Avid RC have released this RC8.2 aluminium servo saver arm, designed to eliminate flex in the steering system as well as add a second element of safety to prevent your steering linkage from coming loose in a race. Avid team drivers report that the buggy feels more predictable and is able to hold an arc better through high-speed banked turns.
Source: Avid RC [avidrc.com]
Litemodz have announced the forthcoming release of their first 1/10th scale Touring car the LM4-12. The newly innovated chassis features ‘TRS Technology’ which is combined with a directional biased carbon fibre main chassis and an ultra long top deck for more consistent and controlled flex pathways enhancing traction levels at all speeds. The newly designed steering rack system provides linear steering and accurate ackermann across the whole of the steering arc. Belt tension is achieved not only with cams but also layshaft adjustment allowing for front and rear drive pick up balance. Other features include full chassis mounted split block suspension pick up points and fully adjustable camber cradles allowing for maximum adjustment of camber link length and height for real tune ability.
View more images of the car here
Novarossi have introduced their new 9886 polished exhaust pipe. The EFRA homologated 2-chamber pipe is suitable for both on and offroad and this super strong version has been made with thicker aluminium for extra strength in the event of an impact.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]
New for the Serpent 747 are these purpose made brass slide-weights which can be mounted into the slots pre made in the 747 chassis. Weighing 25 grams each, a maximum 3 can be fitted, they are black coated, laser engraved and come with the correct mounting screw. The chassis has 3 slots for the slide-weights, which slide in position and are secured with the screw and the chassis and set-up sheet show lines to indicate and record the set position. This is a very easy and fast setup change which has a lot of influence on the cars balance and handling.
Italian National Champion Alessio Menicucci has changed power package for 2012. Alessio who has been Italian Champion and an ETS A-Main finisher will join a growing team of ORCA drivers in Europe which includes Alexander Hagberg, Adrian Berntsen and Marco Kaufmann. Alessio will be using the complete ORCA line with ORCA VX Speedo, RX2 Motors and Infinite LiPo Batteries. Alessio had this to say:
I am very happy about using ORCA in my car. It has a great combination of power, driveability, easy to adjust and setup and no temperature issues even in hot Italian weather. I already won the first round of the Italian Nationals using ORCA products and I am looking forward to the World Championships and the remaining ETS races 2012. I also want to thank Andreas Myrberg at AME for the support to get the deal done.
Source: AME [team-ame.com]
Venom Australia have signed experienced off road driver, Scotty Jones, to drive for them in the 2012-2013 seasons. Scott has a lot of experience in off road racing, having competed solidly at highest levels in both 1/10th and 1/8th categories over the last 10 years. He is always ready to lend a helping hand with set up advice and to help out his fellow racer and this kind of great attitude and professional driving standard make Scotty the perfect driver for their new team. Scott had the following to say about his new deal:
I’m really looking forward to representing Venom Group Australia. I will enjoy being able to use their great range of products, as well as the new Kyosho TKI3 Buggy and STRR Evo Truggy. I can’t wait to see the results we can achieve together in the upcoming season. Massive thanks to Venom Australia for all the support and I look forward to hitting the tracks soon!
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
CSO have produced this new aluminium servo mount for the Xray T3 2012 touring car. Suitable for CSO’s aftermarket T3 chassis, the servo mount is attached only to the centre of the chassis so the servo and the outer edge of the mount don’t touch, and aren’t connected, to the chassis allowing the chassis to flex more evenly without restriction.
Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]
Protoform is blending old school baseball cap styling with new school hat materials for a brand new black fitted hat. The full size PF logo front and center stands out among the crowd while the back of the hat has a large Protoform logo. Features a Flexfit band and a curved bill that will fit your head perfect every time. Also available in white.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
