October 15, 2019

Bittydesign Hyper 190mm touring car body shell

Following a couple of teaser images on social media Bittydesign have finally unveiled their all-new Hyper touring car body shell for 190mm chassis. Of an ultra high downforce and low centre of gravity design the body adds another radical shell to the current breed of aggressive TC body designs with the Hyper offering a large front splitter, a crushed and lowered bonnet, pronounced roof and a tapered rear end, combined with a new-design rear end that adds a bit of scale realism to the body. Aerodynamic elements taken over from high downforce 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car bodies add to the overall design and ensure exceptional performance in modified and stock classes alike. Designed to meet the requirements of all of the important sanctioning bodies the Hyper lid is available in lightweight and ultra lightweight variants and it includes window masks, decals and lightweight wing mounting hardware.

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October 15, 2019

Capricorn LAB C804 1/8th nitro on-road kit

Capricorn from Italy have announced the soon release of their all-new LAB C804 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The follow-up model to the popular C803 sees a lot of updates to offer increased overall grip while still being nimble and easy to drive. The vehicle is based on a new symmetrical flex main chassis, it features a narrow rear end and new symmetrical design rear lower and upper arms with the parts being moulded from a harder composite. New for the 804 is also the possibility to use a rear link instead of an upper arm and the new rear bulkhead incorporates the sway bar mount. Also new are the 2-speed bulkheads, the brake lever, servo saver as well as the front bulkheads and upper arm hangers. Like the rear arms the front arms are of a symmetrical design and moulded from a harder composite material. Other features include a new front swaybar adjustment system, a new plastic centre radio tray mount and a shorter front wheelbase. The kit is rounded out by a new radio tray and radio box as well as precision front and rear hubs. The kit will become available from the 20th of October.

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October 15, 2019

MonacoRC JP ball bearings

MonacoRC have introduced their new JP ball bearings, Japan-made pre-oiled high-performance ball races. The ZZ-type bearings ensure a low natural drivetrain drag for increased efficiency, improved acceleration and longer run times. The bearings are available in popular sizes and also as complete sets for Awesomatix, Xray and Yokomo kits.

Source: MonacoRC [monacorc.com]


October 15, 2019

Zen Racing P10 carbon aero discs

Coming from Zen Racing are their new carbon fibre aero discs for Pro10 wheels. Machined from 0.5mm carbon fibre the discs are designed to reduce air turbulence, increasing efficiency and stability at high speeds. The set includes four 43.5mm diameter discs, two for the front and two for the rear wheels.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]


October 15, 2019

Shepherd Velox V8.2 narrow front shock tower

Shepherd have announced the release of a new option part for their Velox V8.2 1/8th on-road kit in the form of a narrow front shock tower. The narrow version of the standard front shock tower allows more options for the shock angle. Especially when changing the lower wishbone position to the inner one it is now possible to keep the shocks in the same angle. The part is machined from German high-quality carbon fibre and available from now on.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


October 15, 2019

T-Works NB48 2.0 titanium turnbuckles & screw sets

Coming from T-Works and made for Tekno RC’s new NB48 2.0 1/8th nitro buggy are a titanium turnbuckle set as well as two screw kits. Starting with the turnbuckles, the set includes a total of seven spanners for the steering, camber and servo links that help to reduce weight while offering higher corrosion resistance than standard steel turnbuckles. Also included are 4mm and 5mm turnbuckle wrenches for easy building and setup. As for the screw sets, coming soon are a 140-piece UFO head titanium and a 156-piece gold-colour steel screw kit. The titanium set will greatly lower the overall weight of the buggy while adding corrosion resistance. The gold-coloured set mainly adds visual impact but the surface coating also prevents the parts from collecting rust over time.

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October 15, 2019

Mugen Seiki MTX7 nitro touring car kit

Following a first teaser image, Mugen Seiki have revealed more images of their forthcoming new MTX7 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road kit. Based on the successful and very popular MTX6R the new car received updates to the chassis, rear bulkhead, layshaft bulkhead, front upper arm and servo saver area in order to create a car that has improved rear traction, stability and a wider setup window. Improvements in rear traction and stability come from the new arm mount design that locates the rear lower arms directly on the rear bulkhead, similar to the MRX6. The new LCG rear bulkhead and bulkhead gear shaft lower the centre of gravity and make the MTX7 more stable at high speeds and when changing direction while the new aluminium servo saver improves precision and makes for a more direct steering feel. The new aluminium front upper arm bracket improves steering response has more adjustability and drivers can now adjust the height of the upper arm bracket as well as the length of the upper arms. This feature allows owners to tune the MTX7 to a wider range of track conditions. Other changes include the front drive shafts and pivot balls that have been changed to increase the overall steering angle for tight and low grip track conditions. The kit is rounded out by a new chassis, front anti-roll bar, rear differential case, rear shock tower, radio plate, and front upright arms.

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October 14, 2019

Gizmo Genesis mid-long carbon fibre A-arms

Coming from Gizmo Racing and made for their Genesis electric touring car kit are new mid-long carbon fibre A-arms. These option +6 lower arms offer more stability and grip while retaining the same amount of steering compared to the standard arms. The set includes four arms to equip a full car.

Source: Gizmo Racing [gizmoracingusa.com]