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October 11, 2018

O.S. introduce new R21 Euro Spec & T-1203 engines

During the recent All Japan Model Hobby Show in Tokyo, Japan, O.S. Engines have introduced their forthcoming new Speed R21 Euro Spec and T-1203 on-road engines. Now more details and first official images have been made available. Starting with the 3.5cc R21 Euro Spec, the power plant was developed especially for large European-style tracks with long straights as the updated piston, port and crankshaft timing will improve the peak performance which is needed for power-hungry tracks. Furthermore the long-stroke engine comes with a redesigned cooling head for easy recognition and it is available as a combo set including the M2001SC manifold and T-2080SC exhaust pipe from October.

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October 11, 2018

Yokomo BD9 touring car – Pre-production prototype images

Yokomo have recently announced the forthcoming release of their all-new BD9 electric touring car and now the Japanese company has released first images of the pre-production car. The makes a first public appearance during this week’s Asian Onroad Championship finale, held at Yokomo’s Yatabe Arena home track. As expected the kit is a near complete redesign, starting with the chassis, bulkheads, the driveline, suspension components, shock towers, shocks and even the servo mount and bumper being completely new. Noticeable updates from the BD8 series car include ball-raced anti-roll bars, new-design upper bulkhead caps and camber link plates, reshaped A-arms, and the drivetrain now again sandwiches the spur gear. Full information will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for this Fall. Update: In the meantime more images became available, highlighting some of the car’s design features.

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October 10, 2018

Capricorn LAB C8SR rear ride height adjusters

Coming from Capricorn and made for their LAB C8SR 1/8th electric pan car are ride height adjuster shims. The metal spacers are 0.5mm thick and they allow for a more precise adjustment of the ground clearance when using different tyre diameters.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

October 10, 2018

ZooRacing ZooZilla 190mm touring car body shell

RC-KleinKram from Germany have announced their new ZooRacing performance body shell brand ZooRacing. The first body to hit stores is the ZooZilla 190mm touring car body shell. Developed to produce medium overall downforce with lots of steering and great rear end stability the all-round body is the ideal choice for both carpet and outdoor tracks. The shell sports a couple of aero features such as a steep front end for on-the-point steering precision while the recessed roof section channels the airflow towards the rear wing for exceptional rear end stability at both low and high speeds. Angled vortex generators, placed strategically above the rear window, are a first-ever for an electric touring car body, and they help to smooth the airflow over the rear window, trunk and rear wing for greatly improved aerodynamic efficiency, lower drag and more predictable rear downforce.

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October 10, 2018

Reflex Racing introduce new TC7.2 optionals

Reflex Racing have introduced new optional parts for the Team Associated TC7.2 touring car. First up is the RSD bumper brace and bumper brace stop. It helps protect the carbon fibre from de-laminating and aluminium chassis from bending in frontal collisions. The set works with the stock AE foam bumper and it is a direct fit.

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October 10, 2018

Capricorn LAB C03 Full Flex System radio plate

Coming from Capricorn and made for the LAB C03 car is the Full Flex System radio plate. Cut from high-quality carbon fibre the radio plate allows to access various flex settings including a rear flex setting with metal bushings or optional plastic composite inserts.

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October 10, 2018

Ultimate Pro-10 dual touch AC/DC charger

Modelix Racing have introduced the new Ultimate Pro-10 dual touch AC/DC charger. Offering two 100W outputs the device is good for up to 10A of charging current and it features two backlit LC touch displays, individual cell balancing, fast charge and storage modes, as well as input power monitoring. The charger is housed in a sturdy red and black anodised aluminium case and it is available now.

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October 9, 2018

Team Associated RC8B3 & T3 IFMAR rear wing

Available now from Team Associated is a IFMAR-legal rear wing for the RC8B3 and RC8BT3 series buggies and trucks. The wing has been updated to meet with IFMAR specifications and it is available in black or white colour and made of highly impact-resistant material.

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