RB 11.9mm ceramic bearing
RB have released this new 11.9mm ceramic ball bearing. Designed to fit perfectly into the T11RS engine, it is the perfect upgrade to help improve performance and durability.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
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Xray X10 & XII composite spur gears
Xray have introduced these precision moulded 64-pitch composite spur gears, suitable for use with their X10 and XII chassis’. Available in 76T, 78T and 80T versions.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Schumacher Mi4CX soft weave chassis plates
Schumacher have announced two new chassis plates for their Mi4CX touring car. The new chassis features a different material construction compared to their standard kit configuration and has been under development by their team for several months and used by Martin Hofer to take his 2 recent victories in the ETS series. The chassis is softer in side to side twist yet stiffer forward to back, preventing flex under hard acceleration and braking. Overall testing has shown this will give the cars more traction under the majority of conditions. Available in 2mm and 2.5mm versions.
Much More ESC fan protection plates
Much More have released this range of ESC fan protection plates. Available in 4 different colours, black, blue, cobalt blue & red to match your car, it protects the fan from small debris falling into the fan which can damage the blades and even prevent the fan from operating. Simply bolt it to the top of the fan using the fan’s own mounting screws.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
RB Engine disassembly tool set
RB has expanded its engine tool line with this new tool set for the sleeve, combustion chamber and conrod. The tight tolerances of micro engines sometimes make it difficult to disassemble, especially when it is very new and you have no specific tools. Disassembling a rod, sleeve and the combustion chamber becomes simple when you have the right tool. These RB engine tools are delivered in a box and supplied with an instruction manual to make engine disassembly easy. Suitable for .12, .21 and .28 engine.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
JConcepts Truth V2 bodyshell
JConcepts have released the Truth V2, specifically designed for Slash, Slash 4×4 and SC10, the Truth V2 represents the latest generation of the Truth body line by JConcepts. Representing the latest in trends by offering a completely redesigned off-road truck body. As with the original Truth body, the V2’s stand-out features include the roof scoop, fan treatment and aero cab, bed and fenders which have all been updated and designed with performance in mind. The V2 body also includes complete number plates, name plates and complete rear roll-bar detail, the Truth body is a one-stop shop for SCT performance. In addition, one of the highlights of the styling includes extra fender clearance to minimize troublesome tire rubbing issues.
Yokomo R12 & GT500 optional hard springs
Yokomo have released these optional springs for their 1/12th scale R12 and GT500 chassis’. These springs are harder than the current kit version and with these new springs it gives you the possibility to adjust your car’s setup to suit a wider variety of track conditions.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Thomas Günsel joins Capricorn
German Capricorn distributor Race-Center-Munzig have announced the signing of former German Champion and European ‘B’ podium finisher Thomas Günsel to their team. The German driver signed a 2 year deal, which will see him running the latest version of the Capricorn LAB-C01 and the whole product range including Capricorn LAB-E01 engines, Capricorn fuel and HardLight tires. He will attend both European Championships, as well as the German EFRA GP and German Championship. Thomas has the following to say:
After 5 successful years running Xray, I´m looking for a new competition with Capricorn. I would like to thank Xray/Hudy and SMI/Bertram Kessler for their support in the past. Having tested the Capricorn LAB-C01 in the last weeks, I was really satisfied with the performance and handling. I’m looking forward for a good partnership with Capricorn / Race-Center-Munzig.
Source: Race Center Munzig [race-center-munzig.de]
