Coming from 3DRC and made for the Roche Rapide P12 2016 1/12th scale pan car is a 3-D-printed chassis protector. The super-lightweight part helps to protect the front part of the chassis from damage and delamination caused by collisions, as it surrounds the exposed front contour of the lower chassis plate. The part is a direct fit on the 2016 variant and it is available now through 3DRC’s Shapeways store.
McFactory Motorsports are currently working on an aluminium main chassis for Serpent’s Project 4X touring car and have released first images. The optional chassis will feature some extensive machining that not only gives a unique look but it will also assist with controlled flex while being light of weight at the same time. No word yet on a release date but it is understood that the chassis will become available soon.
Yeah Racing have teamed up with Dinky RC to present a cantilever suspension kit for the Axial SCX10 II and SCX10. The inline suspension design allows for the use of flat beds, full drop beds, and increased interior room when compared to the original shock and body mount setup. More articulation is made possible by the high ratio suspension system thanks to the cantilever system which will allow for maximum tyre contact whilst navigating through off-road terrain. The kit comes pre-assembled and ready to drop it into the chassis.
JConcepts has added a new item to the Shapeways store for B6 and B6D owners. The one-piece rear wing mount and wing wedge offers functionality and durability as the mount resists unwanted twisting or tweaking while being able to adjust wing position very quickly in four different positions. Braced in the middle, the seat area carries some inspiration from full-scale racing while the center divider brings the piece together for solid construction, fit and finish. The one piece wing mount can be found here while the wing wedge is available here.
Coming from RDRP and made for the Team Associated B6 buggy is the a brass front bulkhead. The part is a direct replacement for the kit’s plastic bulkhead and it offers an increased weight of 33g which makes for a front-shifted weight bias and thus a more planted front end while also adding durability and precision. With its new black and golden design the part also stands out in terms of visual appearance.
3DRC have introduced a 3-D-printed steering wheel for the Sanwa M12 and M11 transmitters. Coming in a lightweight multi-spoke design the steering wheel is a direct replacement, designed to work without adapters and utilising the standard foam ring. Made from flexible yet strong material the steering wheel will withstand all rigours of racing and it is available now through 3DRC’s Shapeways store.
Coming from Fenix Racing are several new parts such as a gear differential for 1/12th scale pan cars, a set of titanium front axles for the Xray X1 and a 17.5T brushless stock motor. Starting with the gear differential, the unit is based on Fenix’s poplar 1/10th gear diff and it features a Grade 5 titanium axle, ABEC 5 class 1/4×3/8×1/8 ball bearings and it utilises a 84T 64 pitch main gear. The prototype already showed some great performance with a 3rd place in the highly competitive 10.5T class at the recent Masters of Foam race in the hands of Jaques Libar.
Infinity have introduced new optional parts for their 1/8th nitro on-road car. First up is a 5mm chassis conversion kit that will improve the car’s handling and traction on low-grip tracks. While being 1mm thinner than the kit chassis the 5mm variant also offers a 1mm longer wheelbase and it comes including all needed parts such as a new side belt, an updated carbon belt tensioner and mounting hardware.
