Coming from Xray and made for the RX8 1/8th nitro on-road kit is a nickel-plated XCA aluminium clutch bell. The item is machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium for a low weight and high durability, comes nickel-coated for wear and scrubs about 60 percent of weight as the clutch bell weighs in at only 3.7g.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Star RC from Italy have introduced the new B-Power competition LiHV battery packs. First up is a 6000mAh 100C standard-size battery that measures 138x47x25.4mm and weighs in at 285g. The hardcase pack utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors and it is recommended for both modified and stock applications. Also new is a 4600mAh 100C shorty battery that measures 96×47.25.4mm and weighs in at 213g. With its high-performance cells and high capacity the pack is usable for both modified and stock classes. Both LiHV packs are available now.
Following their body cutout kit Helix Designs now introduce a second tool to bring touring car body preparation to the next level. The mini body sander makes the process of clean-up cut lines quick and easy. Not only does the tool assist with straight edges, users can also clean up the wheel wells with the incorporated arced surface. Included is premium 120 grit sandpaper that can be replaced when needed. The tool measures a handy 59x43x23mm and it will become available by mid-March.
Coming from Capricorn and made for the LAB P12 1/12th scale pan car is the X-hard carbon fibre main chassis. The bottom plate features smaller cutouts and a different shape which results in increased torsional flex compared to the standard chassis and thus improved handling characteristics and higher corner speeds on high to very high bite surfaces.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
JConcepts have introduced the new 1984 Ford F-250 MT body shell for 1/10th solid axle monster trucks. Considered to be the last of the “classic” Ford trucks, the 1984 model screams 80’s style and features a Ford oval placed in the center of the grille. The square body trucks from this generation are just plain mean and with the single cab design, long bed and flat body panels, tradition was an important part to the JConcepts design team. The Ford bloodline runs deep with the hard body lines running horizontally top and bottom which helps to create a rigid panel. The front windshield is large and in charge and offers the scale driver a clear view of the road ahead. The JConcepts manufactured body measures 7.25”/184mm width and built for a 13”/330mm wheelbase truck. The body is carved with traditional rectangle arched wheel wells but can be trimmed larger for jumbo tires such as the Renegades and Firestorms, found on the typical RC monster truck. The set includes a clear body shell, paint mask for all windows and detailed Ford and JConcepts logo decal sheet.
Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 series of 1/8th buggies are new long travel shock shafts. The front 58.5mm and rear 67.5mm shaft are 2mm longer than the standard kit parts for increased suspension droop which can be beneficial in a range of track conditions. The piston rods are available as separate pairs for the front or the rear of the buggy, they are made of high-tensile steel material and are hand-ground for a super-smooth finish.
View the rear shock shafts here
Novarossi have introduced two new conical manifolds for .12 nitro on-road engines that help to fine-tune the engine’s performance for different track layouts. The long 41613-L manifold offers increased acceleration for shorter, more technical tracks while the short 41613-S manifold raises the top speed for fast and flowing circuits. Both however are meant to improve mileage for better fuel economy and they are available now.
Coming from Helix Designs is the new HD body cutout kit for 1/10th touring cars. The easy to use tool helps to accurately mark wheel wells and lower cut lines to prevent body rub and self induced body tucks. Included are two self-centring 65mm wheel disks, that are simply slid under the wheels, to create a perfectly sized wheel well and a cube with four different ride height settings from 10mm to 13mm for the lower body line. Also part of the package is a fine tip marker to fit the ride height cube.
