Completing a series of new optionals for their 1/10th 200mm World Championship winning IF15, Infinity has released a new 3-hole shock piston. The 0.9mm piston is recommended for use in the front shocks of the IF15 on med-high traction tracks to increase corner speed. The piston can also be used in the rear shocks and is suitable for use in the shocks of the IF15’s bigger brother the IF18.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
Xray have introduced a graphite composite steering plate for the XB4 4WD buggy. Moulded from a specially formulated, graphite-infused composite material the part offers increased strength and a lower weight which will result in improved steering precision.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Xpress have introduced new 3x18mm flat spot suspension pins for the Execute XM1 kit. The shafts, used on the front C-hubs and rear uprights, feature a flat spot that, in combination with the standard grub screw, greatly reduces the chance of the pins coming loose or working their way out during racing action. The pins come in sets of four and they are available now.
Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]
Yeah Racing have announced the release of an aluminium motor mount for the Tamiya CC01 kit. The motor holder is machined from high-quality aluminium and it comes blue anodised for wear and looks. Using the mount will provide increased overall stiffness and heat dissipation compared to the standard plastic part.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
Coming from T-Works are new DLC-coated shock shafts for the Kyosho MP9 and Mugen MBX8/7 series buggies. The shafts are made from high-quality steel and are surface-coated using the a dark-coloured DLC coat, a material traditionally used to finish crankshafts on competition nitro engines. The hard-wearing coat will make for a slick and wear-resistant surface that ensures smooth and durable shock function. The shafts come as separate front and rear sets and they are available as MP9 TKI3/4 and MP9 Evo compatible items and also for the MBX8 and 7/R buggies.
View the MBX8 rear shock shafts here
Project Godspeed have released first images of their forthcoming Pace12 1/12th scale pan car kit. Based off of a carbon fibre tub chassis the car features a fully adjustable front end with lower carbon fibre and upper composite A-arms, a floating servo mount, a big bore centre shock absorber and rear tub-style side dampers. The minimalistic power pod incorporates a quick tune ride height feature and the prototype car also features a spool rear axle as it is en vogue now when running on high to very high bite surfaces. We bring you more information on the kit as it becomes available.
After a year of testing and racing, Mugen Seiki has released first information about their new performance conversion kit for the MTCC1 electric touring car. All of the new parts were used at the European Reedy Race of Champions, where all three prototype MTC1 ended up in the top 10 of the modified class. The prototype MTC1 was able to log some of the fastest lap times of the entire event, highlighting the capabilities of the new parts. Testing with the prototype MTC1 on asphalt has also shown great results. Most testing was been done by pro drivers, but we also did testing with hobby customers and the testing displayed great results for drivers of all levels.
Italian company Icon RC has announced their first competition chassis for the new Team Associated TC7.2 electric touring car. Made out of 7075 high-grade aluminium, the 2.0mm thick chassis was developed for the use on high bite surfaces as it offers better rotation and steering in such conditions thanks to its optimised dynamic flex. In addition the chassis is 13 percent lighter than the original aluminium chassis while the Icon-exclusive shape serves the purpose of reducing chassis scrub under braking and acceleration.
