RC Square have introduced new hard composite front end plastics for the Parsec-C 1/10th and Parsec-12 1/12th scale pan cars. The parts allow to adjust the reactive caster in three steps while also incorporating a front damper system that helps to settle the front end in a wide range of track conditions. The hard plastic compound ensures good durability and exceptional precision and the items are usable on both the Parsec-C and Parsec-12 kits.
Team EAM have introduced their new spool rear axle for 1/12th pan cars. A popular setup for very high bite “black” carpet tracks, the solid axle will make for improved traction due to getting rid of the standard ball differential that can slip when using low-wind motors. The purpose designed and constructed axle shaft features aluminium inserts, weighing in at 0.2g each, to keep the carbon from compressing while clamping down the hubs. Without these the hubs will come loose and fly off during a race and eventually drivers can also crush the axle while trying to keep the hubs tight. The axle is available in hollow or solid variants from now on.
Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]
Trinity have introduced their new ReVtech Certified series 5mm pure copper bullet connectors. The connectors are adjustable in away that they feature a grub screw inside that is accessible with a 0.050” hex wrench in order to slightly spread the connectors once plugged in to prevent them from falling out in hot racing action. The 5mm plugs measure a total length of 21.5mm while the shaft is 16mm long. The pure copper connectors come gold-plated for wear and low resistance and they are available now.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
The opening round of the 2018 ERCE Open Championship was held in Eindhoven, The Netherlands with 15 racers attending in the 17.5T Touring class. Jari van de Wal took the TQ after the qualifiers and in the finals he was hotly chased by Mark Tullemans in A1 and A2, but ultimately it was Jari who hold the upper hand to take the win from Mark Tullemans 2nd and Dave Lunenburg 3rd.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Coming from Flash Point R/C is a new tuned exhaust system for O.S. based off-road engines. The EFRA 2146 pipe features a durable chrome finish and a sturdy, forward-facing welded pressure nipple and the complete exhaust system includes the EFRA 2146 pipe, FP50 manifold, exhaust gasket, and springs.
Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]
Coming from Arrowmax is their new “S” size car stand for 1/10th touring and 1/12th scale pan cars. It is based on the car stand that was introduced for the Beijing ISTC Worlds but has been redesigned to be lower and more compact to make for effortless transportation and to use less pit space. The item is constructed from machined aluminium side frames and an upper carbon fibre plate while additional foam pads protect both the carbon upper deck and the chassis bottom.
T-Works have introduced a titanium turnbuckle set for the Xray NT1 2018 kit. The set includes a total of five 64 grade titanium links to replace the standard spring steel items for a lower weight and different looks. Also includes is a 4mm turnbuckle wrench.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming from PSM and made for the Team Associated B6.1 2WD buggy is an O-ring retained battery positioning system. The assembly, that is also usable on the B6, consists of two carbon fibre brackets that securely grab the shorty pack while two O-rings ensure the battery stays in place even when the going gets tough while also allowing for super-fast battery swaps. The battery can be mounted in a forward or rearward position and due to having very little influence on chassis twist, the system is recommended for 17.5T stock classes as the higher speeds of modified motors can make the buggy a bit twitchy due to increased chassis flex.
