Capricorn have introduced their new Tesla GT Spec 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. The power plant features a redesigned piston and liner as well as upgraded bearings with the updates resulting in an improved power band, making the engine better suited for the heavier GT cars. Part of the new engine package is also a dual balanced and silicone-filled crankshaft.
Vigor RC have introduced ball-raced anti-roll bar mounts for the Yokomo BD8 touring car. Machined from 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver edge details, the parts will directly attach to the car’s front and rear bulkheads and their design with ball bearings makes for greatly improved precision and smoothness, resulting in greater suspension efficiency. The parts also do away with the need to adjust the swaybar slop, making for more convenient car building, maintenance and set-up. The set includes four mount and bearing and it is usable with the original centre swaybar tube.
Following yesterday’s semi-official announcement of the forthcoming TB Evo.7 competition touring car, Tamiya now also introduced a new entry-level kit. Coming soon is the Tamiya TT-02 Subaru WRX STI NBR 4WD touring car based on the simple and proven TT-02 4WD on-road chassis. It features a shaft-driven transmission and it comes with a highly detailed Subaru bodyshell including moulded mirrors and rear wing. The kit is rounded out by grippy slick tyres on dark multi-spoke rims and it will hit stores in August.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
New from RC Maker is the carbon fibre tweak stick for the Awesomatix A800 and A700 touring cars. Featuring a full carbon fibre construction, it is lightweight and disassembles for easy transportation. The tweak stick aids to pin the car down onto a flat surface with a single hand, whilst tightening the top deck screws with your other hand. Due to Awesomatix’ unique design not having shock towers, the tool utilises extension plates which exert even pressure onto the bulkheads left and right, front and rear. The design locates the extensions onto the bulkhead using locating lugs, which makes it quick, easy and accurate to use. Thick O-rings simply locate the extensions in place, which can be adjusted to suits the driver’s needs. Not requiring removal of anything to use, the strong carbon tube clears all spur gear sizes, as well as the antenna tube and belt tensioner. The tool fits both AM19-2 and AM19-4 upper bulkhead caps on the A800, and all top-deck configurations on the A700 without diff covers.
Arrowmax have announced the addition of Schumacher factory driver, Michal Orlowski to their works team. The reigning EOS 2WD champion will use Arrowmax tools and accessories to build, maintain and set-up his rides and he has the following to say about the deal:
I am very pleased to join the Arrowmax racing team. It will be a pleasure for me to use their wide range of tools and setup accessories to prepare my cars. I am looking forward to working with them in the future!
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Team Associated have introduced the new 540-M3 12.0×5.0x24.2 Mod Rotor, Reedy’s latest tuning rotor designed for modified on- and off-road racers. Using the rotor will smooth out the low-end throttle inputs while maintaining strong mid-range power and top speeds. When competing on small and/or low-grip tracks the reduction in initial power delivery will help to provide more consistent lap times.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Coming from Team Associated are the SC10.3 Lucas Oil Brushless and JRT Brushless RTR short course trucks. Features include a water-resistant high-power Reedy brushless speed control, Reedy 3300kV brushless motor, and a water-resistant enclosed receiver box. The suspension received an upgrade with the addition of adjustable blue anodised aluminium V2 coil-over shocks while the gearbox now comes with a heavy-duty sealed gear differential and the externally adjustable V2 slipper clutch. The short-course hex-drive wheels come standard on the SC10.3 with high-traction racing compound rear tyres for more grip.
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MIP have introduced the carbide diff rebuild kit for all TLR 22 series vehicles. This package includes tungsten carbide diff balls, diff rings, a 2-piece captured thrust assembly, machined aluminium T-nut, as well as a new spring and screw. The entire diff rebuild combo pack replaces all necessary diff components and it fits all 22 series buggies and trucks.
Source: MIP [miponline.com]
