SMJ have introduced new 2-speed transmission and clutch springs for 1/10th nitro on-road cars. The 2-speed springs come in soft specification while the clutch spring is a super soft variant – ideal for sport class engines such as the lightly tuned O.S. Max 12TG. The springs are available separately and they fit most of today’s 1/10th scale 200mm nitro on-road kits.
SMJ have introduced new aluminium body height adjusters for 6mm body posts as well as pre-cut double-sided tape for electronic installation. Starting with the body height adjusters, the parts are machined from aluminium and are usable on all cars with 6mm diameter body posts. The adjusters allow to precisely adjust body height and rake and they are available in packs of four and in red or black colour.
SMJ have introduced a range of accessories such as pre-cut wing endplates for 1/10th touring car body shells, body mount patches and also flex antenna tubes. Starting with the endplates, they are available pre-painted in black colour or with a mirror finish and due to being pre-cut they help to speed up body preparation. The black endplates come in pairs and are available in standard 0.8mm or lightweight 0.5mm thickness while the mirror-type plates are available exclusively in 0.5mm thickness.
SMJ have introduced their new Silver Line shock spring range for 1/8th on-road cars. The R-series is available in four short front and five long rear variants all of which are colour-coded for easy identification. They have already proven their performance at the recent JMRCA All-Japan nationals when all three SMJ spring-equipped cars made it into the main and as a novelty they feature a clear tube over the colour code dot to prevent the markings from being rubbed away by the tyres.
Coming from SMJ is the Kabuto R21 Model ’18 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. The power plant is based off of the O.S. Speed R2103 and it received a new liner, crankshaft and steel main bearing for improved low to mid range torque. The DLC-coated and tuned crankshaft features Tungsten weight balancing and the overall design ensures low fuel consumption even in the high-grip conditions the engine was developed for. The engine is available pre-broken-in to have faster access to its full potential.
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SMJ have introduced new Turbo-style glow plugs in four different heat ratings for off-road and on-road engines. The P3 is an ultra hot off-road glow plug for low ambient temperatures that provides stable idling, making it ideal for all run-in tasks. Next up is the P4 super hot off-road plug for low ambient temperatures while the RP6 hot on-road and RP7 medium on-road plug are made for low temperatures and all-season weather respectively. The Japan-made plugs are available separately.
Coming from SMJ and made for the Infinity IF14 and Yokomo BD8 touring cars are a new foam front bumper and zero gap foam strips. Starting with the bumper, the specially-shaped part allows to fine-tune the body position and distance between the body and bumper as its shape fits most of today’s touring car body shells just perfect. With the addition of the optionally available 20x70mm zero gap foam strips any gaps between the body and bumper are easily bridged for improved aerodynamics and longer body life. The self-adhesive foam strip set includes two 3mm and two 5mm strips that are made out of the same material as the foam bumper.
Speedmaster Japan have introduced two new exhaust sets for 1/8th off-road and on-road applications in the form of the SMJ Kabuto tuned silencer sets. Starting with the off-road specific exhaust, the silencer is based on the T2060 SC pipe and it was designed to match perfectly with the Kabuto XB2 engine. It is usable for buggy and truggy racing and comes including manifold, gaskets and mounting springs. Also new is an on-road specific set based off of the T2080 SC exhaust. It will match the Kabuto R21 engine and just like the off-road set contains a suitable manifold, gaskets and springs. Both sets are EFRA homologated and they will hit stores soon.
