Coming this December is Tamiya’s new TT-02RR 4WD on-road chassis kit. The race-worthy variant of the company’s popular entry-level chassis comes equipped with a host of performance-enhancing parts such as a blue hard-compound tub chassis, adjustable caster and oil-filled CVA shock absorbers. Also included are an aluminium centre driveshafts and rear aluminium uprights.
Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]
Coming from RC Mission and made for the Xray T4 series of electric touring cars are the rear hub upper blocks, clever alloy caps that prevent the ball studs from breaking the hub in the event of a crash. The caps are machined from aluminium and they fit on top of the rear hubs, reinforcing the whole assembly and ensuring less stress on the single ball stud mounting position as the spare hole is filled with a grub screw. The caps can be flipped to use either the inner or outer ball stud mounting position and they are available as 2mm or 4mm variant, the latter resembling a setup with additional ball stud spacers.
Trinity have introduced their universal brushless motor bearing installation tool. It works with all brushless motors and allows for easy removal and installation of motor bearings. Included with the tool, that is made of quality aluminium, come all necessary adapters and sleeves.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
TWT from Thailand have introduced their new 2-in-1 pit lamp and tool stand. The lamp uses an aluminium frame and features a touch dimmer, stepless brightness adjustment and it is powered by 100V to 240V input. It attaches to a trick tool stand that offers holes for up to 27 tools and other pit equipment while also offering two foam-padded pockets for small parts. The lap and tool stand adapt to the TWT setup board and car stand design with the tool stand being made of high-quality acrylic, measuring 290x86x25mm. The lamp and tool stand weigh in at 480g and the system is available in black, blue, red, yellow or green colour.
Coming soon from Tamiya is the ProMarkt Zakspeed AMG Mercedes on the TT-01E entry-level 4WD chassis. The proven shaft-driven chassis is the base for the re-release 1994 Zakspeed AMG body shell that is equipped with additional parts such as mirrors, rear wing, windscreen wiper, chrome-plated grille and Mercedes star. It is understood that the kit will include the TBLE-02S speed controller that is capable of using both brushed and brushless motors.
Source: Tamiyablog [tamiyablog.com]
Xpress have released new carbon fibre option parts for their XM1S M-class 4WD touring car. Available are a 2.25mm bottom chassis plate, a 2.0mm upper deck, as well as 3.0mm front and rear shock towers. All are machined from high-quality graphite material and they are made as a direct replacement for the standard FRP parts. Using the carbon items will greatly improve rigidity and precision as they reduce overall flex in the chassis and suspension area, resulting in more consistent handling especially in high-bite track conditions.
JConcepts have released first images of their forthcoming new A1R body shell for 190mm touring cars. Designed by Paul Wynn the body sports a sleek front end design with the front wheel arch section allowing for a wide body placement window in order to fine-tune the lid’s characteristics. Sweeping rear fenders, and a trunk lid with build-in spoiler section round out the package. The body already prove its performance by winning the Pro Mod and Expert 17.5T Stock classes at the recent opening round of the 2018/2019 FSEARA Asphalt Series in Florida.
R1 Wurks have introduced their new 7.6V 10000mAh Graphene LiHV battery pack. Build using high-performance 50C cells the high-voltage LiPo battery pack offers a monstrous 10000mAh of capacity at a somewhat low weight of only 330g, comparable to a 8400mAh pack, making it ideal for demanding and power-hungry classes such as 1/8th electric on-road. The Graphene technology ensures very low internal resistance, high discharge rates, enhanced punch and maximum top speed.
Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]
