Japan’s SMJ has added a new 1.9mm spring to its Stealth Line. The original 1.9 spring, that has been included in the Infinity 1:8 Onroad racing kit since the birth of the brand, has now been recreated as an SMJ Stealth Line spring with new material and precision. The smooth driving characteristics with minimal body roll are suited to 1:8 racer from beginner to expert.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Sworkz has improved the aerodynamics of their 1:8 rear wing with the introduction of the new Pro Race wing. A popular option for high grip tracks, it has an upper and bigger side wing surface that helps provides more straight line speeds. These side plates were especially designed for Sworkz cars following testing by their factory drivers. There are 6 points available for making aerodynamics holes under the wing gurney and they help reduce the down force of your car during high speeds. The new wing comes in three colours – black, white and fluorescent yellow.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
1up Racing has announced a new fitment in their line of UltraLite Fan Shrounds, the new 4WD Top Mount Shroud. Designed and made in the USA by Vargr, the two-piece shroud mounts to the top of the centre bulkhead and is a perfect fit for the AE B74.2, TLR 22X-4 and Xray XB4 ’23. This replaces the standard fan mount with a fully ducted setup to direct all air towards the motor for the best cooling possible. A perfect compliment for the 1Up Racing UltraLite Aluminium Cooling Fan but will work with any common 4-hole 30mm fan.
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
Having vastly expanded its team since the signing of US Star Ryan Cavalieri, Italian chassis manufacturer WRC Racing has released two official team jackets to keep racers of the brand warm trackside. The Light ‘Composite’ Jacket has a body and lower sleeves made from 100% polyester 300 T cire, with soft polyester padding (down effect) – Hood, shoulders, hips and upper torso and 2-layer softshell sleeve, with the inside lined in anti-pilling fleece. The Heavy Jacket is a polyester jacket with internal padding and with detachable sleeves can be used as a body warmer.
Continuing their run of driver signings, Team Yokomo has announced Kazuki Yamshita has joined its onroad team. The 21-year-old is the reigning Japanese Champion in 1:12 Modified securing that title from Akio Sobue in November representing Hayate Engineering. Also a 13.5T Touring Car Champion and former 1:12 winner at the Snowbirds, on joining Yokomo, Yamshita said, “I would like to thank Yokomo for this opportunity. I would like to do my best everyday so I can get results in future races.”
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Creation Model has released this Carbon Rear Stiffener Set for the Infinity IF18-2 1:8 Onroad Chassis. Installing the set significantly improves rigidity to the rear section of the chassis around the gear area, enabling more reliable power transmission, increasing acceleration and top speed. In addition to this the increased pitching rigidity of the chassis helps to add initial response and a sharper steering feel.
Donathen RC are now offering Type C to Type C and Type C to Lightning cables in 3, 6, and 10ft. These are available with your choice of sheathing and heat shrink colour and can be customised with a name or logo on each end. The Type C to Type C is MFI and Apple Certified cable which can be used with Android or Apple products. While the Type C to Lightning is MFI and Apple Certified cable which can be used with Apple products. These cables are the most flexible possible, and reinforced at the ends. Each cable comes with a 1 year warranty. With their lineup of Type C cables they are also offering 3 new adapters. 110v to Dual USB Type C output, these are capable of an output of 4.1amps, or 40watts. Type C to USB Adapter, these are data and fast charge capable, and convert your Type C cable to be able to be used with a regular USB port. Finally, the USB to Type C Adapter is data and fast charge capable, and convert your regular USB cable to be able to use with a Type C port.
Australian aftermarket parts and accessories manufacturer RC Maker has released its first batch of products designed for Electric Touring Car newcomer Iris’ ONE chassis. Under its GeoCarbon range they have produced a Rear Body Mount, a front bumper mount and “Quick Adjust” Rear Body Post Spacers. CNC Machined from High Quality 100% Carbon Fibre in Australia, the machined carbon pockets in the rear body mount give a very outstanding 3D look, while the thick 3mm carbon adds great strength and rigidity to the plate. It bolts straight on, and integrates seamlessly with the standard body posts. Made from the same quality material, the front bumper mount is designed to be used with the standard lower bumper mount and bumper, it increases the bumpers rigidity, and also the body post rigidity by offering more support around the post. The Carbon “Quick Adjust” Rear Body Post Spacers feature a little hole for easy removal with a 1.5mm driver, small pointy tool or body pin. 4x1mm spacers are included in the set, enough to raise each post a total of 2mm. In addition to the parts RC Maker has two accessories that are designed specifically for unique parts on the ONE – the 3D Pro Damper Alignment Tool and the 3 piece Damper and Diff Rebuild Station.
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