Much More Racing introduce the Fleta ZX electric brushless motors. They feature a black anodised full aluminium case with large airflow openings, balanced sintered rotors with laser-etched diameter markings, and an easy to adjust timing system. The motors are available as 3.5T to 8.5T modified and 10.5T to 21.5T stock variant.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
Nosram introduce the new 5800mAh X-Treme LiPo saddle pack battery. Build from the latest high performance 55C cells the hardcase battery comes with 4mm bullet type connectors, a new high density stacking method to increase voltage and the battery is 3C chargeable to reduce charging time. The saddle pack is ideal for many on-road and off-road applications that require a split battery layout.
Source: Nosram [nosram.com]
Team SpeedMerchant have released their new Associated TC6 front and rear lowered shock towers. Designed to fit the new style TC6 or 6.1 with the vertical ball stud bearing caps/bulkheads, both towers have had the shock mounting positions lowered by 2mm. On the front tower they removed the inner most and outer most stock position mounting holes, while the rear tower has had the 2 outer most holes removed, but they have added 2 new Inner holes for mounting your shocks. The rear tower also has a lowered rear body mount position by exactly 1 body clip hole, but the post is in the same location as the stock tower for a painless change over. The towers were lowered as much as possible while still being able to use the stock Associated springs giving your sedan a lower CG, and by utilizing the new mounting positions on the rear tower your TC6 will gain a ton of rotation. They are machined out of 2.5mm quasi-isotropic carbon fiber for superior rigidity and durability.
Source: SpeedMerchant [teamspeedmerchant.com]
LRP’s revolutionary Vector X20 brushless motors have set new benchmarks in electric motor performance and have quickly become the motor to beat for high-level racing competition. Now the same level of performance and technology has been created for Spec class racing. With the all-new Vector X20 Stock Spec motors, even more performance is at your disposal. Together with the improved throttle response, higher efficiency and better control-ability, these new motors are a clear advancement. Available from April in 10.5, 13.5, 17.5 & 21.5 turn versions.
Bittydesign continue to update their Force line of bodyshells, this time the RC8.2 shell getting an update to the Force 2.0. With the first version of the body working really well, Yannick Aigoin running the body at recent races, the changes have been exclusively aesthetic. They have given the cab a modern look more in line with other Force bodies and they reinforced the front part near the clip mounting area and finally changing the design of later big air scoop and improving the 3 fins on the roof that are now more detailed. As usual the body is produced with 1mm original Lexan polycarbonate and it comes complete with protective film, decal sheet and window mask.
View more images of the Force 2.0 here
iRacing have released their new line of high performance glow plugs. Featuring a high quality stainless steel casing, with perfectly isolated pin, the platinum wire has been precision welded at the correct length to achieve best performance and durability. Sold in a blister pack, the standard plug is available in N°3, N°4, N°5, N°6 and N°7, the Turbo in N°5, N°6 and N°7 while for High Competition the line includes a N°6, N°7 and N°5.
Source: iRacing [iracing.it]
World Champion manufacturer KM Racing have announced the signing of 2-time World Champion Adrien Bertin to their team. The French driver and man behind the Orion engine program will not only race for KM in both 1/10 and 1/8 categories but will also be helping with the development of the H-K1 the upcoming K8—Killer Eight. Adrien had this to say:
I am really pleased to join the World champion brand KM Racing as at first Kenny and Hang are my friends for a long time and it was just a matter of time for us to work together. I know how hard it is to create a new brand and make it successful and when I got the opportunity to help them for the 1/8 on road project, it became evident for me to jump into this new adventure. My experience with the J-max project will help a lot to be quickly competitive! KM’s facility and power of development are just amazing so it will be for sure a great feeling to get ready for the coming World championship and fight for the victory again! With Fukuda and Meen, we will be 3 World champions to take part in this new project and all our team work will help to establish KM Racing as the major brand in the on road nitro market. I am excited to be back on racing and will be more than happy to support KM customers all over the World. See you at the track!
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
X Factory introduce 3mm carbon fibre hub camber plates for the use with the Team Associated aluminum hub carriers. Coming as a set of four, including a pair of 4-hole plates of standard AE height and two 3-hole plates that are 0.072” lower than standard. The lower ball stud gives the car better balance in corners because it does not shift as much weight to the outside tire. The camber link plates come with black 0.030” spacers to extend the ball stud so the ball cup does not interfere with the hub carrier, and two black locking nuts to secure the ball studs. The plates for all cars that make use of the AE aluminum hub carriers.
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