3DRC from Germany have introduced the Awesomatix caster fingers for the A700 and A800 touring cars as well as two new fan mounts. Starting with the caster fingers, a simple bolt-on design the 3-D-printed pointers are attached to the wheel axles and when combined with Hudy’s 1/10th on-road setup system they allow for easy and precise caster adjustment on the car’s front and rear suspension. The caster fingers come in sets of four.
Tekno RC have announced the soon release of the EB48.4 1/8th electric buggy kit. The kit features a number of refinements such as an updated 7075 chassis with improved wear characteristics. Also new to the .4 is a revised steering geometry with a new Ackermann plate, updated ballcranks and redesigned, bearing-supported spindles and spindle carriers as well as double-nutted outer hinge pins. The damper geometry remains the same on the .4 compared to the .3 but the new front end is finished off by new A and B blocks with 2.5mm hex cap screw for easier diff access.
Asian company Teamsaxo have announced the release of their latest Formula class bodyshell. Made from clear polycarbonate and fitting most of today’s formula pan cars, the body’s design is aimed towards the use on medium to high-bite tracks and according to Teamsaxo it is tuneable in terms of downforce and aerodynamic drag to fine-tune the car’s behaviour.
Source: Teamsaxo [saxoracing.com]
Xray have introduced hard composite lower suspension arms for the XT2 2WD race truck. The specially formulated compound gives a perfect balance between reliability and performance with the hard plastic parts being recommended for the use on medium to high-bite tracks. The arms are available separately for the front and rear of the truck and the symmetrical design allows to use them on both the left and right hand side.
CRC have introduced the low centre of gravity rear pod for Xti-based 1/12th scale cars. The LCG motor pod was designed for modern racing with tiny overall tyre diameters as even with 38mm bare rims, 4mm of ride height are achievable. The new rear pod plates are made from super strong 7075-T6 aircraft quality aluminium, anodised in CRC’s signature blood red with silver double machining. The ride height adjustments are done using a slider design that does away with inserts, spacers, and washers. On top of this the centre of gravity on this pod system has been lowered greatly as the overall height is lower, the bulk of the weight is near the bottom and the upper motor screw has been lowered. The sliders are smaller and the upper plate now uses two screws instead of three. The set includes a new motor and side plate, the sliders and a rear carbon X-brace.
Coming from T-Works and made for the Serpent Natrix 748 TQ and WC is an aluminium servo saver arm. A direct replacement for the standard composite part, the alloy item offers improved stiffness and precision, making for an overall improved steering performance. The part fits the TQ and WC version and it comes hard anodises for wear.
Kyosho have introduced the Le Mans 240S brushless speed controller. The ESC is housed in a compact cast aluminium case and it is designed for the use with 2S to 3S LiPo batteries and down to 13.5T sensored brushless motors. A widely enclosed design makes the 60A rated speedo ideal for off-road and on-road applications alike. The controller measures 37.5x31x18.5mm and it comes pre-wired with 14AWG wire and a T-plug connector.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com] | RC Monkeys [rcmonkey.jp]
Turkish large scale specialists MCD have introduced the Ultimate versions of the RR5 CF and W5 Max. Both include a huge amount of aluminium option parts to maximise the vehicle’s performance and durability with the parts being machined from high-quality 7075 billet alloy and they sport MCD’s signature gun metal colour with laser-engraved markings. Both kits use a sturdy 4WD drivetrain with three adaptive lock differentials and the RR5 comes with the recently introduced chassis extension that extends the wheelbase by 50mm. Other features include quick access differentials, dual ball-raced Ackermann steering plates, quick release engine mounts, alloy A-arms, steering knuckles and hubs with the latter allowing for caster and outboard toe adjustments respectively. Also included are 3-ball driveshafts, shock absorbers with internal high-pressure cell system and the kits also utilise alloy chassis braces, central brakes, and Barracuda 1-piece tuned pipes.
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