 Good news, I've been able to get lower pricing on most Mon-Tech and Xtreme bodies. I've reduced the price to $50 each including tax
Check out all of the bodies and body accessories HERE  The next planned supplier order will be with Mibosport on Sunday, April 6
Not only is Mibosport a great source for the EP touring car products we're used to, they also have a small selection of nitro related products as well Check out their website here: https://www.mibosport.com/en And to browse the Nitro specific category, head here: https://www.mibosport.com/en/nitro-area We can get almost anything that Mibosport offers but lets avoid LiPo batters, extra large or heavy items like storage bags or pit boards (unless you plan to help cover the additional shipping charges that will be substantial) The easiest way to check a price on something is to use the Google currency converter to convert Mibosport's price in Euro to CAD then add GST/PST Thanks guys, please let me know if you need anything from Mibosport Rob  Alexander Hagberg recently posted on his Facebook page these great tips on how to correctly set up the steering on an Xray X4. Here's what he had to say:
I've been cutting my X4 steering link for a couple of years already and I'm surprised that Xray doesn't include a shorter link. I take material off of the inner end of the link prior to attaching the short ball cup and it works well     If you're thinking about getting started in RC racing near Vancouver, BC or anywhere else, here's a great video by Tonisport that will help point you in the right direction when it comes to choosing some of your equipment (Car kit, motor, radio, battery etc.)
If you found this video helpful, I recommend you also check out my written "GETTING STARTED" guide as well By the way, I order products from Tonisport approximately once per month. If you're located near me and would like something from Tonisport, please let me know and I'll do my best to help. You can browse their website here: https://www.tonisport.de/en Rob  The next planned order from Tonisport will be approximately mid March depending on sales/demand
If there is anything you'd like me to add to the Tonisport order for you, please let me know and I'll start to build an order MR33 and Tonisport stepped up in a big way again this year with prizes for the OGR trophy race. Please do your best to return the favour by finding some MR33 products to add to your order. Here are a couple of quick links: Just about everything they offer is available to us but please avoid the following:
Thanks Rob  New from HUDY are these professional aluminum shock length adjustment pliers (Part #183070). This is an updated version of the popular Hudy Multi Tool that will now work with the newest ultra short 1/10 TC shock absorbers like the XRATY XLP2 shocks
Check out the specs and more details of the HUDY 183070 Shock Length Adjustment Pliers Here Here's some information on the new ORCA ESC PWM Start and PWM End settings. This applies to the OE1 Mark II and OE1 WLEB with the latest firmware update   The next planned order will be from Gravity RC and MOTIV mid February
If there is anything you'd like me to add to the Gravity/MOTIV order for you, please let me know. Just about everything they offer is available including:
Here's a link to their site if you'd like to have a look: https://www.teamgravityrc.com/ Thanks Rob  New from T-Works are these titanium body upstops / down travel screws for the Xray X4. These high quality, lightweight titanium alloy screws feature a round ball design to reduce surface friction and improve the smoothness of part - and they look cool too
You'll find these and other aftermarket upgrades for your X4 >>HERE<<  I made another 3d gadget...
This one is a 10mm lower body height marker gauge. You can use it to mark a line on a new body for trimming or even to check your body height to make sure you're not the guy cutting the tape : ) You'll need a regular Sharpie Fine Tip pen Let me know if you'd like one and I'll print one for you. Or, you can print your own with the free file available here: https://makerworld.com/en/models/913286  The next planned order from Tonisport will be Tuesday, November 26
If there is anything you'd like me to add to the Tonisport order for you, please let me know. Just about everything they offer is available to us but please avoid the following:
Thanks Rob  With this MR33 tool you can prepare your body perfectly. The diameter of 32 mm is ideal for 1/10 or 1/12 bodies. You can use this tool in a Dremel or cordless screwdriver. The pin has a diameter of 2.9 mm (M3 screw)
 This is my OGR mod setup and some notes for my X4 '23 as it finished the 2024 season. This is just a reminder for myself but you may find it helpful as well This car is lacking in corner exit forward grip and also pushes mid corner on power 2.5 rear springs add grip but times were a little slower Clean front and rear tires with sauce then sauce two heats prior to my race (eg. if I'm racing in heat 6, I sauce at the start of race 4). I gently wipe the sauce off one race prior to my heat so that it is mostly dry when I put my car down M17 Settings: Steering DR 96% Steering Curve -20% Throttle DR 100% Brake DR 78% Throttle Curve -10% WLE Settings: The ESC is turned down to help we drivability. Car is pretty slow but still has enough power to spin the tires so be sure to roll into the throttle
What next:
Continue to experiment with springs and droop Try laying dow the rear shocks Soft upper arms to improve front and rear traction and side bite?  Information on the upcoming Sanwa M17S is starting to trickle in. From what I've found online so far, the M17S looks to be an evolution of the M17 with minor improvements and changes throughout the menus. It also appears to have an improved 16bit chip set for improved speed and smoothness
 New from T-Works are these aluminum screw and parts trays. Made from high-quality aluminium, these lightweight, attractive yet still affordable trays are available in two sizes to offer a suitable solution to parts and screws on your pit table. The small measures 50 X 215mm and is divided into 5-compartments while the large is 100 X 215mm with 7 separate sections, with both 11mm in thickness.
 To commemorate one of Team Associated’s most successful 4WD on road touring car platforms, they have just announced the TC7.2cc Collector’s Clear Edition Kit.
This kit offers RC collector’s* the ability to build the successful 1:10 scale touring car platform in iconic polycarbonate clear material This clear car edition includes great features you remember from the RC10TC7.2. The TC7.2cc is designed for optimal build experience, and this clear car edition kit is a true gem for both collectors* and racers alike  The next planned order from Gravity RC / Motiv will be September 28th
If there is anything you'd like me to add to the Gravity order for you, please let me know. Just about everything they offer is available to us but please avoid LiPo batteries Here's a link to their website if you'd like to have a look: https://www.teamgravityrc.com/ I've been hearing good things about the new Gravity GT12 rubber tires if you plan to run GT12 at NORA this year and, of course, this is where the Gravity RC fixed timing 21.5 motors come from for Scale Spec at OGR and NORA Thanks Rob  The MR33 Circle Droop Gauge V2 makes measuring and adjusting the droop on your 1/10th scale touring car or FWD model more precise than ever before!
Why is that? The two small (and very practical integrated in the Droop Gauge) aluminum wheels are screwed onto the wheel axles of your vehicle. The suspension travel is then measured at the lower edge of the aluminum wheels. The measurement is then more accurate because you always measure at the center of the wheel axle and tolerances in wheel carriers, wishbones and other components of your vehicle no longer play a role. How do I compare the values with my "old" Droop values? The new MR33 Circle Droop Gauge V2 is graduated in 0.2mm steps and has a measuring range of 21.0 - 25.0mm. In order to compare these values with the conventional old known suspension travel of your current vehicle (e.g. 4.0 or 6.0), you simply have to carry out a comparison measurement. You can then write these values in a small table, for example, so that you always know quickly how to compare the values of the "new" gauge with those of the "old" gauge on the racetrack. What is included in the scope of delivery? MR33 Circle Droop Gauge V2 2 bolt-on aluminum wheels What else is needed to measure the suspension travel? 10mm droop blocks on which the vehicle is placed during the measuring process (e.g. MR33-DB)  New from MR33 is this 3D printed tool for marking the lower cut line on your touring car body
The tool allows you to mark the cutting line of the body in heights of 7mm, 8mm, 8.5mm and 9mm for a perfectly trimmed body A matching Edding 404 pen is included in the set  RC Maker have just published the highly anticipated instruction manual and setup sheet for their upcoming SP1 & SP1-F Kit Release
Editable Setup Sheets will be available very soon, and RC Maker will also have a database on PETITRC set up to share setups, tips and more SP1 & SP1-F Kits and parts will be shipping to distributors early next week, and once arrived will be shipped into your hands! If you're in Canada and would like an SP1 or SP1-F kit, let me know Manual and Setup Sheets are available at the link below https://www.rcmaker.com.au/pages/sp1-support  There's a lot of great information available for free online. The problem is locating and sorting through it. A better, more efficient way to find setup information is with a book. Here are a couple of my favourite RC books that you may want to read: 1. Essential Touring Car RC Racer's Guide by Dave B Stevens. If you can only buy one book, this is the one that I recommend. I own and use this book regularly. It walks you through everything from the initial assembly of your car, to learning a new track to chassis setup and more. You can buy this book from me or directly from the author as a paperback or as a digital download. I purchased the paperback version of the Touring Car book myself and love it. I also downloaded the Off-Road Guide when I raced off-road but find the download to be a less enjoyable reading experience. I generally order these as requested approximately once per month so please let me know if you'd like one 2. Hudy Setup Book. Included for free with a Hudy Setup Station and also as a free PDF download. You can download the PDF by clicking the file below: 
 Your new touring car is very sensitive to chassis setup changes. Things like ride height, droop and camber settings can dramatically change how your car performs. Learning how to check and adjust these settings will help your car function better, be easier for you to drive and make your racing more enjoyable
Here are some setup tools to consider Basic Setup Tools:
Ride Height Gauge: You're going to need to carefully measure your ride height in very precise increments. Choose a ride height gauge that shows increments of 0.1mm or 0.2mm. As an example, the front of my carpet touring car is generally measured at 5.0mm and the rear at 5.2mm. Here are a couple of popular ride height gauges that I can help you purchase:
Droop Gauge and Blocks: Droop is another important setting on your touring car that makes a very big impact on handling. To measure droop, you'll need 10mm droop blocks and a droop gauge. Here are some examples that I can help you purchase:
Camber Gauge: In a perfect world, you would use a setup station to measure camber, not a camber gauge. With that said, setup stations are expensive so you may wish to try a camber gauge to help keep things affordable at first. When it comes to camber gauges, you have several options to choose from including aluminum, digital and plastic. I suggest that you do not spend too much money on a camber gauge as you'll be better off in the end if you purchase a proper setup station. Some examples of camber gauges that I can help you purchase include:
Setup Stations: Certainly not a requirement but a very nice item to have is a setup station. A setup station will help you precisely adjust your camber, toe and caster settings. Many racers get by perfectly well without owning a setup station but, once you invest in one, you'll be happy you did. You'll have a few options to choose from including premium and lower price. Here are some that I can help you purchase:
Nice to Have Setup Tools:
Setup wheels are not a critical item to have at first but will help you check your chassis tweak. Additionally, if you chose to purchase a camber gauge rather than a setup station, setup wheels will also help you more accurately measure camber when combined with your camber gauge. Here are a couple of setup wheel options that I can help you purchase:
Tweak Stick is not an absolute necessity but will help you take your setup and car preparation to a higher level. Tweak is essentially a twist in the chassis that will have negative effects on your car's handling. A tweak stick can help you remove this tweak/twist. Many options are available and the stick you choose with depend on your chassis. If you need help in choosing a tweak stick, let me know Brands:
How To: For more tips and information on how to set up your touring car, and how to use the tools recommended above, check out the recommend books and YouTube videos I link to later in this getting started series as well as the How To page Where to buy: I don't generally stock any setup tools but place supplier orders roughly once per month. Here's a link to some of the tools that I can order for you: Back to Getting Started Series >  New from 33Graphix and available in Canada from McLeanRC.com are these colourful internal and external body decals.
Initially, available for ORCA and XRAY but also available upon request for FlySky, Hobbywing, PowerHD, Mugen, Awesomatix and more Find these stickers and more on the Bodies page here >  On-road RC racing cars are very sensitive to minor adjustments. This means maintaining your car is quite important if you want it to perform at the highest level possible
Your instruction manual will likely provide a list of recommended tools. For most of these tools, you can get away with using whatever you have access to. There are a few that are worth invest in high quality however Three Most Important Tools: 1. 1.5mm Hex Driver. This will be used primarily for tightening your pinion gear screw. This screw is small and the last thing you want to do is strip the screw from using a low quality or warn out tool. Invest in a good quality 1.5mm hex driver and you won't regret it 2. 2.0mm Hex Driver. A 2mm hex driver is among the most used tool in EP touring cars. Although the quality of this tool isn't quite as important as a good quality 1.5mm for your pinion gear, you'll be using this tool a lot and a good tool will help avoid stripping and/or damaging the screws on your fancy new RC car 3. 7.0mm Nut Driver. This is for your wheel nuts. You're also going to use this one a lot. The quality of this tools isn't quite as important as your hex drivers but, if you're shopping for tools and it's within your budget, consider getting a quality 7mm nut driver to match your other tools Brands: There are many good RC tool brands to choose from including Hudy, MIP, Arrowmax, MR33, Protec and many more. You want to focus on quality and availability. My favourite brand is HUDY due to their high quality and the fact that HUDY makes virtually every tool we need so it's easy to have a complete set. My second choice is MR33 due to their high quality at a lower price than HUDY Avoid: Avoid the temptation to buy the no-name brand, made in china tools. The "deal" may look too good to pass up but the frustration from stripping and damaging screws just isn't worth the hassle. Buy fewer tools and focus on quality Tool hack: If you already have a set of tools with removable tips, you may be able to upgrade the tip to a Hudy. This will be cheaper than buying a complete Hudy tool. You can upgrade the tip of the most important tools and keep the others as-is for now Where to buy: I don't generally stock any tools but place supplier orders roughly once per month. Here's a link to some of the tools that I can order for you:
 If you followed my earlier advice of purchasing a 4wd EP touring car, and you're going to enter one of the two classes that I recommended (Scale Spec, Touring Stock) you can now purchase a body that is within the rules of your chosen class
Be sure to double check the rules before you make a purchase - things do change from time-to-time Scale Spec Bodies: One of the coolest things about Scale Spec class is the fact that the bodies are somewhat more realistic looking than the other touring car classes. I offer a variety of Scale Spec bodies for sale or you can browse online to see what you can find that looks good to you Brands: Some of the more popular brands of Scale Spec bodies (often also called USGT or GT) include Mon-Tech, Exotec, BittyDesign and ZooRacing What to Buy: There are many choices available. Choose any 190mm "GT" style body that looks good to you but avoid front wheel drive bodies like Honda Civics etc as they will not give you the downforce you will require. Try to also avoid anything with attached scale details like bumpers and mirrors as you will not be able to use those attachments in racing. Think sleek, lightweight with a lot of downforce LMP Bodies: There is a new line of LMP bodies by the brand Mon-Tech that look amazing but they are not fully approved for racing in Scale Spec class so be careful if you purchase one of these...depending on the track and the race director in charge, you may or may not be able to run one of these LMP bodies. Best to not risk it until we see whether or not these bodies will be permitted Touring Stock Bodies: When you move away from Scale Spec and into the touring classes (Touring Stock, Touring Mod) the bodies are less about looking realistic and more about performance. In these classes, the body you choose is more important as it will dramatically effect the performance characteristics of your car Buy This Body For Touring Stock: For touring stock, I recommend you don't get creative with your body choice. Simply buy an Xtreme Twister Speciale in the 0.7mm thickness. The Speciale is the "go-to" body for most stock racers. If you choose this body, I'll be able to help you mount it correctly (very important) and you can follow the body mounting tips on the "HOW TO" page as well Where to Buy: I stock Xtreme and Mon-Tech bodies primarily and order BittyDesign, ZooRacing, Lens Racing and Blitz bodies approximately once per month. Your local hobby store may be able to get some other brands like Exotec, Protoform and others Here's a link to all of the bodies I currently have available:
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