Capricorn have introduced their new Evo rear end kit for the C8SR 1/8th stock pan car kit. Containing new bulkheads as well as bigger bearings the set will make for improved transmission reliability while the included calibrated ride height shims allow to fine-tune the rear ground clearance.
LRP have announced the addition of Swedish off-road talent, Jessica Palsson to their electric team. Considered to be one of the fastest girls in RC, Jessica will be using LRP’s full line of motors, speedos and batteries to power her Kyosho 1/10th scale rides and she has the following to say about the deal:
Thanks to LRP and Jürgen to give me opportunity to be in your team! I really looking forward to work with you and to drive many races with LRP fantastic electric power!
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Coming from Xray are two new pure Tungsten chassis weights for the use with the T4 touring car. Machined from ultra heavy Tungsten material the weights are smaller than usual brass weights which helps to keep the height of the weights as low as possible while still offering a good amount of weight gain. Available now are a 13g motor bay weight that attaches right to the machined motor pocket in the T4 chassis while the 30g centre weight fits in the centre line of the chassis. Both are machined for highest precision and they come marked for easy identification.
SWorkz have announced the signing of top Japanese 1/8th off-road pilot, Wataru Takashiro to their factory team. The former Korean National Champion and top 3 JMRCA podium finisher will campaign SWorkz’ S35-3 platforms at all major races across Asia. Wataru says:
I’m so excited to join the SWorkz team. My first impression of the SWorkz buggy is, how awesome it drives and it looks so cool. I want to learn more from SWorkz and at the same time share, how to develop the car with all the SWorkz drivers. I really appreciate this opportunity and special thanks to Scott Yang. I can’t wait to race with my new team mates and friends all over the world!
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
Kyosho are busy adding more Inferno MP10-related option parts to their portfolio. The latest is a hard spring type servo saver assembly. The construction consists of composite bellcranks and it built using a hard retainer spring that ensures a crisper steering reaction in high-bite track conditions. Using the servo saver requires heavy duty steering servos with durable metal gears in order to prevent the servo from becoming damaged. The servo saver set also fits the older MP9 series of kits.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
GForce have announced the soon release of their new transmitter bag for the Sanwa M17 radio. Made from tough and durable fibre material and sporting a precision-cut inner foam, the bag will fit Sanwa’s new high-end transmitter like a glove, ensuring secure transportation and storage of the precious radio. Two additional cut outs allow to carry and additional receiver as well as batteries. Two handles make for easy transport and an inner bag holds the radio’s manual.
Coming from RC-Cox and made for the Xray T4 series of touring cars is a shorty battery brass weight set. Designed for the use with RC-Cox own and the original Xray adjustable battery mounts, the brass weights add weight when using shorty type battery packs while also ensuring easy mounting of the battery locators and hold-downs. The weights are of a stackable design, allowing to add up to 79g of weight in total. The set is usable for the 2019 down to the 2016 variants of the T4.
Kyosho have introduced a titanium turnbuckle set for the Inferno MP10 buggy. Machined from high-quality material the links will reduce unsprung wight for quicker steering response and more efficient suspension action while offering improved corrosion resistance at the same time. The set includes front and rear upper links, steering tie rods and a steering servo turnbuckle.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
