New from Fenix and made for the Su-zuka formula kit is a water-cut aluminium chassis. Made from 2mm 7075-T6 material and coming hard anodised the chassis is considered to be an all-round item that works from low grip asphalt to high grip carpet conditions.
Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]
Schumacher introduces a range of new Core RC servos for 1/8th and 1/10th scale applications. First up is the 1012TG (0.12s/10kg-cm), a standard size servo with heavy duty titanium gears for improved durability even in somewhat harsher conditions. The standard voltage servo is usable for 1/8th and 1/10th applications.
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Samix has a new aluminium servo arm for 1/10th scale applications available. Machined from high-quality alloy and coming black anodised and with chamfered natural colour edges the arm offers higher rigidity compared to standard plastic arms for improved steering feeling and precision. The offset design makes the servo arm ideal especially for touring cars and many off-road buggies.
Source: Samix [facebook.com]
Hudy introduces a new accessories bag to store tools, engines, parts and other equipment in. Measuring 21x17x6cm the bag is large enough to take two .21 engines and an exhaust and it is also good to store and transport pit equipment like tools, oils, greases and many more. The bag offers reinforced walls, it is fully cushioned for protection and sports the colourful Hudy graphics all round.
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New from Reds Racing and made for low-grip and tight off-road tracks is the R7 Evoke V2.0 off-road engine. The V2.0, derived from the popular R7 Evoke V1.0, offers a special toque curve than can be beneficial on those smaller or not-so-grippy tracks. The features list include a 7-port sleeve with exhaust port boosters, a silicon filled, balanced and tuned crankshaft, a front high sealing and rear ceramic bearing as well as the RDC hard coating back plate. Also part of the package is Reds Racing’s revolutionary HCX horizontal long needle carburettor that was first seen during last year’s IFMAR 1/8th Buggy Worlds in Italy. On top of that each engine is hand-tuned, hand-inspected and compression checked by Marion Rossi before leaving the factory to ensure a maximum in performance and quality control.
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New from Xray for the XB4 4wd buggy is this aluminium central bulkhead. A direct replacement of the composite central bulkhead for better reinforcement, greater reliability and longer life it has been CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7076 aluminium and additionally black coated and laser engraved.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
From Yokomo and made for the use with touring car kits comes this highly precise ride height gauge. Machined from aluminium the tool it offers a measuring range of 3.5mm to 8.0mm in 0.1mm increments thanks to the 2-side design that has “even” measurements on one side and “odd” numbers on the other side. A black coating with silver chamfered edges makes for a robust yet ecstatically pleasing appearance.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.eu]
Shepherd introduces a chassis stiffener set for the Velox V10 Pro 200mm nitro on-road car. Designed to give the chassis improved longitudinal stiffness while not affecting torsional flex the parts increase the rear traction and prevent gear damage on very bumpy tracks. Included in the set are a special gearbox bulkhead machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, a composite ball bearing bushing and all needed fasteners. All parts are also available separately.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
