New from Italian onroad specialists Capricorn is the latest .21 engine exhaust from their ONE engine brand, the EFRA 2191. The new pipe, like the well known 2163R, works on any O.S. based engine and it enhances the top speed of your car. The power band has been moved towards the mid to high end of the rpm range resulting in a great option for long straight tracks.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Germany’s Revolution Design Racing Products has released new an aluminium -1mm Caster Block Set for Team Associated’s RC10 6.4 platforms. Compatible with the RC10B6.4, RC10T6.4, and RC10SC6.4, this set is a top-tier upgrade that replaces the standard plastic caster block with a sturdy aluminium version. Enhancing steering behaviour on high-grip tracks, it features black anodising for added durability and a sleek look with a silver edge bevel for a stylish finish. Laser-engraved RDRP logo provides authenticity.
Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]
Xray’s Kyle Branson got his BRCA National Electric Touring Car title defence off to the best possible start over the weekend taking victory at the opening round in Stafford. In qualifying it was new Yokomo signing Alex Thurston who took the first round from the Schumacher of Zak Smith. Branson responding to go quickest in Q2 again with Smith second fastest. All to play for in Q3, multiple British Champion Chris Grainger popped up to take the final round with his Schumacher from the Xray of Ben Cosgrove. With Branson in third, that was enough for him to take the pole position. Cosgrove’s second place was enough to give him the tie-break for third over fellow Xray runner, Harley Eldridge. In the finals, it was Branson, who came, saw and conquered, taking all three legs of the final for the overall win. Behind him it was Smith with two seconds and a third, and Harley Eldrige took the third podium spot with a brace of thirds.
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New from Sworkz is this Lay Down Body Shell Post Conversion Kit for its S35-GT and S35-GT2 nitro and electric 1:8 GT chassis. The mounting of the body shell posts are in horizontal positions at the rear end of the car. The rear horizontal body posts give a lower centre of gravity around the rear of the car and better downforce is achieved more efficiently to the chassis. It is the best way to improve the cornering speed and you can also keep the standard rear posts by keeping the flat top area for the body height.
Source: Sworkz [sworkz.com]
New from Italian bodyshell producer Evo Race Factory is their latest 1:10 Formula 1 creation, the ER-23. The third F1 body design from from the Maranello based company, they have not given any specific details or handling characteristics about the lexan body but over its predecessor it features a lower front noise and larger more square side pods. The body should fit all popular brands of 1:10 formula chassis.
US RC accessories brand Avid Racing Concepts has released a new range of tested and certified silicone shock and diff oils. The pure silicone is laboratory tested by Ultimate Racing using the linear viscosity measurement of centistokes (CST). Coming in 75ml bottles each shock oil bottle is printed with the conversion of CST to both the AE and the TLR weight system.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
Xray has released an optional ultra-lightweight 1st gear drive flange made from 7075 T6 aluminium for its NT1 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. For serious racers looking for smart weight savings and optimized rotating weight, it has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability. It includes factory-pressed high-quality German 1-way bearing, hand-ground for maximum running precision. The 1-way bearing is non-replaceable once worn out, so it must be regularly serviced, cleaned, and oiled regularly with Xray recommend using its own One-way lube.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Capricorn has presented its new ONE .21 GT 2023 engine. Starting from the base of their already very successful engine, they have updated the latest version with a new Piston and Sleeve. As usual with their entire engine line, the GT 2023 has a hand tuned piston/sleeve and crankshaft. The result is an increase of performance keeping the fuel consumption in line with the mandatory 7 minutes. This engine is a limited edition production specially build for the upcoming 1:8 GT European and World Championship, the latter taking place in Sydney, Australia from October 08-15.
