Schumacher have introduced the new Core RC 12mm slim battery tape. The fibre-reinforced, black colour tape is ideal to securely fasten the batteries of electric touring, LMP12, GT12 and Formula pan cars and it comes in convenient rolls of 25 metres. Due to being slimmer than standard tape it is easy to use with the tighter chassis slots of certain brands.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Tamiya have announced a range of new option parts for the TB-05 electric on-road kit. First up is an aluminium servo mount as a replacement for the standard plastic part. Using the stronger alloy frame will improve steering response thanks to the part being way less flexible. Next up are aluminium steering bell cranks made from aluminium. The parts are a replacement for the kit’s plastic cranks and like the above servo frame they will ensure a more precise and direct steering action due to their greatly reduced flexibility compared to the standard kit items. Another steering related item is an aluminium Ackermann plate that can be used alone or in combination with the above alloy parts. The steering plate comes with a set of shims to adjust the overall play and the part again greatly improves steering durability and precision. All aluminium parts are machined from high-grade aluminium and they come blue anodised to match the remainder of the car’s option parts. Last but mot least comes a 97-piece titanium screw kit for the TB-05 Pro that scrubs about 20g of weight. The replacements for the standard steel fasteners includes both countersunk and button head screws.
Yeah Racing have introduced their new camber link stiffener set for the Xray T4 touring car. The set replaces the standard upper camber link for a triangular assembly that braces the C-hub for less flex which can result in improved steering precision and response in high to very high bite track conditions. The set is a direct fit and includes new ball cups as well as all needed ball studs and turnbuckles.
RPM have introduced a new ESC cage for the #3355R version of the Traxxas VXL-3S speed controller. The mounting tabs have been reported to RPM as weak and this is why the RPM part eliminates the use of the two mounting tabs on the ESC in favour of a complete cage system that solidly locks the ESC in place. By completely surrounding and capturing the VXL-3S speedo, damage from broken tabs and ejection from the vehicle has been completely eliminated and the cage works perfectly even if one or both mounting tabs on the ESC have already been broken or cut off. Each RPM ESC cage, that is available in black or blue colour, is made from a strong, ultra lightweight blend of engineering grade nylons for exceptional durability.
Coming this June is Tamiya’s new TRF 103 1/10th formula competition kit. The vehicle builds on a carbon fibre main chassis and features a hybrid carbon fibre and aluminium front end assembly with graphite upper and lower A-arms that allow for easy caster and camber adjustments while the rear end is of a versatile design with a link-type suspension for high or a T-bar suspension for low-grip track conditions. Other features include a big bore centre shock and tube-type side dampers.
O.S. Engines have introduced a new engine and exhaust pack in the form of the JMRCA 1/10th Nitro Touring Sports class legal Max 12TG Ver.III combo set. The engine package uses the proven Max 12TG Ver.III power plant while the included exhaust system consists of the JMRCA-legal T-1080SC muffler and M1007SC manifold.
Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
The 2018 edition of the Tiroler Electric On-road Championships will kick off on the weekend of the 6th of May at the AMC Tirol track in Kematen, Austria. The 4-race series is run in a total of four electric classes including Touring Modified and Touring Stock as well as Formula and the Histocup. The Touring Modified and Stock classes are run according to current ETS rules while the Formula category also allows to use the older speedo, motor and tyres, however mixing of the parts is not allowed. The Histocup also uses ETS rules but the gear ratio is restricted to 7.0 and youngtimer body shells like Ford Capri, BMW 2002 etc. have to be used. All dates and more information can be found on social media here.
The Welkom RC Arena in Welkom, South Africa hosted their IFMAR World Championship warm-up race last weekend, attracting local drivers and many guests from abroad. This event coincided with the IFMAR 2018 Worlds Warm-up event on the brand new indoor asphalt facility purposely build for the 2018 IFMAR ISTC and 1/12 world championship. Some of the top drivers in the world made their way to South Africa with more than 15 world championships between them to get to know the track characteristics. The green track started with challenging traction but the traction increased as the weekend progressed and the drivers could commit with faster pace during the qualifying rounds as well as the main races.
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