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| Redcat Gen8 P-A-C-K pre-assembled chassis kit Posted: 13 Feb 2019 10:09 AM PST Redcat Racing have introduced the new Gen8 P-A-C-K pre-assembled chassis kit for those who want to run the Gen8 chassis with their own choice of electronics, wheels, tires, and body. The Gen8 PACK already includes many of the features custom builders look for, and is ready to be transformed into a high performance, one of a kind, custom rig. The Gen8 PACK uses the same chassis as the Gen8 International Scout II RTR vehicle and it also shares the same stock chassis components such as C-channel frame rails, low centre of gravity battery tray, centrally mounted divorced transfer case, lockable slipper clutch, portal axles with metal gear covers, MOD-1 gears, machined aluminium spools, front CVAs, 32 rubber-sealed ball bearings, threaded aluminium shocks, 47 degree steering blocks with proper Ackerman, Panhard bar, LED-ready bumpers, winch-ready front bumper, and frame mounted floor pans. The Gen8 uses portal axles with 47 degree of steering to help the vehicle manoeuvre in tight spaces. The additional ground clearance offered by the portal axles allow the Gen8 to roll over obstacles, that might normally hang up other vehicles with traditional axles. The Gen8’s portal axles are outfitted with Mod1 gears for increased durability. Machined aluminium spools are used to ensure that both the left and right tires have equal pulling power. Aluminium Panhard bars are used to keep the portal axles from shifting side to side. This setup has proven to be a very effective combination, both on the trail, and on the rocks. The Gen8 chassis uses a divorced transfer case. There are several advantages to this setup, such as evenly distributing the weight of the drive train along the centreline of the vehicle, while allowing for a very low centre of gravity. The Gen8 was designed and developed by Redcat Racing in Phoenix, Arizona. This highly tested kit has already proven to be a contender and the Gen8 PACK includes the same tuning options found on the Gen8 International Scout II RTR vehicle. Tuning options include: nine upper shock positions, threaded shock collars for quick suspension tuning, adjustable front toe angle, adjustable frame mounted bumpers to fine tune approach and departure angles, adjustable slipper clutch with lockout option, adjustable lower suspension link angle, and an adjustable wheelbase, from 312mm to 336mm. Specifications: Source: Redcat Racing [redcatracing.com] The post Redcat Gen8 P-A-C-K pre-assembled chassis kit appeared first on Red RC - RC Car News. |
| Awesomatix roll out new A800 optionals Posted: 13 Feb 2019 04:43 AM PST Coming from Awesomatix are three new option parts for the A800 series of touring cars. First up is the C01B-XAH2LA 2.0mm aluminium chassis that offers additional holes for the +8mm and +9mm arms. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 material the chassis also sports updated cutouts to offer increased response and a better steering feeling while upping higher corner speeds at the same time. Next up are the AM19-2US mounts that offer the exact same geometry as the AM19-2 parts. However they are machined from 3mm 7075-T6 alloy, meaning they are 0.5mm thicker than the AM19-2. To keep the same roll centre settings, owners need to run 0.5mm thinner shims under ST24 ball studs. Last but not least come the AM06WL-US uprights. They mimic the AM06WL parts but lack the flex cut out, making them more durable. Generally with all of the new “US” parts, these are recommended for the use on US-style tracks with hard boards and barriers as they add a bit of durability on the expense of a slightly higher weight. Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com] The post Awesomatix roll out new A800 optionals appeared first on Red RC - RC Car News. |
| Ruddog RR482 2.4GHz 4-channel FHSS4 receiver Posted: 13 Feb 2019 03:52 AM PST Ruddog have introduced their all-new Sanwa-compatible RR482 2.4GHz 4-channel FHSS4 receiver. FHSS4 and FHSS3 capable the receiver is usable with the latest M17 and MT-44 transmitters but also older spec M12S and RS, MT-4 and even M11X radios. The receiver was track-tested over several month at national and international events, including high-class races such as the EOS, and it fully supports Sanwa’s SHR and SSR technologies, offering the same features and super-fast signal transmission as the original Sanwa receivers, making them a full-fledged replacement. The compact “antenna-less” receiver measures 23.6×18.6×28.3mm, it weighs in at 7g and it comes in a heavy-duty case that offers improved durability compared to standard Sanwa receivers. Specifications: Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu] The post Ruddog RR482 2.4GHz 4-channel FHSS4 receiver appeared first on Red RC - RC Car News. |
| Posted: 13 Feb 2019 02:27 AM PST German Redcat distributor Absima has introduced a new Gen7 portal axle kit. The set is designed for the Everest Gen7 and features the same portal axles that are installed in the Redcat Gen8 Scout II scale crawler, but includes all the parts needed to easily install portal axles on the Gen7 Sport or Pro vehicles. This kit includes the front and rear portal axle, along with a moulded plastic plate so owners can mount the servo to the Gen7 chassis. The axles utilise Mod 1 steel gears, metal hex hubs and metal gear covers for durability as well as a CNC machined aluminium spool. The kit also includes a slipper clutch upgrade, with gearing change, intended for the Everest Gen7. Because of the additional gear reduction present in the portal axles, without a gearing change, the Everest Gen7’s top speed will be reduced by about 50 percent. This slipper clutch system features a lockout system, for those who decide they don’t want the possibility of their drivetrain slipping, but still want the gearing change. Source: Absima [absima.shop] The post Redcat Gen7 portal axle kit appeared first on Red RC - RC Car News. |
| Kyle Layton doubles at JBRL Winter Series Rd4 Posted: 13 Feb 2019 01:07 AM PST Round 4 of the 2018/19 JBRL Winter Indoor Off-Road Series was held at OC/RC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California last weekend. In the 2WD Open Buggy class it was Kyle Layton who set the overall TQ and also came out on top after the single 6-minute A-main event, taking the day’s win from Jimmy Wright on the 2 spot and Ryan Brignani in 3rd. In the 4WD Open Buggy class it was Dillon Smith with the overall TQ, however 2nd place qualifier, Kyle Layton would take another win that day, leaving behind Dillon in 2nd and Ryan Brignani in 3rd. The 13.5T Wheeler class had Justin Watson taking the TQ but it was Wayne Wyrick with the win, 0.894 in front of Matthew Williby while Jay Smith came in 3rd, another 4.3s down. TQ Justin Watson would have to settle for 8th overall. In 17.5T Expert Buggy TQ Wayne Wyrick scored a DNF after first lap problems, as Justin Watson, coming from 4th on the grid, took the win in front of P9 qualifier, Cole Jenson. Matthew Williby would retain his P3 qualifying position to round out the podium. Full results can be found here. Source: JBRL [jimmybabcock.com] The post Kyle Layton doubles at JBRL Winter Series Rd4 appeared first on Red RC - RC Car News. |
| JConcepts Winter INS9 – Report Posted: 13 Feb 2019 12:29 AM PST Last weekend kicked off the Winter edition of the JConcepts Indoor National Series in St. Charles, Missouri at the facility formerly known as SmacTrac. Under the same management, but a new name, Team Velocity R/C Raceway still embodies its rich racing heritage along with the fun and friendly atmosphere from before, making the highly anticipated Winter Indoor Nationals a sold out event with 353 total entries. With minor tweaks to the event classes for 2019, the JConcepts INS formula has been improved to better accommodate new racers looking for the awesome big race experiences. The Independent class is still dedicated to the Zero Sponsor racer, but the organisers backed down the power to a fixed timing 21.5 handout motor to be used during the event. Also, the inclusion of the hot new 4×4 Mini Truggies that have recently hit the scene, a brand new class was added to highlight the event with the fastest trucks out there. The track layout was very fun. Despite being a small track, there’s a lot of elevation changes going on making it very challenging to be consistent over the course of the added quick laps. The flow was excellent as lining up the highlight double proved to be one of the trickiest parts of the track to master. The uphill elevated turn was also another nail biter that ultimately made the difference to the outcome of many races. The left side of the track required awesome brake timing as well as natural ability to keep the rear under control as you whip around the tight turns as fast as possible. Overall, the layout bunched up the best drivers and forced them to play the patient game before attempting a pass as contact resulted in lost time and dropping valuable spots. The 8-minute Modified Truck A-main was action packed as class TQ, Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin, made an uncharacteristic first lap mistake that saw him slip back to almost dead last. This gave the lead to Yokomo’s JP Richards for a short time, but a hard-charging Cole Tollard (Team Associated) and TLR’s Mason Fuller had a different ending in mind. Cole closed the gap and a timely mistake by JP saw Cole in command with Mason Fuller in tow. On the final lap, Mason was on Tollard’s wing as Cole got hung up with a pipe that allowed Mason to sneak by for the win. Cole finished 2nd and Spencer Rivkin remarkably battled his way back through the field to finish 3rd overall. The battle of the 40+ 2WD Modified title was once again on the line and to no surprise, undefeated in St. Louis Al Horne took the win in Al Horne fashion. Smooth, calculated, and patient, Al waited for his opportunity and halfway through the race, found an opening on an Alex Sturgeon bobble over the double. Al took the win with Alex Sturgeon 2nd and making his 3rd podium appearance of the weekend was the talented Kyle Gannon. In 13.5 4WD, “Super D” Dreighton Stoub, wasn’t to be denied as the young speedster set the TQ and took a relatively easy win. Nick Richards moved himself up 2 spots with clever driving to land himself in 2nd. Once again defying the age barrier, Kyle Gannon was able to finish where he qualified, 3rd, showing great speed against a very fast and young crowd. It was a two-truck battle in the 13.5 Stadium Truck class as Nick Richards and Adam Rayls went head to head in the single 8-minute main. Nick took over the lead 1/3rd of the way into the race with Adam playing chaser, but on the final lap Nick’s truck lost power and was unable to finish allowing Adam pass on the last lap and took the win. With the extra lap already accounted for, Nick finished 2nd with Mack Vanderbeek 3rd overall. Once again, Adam Rayls was the racer to beat in the 13.5 SCT class as he led the field from the pole. Rayls showed great patience after giving up the lead early to Jake Ellingsworth. Unfortunately for Jake, suffered a mechanical and was unable to finish. This gave Adam back the lead and from there he was trying his best to check out from the field. However, Davey Batta was on the move and closed the gap to within a second that led into an exciting drag race down the straight for the win. In the end, Adam held on and won by just .374 over Davey while 7th place qualifier, Scott Scarvelli, remarkably moved up four spots and finished 3rd overall. The action was hot in the 17.5 2WD Stock Buggy class as the top Midwest drivers were going all out for the win. With a lackluster qualifying performance, Magic Matt Cline put it all together when it mattered most and took over the lead halfway through the A-Main and took it down for the win. 2nd place qualifier, Austin Wick showed great speed and composure throughout the weekend and was able to land himself 2nd on the podium after a very awesome 8 minutes of focused driving. Kyle Gannon held his own against some of the fastest stock racers in the region and put himself 3rd on the box. New to the 2019 Indoor National Series, the organisers felt that the 4×4 Mini Truggy class could bring a lot of fun and excitement to racing and it definitely did. With a few racers running custom Velocity conversion trucks, FTR conversion truck, Tekno ET410 trucks, and a total of 35 total entries proved that the new class has its place. Using his TQ to his advantage, FTR’s Aydin Horne, was on fire from start to finish and won with great driving. FTR’s Austin Horne gave it his best to beat his brother, but traffic was unkind to him and finished 2nd. Wrapping up 3rd place was Colton Keifer, who took down a few big names along the way with his fast, consistent style. With an attempt to help grow racing at ground zero; the avid and beginner racers had a class to their own. The Independent Stock 2WD class guidelines were tweaked for 2019 and with the support of Ron Schuur of Hobbywing, JConcepts decided to make the Independent 2WD class run a 21.5 fixed timing handout motor that was free of charge to use at the event. Along with the Independent Class’ Zero Sponsor policy, handout tires, and a very limited FDR (to counter battery charge rates), allowed the racers to compete on a fair playing field without having to race with the “Pro Stock” racers that are usually filled with fully sponsored stock racers. The turnout was great as the class maxed out at 30 racers that were skeptical at first, but once they got on the track with other Independent 21.5 2WD cars they really started to have fun and enjoyed the class like it was intended. Taking home the win was Lee Conley Jr. who kept it steady and minimized his mistakes during the single 12-minute main. Matt Welch stayed on Conley’s tail the entire 12 minutes but wasn’t able to close the 2-second gap and took home 2nd. William Gonzales made a huge leap from his 8th place qualifying position to finish 3rd on the podium. Unfortunately, William had to leave early to make the journey home and wasn’t able to stay for his photo op. Yokomo’s JP Richards was on rails in the 2WD Modified division as he set TQ and went on to win A1 and A2 to finish it in two mains. With already great results from A1 and A2 scoring a 3rd and a 2nd, TLR’s Mason Fuller was destined for the podium. As usual, A3 decides the final order for the rest of the competitors. Delivering a huge run, Mason finished out A3 in 2nd giving him 2nd overall. Taking a much-needed win in A3, Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin moved up the ranks and finished 3rd overall. Much like in 2WD Modified, Yokomo’s JP Richards was the racer to beat in 4WD Modified. Nearly picture perfect from the pole position, JP made it extremely difficult for his competition. Once the main came, JP took the win in A1 and A2 to wrap up the overall. Raising their game throughout the weekend, TLR’s Mason Fuller and AE’s Cole Tollard went head to head in A3 for 2nd place. Mason edged out Cole by taking the win in A3 to seal up 2nd place. Impressively enough, Cole wasn’t able to attend practice because of school commitments and still found a way to make it happen for 3rd. Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net] The post JConcepts Winter INS9 – Report appeared first on Red RC - RC Car News. |
| Klinik RC M3 thread repair kit Posted: 13 Feb 2019 12:01 AM PST Coming from Klinik RC is a M3 thread repair kit for stripped out M3 threads. The kit includes inserts machined out of brass that are inserted in the drilled-out thread and that expand when the screw is installed. The knurls grab tight onto plastic and increases strength two to three times over plain screw threaded directly into the plastic. A dab of CA upon installation secures them even further. The set includes ten inserts and a 5/32 drill bit. Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com] The post Klinik RC M3 thread repair kit appeared first on Red RC - RC Car News. |
| Exotek EB410 3.4mm HD hinge pin set Posted: 12 Feb 2019 11:50 PM PST Exotek have introduced a set of heavy duty 3.4mm hardened steel inner hinge pins for the Tekno EB410 and ET410 vehicles. The larger centre section helps prevent bent or busted pins while keeping the stock 3mm diameter at the ends in order to fit the stock inserts and while also only slightly enlarging the arm holes to maintain arm strength. The set, that is recommended for experienced hobbyists only, includes four hinge pins and a high speed drill bit to ream the arms to accept the larger hardened hinge pins. Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com] The post Exotek EB410 3.4mm HD hinge pin set appeared first on Red RC - RC Car News. |
| Shepherd introduce 2019 1/8th & 1/10th foam tyres Posted: 12 Feb 2019 11:41 PM PST Shepherd have introduced their updated range of foam tyres for 1/8th and 1/10th scale on-road cars, featuring new rim designs. Starting with the 1/8th tyres, the pre-trued foam tyres come mounted on redesigned multi-spoke rims for increased strength and durability with the tyres offering overall improved trueness, handling and wear. As for the new 1/10th wheels, the rims used offer very moderate flex for increased traction while the inner portion allows for greater clearance with suspension components. Both rims will be used for the mandatory race tyres at the EFRA GP Türkheim as well as at the 1/10th scale European Championships at the same place. Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com] The post Shepherd introduce 2019 1/8th & 1/10th foam tyres appeared first on Red RC - RC Car News. |
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