generated by the driveshaft in roll movement of the car.  It is a more robust and simplest solution compare with bearing competitive solutions : no bearing, no e-clip and no maintenance.  The 2 mm idler in the drive shaft head is lubricated for life with specific lub.  RJS is compatible with Xray “BB” spool or differential cup and combined with innovative RCV driveshaft.

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March 27, 2024

Lens Bodies ‘Goro’ 1:10 Nitro body

Italian body shell manufacturer Lens Bodies has released details and renders of their first 1:10 Nitro Touring Car body which they are calling the ‘Goro’.  Designed by Nicola Marone,  they said the brief for the design was a need for a body with attention to the smallest details to gave a better driving feeling with the increase in traction experienced on the track impressing those who have tested it.  Easy to set, it responds well to the car’s set-up and does not give unexpected reactions.  Available in a standard, light and ultra light version to suit any track and any driving style, the new Efra approved #2067 ‘Goro’ will start shipping on April 8th.

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March 27, 2024

McBride confirmed for Philippine Masters return

Fresh from his National Championship double title win over the weekend, Kyle McBride has been confirmed for making his return to the Philippine Masters in Manila next month.  The Australian was a regular visitor to the event prior to Covid but missed the return of the event last year as he took a break from international competition in 2023.   Now back on the international stage with Kyosho, having attending the opening round of the Asian Buggy Championship in New Zealand last month,  the World Championship finalist is looking forward to the second round in the Philippines.  The 12th running of what has become Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race, McBride said, “Super excited obviously, the Philippines track is one of the best in the world in my opinion.  We’ve had the pleasure of going there quite a few times in the past.  They are super nice people, Edward and all of his crew offer lots of hospitality and it’s always a world-class event.  Obviously a lot of top drivers are going this year so it’s going to be one of the big ones.  They always build super technical but fast and flowing layouts.  We can’t wait.”

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]


March 27, 2024

Xray XB4 Graphite Narrow V2 Chassis Side Guards

Xray has added to its range of side guards for its XB4 4WD 1:10 Buggy with the release of a third option, the Graphite V2 Narrow Front Chassis Side Guards.  These have a narrow front profile and chamfered edges to reduce chassis scrub on jump entry, significantly improving consistency and handling over jump features.  These side guards are stiffer in the longitudinal direction to improve stability but still allow for some chassis twist that can help generate traction.  Coming as a set of a left and a right guard, they are made from premium-grade graphite material, the side guards are an important part of the chassis flex adjustment for the majority of track conditions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


March 27, 2024

Raceform Offroad Lazer Jigs facelift

Following on from its Bling Series Colorway Lazer Stand release last year, Singapore’s Raceform has given its range of Offroad Lazer tyre gluing jigs a facelift with a range of high hologram glitter count colour options.  The jig also gets with some minor adjustment to make sure they work even better then the previous version.  The Lazer Jig range helps to easily and conveniently glue tyres, ensuring reliable bonding of rubber and rim.

Source: Raceform RC [raceformrc.com]


March 26, 2024

R1 Wurks B7 Titanium HD Slipper Spring Adapter Set

R1 Wurks has released this Titanium HD Slipper Spring Adapter Set for the Team Associated B7 1:10 2WD Buggy.  A direct fit replacement for the original adapter, it is made from Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) titanium and precision machined to exact tolerances.  Ultra-light at only 1.10g for the pair, the adapter set reduces rotational mass to enhance speed and acceleration.

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March 26, 2024

Payne wins season finale, Harper takes RugRacers Series

The fifth & final round of the Hertford Radio Car Club run RugRacers Series saw Schumacher’s Ollie Payne take the win but it was team-mate Elliot Harper who took the overall 23/24 Series title.  While four drivers had a chance at the title going into the season finale, other commitments meant winner of the previous round Alex Thurston, Harper and Hayley Eldridge where absent, the latter competing at the ETS in Vienna where she was making history in becoming the first ever female to make the Modified A-Main.  In qualifying Payne took the top spot, 4-seconds ahead of the returning Olly Jeffries with Matthieu Dambrine securing 3rd position on the grid.  The first final saw a commanding win from Payne where he would pull away, managing the gap for the rest of the run to take a comfortable 3-second win over the Awesomatix of 16-time BRCA Champion Jefferies.  A2 began with Jeffries chasing Payne and looking for an opportunity to get by but the Top Qualifier would stay out front to win the round and secure himself runner-up spot in the championship while her efforts over the previous rounds secured Eldridge third in the final standings.

Source: RugRacers [Facebook]


March 26, 2024

Exotek B7 Locked Spur Mount Set with Titanium Shaft

California based Exotek Racing has released a new Locked Spur Mount Set with Titanium Shaft for the Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy.  The super light alloy locked spur mount with titanium centre bolt is their lightest spur locker yet and is ideal for stock buggy and oval racing.  The mount and hardwares totals 5.1 grams and attaches right to the stock top shaft and allows for easy switching between a locked spur or slipper as track conditions warrant.  Using a wider range of available spur gear sizes by Exotek and Kimbrough, it is also compatible with the laydown/layback Associated B6 series top shafts.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]