Serpent’s 977-E Evo2 aluminium main chassis plate is now also available as an option part for the 977-E Evo1. Machined from 5mm 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with some heavy machining to allow for ultra-low mounting of all components, the chassis is usable on the Evo1, allowing to run the older spec car with optional narrow rear suspension mounts as well as a narrow front end.
BK Servo, known for their helicopter servos, are making a step into RC car racing by introducing the DS-S-HT ultra high torque servo. Offering a whooping 40.8kg-cm of torque at 8.4V input and a speed of down to 0.10s, the servo is ideal for demanding 1/8th off-road classes. It also features a machined all-alloy case with heatsink middle section, steel gears, and a coreless motor. The servo is set for a release in mid-March.
Yokomo have introduced the all-new Racing Performer Ultra Series touring car springs as well as two optional parts for the SLF short shock II dampers. Extensively tested and used by Ronald Völker to win the 2016 IFMAR Worlds and the recent 2nd round of the 2016/17 ETS, the Ultra Series springs are made in Germany by a full scale car supplying company and they come powder-coated and with laser-etched markings. They will become available in seven different configurations including linear and progressive types from early April.
UK KO Propo distributors Schumacher have introduced the new RSx3 1/12th scale servos. Available in three different variants they replace the RSx 12 and utilise a high-power core-less motor for reliability as well as hardened aluminium gears for durability. The RSx3-12 line servos all pull up to 7.5kg-cm of torque at a speed of 0.13s, they are HCS compatible, feature black receiver leads, gold-plated connectors and hard gear shafts with the three different version only differing by the pre-set firmware. The RSx3-12 comes set with a universal program ideal for 1/12th, GT and Formula racing while the RSx3-12 World Spec Version is programmed with the 2014 IFMAR Worlds winning mode which is slightly milder. Last but not least comes the GT12-specific RSx3-12 GT Version servo set to GT500, World GT and Formula rubber racing specifications.
“I like building tie-rods”, no one said ever and that’s why Wallie Builds have introduced pre-built tie-rods for the Team Associated B6 and B6D buggies. Made using genuine Lunsford turnbuckles the tie-rods sport greased AE ball cups that are set at flush with the threads for ease of adjustment when setting camber and toe and they are available soon with your choice of gold or optional silver turnbuckles.
Source: Wallie Builds [walliebuilds.com]
Kyosho have updated the Inferno GT2 1/8th nitro on-road kit that is now called the Inferno GT2 Race Spec 1/8 GP 4WD RS. The vehicle has been tuned up for even greater performance to deliver speeds over 70km/h. While keeping all the main chassis components unchanged, the adoption of the front-mounted radio box from the MP9 uses optimal weight balance to increase grip and improve overall running performance. With aluminium parts anodised in Kyosho’s signature gun metal the new version stand out from its predecessor and the included Syncro 2.4GHz KT-331P transmitter automatically manages frequency bands and features LCD screen, jog dials, model selection, endpoint adjustment, dual-rate and exponential settings. New servos deliver both high-torque and high-speed and the set is rounded out by a red Audi R8 LMS bodyshell.
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Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck is the front bumper mount. A direct replacement for the Traxxas part, the mount is a stout, ultra strong alternative to the small beam supports offered with the stock mount. RPM’s version replaces those small tubular posts with a large, 4mm thick plate, offering increased durability and flexibility to help absorb those heavy frontal impacts. The mount is made from high-quality nylons and available now.
Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]
TLR have introduced their new TLR 22 4.0 1/10th 2WD off-road buggy kit. Building on the successful 3.0 kit, that was introduced back in November 2015, the 4.0 variant was developed with maximised versatility in mind. The kit builds on a new lightweight 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that has been revised to accommodate a variety of battery configurations while machined pockets take optional weights to fine-tune the buggy’s weight bias. Included are also two transmission options, a standup gearbox for low to medium-bite tracks as well as a laydown option that moves the motor about 20mm towards the centre which is helpful especially on high-bite surfaces.
